Indulge in Sea Salt Infusions at Fish Bar

EXPLORE elegant dining at the Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay's iconic Fish Bar restaurant, offering breathtaking 180-degree views across Momi Bay.

The culinary philosophy of Fish Bar is to use the best fresh local ingredients and seafood along with overseas prime produce to create dishes inspired by traditional Fijian cuisine with an international fine dining flare.

Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay is very proud that the entire Fish Bar culinary team consists of only local chefs, and runs successfully under the leadership of Moffat gold-medal winner Sous Chef Ritesh Kumar.

Having been a part of the culinary world for 17 years and counting, Ritesh found inspiration in his former colleague and mentor, Afufid Dean, who motivated him to become the master of his own craft.

Ritesh joined Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay as part of the pre-opening team before the resort officially opened in 2017.

Since then, Ritesh's greatest motivation as a chef has been the ever-evolving tastes of guests.

Moving between the various restaurant stations at the resort, Ritesh prepares a variety of diverse cuisines such as Mediterranean, Fijian fusion, Indian, seafood specialties and more, which challenges him to create new and exciting dishes to suit each guest's appetite.

Since joining the Fish Bar kitchen, Ritesh had set a goal to create a menu that brings out the best in local flavours, as well as compliments the essence of this upscale seafood restaurant, known to serve some of the best of the land and sea.

An innovative local touch was then created by Ritesh, adding a new artisanal Sea Salt Menu, as part of Fish Bar's efforts to provide a local, natural, and sustainable dining focus.

Chef Ritesh partnered with Alex and Will Garland of South Seas Salt, who produce handcrafted and pure, luxury sea salts on their farm in the neighbouring Momi Bay Hills using only Fijian organic and sustainable ingredients.

Ritesh lovingly curated a four-course menu, pairing the best from land and sea with a whole range of South Sea salts, including chili, lime, and hibiscus infusions.

Each course is paired with one flavoured salt to enhance the taste and bring out diverse flavours of each main ingredient.

A highlight of the menu is the 'Tuna Tartar' entrée; using A-grade local yellowfin tuna combined with lime-flavored sea salt and is one of Ritesh's favorite seafood dishes to craft at Fish Bar.

This well-known entrée jumpstarts a tantalising culinary journey from the Sea Salt Menu and his passion to create unique and artful dishes for every resort guest is evident from the start of the courses.

When he isn't in the kitchen, Ritesh enjoys sailing and fishing trips. During these excursions, he finds the Momi Sand Bar an amazing spot to stop and snorkel around.

The Fish Bar will host an event with Australia's most celebrated celebrity chef, Matt Moran on March 22, 2023 from 6pm to 10pm at $399 per person, for a luxurious four hour culinary dinner journey with paired wines for every course.

For bookings, visit www.fishbarfiji.com

For more information about:

Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay, visit www. fijimarriott.com

For further information contact: Sera Cawanibuka-Seruvatu, Cluster Director of Marketing – Fiji, Marriott International Phone: + (679) 9904538

Ravesi Konrote, Cluster Marketing Manager – Fiji, Marriott International Phone: + (679) 9904652

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