Two Michelin-starred chef Johannes King to host exclusive dinners at Niyama

German chef Johannes King jets into Niyama to host two exclusive five-course dinners. Owner of the Michelin-starred Söl’ring Hof, Chef Johannes will serve modern European cuisine paired with a selection of wines in a stunning setting 500m out in the middle of the Indian Ocean.

Chef Johannes began his career at the prestigious Franz Keller restaurant in Cologne specializing in French nouvelle cuisine. He then trained under master pastry chef Karl Schumacher at Vienna’s Konditorei Oberlaa, perfecting the traditional desserts for which the café is renowned. Chef Johannes relocated to Berlin to work at Henri Levy’s Michelin-starred restaurant, Maître, then joined the culinary team at the InterContinental in the upscale Tiergarten area.

Chef Johannes found his passion for fresh, seasonal, locally sourced dishes at Hôtel de la Poste on the Côte D’Or, known for its regional Burgundian cuisine. His experience here inspired him to open his own destination restaurant in 2000. Söl’ring Hof on the island of Sylt commands two Michelin stars and 17 Gault Millau points. Gourmands from far and wide have made the pilgrimage to the island to taste Chef Johannes’ modern textures and light flavors in a surreal landscape.

For two evenings only, on 29 January and 2 February 2018, Chef Johannes will bring the cuisine of Söl’ring Hof to Niyama’s Edge. Edge is a modern, fine dining paradise accessible only by speedboat. Set out over the lagoon tinged with the hues of sunset, Edge offers wrap-around seating under a billowing white canopy and sits above the Maldives’ only underwater playground, SubSix. Across Niyama’s two islands, Play and Chill, guests are treated to one-of-a-kind epicurean adventures, from Asian avant-garde cuisine in the treetops to South American barbeque deep in the jungle.

Charming Holiday Lodge

Charming Holiday Lodge is located in Addu City, Meedhoo. Transfer consists of approximately a 90 minute domestic flight from Male’ International Airport to Gan International Airport, combined with a 20 minute speed boat transfer to the beautiful island where Charming Holiday Lodge is located. Meedhoo is one of the largest islands in the Maldives and the oldest populated island in the northernmost tip of Addu City with a population of 2806 people. It is famous for the scholars and intellectual people it has produced.

Charming Holiday Lodge is located in the heart of Meedhoo, just 02 minutes ride from Meedhoo Jetty where you could find the local sceneries of Maldives. We provide bicycles for a healthy ride in the island for your convenience. The beaches are approximately 5 minutes walking distance. There are 2 desert islands just 15 minutes by walk or by a local boat where you could cherish beautiful moments in those white sandy beaches.

Charming Holiday Lodge was formed in early 2012, in order to give the most convenient and comfortable travel and tourism solution in Maldives. We have been a popular destination and have an excellent track record for guest satisfaction in Meedhoo Island of Addu City, Maldives. We have never compromised on quality and the services provided to our guests. We believe in keeping our guests happy and providing them with the best facilities and services.

Four modern deluxe rooms, including a deluxe suite, are amongst the largest and best-appointed guesthouse accommodation in Addu City at Meedhoo. All the rooms are equipped with modern amenities including broadband internet Wi-Fi access, luxurious bathroom, in-room electronic safe and entertainment facilities such as flat screen TVs with international satellite channels. The deluxe suite also includes Sofa an outdoor bathroom with Sunbed

Breakfast is served in-house while lunch and dinner is mainly served at Cecilia’s Café and Sunset View Restaurant which are a 1 minute bike ride from the hotel. We also arrange delivery services from these restaurants to the hotel upon request.