Maldivian Heritage Degustation

Hadiya chef's tasting gift

Havaadhuli Mas island spiced maldivian yellow fin tuna loin seared medium rare, kul’ha fila (local mustard leaf plant), copra essence

Moodhumas Kaashi Dhiya fresh coconut milk poached fish and shellfish, flavoured with island spices curry leaf ocean foam

Sufuraa Mathi (maldivian island cuisine) dhivehi ihi riha maldivian lobster curry uthuru gerimas riha northern archipelago slow braised beef curry dhekunu addu kukulhu riha southern maldivian chicken curry barabo bondikopi satani pumpkin & local leaf salad

served with traditional mas bai (rice), chapatti and condiments

Raha Thafaathu iced refresher

Foni Thakethi traditional mini maldivian dessert treats, and screwpine ice cream

$235 for two

I hope you enjoy my cuisine this evening Chef Ahmed “Seabass” Sivath

Prices are in USD and include tax and service charges

For those with special dietary requirements or allergies who wish to know more, please let your waiter know. The story of Ba’theli Welcome aboard the only restaurant in the world set on a boat in a lagoon featuring gourmet dishes of inspired island cuisine from the Maldivian Spice Route. The story began over 5,000 years ago when The Maldives became a key port of call for traders sailing from Indonesia and India to Arabia with cargoes of cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric, cloves, ginger and pepper. The Maldivians bartered coconuts, sun-dried fish, cordage and sails woven from coconut fibre, and cowrie shells (which became currency) for spice, rice, ceramics and silks. Locally-made cargo boats, ba’theli, sailed throughout the archipelago with these goods, spreading knowledge about different lands, their customs and cuisine. The story continues on board as our chefs create dishes of finesse based on the epicurean delights of the Spice Route using only the finest ingredients, blending herbs and spices to enhance natural flavours.

Please enjoy my cuisine this evening Chef Ahmed “Seabass” Sivath

Maldivian Cuisine

Entrée Main fare

Garudhiya Giyolhu Mas The Maldives’ most famous of soups, light poached coconut barbequed sea bass fish fillet, spiced bread fresh skip jack tuna, perfumed with young curry and fruit, curry leaf juice pandanus heart $49 $21 Boashi Satani Filolhu Ihi Riha grilled white snapper fillets, with Maldivian banana heart salad, smoked and air dried tuna loin, lobster , tomato essence, coconut espuma young coconut, copra essence $46 $22 Kaashi Garudhiya Kandu Kukulhu pandan wrapped yellow fin tuna, poached in tomato, fresh coconut milk poached fish and shellfish soup, flavoured with island spices curry leaf ocean foam spices, coconut milk, root vegetables, basmati rice $23 $63

Tharukaari Satani Hiki Geri Riha masala aubergine paste, light spiced pumpkin and aged sirloin steak bbq smoked dumashi style, local chow chow vegetables, dice cucumber and shallot blend curry sauce, sweet potato and lime pickle pickle, onion pakora $64 $20 Barabo Mashuni Raanba-Fathu Kukulhu pandan wrapped corn fed chicken breast, poached in yellow fin tuna loin salad with coconut, butternut a island blend of spices and first press coconut flesh, pumpkin, chili lime $22 with mixed tuber vegetable $61 Bova Satani chilled braised octopus salad, cabbage, dressed with kaffir lime and coconut oil $24

Prices are in USD and are inclusive of tax and service charges For those with special dietary requirements or allergies who wish to know more about ingredients used, please let your waiter know. Spice Routes Influences

Here at Ba’’theli we have recreated various dishes from the Famous Indian Ocean spice routes presented in a modern “Island Cuisine Style”. Please enjoy our interpretations and a story behind some of the spices

Thai Massaman Curry Of Black Angus Short Rib Beef spicy thai red curry, potato dumplings, red shallots, carrot chips & roasted peanut crumbs $ 72

Massaman is a Southern Thai dish, influenced by Muslim culture so mainly made from beef. The meaning is “sour" the flavors of the massaman curry paste (nam phrik kaeng matsaman) come from spices that are not frequently used in other Thai curries like cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, cumin.

Arabic Spiced Jumbo Tiger Prawns butterfly grilled in sumac spices, preserved lemon giant cous cous and labneh sauce $89

Sumac is indigenous to the Middle East. the citrusy, berry- like, bracingly tart flower is an old hand with Middle Eastern flavours, Sumac's bright acidity complements a wide variety of Arabic dishes

Ceylon Tea Spiced Duck Leg duck leg spiced and slow braised with sri lankan highland tea and famous spices, legume dhal, elephant garlic, gotu kola leaves $76

Gotu kola leaves are similar to arugula’s mild peppery flavour. It’s regarded as a rejuvenating herbs because Sri Lankans noticed that elephants, renowned for their longevity, munched on the leaves of the plant. Thus the leaves became known as a promoter of long life.

Indonesian Spiced Tuna Sambal Matah seared maldivian tuna fillet, jeruk purut, mixed bean lawar, lemongrass-shallot salsa $63

Jeruk purut more commonly known as the kaffir lime, aren’t true limes, though they are a member of the citrus family. The kaffir lime tree is native to parts of South East Asia. Different from most citrus fruits, it’s the zest and leaves where most of the flavour come from Ba’theli Desserts

Kashikeyo Bambukeyo Boakibaa screw pine and breadfruit brülée, palm sugar, caramelised custard, screw pine ice cream, local cashew nut praline $ 24

Gabulhi Boakibaa young coconut cake, plantain purée, roast banana ice cream $ 24

Maldivian Tasting traditional mini dessert treats, and screwpine ice cream $ 24

Island Fruits freshly sliced fruit and young coconut, passion fruit $ 24

Ice Creams & Sorbets french vanilla bean lemongrass & lime sorbet coconut crème tangerine sorbet roast banana crème 72% valrhona chocolate crème screw pine crème

$ 9 per scoop

Coffee and digestives illy espresso illy ristretto $ 6 illy americano $ 6 illy café latte $ 8 illy cappuccino $ 8 $ 10 tio pepe fino lustau solera reserva manzanilla papriusa $ 14 niepoort ‘the senior’ tawny $ 15 niepoort ‘the junior’ ruby $ 15 fernet branca $ 15 $ 13