Celebrating the best in teppanyaki cooking, Raakani has been recognized as The Best Luxury Dining Experience by Luxury Lifestyle Awards.

Set within the Fushifaru Maldives resort, Raakani was created to provide a theatrical display of Japanese-inspired teppanyaki cooking and exquisite ‘surf and turf’ cuisine. Each dish is made using the freshest of locally sourced ingredients which are skillfully combined by chefs in an engaging, live-cooking show. Each dish is prepared on a traditional yaki where flavours are combined, resulting in mouth-watering dishes that are served straight from the grill. It is this connection with its surroundings and resources that combine to create a unique and memorable dining experience.

Guests can choose from a variety of ingredients, including locally sourced fish, chicken, and meats. The flexibility of teppanyaki cooking also provides a variety of options that cater to a variety of dietary requirements.

While the dishes may be inspired by their oriental roots, the décor celebrates the best in luxury design. Raakani reflects the modern Maldivian culture, with subtle use of local materials such as palm-thatched dining platforms, warm wood furniture, and chic, comfy seating. Each table benefits from a panoramic view of the Lhaviyani atoll, its crystal seas, and pure white sand beaches.

“An exclusive resort requires an equally luxurious dining experience, and when we came to creating Raakani we wanted to give guests the entertainment of live cooking with the culinary skills of our chefs,” comments Ali Sameer, Food & Beverage Manager “The result is a truly engaging and popular on-site dining experience which celebrates the very ethos of Fushifaru Maldives. We are thrilled to have been recognized in this year’s awards, especially within such a competitive category.”

For those wanting an intimate dining setting, Raakani has created a secluded dining platform where guests can sample their palette-pleasing dishes against the stunning backdrop of the Indian Ocean.

It was a true combination of site, design, and culinary offering that sets Raakani as a leader in providing an exquisite dining experience that caught the attention of the Luxury Lifestyle Awards panel.