Maldivian cuisine centers on tuna, coconut, and rice. Try mas huni — shredded smoked tuna mixed with coconut, onion, and chili, the classic breakfast eaten with flatbread (roshi). Garudhiya is a clear tuna broth served with rice, lime, and chili, often considered the national dish. Street-side cafés called hotaa serve short eats — savory fried snacks like bajiya and gulha — cheaply throughout the day. Because Malé is a working capital rather than a resort, dining here is far more affordable and authentic than at overwater resort restaurants, though alcohol is not sold outside resort islands due to Islamic law.