Roger Gary
Whether it's Chinese, Thai or Indian, Asian cuisines are always a pleasure wherever you are in the world. A native Asian will undoubtedly want to taste some local flavor when you are in Maldives or if you want to experiment multiple cuisines then you can check out these Asian restaurants.
Indulge in healthy and fresh food at the small six-room Sala Boutique Hotel. The authentic Siamese surrounding with classy interior this quiet restaurant is a popular dining spot for natives and tourists alike. Serving fresh food is a top priority here and the experienced chefs at the hotel fly in fresh ingredients on a weekly basis. The generously portioned dishes mainly seafood are prepared to suit all taste palates. Specializing in Thai cuisines you can taste flavoursome dishes such as Penang curry, sticky rice with mango and a range of traditional Thai desserts.
Serving an impressive range of South Asian foods with a Mediterranean twist, Aioli is a tastefully designed stylish restaurant located on a quiet alleyway off Ameer Ahmed Magu. There are two large dining rooms where patrons can choose dishes that suit their appetite. Traditional Maldivian chicken curry is served with steamed rice and bread or seafood lovers can opt for cuttlefish with spicy saffron rice. The environment here is modern chic and very relaxing.
Finding a restaurant in Maldives is no big issue but if you want to taste a mouthwatering Asian meal then you may want to try out SALT at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas. Whether it is a baked red snapper or tenderly cooked lamb to perfection on a Himalayan salt block this place will do wonders to the dish. The open-air kitchen sizzles with activity while you sit back and enjoy the warm sea breeze beneath an open thatched roof.
This is an elegant Chinese restaurant that serves quality Cantonese food served by warm and friendly staff. The large restaurant has seating for over 80 people, with private rooms named after Chinese cities available for hire, and is decorated in a tasteful and authentic oriental style. As the restaurant's name suggests, the menu consists of recipes from the Sichuan province in western China, which is typified by its spicy, yet sweet and sour flavours.
Recognized as one of the oldest restaurants in town, Symphony is one of the best dining spots in the heart of Male. Serving a range of Indian, Indonesian, Chinese and Asian cuisines in a small and cozy dining area, Symphony is a hidden gem in the city. The venue is very popular with the local Malé crowd, with dishes such as the hot tuna macaroni developed specifically for the Maldivian palate. Other menu highlights include Lebanese chicken served with vegetable rice and salad, mixed seafood and vegetable pie and the grilled lobster with lemon butter sauce. The Symphony waiting staff provides a professional and friendly service, serving tasty fare at affordable prices.
