Tawa
An Indian restaurant set over two decks near the Hulhumalé bridge entrance, with air-conditioned seating indoors and tables outside. The kitchen leans on tandoori grills and sharing platters, with kulcha naan, chicken kebab skewers, chicken 65 and chilli beef among the options. The mood is casual and the service tends to be quick and attentive.
Menu
Breakfast
- The Tawa Signature Breakfast MVR 115.00
A hearty platter to kickstart your day, featuring two eggs cooked to your liking, two savory sausages, a crispy hash brown, two slices of chicken salami and two slices of toast served with butter and jam.
- Maldivian Breakfast MVR 85.00
Experience authentic Maldivian flavors with your choice of four roshi or one huni roshi, served with kulhimas (spicy fish), mashuni (coconut and tuna sambal), omelette and sausage.
- Continental Breakfast MVR 85.00
A light breakfast of eggs cooked to your liking, two sausages and two slices of toast accompanied by butter and jam.
- French Toast MVR 115.00
Two slices of French toast topped with maple syrup/nutella, served with two sausages and a fried egg.
- Oats Bowl with Fresh Fruits MVR 90.00
Creamy oats topped with a medley of seasonal fruits, for a naturally sweet and refreshing start to your day.
- Add-ons: Sausage MVR 10.00
- Add-ons: Toast (slice) MVR 10.00
- Add-ons: Omelette or Fried Egg MVR 15.00
- Add-ons: Cheese Omelette MVR 25.00
- Add-ons: Kulhimas & Mashuni MVR 30.00
- Add-ons: Disk ( Huni Roshi ) MVR 20.00
- Add-ons: Roshi MVR 3.00
Garden Fresh Salads
- Green Salad MVR 50.00
Fresh cucumber, lettuce and green apple, light and refreshing
- Caesar Salad MVR 95.00
Crisp iceberg lettuce with chicken, egg, parmesan and croutons
- Greek Salad MVR 95.00
A colorful mix of veggies, olives and feta cheese with herbs.
- Japanese Salad MVR 50.00
Lettuce, cucumber, pineapple, apple and carrot with a light seasoning.
- Mixed Vegetable Salad MVR 60.00
Shredded cabbage, carrot and lettuce tossed with simple seasoning.
- Chef Special Grilled Chicken Salad MVR 95.00
Grilled chicken with lettuce, bell pepper, carrot and herbs, full of flavor.
Rice
- Tawa's Signature Rice MVR 130.00
Our chef's special creation, a uniquely flavored and exceptionally delicious rice dish with grilled chicken kebab and a side salad.
- Chicken Fried Rice MVR 85.00
Stir-fried rice with tender chicken pieces, veggies and a savory blend of spices.
- Beef Fried Rice MVR 90.00
Stir-fried rice with tender beef pieces, veggies and a savory blend of spices.
- Mixed Fried Rice MVR 95.00
Stir-fried rice with a mix of veggies, chicken, beef, seafood and a savory blend of spices.
- Tuna Fried Rice MVR 80.00
Stir-fried rice with chunks of tuna, veggies and a savory blend of spices.
- Mongolian Rice - Chicken MVR 95.00
Spicy and savory stir-fried rice mixed with grilled chicken and veggies.
- Mongolian Rice - Beef MVR 105.00
Spicy and savory stir-fried rice mixed with grilled beef and veggies
- Mongolian Rice - Mix MVR 120.00
Spicy and savory stir-fried rice mixed with grilled beef, chicken and veggies
- Seafood Fried Rice MVR 125.00
Stir-fried rice with assortment of seafood, tossed with veggies and a savory blend of spices.
- Prawn Fried Rice MVR 125.00
Stir-fried rice with prawns, tossed with veggies and a savory blend of spices.
- Maldivian Style Valhomas Fried Rice MVR 95.00
Stir-fried rice with traditional smoked tuna (Valhomas), veggies and a savory blend of spices.
- Chicken Dum Biryani MVR 110.00
Aromatic basmati rice slow-cooked with tender chicken pieces, infused with a blend of exotic spices, saffron and herbs, served with raita.
- Nasi Goreng MVR 95.00
An Indonesian staple of stir-fried rice with chicken, veggies, sweet soy sauce and topped with a fried egg.
