"Trust The Chef " Returns to Four Seasons Resort Maldives

Trust the chef. It’s both an invitation and a promise at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru this winter as the island welcomes Japanese maestro Chef Toshiyuki Kobayashi or “Toshi” for an exclusive culinary pop up.

From December 28, 2024 to January 25, 2025, guests at the resort can book to experience the visionary artistry of an omakase chef at the top of his game.

With just two sittings of 16 diners per night, five days a week, and daily-changing menus, the lucky Landaa guests who secure a booking are invited to “expect the unexpected.” Omakase means “trust the che”’ in Japanese and Chef Toshi’s artistry is so renowned that his Kobe-based sushi restaurant Sushi Toshi is booked up months in advance.

Bringing Sushi Toshi’s modern Japanese setting to Landaa Giraavaru, diners can expect an immersive, eye-level experience with Chef Toshi himself.  His approach is both distinctive and focused, transforming seasonal ingredients into an exquisitely curated selection of sushi, sashimi, grilled and steamed dishes, guiding diners on a journey of discovery through refined flavours and masterful technique.

Merging science with sensation and precision with creative flair, Chef Toshi is laser-focused when it comes to ingredients and cooking styles. His specificity sees an exacting approach to everything from the marinades and vinegars to his dazzling skillful preparation.

Rice is cooked in an earthen pot to match the timing of each guest’s arrival, with a special emphasis on its texture, temperature and balance of vinegar.

Chef Toshi blends three kinds of vinegar to achieve the exact flavour required – Kyoto’s Chidori vinegar, Tokyo’s Yokoi Jozo’s Tamashizuku, and Yohei vinegar – along with Ehime’s wasanbon (traditional Japanese sugar) and Fukuoka’s Mataichi salt.

This unique blend has a bold tang that pairs perfectly with tuna, sea urchin, shrimp and other toppings. Each evening presents a feast for all the senses, with guests able to watch Chef Toshi’s creativity in action – and savour the results.

Chef Toshi’s Omakase menu will be available from December 28 to January 25, 5 days a week, with seatings at 7:00 and 9:00 pm.

To experience the artistry of Chef Toshi’s Omakase menu, visit the website, email: reservations.mal@fourseasons.com or call the Central Reservations Department of Four Seasons Resorts Maldives at tel: (960) 66 00888.