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Niyama Non-public Islands Maldives unveils the primary underwater Nikkei eating expertise on the planet
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Niyama Non-public Islands Maldives has launched a culinary innovation like no different, introducing the world’s first underwater Nikkei eating expertise at its iconic Subsix restaurant.
The brand new tasting menu seamlessly blends Japanese precision with Peruvian boldness, providing a singular gastronomic journey six metres beneath the ocean floor.
Subsix: A Eating Expertise Beneath the Waves
Nestled half a kilometre out to sea and surrounded by glass partitions, Subsix has lengthy been a beacon of extraordinary underwater experiences.
With coral gardens, vibrant anemones, and butterfly fish seen from each angle—sometimes accompanied by a reef shark—Subsix presents an unparalleled eating setting.
Since its debut over a decade in the past, the venue has hosted champagne breakfasts, midnight glow events, and now, this groundbreaking Nikkei tasting menu.
A 5-Course Feast of Nikkei Innovation
Curated by Govt Chef Thierry Vergnault, the brand new menu celebrates the bounty of the Indian Ocean with sustainably sourced elements introduced in clever, trendy dishes.
Highlights embody:
Scallop ceviche, an ideal steadiness of tangy zest and sea salt.Wahoo tartare, that includes regionally caught fish, avocado swirls, and a contact of spice.Buttery cod, melting within the mouth and paired with crisp asparagus.To enhance the beautiful dishes, a curated collection of sake and superb wines is out there, meticulously chosen by Niyama’s Head Sommelier, Mayank Sharma.
Chef Thierry’s Culinary Experience
Skilled in Paris on the prestigious 4 Seasons Lodge George V, Chef Thierry brings a wealth of world expertise to Niyama.
Reflecting on the brand new menu, he shares, “With a setting as extraordinary as Subsix, nothing less than an extraordinary menu will do. Our aim is to intrigue all five senses and excite the palate with every bite.”
A Culinary Paradise at Niyama
Niyama Non-public Islands presents 9 various eating venues below Chef Thierry’s management.
From the treetop Asian delicacies of Nest, to the jungle-inspired Tribal, exploring South American and African flavours, to Edge, a eating expertise set amidst the Indian Ocean, every restaurant presents a particular culinary journey.
With the launch of the underwater Nikkei expertise, Niyama continues to redefine luxurious eating, inviting company to savour an unparalleled mix of gastronomy and pure marvel.
