Best Food to Try in the Maldives - Treat your tastebuds in the Maldives

Garudhiya is a popular dish enjoyed with roti or rice. Maldivian cuisine has been influenced by several neighbouring countries such as India and Sri Lanka so roti and rice is a common food that can be seen in the Maldives. This dish is a fish soup, which is loved by locals and tourists alike.

Mas huni is a dish made with Tuna, onions, coconut, chillies, and several spices mixed together. Boiled tuna is shredded and mixed with scraped coconut and then mixed with onions and the rest of the ingredients. The smaller the pieces of fish, the tastier the dish is as the spices get infused well.

Popular in restaurants offered by the luxury villas in Maldives, Maldivian homes, and even streetfood stalls, masroshi is a snack you will not miss during your trip to the islands. This dish is made with a roti stuffed with a curry made with tuna, onions, curry leaves and a variety of spices making this a mouthwatering treat. You can eat Masroshi as it is or you can eat it with fish curry. Most locals love having it with their main meals as it is a healthy dish.

If you love Indian food, then you are going to love Bis Keemiya. It is similar to a Samosa but has a thinner wrapping and more filling. Original Bis Keemiya is made with tuna, a piece of hard-boiled egg, sauteed onions, and cabbage.

This is the most common dessert in any Maldivian household. Made with Sago, coconut milk, sugar and condensed milk, who wouldn't want to indulge in this sweet delight day and night? Popular not only in Maldivian homes but in Nova Maldives and many other Maldivian resorts, this sweet treat is a must-try when in the Maldives.

Reef Fish cutlets are commonly found at open-air shopping centres as these are delightful snacks to munch on when exploring, shopping, or sightseeing. This delight is made with a Tandoori mix that makes it nice and spicy along with tuna and coconut.

Gulha is a short eat and a popular street food. This is best enjoyed when fresh and warm as it is a bite-sized snack that is enjoyed with tea or coffee. For those trying out Gulha for the first time, it is best to have it warm and fresh.

It is no surprise that a lot of the dishes in the Maldives are made with fish since the country is surrounded by the Indian Ocean. Kulhi Boakibaa is a fish cake, which has a hint of sweetness. This cake is made with grated coconut, Tuna, onions, and ground rice.

This sweet treat is a yummy snack that melts in your mouth. The two main ingredients in the dish, apart from sugar, are Cassava and Coconut. It is a sweet cake that is cut into bite-sized pieces, which makes you keep reaching for more.