Samsara Asian Fusion restaurant at Hideaway Beach Resort and Spa has been named the best Asian Cuisine restaurant at the World Luxury Restaurant Awards.

At the gala ceremony of World Luxury Restaurant Awards, which took place at the JW Marriott Hanoi hotel in Vietnam on July 22, Samsara restaurant received the award in the country category.

With over 100,000 votes cast for 1,000 entrants in 78 categories this year, the World Luxury Restaurant Awards recognise restaurants across the globe for their culinary excellence and memorable experiences, as well as assessing the quality of the atmosphere and service. The awards aim to provide luxury restaurants with increased recognition as well as introduce them to potential new guests, both local and international. Votes come from both guests and industry experts, thus providing a balanced and unbiased outcome based on the food experience as a whole.

Located in the northernmost Haa Alif atoll, Hideaway Beach Resort and Spa offers exclusive, spacious villas with private pool and direct beach access. Accessible by a 50-minute domestic flight followed by a 15-minute speedboat ride, Hideaway also features the only operational private marina in the country.

The spa at Hideaway features 12 private treatment suites, steam room and hair salon set in manicured gardens. For those who love to be active, there are two outdoor pools, a recreation centre with its gym, two tennis courts and beach volleyball court. The resort also offers extensive water sports activities like fishing, diving and a range of excursions.