- Steamed Basmati Rice MVR 25.00
Steamed basmati rice, an ideal accompaniment to any of our curries or grilled dishes.
- Jeera Rice MVR 40.00
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with cumin seeds for a mild, earthy flavor.
- Garlic rice MVR 40.00
Aromatic rice sautéed with garlic, adding a rich and savory taste.
- Vegetable Rice MVR 60.00
Basmati rice mixed with fresh veggies and light seasoning.
Noodles
- Chef's Special Thai Creamy Chicken Noodles MVR 110.00
Chef special noodles with thai creamy sauce with chicken
- Chicken Fried Noodles MVR 85.00
Stir-fried noodles with tender chicken strips, veggies and a savory sauce, a comforting classic.
- Beef Fried Noodles MVR 90.00
Stir-fried noodles tossed with beef pieces, veggies and a rich, aromatic sauce.
- Tuna Fried Noodles MVR 80.00
Stir-fried noodles with chunks of tuna, veggies and a savory blend of spices.
- Mixed Fried Noodles MVR 95.00
Stir-fried noodles with a mix of veggies, chicken, beef, seafood and a savory blend of spices.
- Seafood Fried Noodles MVR 125.00
Stir-fried noodles with assortment of seafood, tossed with veggies and a savory blend of spices.
- Maldivian Style Valhomas Fried Noodles MVR 95.00
Stir-fried noodles with traditional smoked tuna (Valhomas), veggies and a savory blend of spices.
- Bami Goreng MVR 95.00
An Indonesian stir-fried noodles with chicken, veggies, sweet soy sauce and topped with a fried egg.
Tawa's Signature Platters & Grills
- Grilled Chicken Kebab Platter MVR 125.00
Skewers of marinated chicken, grilled to perfection, served with seasoned veggies or aromatic rice with fresh side salad.
- Grilled Beef Kebab Platter MVR 145.00
Tender marinated beef skewers, expertly grilled, served with seasoned veggies or mashed potato or aromatic rice with fresh side salad.
- Grilled Fish Kebab Platter MVR 120.00
Flavorful fish pieces marinated and grilled on skewers, served with seasoned veggies or mashed potato or aromatic rice with fresh side salad.
- Honey Chicken with Lemon Rice MVR 125.00
Tender chicken glazed in a sweet honey sauce, served with zesty lemon rice and a fresh green salad.
- Lebanese Chicken MVR 130.00
Aromatic Arabian-spiced chicken served with accompaniments: seasoned veggies or mashed potato or creamy pasta or aromatic rice with fresh side salad.
- Peri - Peri Chicken MVR 130.00
Chicken marinated in a zesty and spicy peri-peri sauce, grilled to perfection and served with seasoned veggies or mashed potato or aromatic rice with fresh side salad.
- Gravy Grilled Chicken MVR 120.00
Juicy grilled chicken covered in a rich, savory gravy, served with seasoned veggies or mashed potato or aromatic rice with fresh side salad.
- Grilled Chicken, with Mashed Potatoes MVR 130.00
Tender grilled chicken served with a portion of creamy mashed potatoes.
- Healthy Grilled Fish Fillet MVR 130.00
A perfectly grilled fish fillet, seasoned lightly to enhance its natural flavors, served with seasoned veggies or mashed potato or aromatic rice with fresh side salad.
- Chicken Steak MVR 130.00
Grilled Chicken steak served with seasoned veggies or mashed potato or french fries or aromatic rice with fresh side salad.
- Beef Steak MVR 150.00
Beef steak, cooked to perfection, served with seasoned veggies or mashed potato or french fries or aromatic rice with fresh side salad
- Pepper Steak MVR 150.00
Grilled Beef steak with pepper sauce, served with seasoned veggies or mashed potato or french fries or aromatic rice with fresh side salad
- Chicken & Chips MVR 90.00
Golden-fried crispy chicken pieces served with a portion of classic French fries
- Classic Fish & Chips MVR 85.00
Fish fillet coated in a light, crispy batter, fried to golden perfection and served with classic french fries.
Pasta
- Chicken & Sausage Carbonara MVR 110.00
Your choice of penne or spaghetti tossed in a classic creamy carbonara sauce with tender chicken pieces and savory sausage.
- Seafood Carbonara MVR 130.00
Your choice of penne or spaghetti with seafood in a rich and creamy carbonara sauce.
