Chef Hari Nayak Returns to Four Seasons Resort Maldives for Another Unmissable Residency

Chef Hari Nayak is set to return to the Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa for another exceptional culinary residency. Known for his mastery in blending traditional Indian cuisine with a contemporary twist, Chef Nayak's collaboration with Head Chef Kishan Singh at the resort's award-winning Indian restaurant, Baraabaru, promises an unforgettable dining experience.

Baraabaru was named among CNN Travel's Top 10 Maldives' Finest Tables in 2022, and this season's menu will celebrate regional Indian favourites with bold flavours and innovative techniques. This residency builds on a celebrated history between Chef Nayak and the iconic venue - their creative partnership was first captured in the landmark culinary collaboration between Chef Hari Nayak and Baraabaru at Four Seasons Kuda Huraa.

What to Expect on the Menu

Guests can look forward to a carefully composed menu that celebrates the depth and diversity of Indian regional cooking — brought to life in one of the most spectacular natural settings on earth.

Highlights include Gujarat's Anda Ghotala, Kolkata's Beguni, black garlic naan, barbecue butter chicken chops, and a playful gulab jamun crème brûlée that perfectly bridges the familiar and the unexpected. The undisputed highlight of the menu is Chef Nayak's signature whole baked lobster with coconut turmeric sauce and lemon rice — a dish that embodies his distinctive culinary philosophy.

This latest collaboration is the newest chapter in an evolving story of culinary excellence at Baraabaru. Fans of the restaurant's boundary-pushing spirit will recall when it takes two to tango in the kitchen — Season Two at Baraabaru proved that bold culinary partnerships create extraordinary results.

A Venue Built for Culinary Greatness

The Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa has long been a stage for world-class gastronomic encounters. The presence of Executive Chef Kishan Singh — whose appointment to the resort signalled an exciting new era — has been central to maintaining Baraabaru's reputation as one of the Indian Ocean's finest dining destinations. His arrival at the resort was celebrated in the story of Four Seasons Maldives recruiting Chef Kishan Singh as Executive Chef.

Kuda Huraa's reputation for extraordinary culinary residencies is matched only by its sister property at Landaa Giraavaru, where the tradition of inviting world-class talent continues to flourish. One of the most celebrated examples was when two Michelin-star Chef Nino di Costanzo brought his culinary symphony to Four Seasons Maldives, proving that the islands are as much a destination for food lovers as they are for divers and nature seekers.

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