Niyama Private Islands Maldives has launched a culinary innovation like no other, introducing the world’s first underwater Nikkei dining experience at its iconic Subsix restaurant.
The new tasting menu seamlessly blends Japanese precision with Peruvian boldness, offering a unique gastronomic journey six metres beneath the ocean surface.
Subsix: A Dining Experience Below the Waves
Nestled half a kilometre out to sea and surrounded by glass walls, Subsix has long been a beacon of extraordinary underwater experiences.
With coral gardens, vibrant anemones, and butterfly fish visible from every angle—occasionally accompanied by a reef shark—Subsix offers an unparalleled dining setting.
Since its debut over a decade ago, the venue has hosted champagne breakfasts, midnight glow parties, and now, this groundbreaking Nikkei tasting menu.
A Five-Course Feast of Nikkei Innovation
Curated by Executive Chef Thierry Vergnault, the new menu celebrates the bounty of the Indian Ocean with sustainably sourced ingredients presented in artful, modern dishes.
Highlights include:
Scallop ceviche, a perfect balance of tangy zest and sea salt.
Wahoo tartare, featuring locally caught fish, avocado swirls, and a touch of spice.
Buttery cod, melting in the mouth and paired with crisp asparagus.
To complement the exquisite dishes, a curated selection of sake and fine wines is available, meticulously chosen by Niyama’s Head Sommelier, Mayank Sharma.
Chef Thierry’s Culinary Expertise
Trained in Paris at the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel George V, Chef Thierry brings a wealth of global experience to Niyama.
Reflecting on the 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 Private Islands offers nine diverse dining venues under Chef Thierry’s leadership.
From the treetop Asian cuisine of Nest, to the jungle-inspired Tribal, exploring South American and African flavours, to Edge, a dining experience set amidst the Indian Ocean, each restaurant offers a distinctive culinary adventure.
With the launch of the underwater Nikkei experience, Niyama continues to redefine luxury dining, inviting guests to savour an unparalleled blend of gastronomy and natural wonder.
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