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Anantara Veli and Naladhu restaurants and dining venues

The resort operates ten dining venues offering cuisines ranging from modern Japanese and Thai to South Asian and international fare, many with overwater or oceanfront settings. Restaurants accommodate diverse occasions from casual poolside dining to intimate private island dinners, with options for wine pairings and cooking classes.

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Signature Restaurants and Cuisine

Origami specializes in modern Japanese cuisine with dinner service from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm and teppanyaki seatings at 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm. The venue requires advance reservation. Cumin presents South Asian cuisine emphasizing Indian Ocean spices, open for breakfast from 7:00 am to 11:00 am and dinner from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Baan Huraa, positioned on the edge of the reef, serves Thai dinner from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm by reservation.

Sea Fire Salt functions as an overwater grill specializing in seafood with dinner service from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Aqua combines pizza, Italian cuisine, and drinks by the pool, operating from 10:00 am to 12:00 midnight with lunch and dinner service. Fushi Café serves international favorites and Maldivian highlights for breakfast (7:00 am–10:30 am) and dinner (6:00 pm–9:30 pm).

Casual Dining and Bars

Dhoni Bar offers poolside drinks and small plates, operating as a bar from 10:00 am until late with light lunch from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and dinner from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm. The venue is exclusively for guests 18 years and above. The Yellow Fin Club serves crafted drinks overlooking the azure waters from 5:00 pm until late, also restricted to guests 18 and above.

Gulhifushi Picnic Island provides bites and light snacks on a private picnic island with light bites and snacks from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm and a Tiki Bar from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Specialty Dining and Experiences

Designer Dining offers a romantic private dinner experience on a deserted island, featuring fresh lobster and wine pairings selected by a personal sommelier. The resort also hosts Wine Dinner experiences for harmonious food and wine fusion, and an Around the World Michelin Star Guest Chef Series featuring world culinary greats.

In-Villa Dining operates 24 hours for guests preferring private meals. Spice Spoons Cooking Classes (advance reservation required) guide guests through step-by-step preparation of Maldivian or Thai dishes in the chef's herb garden, concluding with lunch over water or overlooking the lagoon.

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants does Anantara Veli and Naladhu operate?

The resort offers ten dining venues: Origami, Cumin, Baan Huraa, Sea Fire Salt, Aqua, Dhoni Bar, Fushi Café, The Yellow Fin Club, Designer Dining, and Gulhifushi Picnic Island, plus in-villa and specialty dining options.

Which restaurants require advance reservation?

Origami, Cumin, Baan Huraa, and Sea Fire Salt require advance reservation. Designer Dining and specialty experiences also require advance booking.

Are there bars at the resort?

Yes, Dhoni Bar and The Yellow Fin Club serve drinks. Both are exclusive to guests 18 years and above. Aqua also serves drinks alongside food.

What cuisines are available?

The resort serves modern Japanese, Thai, South Asian, Italian, and international cuisine, with Maldivian highlights featured at Fushi Café.

Does the resort offer cooking classes?

Yes, Spice Spoons offers cooking classes teaching Maldivian or Thai cuisine preparation with a 24-hour advance reservation requirement.

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