Maldivian Culinary Delights: Traditional Foods to Experience on Your Getaway

Experience the rich flavours of the Maldives on your island escape. From freshly caught seafood to traditional sweets, authentic Maldivian cuisine offers a delicious journey into local culture, making every meal a memorable part of each adventure.

Mas Riha (Maldivian fish curry)

This dish is one of the most popular and common dishes among the locals in the Maldives. This is often paired with rice or Maldivian flatbread. Although this is a simple fish curry, its simplicity is masked by flavourful ingredients that make it a fan favourite. It’s rich, and the fish is incredibly succulent. The best part is that many restaurants in Maldives offer this.

Mas Huni

This dish is perfect to pair with black tea and is one of the most commonly eaten breakfast dishes in the Maldives. This dish is made from a mixture of tuna and coconut, mixed with the wonderful spices and flavours of the Maldives. If in search of an authentic gastronomical experience to start this culinary journey, then this dish is the way to go. It helps that Dusit Thani Maldives offers this fabulous dish as well.

Garudhiya (fish soup)

This warm soup, although it is a very basic dish, is perfect for a rainy day or even a sick day. Often prepared from tuna, the fish is the biggest contributor towards bringing the flavour of the soup; however, the strong aroma is brought up by spices and citrus fruits.

Dhonkeyo Kajaru

A traditional sweet commonly served in the Maldives. These banana pancakes are sticky and ooze with flavour. It is extremely flavourful and is a perfect snack or a dessert after a hearty Maldivian meal. This dish is also normally prepared with vanilla, which adds a very distinctive flavour to it that makes it incredibly tasty.