Maldives🇲🇻 Don’t Miss This Hulhumale Grilled Chicken Spot

Staying overnight in Hulhumale for transit, we stumbled upon an amazing grilled chicken restaurant by chance! Two people can share a set: one grilled chicken (medium spice), four flatbreads (salty, fragrant, and fluffy—finally, no buttery aftertaste!), one dipping sauce (delicious, no weird flavors), one soft drink (Coke 🥤). The grilled chicken comes in 9 flavors with different spice levels! We wanted to try the "Green Chicken" (the green one), but it needs pre-ordering ⏰! Oh well, save it for next time! If you love spicy food, go for extra spicy—it’s so satisfying 🌶️! The service was fantastic 👍, and locals were lining up outside to take orders to go 👨👩👧👦. Tasty and affordable, highly recommended! After eating, we took a walk and covered almost half of Hulhumale. After sunset 🌇, the breeze felt so refreshing 💨. Walking to the bridge, the sea water was still crystal clear 🌊! 🍗 The Restaurant: Fire Chicken From the moment we saw locals queuing with greasy paper bags, we knew this place was special. The air smelled of charred chicken and zesty spices—pure comfort in every whiff 😋. The two-person set was a feast: Medium-spice grilled chicken: Glistening with oil, the skin was crispy as amber, cracking when torn, while the meat inside was juicy enough to drip. The spice blend coated the skin evenly; medium heat had a bright, - style chili kick—tingling but not burning, with flavor seeping into every bone. We ate with our hands, messy but happy, even fighting over the last bit of crispy skin 😍. Four flatbreads 🥞: A relief from "buttery carbs"! These were like fresh-baked naan—slightly charred outside, fluffy inside, with a subtle saltiness. No heavy oil, just pure wheat fragrance. Dipped in the sauce? Game over. The bread soaked up the sauce’s savor, pairing with the chicken’s richness for carb-meat heaven. Secret dipping sauce 🥫: We feared "weird local flavors," but this was a winner! Creamy white with garlic, lime, and a hint of spice—tangy enough to cut the chicken’s richness, tasty even on its own. We scraped the bowl clean 😋. 🌶️ 9 Flavors + Spice Freedom: Extra Spicy for Heat Lovers The menu’s 9 flavors (original, garlic, smoky, BBQ...) and spice levels (mild/medium/extra) had us spoiled for choice. Our Hunan friend went for extra spicy—she winced at the first bite but kept going, saying, "This is real heat, with a tingle of numbing spice—way better than the ‘fake spicy’ back home" 🌶️🌶️. The only regret? Green Chicken (the green one), marinated with local green chilies and lemongrass. The waiter said, "Needs 1 day pre-order—can’t make it fresh." Next time, we’re booking ahead 📝! 🌟 Why It’s a Must: 3 Reasons to Love It Locals Can’t Get Enough: The line outside never thinned—uncles in white robes, aunties in headscarves, some grabbing 3-4 chickens at a time. If locals keep coming back, you know it’s good 👌. Service with a Smile: Staff asked, "Can you handle spice?" and recommended the right heat. They even gave extra wet wipes when they saw us eating with hands, saying, "Take your time"—no tourist-rush attitude 😊. Budget-Friendly 💰: The two-person set cost under 300 MVR (~¥140)—way cheaper than an airport burger, and enough to leave us stuffed (we even took half a chicken for midnight snacks! 🥡). After eating, we wandered almost half of Hulhumale. Post-sunset, the breeze was cool and gentle. By the bridge, the sea was still clear enough to see the sand below—transit nights don’t get better than this: full bellies, fresh air, and a "next time, Green Chicken" promise ✨. #HulhumaleFood #Hulhumale #FireChicken #MaldivesHulhumale #RestaurantRecommend #Male #MaleAirport #GrilledChicken