There’s no doubt that the Maldives is an iconic vacation destination that knows how to woo visitors with some of the most wow-worthy accommodations on the planet. Overwater bungalows perched above the clear blue water; luxe, beachside resorts; and selling points like underwater restaurants, rooms with retractable roofs, and a parade of top-notch onsite amenities.
And one of the best spots to experience paradise in the Maldives is at the Soneva Fushi resort. A private desert island hideaway located on Kunfunadhoo Island, with amazing beachfront villas and exclusive water retreats, Soneva Fushi just added yet another reason for travelers to stay at this Eden-esque destination: the world’s first fine-dining zip-line experience.
The latest in a series of offerings that makes Soneva one of the most popular properties in the Maldives, the Flying Sauces experience is less a dining option and more of an epic adventure. Imagine soaring among the treetops 30-feet in the air from one platform to the next, tasting a delectable deluge of delights along the way—a culinary journey worthy of the distinguished Soneva Fushi resort and their reputation for providing the ultimate in distinctive luxury.
The CEO and co-founder of Soneva, Sonu Shivdasani, describes the Flying Sauces experience as “an experiential dining moment” and a way to “give guests a new perspective of [the] unique island ecosystem.” In short, it's a truly immersive and memorable experience uniquely combining the best in hospitality with the ultimate in outdoor adventures, all in the memorable and oh-so-beautiful Maldives.
About The Flying Sauces Experience
A gastronomic journey stretching across a 600-foot long zip-line course, the Flying Sauces experience is an elevating and captivating tasting trip filled with seasonal delights prepared in an open-air kitchen by none other than world-class chef Rasal Jayawardene. And drinks are definitely on the menu, too; as guests have the option of pairing these delish dishes with a selection of vino from Soneva Fushi’s vast collection of over 9,000(!) wines. After zipping from platform to platform, sampling bites as they go, the daring diners will end their journey by removing their harnesses and finishing their meal on an elevated table among the treetops.
Flying Sauces: The Lowdown
- The Journey: Diners begin their journey from The Den, sampling a number of fanciful treats along the way—all culminating at a treetop table near Dolphin Beach at the edge of the forest
- Dining Options: Breakfast, High Tea, and Dinner with optional wine pairing
- The Menu: The six-course menu is a seasonal sampling of local favorites including Hokkaido scallops carpaccio; marinated prawns with avocado puree, chorizo oil, and rocket (arugula); celeriac two ways with a raisin salsa; a plant-based cheesecake with mango salsa and berry compote; and more
- Pricing: Breakfast $175/person; High Tea $180/person; Dinner $330/person; Dinner with wine pairings $595/person; and zip-lining sans meal is $100/person
- Need To Know: Currently, Flying Sauces is hosting the three-Michelin-starred restaurant Odette. Hailing from Singapore, the dynamic restaurant will create an evolving multi-course menu with an emphasis on vibrant flavor combos and fresh, native ingredients. Diners can enjoy Odette’s signature flavor at Flying Sauces for the next 10 weeks
More Exciting Gastronomical Events At Soneva Fushi
As if a fine dining zip-lining mashup wasn’t enough, the luxe Soneva Fushi is home to a plethora of other exciting culinary events meant to take destination dining to the next level—and while these experiences don’t take diners among the treetops, they do give guests the opportunity to fully experience the resort’s singular hospitality and delish dining options.
- Enjoy a Private Sandbank Dinner at an elegant table set in the middle of the Indian Ocean. A three to four-hour experience including a consultation with the executive chef and a uniquely conceived menu, this memorable experience will make guests feel like they’re on their own desert island
- Sup under the stars with the Astronomical Dinner Cruise. The night sky in the Maldives is spectacular and this incredible experience is one of the best ways to see it. The three to four-hour journey begins at sunset and includes a four-course meal with wine pairings—along with an introduction to the wonders above by the resort’s resident astronomer
- Head to one of the resort’s uninhabited islands for a Castaway Picnic. Visitors will hop a boat and sail away to their own private picnic on their private bit of sand—snorkeling and soaking up the sun, castaway-style
- The Soneva Fushi offers a number of distinctive dining options for those looking for the harness-free fare: Out of the Blue offers Vietnamese, Japanese, and Indonesian fare in their two-story overwater restaurant (the views are sublime, too); Shades of Green takes diners on a journey through the resort’s organic gardens and finished with a plant-based menu— Maldivian/Southeast Asian style, with a Nordic twist; and Fresh in the Garden is set high above the resort’s gardens and boasts an open-air kitchen and a chance to dine under the stars on the freshest seafood dishes
The amazing Soneva Fushi resort in the Maldives is famous for its spectacular accommodations—but the hospitality doesn’t end there, as the noted destination also offers a delight for the senses with dining options that are as distinctive as the resort itself: including the newest addition to the roster, the fine dining, zip-lining delight that is Flying Sauces. A unique concept that pairs its gastronomical goods with a high-flying adventure among the treetops, this latest offering from Soneva Fushi is sure to please guests with a discerning palate and an unquenchable thirst for adventure.