• Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Alila Kothaifaru
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Japanese, Teppanyaki, Asian Fusion
  • Style
    Teppanyaki
  • Setting
    Beachfront, