What to Eat and Drink in the Maldives

What to Eat and Drink in the Maldives

What to Eat and Drink in the Maldives  : Maldives is an archipelago of Indian Ocean and an island nation, because of this there is plenty of fresh sea food which is a staple of Maldivian cuisine often served with rice and coconut, cuisines served in Maldives feature great influences from India and Sri Lanka and many dishes come pack with heat and spice.

Maldives has a number of tempting array of resorts and restaurants scattered across the islands, all of these serve a fusion of traditional Maldivian cuisine and popular European dishes.

This guide lists our must – try local dishes as well as some of the favorite restaurants to dine out across the archipelago.

What to Eat

The Maldivian Cuisine can be described as flavorsome, aromatic and comforting, the menu always includes catch of the day, freshly cracked coconut and locally grown herbs. This creates the foundation for creative dishes that you will want to try again and again, below are of the few to tru out while on your Maldives holiday.

Mas huni

Ma s hun is the most popular choice for breakfast, this famous salad features shredded smoked tuna, fresh coconut, chilli and plenty of seasons to create a plate full of flavor. Mas huni is typically served with chapati bread.

Garudhiya

Garudhiya is an aromatic fish soup made out a mix of tuna, chilli, onions and lime and served with a steaming side of fluffy rice. For visitors who love fresh seafood and wish to taste their limits with spice, Garudhiya is the perfect meal for you.

This dish is favored by the Maldivians and is eaten by the locals on regular.

Curry

Curry flavored with herbs and spices is a signature dish in the Maldives with a wide variety to choose from, this curry something appealing to your taste buds. Carnivores will want to opt for seafood or chicken variations while vegetarian options include eggplant, tora or pumpkin.

Kulhi Boakibaa

This dish is a Maldivian take on fish cakes seasoned with a number of spices and herbs normally served as an evening snack or as accompaniment to rice, sweet potato or fried yams.

Kulhi Boakibaa is a combination of smoked tuna with ginger, curry leaves, coconut, chilli and turmeric.

Where to eat in the Maldives

Whether you are looking for traditional Maldivian Cuisine or a fusion of flavours, there is an unlimited choice when it comes to dining in this island nation. Here are the best island resort restaurants in the Maldives

Ithaa Undersea Restaurant

The restaurant is located on Rangali Island at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, the restaurant is situated five meters below the ocean’s surface, immerse yourself in the magical underwater world as you taste everything from quails eggs and champagne risotto to caviar and fruit sorbet.

Tapasake

This Japanese – Peruvian Fusion Resturant is located at the stunning One&Only Reethi Rah and is renowned for paying close attention to details, the reserves modern sushi dishes in tapas -sized portions and are served alongside unique sake cocktails.

The resort has its own Chef’s Garden along with regular deliveries from around the world, the ingredients are fresh and expertly – selected.

Jing

Jung is a Constance Halaveli’s, overwater restaurant located on Mudhdhoo, on the restaurant you will take a tour of the wine cellar before enjoying a glass or two on the terrace as the sun fades away. Then enjoy Asian – inspired dishes fused with European influences from a menu created by executive chef Jordi Vilas who done several stints in some of the Europe’s leading Michelin – starred restaurants including the legendary El Bulli in Spain.

Benjarong

This overwater Thai Resturant is located in the Serene Dusit Thani Maldives Resort, Mudhdhoo. Enjoy the great services and transfixing vistas while tasting heavenly selection of dishes. Benjarong restaurant serves up everything from specialist lobster dishes and spicy stir-fries to fragrant salads and aromatic soups.

Alcohol in the Maldives

Maldives is a Muslim Country so alcohol is not allowed to be consumed in many areas of the islands, there are no bars or night clubs in the Maldives and visitors are not allowed to bring alcohol with them in your suitcases.

All bags are screened at the airport and if you are found smuggling alcohol into the country, you will be fined.

If you want to sip on a couple of cocktails as the sun goes down, you can get alcoholic drink from your resort. Drinks are also served by the pool.

The most popular cocktails typically served in resorts in Maldives is the Maldivian Ladt which pairs white rum with apricot brady, grenadine, pineapple juice and ice. You can also order for a Biyadhoo Special which is a delicious combination of Vodka, pineapple Juice and melon liqueur.