- Classic Spaghetti Bolognese MVR 120.00
A timeless Italian favorite: spaghetti topped with a rich, slow-cooked meat sauce made with ground beef, tomatoes and herbs.
- Spaghetti with Meatballs MVR 125.00
Classic spaghetti served with generously sized, savory meatballs, all smothered in a robust tomato marinara sauce.
- Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with Smoked Tuna (Valhomas) MVR 110.00
Spaghetti tossed in olive oil, garlic and smoked tuna (Valhomas)
- Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with Chicken MVR 115.00
Tender chicken pieces tossed with spaghetti in fragrant garlic and olive oil sauce, with a touch of red pepper flakes.
- Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with Seafood MVR 130.00
A delightful mix of fresh seafood sautéed with garlic, olive oil and chili flakes, tossed with perfectly cooked spaghetti.
- Penne Alfredo (Vegetarian) MVR 110.00
Penne pasta coated in a rich and creamy Parmesan cheese sauce, a classic vegetarian delight.
- Hot Tuna Macaroni MVR 95.00
Comforting macaroni pasta cooked with tuna in a creamy, cheesy sauce with a hint of spice for an extra kick.
Kottu
- Kottu - Chicken MVR 85.00
A mix of chopped roshi, chicken and veggies stir-fried with a blend of Sri Lankan and Maldivian spices
- Kottu - Beef MVR 95.00
Chopped roshi stir-fried with tender beef, veggies and a fusion of bold local and Sri Lankan flavors
- Kottu - Tuna MVR 80.00
Tuna mixed with chopped roshi, veggies and a tasty blend of Maldivian and Sri Lankan spices, full of island flavor.
- Add-ons: Cheese MVR 20.00
From the Grill & Tandoor
- Tandoori Chicken Kebab Skewers MVR 60.00
Tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken marinated in yogurt and aromatic tandoori spices, grilled to smoky perfection on skewers.
- Beef Kebab Skewers MVR 70.00
Flavorful cubed beef, seasoned with traditional spices and herbs, threaded onto skewers and grilled until juicy and tender.
- Chicken Tikka Skewers MVR 60.00
Boneless chicken pieces marinated in a blend aromatic spices, then baked in a tandoor for a smoky flavor.
- Pakistani Style Plain Naan MVR 20.00
Soft, fluffy traditional naan baked in a classic tandoor oven.
- Pakistani Style Garlic Naan MVR 25.00
Tandoor-baked naan topped with fresh garlic for extra flavor.
- Pakistani Style Kulcha Naan MVR 25.00
Leavened naan with a slightly thicker, soft texture, baked in a tandoor.
- Pakistani Style Butter Naan MVR 25.00
Warm naan brushed with melted butter, fresh from the tandoor.
Sharing Platters
- Chicken Dum Biryani MVR 220.00 (Medium) / MVR 310.00 (Large)
Aromatic basmati rice slow-cooked with tender chicken pieces, infused with a blend of exotic spices, saffron and herbs. Served with Raita and papadum.
- Mongolian Rice - Chicken MVR 205.00 (Medium) / MVR 295.00 (Large)
Spicy and savory stir-fried rice mixed with grilled chicken and veggies.
- Mongolian Rice - Beef MVR 210.00 (Medium) / MVR 300.00 (Large)
Spicy and savory stir-fried rice mixed with grilled beef and veggies
- Mongolian Rice - Mix MVR 220.00 (Medium) / MVR 310.00 (Large)
Spicy and savory stir-fried rice mixed with grilled chicken, beef and veggies
- Tawa Signature Rice MVR 220.00 (Medium) / MVR 310.00 (Large)
Our chef's special creation, a uniquely flavored and exceptionally delicious rice dish with grilled chicken kebab and a side salad.
- Tuna Fried Rice MVR 180.00 (Medium) / MVR 270.00 (Large)
Stir-fried rice with chunks of tuna, veggies and a savory blend of spices.
- Chicken Fried Rice MVR 190.00 (Medium) / MVR 280.00 (Large)
Stir-fried rice with tender chicken pieces, veggies and a savory blend of spices.
- Beef Fried Rice MVR 200.00 (Medium) / MVR 290.00 (Large)
Stir-fried rice with tender beef pieces, veggies and a savory blend of spices.
- Mix Fried Rice MVR 220.00 (Medium) / MVR 310.00 (Large)
Stir-fried rice with a mix of veggies, chicken, beef, seafood and a savory blend of spices.
- Seafood Fried Rice MVR 230.00 (Medium) / MVR 320.00 (Large)
Stir-fried rice with assortment of seafood, tossed with veggies and a savory blend of spices.
- Tawa's Sharing Platter MVR 230.00 (Medium)
Humus, butter chicken, 1 plain naan, 1 garlic naan, signature rice small portion, 1 tandoor chicken kabab skewer, 1 beef kabab skewer and 1 caramel pudding.
Sandwiches & Submarines
- Classic Chicken Sandwich MVR 50.00
Tender grilled chicken layered with fresh lettuce and tomato in toasted bread, served with a portion of fries.
- Beef Sandwich MVR 55.00
Slices of seasoned beef, complemented by fresh greens, nestled between toasted bread and accompanied by a portion of fries.
- Tuna Sandwich MVR 45.00
Mix of tuna, mayonnaise and crisp veggies in toasted bread, served with a portion of fries.
- Club Sandwich MVR 95.00
A towering classic triple-decker sandwich with layers of chicken, egg, lettuce, tomato and cheese, served with fries and a fresh side salad.
- Tawa Special Sandwich MVR 95.00
Mix of chicken, mayo and fresh crunchy veggies, served in our chef's special toasted bread.
- Tawa Signature Crispy Chicken Burger MVR 110.00
A golden, crunchy chicken fillet served in a toasted bun with fresh toppings and flavorful sauces, delivering the perfect bite every time. Optional to make spicy.
- Chicken Submarine MVR 70.00
A submarine with flavorful chicken, fresh veggies, with our in-house sub sauce, served with a portion of fries.
- Beef Submarine MVR 75.00
Packed with savory beef, crisp lettuce with our in-house sub sauce in a submarine bun, with a portion of fries.
Side Plates
- Chilli Chicken MVR 65.00
Tender pieces of chicken cooked in a vibrant, spicy sauce with onions, bell peppers and green chillies
- Chilli Beef MVR 75.00
Beef strips stir-fried with a hot and tangy chilli sauce, bell peppers and onions for a bold flavor.
- Chilli Fish MVR 65.00
Fish cooked in a zesty chilli-garlic sauce with colorful bell peppers and a touch of spice.
- Devilled Chicken MVR 65.00
Chicken cooked in a spicy, sweet and sour sauce with onions, tomatoes and capsicum.
- Devilled Beef MVR 75.00
Tender beef pieces tossed in a fiery and tangy devilled sauce with veggies, delivering a punch of flavor.
- Devilled Fish MVR 65.00
Fish prepared in a classic devilled style, spicy, tangy and slightly sweet, with onions and bell peppers.
- Hummus MVR 45.00
Smooth chickpea dip with garlic, olive oil and lemon. Simple, fresh and tasty.
- French Fries Portion MVR 30.00
Classic french fries
- Dal Fry MVR 65.00
Lentils cooked with onions, garlic and spices
- Butter Chicken MVR 95.00
Tender chicken cooked in a rich, creamy tomato sauce with butter and mild spices.
- Chicken 65 MVR 65.00
Crispy fried chicken pieces tossed in spicy, tangy South Indian-style seasoning.
- Garlic Bread Slices MVR 15.00
Crispy slices of bread toasted with a generous spread of garlic butter
- Parata MVR 10.00
Flaky, layered flatbread cooked on a hot griddle, soft and buttery.
- Mashed Potatoes MVR 55.00
Creamy, buttery potatoes whipped until smooth, perfect as a comforting side.
Desserts
- Caramel Pudding MVR 25.00
A classic creamy dessert with a soft layer of liquid caramel on top, offering a smooth and sweet finish to your meal.
- Choco Fudge Sizzler MVR 85.00
A warm, gooey chocolate brownie served on a sizzling platter, topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce for a dramatic and delicious experience.
- Fresh Fruit Platter MVR 85.00
Seasonal fruits
- Ice Cream MVR 30.00
Chocolate, vanilla or strawberry.
- Dhufun (nuts) MVR 10.00
Prices are in Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR) and may have changed since we last checked. GST and a service charge may be added to your bill.