The cuisine is mainly Portuguese with Far Eastern influences.
Restaurants are to be found in main towns, as well as hotel dining rooms.
Maputo has a lively nightlife, particularly on weekends. Feira Popular is the main forum of evening activity with various bars and discotheques, some with live music. The style of music in clubs varies from typical Mozambican rhythms to Western pop music. Most major towns have cinemas. The courtesies and modes of address customary in Portugal and other Latin countries are still observed.