Barceló Nasandhura Malé to Host Two-Night Gastronomic Experience with Chef Dharshan Munidasa

Barceló Nasandhura Malé has partnered with internationally acclaimed chef-restaurateur Dharshan Munidasa to host an exclusive two-night culinary showcase at B.Heaven Rooftop on 13 and 14 November 2026.

Chef Dharshan, the visionary behind Nihonbashi and Ministry of Crab, both recognised on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list, and Carne Diem Grill at CROSSROADS Maldives, featured in this year’s 50 Best Discovery, will showcase his signature culinary creations in Malé, with a menu highlighting mud crab and freshwater prawn specialties.

Set against the panoramic ocean views of B.Heaven Rooftop, the two-day pop-up will bring Ministry of Crab’s renowned culinary philosophy to Malé. The restaurant follows a strict “no-freezer” policy, prioritising the freshness and quality of its ingredients. Export-quality mud crabs and freshwater prawns will be flown in fresh for the exclusive dining experience.

“We are honoured to welcome a culinary maestro of Chef Dharshan’s global calibre to Barceló Nasandhura Malé this November,” said Enric Reina, Hotel Manager at Barceló Nasandhura Malé. “This partnership marks a significant milestone for both our hotel and the capital’s dining scene as we elevate the local epicurean landscape, offering our resident guests and Malé’s culinary connoisseurs a rare opportunity to experience award-winning gastronomy.”

Chef Dharshan Munidasa commented on the collaboration: “Maldives holds a special place in the regional food landscape, surrounded by the same pristine Indian Ocean waters that inspire much of my culinary work. Partnering with Barceló Nasandhura allows us to showcase our iconic Ministry of Crab signature dishes—from our Garlic Chili Crab to our hand-crushed Pepper Crab—alongside exclusive preparations crafted specifically for B.Heaven Rooftop.”

Over the course of this limited two-day engagement, guests will indulge in a curated menu highlighting Ministry of Crab’s flagship preparations.