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Welcome to Malé, the biggest city in the Maldives, home to over 200,000 people on a tiny island filled with building, with one of the densest populations in the world. While the Maldives in known for its extremely beautiful beaches and luxury resorts, I’m going to show you a different side of the Maldives that’s rarely ever been show. Join me on this full day Maldivian street food tour in Malé!
A huge thank you to Misbah (https://www.discoveraddu.com/) and Ahmed Ijaz (https://www.instagram.com/theislandlogic.mv/) for taking me around.
Breakfast at Spice Hut – We’re starting bright and early at a popular Maldivian tea breakfast spot. One of the staples of the Maldives is tuna, and specifically Mas huni, a mix of tuna, onions, chilies, coconut, and sometimes other combinations. With a coconut roti known as a disk, it’s the perfect combination. Total price – 320.54 MVR ($20.74) for 4 people
After breakfast we visited the fish market, the fruit market, and the smoked tuna market, all of which were energetic and vibrant. Must visit markets when you’re in the Maldives.
Moon Cafe (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Hx5hN39E7UZzXxdD6) – For lunch we’re heading to Moon Cafe, a very popular canteen for all things Maldivian food. This is where you can get a taste for authentic Maldivian meals. Price – 333 MVR ($21.54) for everything
Oxygen Cafe – In the afternoon, most Maldivians eat some short eats, or basically tea snacks. And we’re first starting at Oxygen Cafe and then trying more short eats at Asda Cafe. Price – 55.85 MVR ($3.61) for everything
Faseyha Point 1 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/x1wuWJ7nC6iiBdNA9) – This legendary food institution in the Maldives is known for their Masburi Riha, a spicy tuna chunks curry. And the method to eat it is so unique. Price – 123 MVR ($7.96) for 2 people
Coffee View – Finally we finished the day off with a gizzard skewer and cardamom tea at a typical street food stall in the Maldives.
Before going to the Maldives I really had no idea what Maldivian food is, and though today we just scratched the surface, it was fascinating and I learned a lot.
Chapters:
0:00 What is Maldives Food?
0:44 Where is Malé, Maldives?
1:16 Maldivian Breakfast at Spice Hut
7:18 Attractions in Malé
9:42 Malé Fish Market
11:19 Malé Fruit Market (Travelers Market)
17:17 Maldivian Food at Moon Cafe
22:44 Short Eats
30:37 Spicy Tuna Curry
36:01 Street Food in the Maldives
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