Maldives Food

Scattered like pearls on the Indian Ocean, the nation depicts an example of a tropical paradise, which is rare and unique. The place has numerous natural attractions like the turquoise lagoons, coral reefs, beaches, abundant varieties of aquatic life and greenery. Along with all these, tourists also get to enjoy the lovely Maldivian food and culture.

Food in Maldives definitely excites the taste buds of its guests. The eateries serve different kinds of cuisines. The resorts in Maldives are self-contained and therefore, have one if not more numbers of restaurants. These eateries serve mouth watering food catering to the taste of their guests, which is usually generic Asian or modern European. Your resort packages will usually include breakfast. You may have half board option which implies, you are entitled for one buffet dinner. You package may also include, full board, which entitles you for both dinner and lunch buffet. If you are considering putting up in a resort then going for packages which include full board or half board options make more sense. This arrangement will save you some significant amount of money, which you otherwise have to spend eating in these resorts. But bear in mind, that your options are more likely to be limited and also do not cover drinks

When it comes to eating in Maldives, other than the luxury eateries you basically have two options, one is eating in small restaurants and the other is the small cafes. The restaurants cater to different kinds of tourists with various budgets. There are some exclusive Thai restaurants as well, which you can also consider experiencing but they might be a little heavy on your pocket. The second option is the small cafes, popularly known as the ‘hotaas’. These eateries are known to serve local Maldivian food at every cheap price.

Maldivian cuisine

emblematic meal in Maldives

• Mas riha fish curry
• Grilled fish
• masroshi pastries
• Rice and sweet black tea
  
  Fish is a dominant factor of Maldives food, which comes mainly from South Indian and Sri Lankan traditions. Maldives dishes are usually coconut flavored, spicy and hot and not too many vegetable are used in these preparations.
  
  An

  authentic Maldives meal

  will usually include:
• Rice
• Garudhiya (clear fish broth)
• Side dishes of onions, chili and lime.
• Riha (a popular dish)
  
  Roshi is often used to supplement rice; it is similar to the Indian bread, roti. Papadhu is a Maldivian form of Indian poppadum which is also included in the meals. Other dishes comprise of:
• Theluli mas
• Masroshi
• Kulhi borkibaa
• Keemia
• Gulha
• Bajiya
• Bambukeylu hiti
• Fihunu mas
• Mas huni
  
  

  Drinks:

  
  As the nation has a majority of Muslim population, alcohol consumption for locals is banned. However, most resorts and many restaurants have the license to serve liquor. Although, it is said that Moldavians traditionally do not consume alcohol but it does not hold good for the new generations.
  
  Maldives food is sure to excite your taste buds. So when in Maldives, explore and enjoy the nature and experience it at its best along with varied and brilliant cuisines ranging from authentic dishes to mouth watering savories.
  
  Cheap world tours offers online information on Maldives Food.