Uncover gastronomic bliss in the Maldives

Top table: Leaf Restaurant overlooks the ocean

There are six restaurants at the Six Senses Laamu and each menu has healthy living at its core.

Ingredients are sourced from local fishermen and farmers which keeps things fresh while supporting local workers.

Determined to provide a flawless experience, the resort even gives guests the option of arranging a meeting with the Executive Chef, Food and Beverage Director or Head Sommelier to discuss special requests.

Here is our guide to what is on offer with a verdict on the standout dishes...

Leaf

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Set above the organic garden and accessed via a rope bridge, Leaf is the resort’s signature restaurant. As well as sitting privately guests can opt to dine at the communal Chili Table which is a great way of meeting new people and sharing your experience.

Standout dish: Thyme Marinated Beef Tenderloin served with Black Trompette Mushroom Souffle, Truffle Charcoal Potato Puree, Sauteed Asparagus and Beef Jus.

Zen

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Relaxed and set on the upper deck so boasting superb, far-reaching views, the Japanese restaurant features a live kitchen station, making the dining experience interactive and fun.

Standout dish: Sushi Boat, a sharing boat of sushi and sashimi designed for two.

Longitude

This two-storey restaurant serves a generous breakfast buffet and a la carte dinner.

Standout dish: Grilled Job Fish served with Lemon Verbena Sauce, Hong Kong Kale and Bimbi.

Chill Bar

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Split across several levels and perched above the water, this is the perfect spot to watch the sun set with a cocktail in hand and some healthy dishes to complement.

Standout dish: Lobster “Com Chien Tom Hum” aka Vietnamese Stir Fried Rice and Mixed Vegetables.

Ice and Chocolate Studio

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When basking in the sun gets too much, cool off with one of 40+ flavours of ice cream and sorbet or if you are feeling indulgent pop in to sample some chocolate truffles.

Standout dish: Screw Pine Ice Cream and Chocolate Nib Maldivian Chilli Sorbet

Sip Sip

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Relaxed all-day poolside dining with a sunken bar serving pizzas, salads and burgers along with a great selection of cocktails to sip in the sun.

Standout dish: Maldivian Spiced Tuna prepared on the Jungle Wood Grill served with Maldivian Sea Salt and Sea Grass Baked Vegetables.