A Tapestry Woven from Indian Heritage and Maldivian Bounty

In an alignment of philosophies and aspirations, Chef Hari Nayak has partnered with our Resort to bring his signature artful interpretation of modern Indian gastronomy to the celebrated Baraabaru, one of CNN Travel’s top 10 Maldives’ Finest Tables 2022.

On a lifelong mission to bring his fresh interpretation of coastal Indian cuisine to the forefront of the global culinary map, Chef Nayak’s Western cooking skills and passion for authentic home-cooked flavours find their Maldivian home-away-from-home at Baraabaru.

Together, through seasonal week-long residencies, a year-round set dinner menu, ongoing cross-cultural exchange of knowledge, and mutual values and dreams, Chef Nayak works with his on-site partner at Baraabaru, Head Chef Kishan Singh, to take you even deeper into the rich cultural and culinary heritage of the Indian subcontinent and the Maldives.

This year’s new menu, launched on April 2, expands its gaze beyond the Southern coastal recipes that defined Chef Nayak’s childhood in India and embraces a Pan-Indian approach with a modern twist.

Chef Nayak will next be in residence December 15 to 21, 2024 and April 21 to 26, 2025. During the year, his influence is showcased each day in his set dinner menu at Baraabaru.

Call us at +(960) 66 00 888 to savour this exclusive gastronomic experience.

About Chef Nayak

Chef Hari Nayak has carved an extraordinary career that has taken him from Manipal, India to the prestigious Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in New York and on to honing a modern interpretation of Indian cuisine that has captivated international audiences. Having broadened his expertise under the mentorship of world-renowned chefs, Chef Nayak is the founding chef of acclaimed restaurant Sona in New York, and the chef and owner of Michelin-recognized Indian restaurant JHOL in Bangkok. He has also authored six books; has his own line of retail food products, Cafe Spice; and works as a chef patron and consultant for hospitality groups around the globe.

Featured Dishes

  • Daab Chingri

    Fresh Tender Coconut, Coconut Water, Prawns, Ground Mustard

  • Cashew Cod

    Fermented Rice Crêpe, Red Chilli, Curry Leaf

  • Shiso Chaat

    Shiso Leaf, Tamarind, Yoghurt, Chaat Masala, Sev

  • Chicken Barta

    Roasted Chicken, Tomatoes, Cashews

I want to widen the world’s eyes to the Indian cuisine that I grew up loving, share what I have learned in the West and work with a like-minded team in the Maldives inspired by the same mission.

Hari Nayak
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