Initially, Maldivian cuisine was based on rice, fish and seafood, lime and coconut. Gradually, other cultures have contributed to the food preferences of the islanders. Indian and Arabic spices, traditions of Islamic culture that prohibit the use of strong alcohol and pork - all this today is a feature of Maldivian cuisine.
Despite the fact that the islanders were adherents of different cults for centuries, today the official religion of the country is Islam. For more than 8 centuries, almost all Maldivians … 
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As bread you can often find roshi-small cakes, similar to Indian roti or chapati. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Maldives, like many tropical Islands, are not rich with a large variety of cultural attractions or museums. But amazing natural objects won’t leave anybody indifferent. In addition to … Open
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Rice is most commonly used as a side dish, as well as tapioca, taro root and sweet potato. They are most often fried or baked. Depending on what else is added to the dish, it becomes a side dish or a dessert. The commonly used ingredient on the Islands is breadfruit. Its fruits are used for making dessert dishes, side dishes or curries. Theluli faa Banbukeyo is a common dish here. It is a snack made of breadfruit fried in coconut oil.
Maldives are one of the most popular diving destinations. The islands have excellent conditions both for professional divers and for newcomers. Almost all of the resorts have their own … Open
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Mashuni dish is very popular breakfast on Maldives. It's smoked tuna mixed with spicy mashed onions, pepper and salt, with lemon and coconut pulp. It is usually served for breakfast with Roshi bread. Baked masroshi dish is made of the same ingredients. It sounds a little unusual, and the taste is quite special but don’t miss the chance to try this local delicasy.
1. Maldives have a very mild, comfortable climate. Temperature doesn’t change here a lot during the year, but there is still the rainy season. It is better to go to Maldives from … Open
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The most popular soft drinks are juices, coconut milk, palm juice and local drink "suji". It is local sweet tea, usually served with milk. Coffee is found everywhere, but is quite expensive. There will be no shortage of alcohol and cocktails in hotels. You can also buy alcohol in duty-free. Locals don't sell it in stores.
Restaurants are quite diverse here, from Asian to Russian. Indigenous islanders are most often found in small eateries or tea shops. You will find excellent desserts and a huge selection of tea in the restaurant Family Room Cafe (Hulhumale Island).
Guests of Maldives enjoy beach vacations, as there’s everything for upscale rest. Literally each atoll has beach places and many of them are converted into first class resorts. The … Open
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One of the restaurants with big windows allowing you to admire the underwater world of Maldives is Subsix, it is located on Dallow Atoll. Sea.Fire.Salt.Sky restaurant can be found on Kihavah Juravli (Baa Atol).The latter offers excellent desserts.
Hotels of Maldives are associated with luxury and prestige. However, there are not only expensive accommodation places in the archipelago. Male features the majority of hotels; the unique … Open
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National cuisine of Maldives
Rihaakuru is a thick fish paste. Its color varies from light to dark brown. Pasta has been a daily dish of Maldivians since ancient times. Cooking pasta does not require much effort. However, this is a fairly long process. Tuna is cooked with salt for many hours. Then the tuna is removed. Fish soup continues to cook until it finally thickens. Pasta is eaten with Roshi bread, rice, Taro leaves or breadfruit. A more delicious version of the paste is called theluli rihaakuru. It is obtained by adding fried onions, curry leaves and chili. A dish called rihaakuru diya is obtained by adding coconut milk to the paste.
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