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Perched atop the main ferry terminal of the Maldivian capital, SeaHouse Cafe offers a calm view of the waters, a lovely setting for savouring a meal of garudhiya fish broth with lonomirus chilli paste. This post first appeared on eatdrinkkl.com

Fish and fruits fill the food markets of the Maldives, with fishmongers slicing through tuna and fruit stall keepers serving up sweet coconut candy bundled in banana leaves and fresh coconut juice straight off the husk.

Ramadan is an engaging experience in the Maldives, where every citizen is Muslim. Families in the capital city, Malé, mark most evenings by breaking fast with a home-cooked meal of local favourites, from the popular salad of shredded tuna and coconut (known as mas huni) to fish cutlets, curries and soups.