subject: Dining in Maldives – Exclusively for the Gourmet and the Epicurean [print this page] Maldives is like an idyllic paradise for the holidaymakers the world over. The country is famous as a tourist destination to spend a romantic, family or sporty holiday in the bliss of the tropics. Maldives is composed of thousands of islets nestling numerous island resorts that you can call your own little paradises.
Look around and you see a great blue ocean embracing the white beaches full of sparkling soft sand. Some islets are so narrow and small it almost feels like you are floating above the ocean and the feeling itself is surreal and inspirational. Tourists in Maldives equally enjoy the delight of local food offered at numerous restaurants snuggled in these island resorts. From haute cuisine to simple traditional delicacies you can take a whole new culinary adventure while you dine at the restaurants in Maldives.
You can pick your choice of cuisines from continental to traditional Maldivian, western, Indian, Japanese and Chinese. And delight in your favourite flavours of pizza, pasta, cakes and ice creams. They smell simply awesome, look absolutely fresh and their appeal is at the helm so you simply can't resist ordering more and more. Apart from the three main meals you can also request for special candle light dinners at some of its restaurants, and one by the seaside to make it all the more romantic.
Dining in Maldives is even more enjoyable when you get to taste their local delicacies and cuisines. The traditional Maldivian meal comprise of rice and fish soup called garudhiya. Rihaakuru or fish paste is a popular side dish. Other traditional dishes in Maldives include chapati called roshi and mashuni made with shredded smoked fish mixed with coconut and onion.
One of the most popular delicacies in Maldives is called hedhikaa, the Maldivian savoury snacks and short eats made from smoked fish and scraped coconuts and simple ingredients. The top picks are fishcakes called kulhi boakibaa, fish pastry called bajiyaa, fish balls called gulha, fish rolls called keemia and fish pancakes called masroshi. Seafood is one of the food specialties in Maldives as it's the most abundant and the skipjack tuna is definitely one of their favourites.
To pamper the sweet toothed guests, the restaurants in Maldives offer an array of luscious deserts made of flour, essence and sugar. They include the foni boakiba, githeyo boakiba and huni hakuru folhi. Black tea referred locally as kalhu sai, is one of their favourite beverages that goes well with the local snacks.
Spend your vacation at one of the cosy Maldives hotels and enjoy a delightful dining experience in Maldives. For the ultimate comfort wrapped with some of the finest coastal backdrops try one of the hotels from John Keells Hotels Group for your Maldives travel. Explore various islands, be mesmerized with their breathtaking seascapes, engage in water sports and taste their tempting dishes from exotic to native. In fact your wonderful experience here will make you want to visit Maldives year after year.
Dining in Maldives Exclusively for the Gourmet and the Epicurean
