31st International Input-Output Association Conference
and
13th Edition of the International School of I-O Analysis
6th - 11th July 2025, Malé, the capital city of the Maldives





  

Gastronomy


Due to its geographical setting, the Maldives was an essential port of call for travellers and traders from all over the globe. They brought with them their cultures and their flavours and, over centuries, the country’s cuisine was shaped. While the Maldives takes pride in its unique traditional fare, many of the dishes are influenced and fused with the flavours and techniques from around the shores of the Indian Ocean.

Much of the cuisine of the Maldives offers a familiarity with many of the dishes from countries in East Asia, East Africa and Arabia and many offer a feel of the rich spicy tastes of India and Sri Lanka. Fresh, smoked and dried tuna, grated coconut and coconut milk form the main ingredient of most of the traditional Maldivian dishes. Traditional local fare is available in many of the restaurants in Malé and the inhabited islands with very different vibes. Resorts offer a range of local and international cuisine in their buffets and an abundant choice of fine international cuisine at their speciality restaurants.

There are casual cafes, fine-dining establishments, and beachfront restaurants with stunning views. With so many options to choose from, you will be sure to find the perfect place to enjoy a delicious meal with lovely settings.



Restaurants in Malé

The Cloud Restaurant
The Cloud Restaurant
https://g.co/kgs/AuwhfHz
The Sea House Café’
The Sea House Café’
https://g.co/kgs/9yMcRE7
Skyfall Lounge and Restaurant
Skyfall Lounge and Restaurant
https://g.co/kgs/f6JL5CF
Pomelo by Lemongrass
Pomelo by Lemongrass
https://g.co/kgs/GhwYRBK
Manhattan Fish Market Malé
Manhattan Fish Market Malé
https://g.co/kgs/bsdtSN9

Restaurants in Hulhumalé

Khanji Restaurant
Khanji Restaurant
https://g.co/kgs/a2Y9NiZ
The Maldives Kitchen
The Maldives Kitchen
https://g.co/kgs/SvXjzjp
NY Steak Shack Maldives
NY Steak Shack Maldives
https://g.co/kgs/WoQ8uAf
The Chef Mode Badhige
The Chef Mode Badhige
https://g.co/kgs/ALNsuiy
Café Ier Hulhumalé
Café Ier Hulhumalé
https://g.co/kgs/e2UTnjH



Organisers and sponsors
IIOA    Villa College    Maldives Bureau of Statistics    Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation