The Ritz-Carlton Spa

MALDIVIAN NIGHTS Beach, the sound of the sea and under a blanket of million stars, Beach Shack, sets the scene for the perfect evening in the Maldives. Now guests can embark on a culinary journey from south to north of the country on Maldivian nights held every week with live stations whipping delicious curries from reef fish to mixed seafood, an array of chilli salsas, chips and condiments. The evening is completed with exotic desserts like screwpine mousse, pandan pudding and young coconut cake.

DINE BY DESIGN - MALDIVIAN FLAVOURS For a more intimate dining experience, our Dine by Design menu presents guests a three-course Maldivian menu and a choice of venues from the beach to dining under the 30-ft Banyan tree in the Mystique Garden. With a live cooking station, guests can enjoy course-by-course served from a traditional lacquered wooden dish. Starters include Garudhiya, tuna broth, followed by Hawaadhulee Boava, devilled octopus and Dhivehi Ihi, Maldivian baked lobster and finished with Huni Hakuru, a southern favourite, a steamed patty filled with sweet young coconut paste.

The menu also features vegetarian dishes such as Dal curry, tempered potatoes and even sauteed banana blossom salad, a delicacy enjoyed in the royal courts of the Maldives in the ancient days.

MALDIVIAN COOKING CLASS Wish to discover more about the delicious local ingredients and flavours? Guests can join our weekly Maldivian cooking classes to prepare a three-course menu with our local chefs. Starting with Mashuni, a breakfast favourite made with poached tuna, coconut and spices, eaten with flatbread. Followed by Kukulhu Riha, chicken curry prepared with curry leaves, pandan leaves and spices found locally and finished with Dhonkeyo Kajuru, addictive bite-sized banana fritters. Chefs tailor the classes based on the dietary requirements and preferences of the guests.