It is usually assumed that a country is as good as it caters for its guests, and the Maldives, an exotic place, has always been hosting numerous tourists over the years exceptionally well. But since a decade or so, Maldives has experienced a drastic boom in its tourism sector, which not only has helped the country with its economy but has made its global standing and relationship with other countries strong. And this shift came to notice within a decade or so due to none and only Chef Adam Schihab, the world-famous chef, extraordinaire, inventor, mentor and influencer.
Chef Adam Schihab, a native Maldivian, at this point of time has become a global phenomenon not only in the food sector but on social media too, sharing exquisite mouth-watering dishes from numerous cuisines, sharing tips and tricks to make cooking more poise and enjoyable and most importantly help to bridge the gap amongst individuals that the borders have causes, he has become an epitome of exchanging cultures through food and etiquettes which he adapted over the years as working and studying in various places all over the world in his two decades long thriving career.
Chef Schihab is an ambassador of Maldives, representing their cuisine, their way of life and the people through the food; his creativity, his passion and his roots have made him the leading name in the country as well as in the world in sweet and now savoury food sector too. He is well-reputed to give justice to traditional dishes, bring his spin on it too, and create something exquisite out of the box; these traits of his helped him to gain a prestigious position in the industry and promote a perceptive that the Maldives is a hidden gem with many hidden gems like the chef himself.
Known as The Islander Chef due to his birth country as well as his famous recipe book, people now also head over to the Maldives to not only have an exotic getaway but to experience the decadent sweets, palatable savory food and refreshing drinks the island has to offer. Though it’s common knowledge that Chef Schihab resides in Saudi Arabs nowadays and working at Vanille Restaurant at Al Khobar, people still go to his previous workplaces to get the essence of his remarkable culinary journey.
Upon asking the chef about his great contribution to the Maldivian food industry as well as indirect contribution in boosting the tourism in the country, he was moved and couldn’t believe that a boy with a passion for pastry and food will do so much with his skills. Schihab still remembers his first stint of the industry at a café in Male’, in the Maldives and now look at this food extraordinaire, from working at a restaurant, he has now conquered the global food industry will his culinary expertise, his vision and inventive and innovative skills. He has not only become a great valuable asset to the culinary industry of Maldives but of the globe.
With that said, it is inevitable that whether chef Schihab contributes to the rise of tourism in the Maldives or not, he is bringing the Maldives to people through his food. It is evident that he has not forgotten his roots and where he came from, which is noticeable in various recipes he has introduced over the years all over the globe. From the Mediterranean touch in popular dishes to introducing new meditation recipes or even revamping existing ones with innovative techniques, this Islander chef has the essence of the island still pumping in his culinary artistry skills.
Despite all the fame, love and compassion he has received over the years, this chef is still true to the place that fostered the passion for food in him, and this is what helps him stand out even more in the industry. So whether you get the chance to eat Chef Schihab delicious food or not, whether you plan a trip to the Maldives or not, don’t have a fear to miss out, get your hands on the chef’s recipe book “The Islander Chef”, which will transport you to the exotic island with exquisite food, at the comfort of your place and be sure to follow the chef on his Instagram, to be par with his latest innovations and his food journey.
