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“Customers can interact with kitchen crew while they work and it “demonstrates to customers that Cinder delivers on its promise to handle their food with care and respect”.
Cinder is a new addition to the rich culinary landscape of this island nation. Designed, operated and owned by well-known local chef Naju Rachey, this small but impressive restaurant (seating only 32) opened in November 2023.
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Showcasing the freshest ingredients, the open kitchen concept at Cinder also spotlights the skills of its kitchen staff and the state-of-the-art appliances they use to create Naju’s unique and popular creations. With only a few open kitchen restaurants on the mainland of the Maldives, this design ensures Cinder gets diners’ attention.
Customers can interact with kitchen crew while they work and it “demonstrates to customers that Cinder delivers on its promise to handle their food with care and respect,” says Naju. In an open kitchen, it also helps to have quality equipment as “you want people to see cleanliness, efficiency and smooth operation.”