Anantara Kihavah – SEA Poached Lobster Medallion
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A Celebration Beyond the Season — Culinary Stories Worth Savoring
Food is one of the most intimate expressions of culture and creativity. Beyond the season, the experiences that stay with us are those shaped by care, craft, and connection. This is a celebration of culinary beauty that transcends trends, honouring flavours, rituals, and stories that continue to nourish both body and soul.
Whether you choose to dine underwater or on land, explore our spectacular dining options for truly unique restaurants at Anantara Kihavah Maldives.
The intentional traveler
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The Intentional Traveler Luxury Traveler Report by Marriott for 2025 states that gastronomy is the leading reason for travel, especially among luxury travelers. Today’s high-net-worth individuals seek immersive, story-driven culinary experiences that elevate travel into art. Curiosity about food influences decisions: 93% want to try new foods and 51% consider it very important, up from 40% in 2024.
The desire for new flavors influences destination choices and trip planning. The same 93% aim to visit new restaurants, showing how buzz and digital word of mouth shape food experiences and Luxury Through Dining. For many, luxury is seen through dining — 44% strongly agree that award-winning restaurants define luxury; 29% are willing to spend more on top-rated meals, even if it means sacrificing other parts of their trip. In 2025, gastronomy was no longer a side feature of a luxury trip — it was the main focus. Travelers are planning entire journeys around restaurants, chefs, and cultural food moments.
InterContinental Pattaya Resort
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Less than two hours from Bangkok, InterContinental Pattaya Resort is a tropical beach oasis offering breathtaking views of the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Larn (Coral Island), and beyond. The luxurious five-star resort features spacious rooms, suites, and villas, renowned restaurants, a spa, and versatile event spaces suitable for any occasion. Overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, the Infiniti Restaurant offers panoramic sunset views alongside signature Mediterranean dishes such as Seabass Carpaccio with Avocado Purée, Salsa Verde, and Wild Rocket.
Nobu Restaurant Cape Town South Africa
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From Michelin-starred Chef Nobuyuki ‘Nobu’ Matsuhisa comes Nobu Cape Town, an unforgettable experience of gourmet excellence and expert Japanese-Peruvian cuisine. Japanese-born Chef Nobuyuki ‘Nobu’ Matsuhisa is internationally acclaimed and best known for his innovative approach to traditional Japanese dishes using Peruvian ingredients, a style often called ‘Nobu Style’. One&Only Cape Town hosts the only Nobu restaurant in Southern Africa.
Amilla Maldives sunset dining
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At Amilla Maldives, a highly personalized and immensely private island luxury resort nestled in the Maldives, moments expand across horizons. Homegrown to homemade, Maldivian culture is deeply rooted in a strong connection to the earth, the sea, and trade. Through the Maldives dining venues and experiences, you will feel the bond with the sea and culture shared through food. Honor this connection with the earth by gathering from the organic garden or by claiming your own catch of the day, prepared by the chefs. Enjoy a rich cultural exchange of varied cuisines prepared by invited world-class chefs. Cultivate sustainability with skills you can carry for a lifetime, such as crafting infusions or fermenting a custom kombucha to your taste.
Les Bateaux Belmond
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Take a seat on the sun-dappled barges and leisurely glide through waterways lined with Grand Cru vineyards. Savor rare vintages on the exclusive wine tours. Then step off to sample artisan cheeses, go truffle tasting, or browse the best French markets. From Narbonne to Burgundy, each Belmond journey offers the most exquisite culinary vacations. In Champagne, Burgundy, and the South of France, enjoy two menus by Michelin-star Chef Dominique Crenn, the newly appointed Culinary Curator aboard Les Bateaux Belmond. Relish each starter, main course, and dessert curated with passion as you explore France at a relaxed pace through your personalized luxury boat experience.
Coconut Ceviche at Toro Toro.
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At Toro Toro, Miami, you’ll find a vibrant mix of flavors. Here a Coconut Ceviche, a mix of Tuna with coconut milk, red onion, mint, radish, cucumber, avocado, Fresno chili, toasted coconut, and orange blossom honey comes together for a fresh experience. Miami’s lively Latin community fuels its rich, flavorful Latin cuisine. Dishes like churrasco, picanha, and lomo are readily available, and Toro Toro serves them at their best. Known for their steaks—dry-aged, USDA prime cuts, cooked on a wood-burning rodizio—they go beyond that, blending the finest elements from Latin America’s diverse cuisines into the small plates, hot dishes, and more.
Viva Abejas – Honey Cheesecake
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Award-winning Chef Richard Sandoval’s restaurants feature a recurring theme: the mixing of Latin ingredients with global techniques to create original menus. Offering inspired takes on steakhouse fare with diverse Latin American flavors, he’s brought Toro Toro to the top of Miami’s dining scene.
The Bvlgari Ginza Dolci Boutique
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Bvlgari first opened the Ginza Tower in 2007, occupying a Tokyo intersection known for its vibrant mix of heritage and innovation. Over the years, it has become a destination for culture, dining, and discovery, unveiling the Bvlgari Tokyo Ginza Bar & Dolci in 2025—offering two unique aspects of its newly reimagined experience. The delights of Bvlgari Dolci are available to take home at the Bvlgari Ginza Dolci Boutique. Signature desserts include the same pastries offered during Afternoon Tea, from whole cakes to exclusive seasonal creations. Cakes are the result of the meticulous collaboration between Niko Romito and Executive Pastry Chef Katsuya Giko and feature the Pasticceria Mignon, stunning individual portion desserts that are beautifully wrapped for gifting.
Bulgari London
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Italian Afternoon Tea is served in the relaxed elegance of The Bvlgari Lounge, blending British tradition with Italian culinary artistry and style. Salato selections by Executive Chef Adriano Cavagnini include caviar crostini, salmon millefeuille, and more, while the Dolci offerings from Executive Pastry Chef Salvatore Mungiovino dazzle with combinations like tirolesi, cassata Siciliana, and Tartelletta di limoni. It’s a delightful journey of flavor and charm, best enjoyed with good company.
