Dining in Paradise

Because vacations are meant for overindulging, we're always on the hunt for new and tantalizing eateries across the globe. So when Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort announced the unveiling of three new Asian dining initiatives it definitely caught our (appetite's) attention.

The new creations, Asian Street Food Market, the Konotta Hot Pot Experience, and the Indian Ocean Thali Taster Meal, have a heavy emphasis on organic ingredients and health (win-win!). The Asian Street Food Market has a mostly outdoor set up with Chinese lanterns and live music. Offerings include Sushi, Nigiri Sushi, Makimono and Maguro Tataki (seared Maldivian tuna with ponzu sauce), teppanyaki (including tenderloin beef), Laksa spicy noodle soup and Pho noodles. The Asian Street Food Market will take place every week from August and throughout the high season.

The Konotta Hot Pot Experience takes inspiration from over 1000 years of culinary history with a concept that is basically a communal hot plate for cooking the meat surrounded by a pot of simmering soup. The Hot Pot Experience is available each day (with 24 hours notice for preparation) and served in the Rotunda. The Indian Ocean Thali Taster Meal is based on the concept of presenting the six flavours of sweet, salty, bitter, sour, astringent and spicy in a single Thali (tray) of Indian dishes. The flavours come from all corners of the Indian sub-continent and are available each evening in the Blue Salt restaurant. For the ultimate indulgence try out the Maldivian Lobster and Angus Beef Sunset Beach BBQ, which can be served at a private dining table set up on the beach. www.outrigger.com