April Pick: 5.8 Undersea Restaurant, Maldives

5.8 Undersea Restaurant, the world’s largest and deepest all-glass undersea restaurant as the name suggests is located 5.8 meters beneath the sea level and surrounded by their very own marine ecosystem providing breathtaking views of sea creatures their natural habitats. Dining at 5.8 is definitely one for the ages, a truly unique experience like no other.

Hurawalhi 5.8 Undersea Restaurant

5.8 Undersea Restaurant

Hurawalhi Lion Fish 5.8 Undersea Restaurant

Lion Fish

Enclosed in a start-of-the-art aquarium-like structure, diners will be in awe of the sheer magnificence and beauty of the setting as various sea creatures swim by you during each delectable course. With over a 100 species of fish living in the reef, the allure of not knowing what will turn up adds mystique and excitement to the entire experience.

Hurawalhi 5.8 Undersea Restaurant Divers Scallop

Divers Scallop

Hurawalhi 5.8 Undersea Restaurant Yellow Fin Tuna

Yellow Fin Tuna

Aside from the breathtaking surroundings, diners will be treated to a wine pairing degustation menu with an array of amazingly plated and exquisite food, each dish blends innovation with the very best ingredients and is paired with specially selected wines from all around the world. Chef De Cuisine, Bjoern Van Den Oever, brings with him a wealth of experience, cooking in various Michelin-starred restaurants and top-of-the-line hotels, it truly shows in the dishes as he bringing unrivalled innovation and creativity to your taste buds.

Hurawalhi 5.8 Undersea Restaurant Red Mullet

Red Mullet

Hurawalhi 5.8 Undersea Restaurant

Angus Beef

The Degustation menu consists of 4 mains and 3 desserts in delicate tasting portions. Starting off with the absolutely enticing fresh Diver Scallop with peach, almond, vinaigrette and samphire. Followed up by The Yellow Fin Tuna, cooked to perfection pink on the inside and laced with crunchy sesame seeds on the outside, it is served with cucumber, wasabi sorbet and ponzu on the side. Showcasing their dedication to seafood, Red Mullet fish is served with cauliflower, pine nuts and raisins. For meat lovers, fret not, the Angus beef is divine, tender and succulent, comes with corn, onion and topped with Asian barbeque sauce. For satisfying sweet ending, a deconstructed Blueberry Cheese Cake with pistachio sponge and blueberry ice cream, Baileys Coconut Praline as well as Black Forest Macaroon are served for a perfect end to the meal.

Hurawalhi 5.8 Undersea Restaurant Blueberry Cheesecake

Blueberry Cheesecake

Hurawalhi 5.8 Undersea Restaurant Baileys Coconut Praline

Baileys Coconut Praline

Drinks: Specific drinks are selected for each course but you can always talk to the friendly sommeliers for other recommendations. Going from the Champange for Amous Bouche to various wines like Sauvignon Blanc, Rose, Pinot Noir and Malbec for the mains and finishing off with Moscato and Port wine for desserts. Definitely one of the very best selection of wines in the whole of Maldives, the wine pairing comes highly recommended!


ADDRESS:
Lhaviyani Atoll, Republic of Maldives
PHONE:
+960 6622000
EMAIL:
reservations@hurawalhi.com 
WEBSITE:
www.hurawalhi.com/undersea-restaurant