Sure, the Maldives is the perfect destination to laze in the sun, enjoy fun water sports and experience spa pampering, but don’t forget, it’s also the ideal place for some culinary adventures. Here’s a sneak peek into the many foodie delights you can introduce your taste buds to.
Local Favourites
Starting things off are some Maldivian culinary creations. A popular breakfast dish, mas huni is made by mixing tuna with onions, grated coconut, chilli and a dash of lime, and is enjoyed with roshi (a type of flatbread). Another traditional dish is garudhiya, a wholesome fish soup, while locals also love evening snacks like bajiya, a fried pastry stuffed with fish and various spices.
Seafood Delights
It’s no surprise that in a nation surrounded by the Indian Ocean, seafood is a perennial favourite including grilled prawns, seared fish fillet and seafood salad with cooked squid, octopus, shrimp and mussels. Stay at a resort that additionally has a restaurant with a Josper oven that’s used to make fresh Maldivian lobster served with herb butter, confit potato, roasted vegetables and sauteed wild mushrooms.
International Cuisine
At a private resort, you will have restaurants in Maldives that serve international cuisine as well so you will have plenty of options. Choose the right property and you can look forward to trying Chinese dim sum, Mexican burritos, Thai satay, Middle Eastern mezze platters, Hawaiian-inspired poke bowls, Australian wagyu beef tenderloin, Indian fish masala and Japanese-style bento boxes!
Pro Tip: The All-Inclusive Advantage
When you stay at a resort, you will have most, if not all your meals at the onsite restaurants. With that in mind, it’s really worth going with an all-inclusive plan so that daily breakfast, lunch and dinner are covered as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Of course, the ideal plan will also feature non-motorised water sports which include some of the best things to do in Maldives and discounts on spa treatments too.
From local favorites to international cuisine and the all-inclusive advantage, the Maldives offers a culinary adventure like no other. Plan your foodie escape at Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives and indulge in a world of flavor.
