High on Food

With seven eateries, five bars, and menus curated by award-winning chefs, Heritance Aarah is an epicurean’s heaven.

WHEN TALKING ABOUT the Maldives, it is the powdery white sands, pristine waters, and postcard landscapes that take centrestage.

Only seldom does one go on a culinary sojourn here. But at Heritance Aarah, located in the idyllic Raa Atoll, a gastronomic journey awaits travellers.

One of the most sought-after restaurants at the property is Ambula that serves an explosion of Sri Lankan and Maldivian flavours. Here, one can opt for an experience unique to the island—a seven-course meal designed to surprise and soothe travellers. Next in line is Hathaa where the dining experience takes guests to the streets of Bangkok and Tokyo. However, to witness the theatrics of the ocean, one should head to Ginifati where individual huts are lined up alongside the beach. In an intimate setting, it is purely delightful to taste the catch of the day inside private pods.

While Ranba offers international and Asian delights, Ralu serves dishes inspired by the French and Italian Mediterranean brasseries lining the French Riviera.

For fusion cuisine fans, there is Baani, with a la carte breakfast and lunch and a six-course dinner.

The resort’s offerings also continue in the form of soulful bars with special features such as organic wines, molecular cocktails, porthole infusions, tiki cocktails, a large selection of rum, along with floating breakfasts and personalised menus. heritancehotels.com/aarah

Ginifati is the resort’s beach grill with exclusive seating in individual huts. Below: Heritance Aarah also offers modern fusion cuisine.