Home to a multicultural community, the Maldives offers a wide range of cuisines that draw from an array of culinary influences. Thai, Indian, Malaysian, Sri Lankan and Chinese foods are just some of the types of dishes that have become part of Maldivian cuisine, providing unique gastronomical adventures. Some dishes one can try include ‘fihunu mas’ which involves cooking fish in a kind of chilli paste, ‘garudiya’ which is a fish soup and a type of pastry known as ‘bajiya’. Those on holiday looking for Maldives resorts where one can also sample a range of local and international cuisine can stay at Anantara Kihavah. Offering a unique underwater dining venue, the resort also has luxurious villa in Maldives which come with a variety of contemporary comforts.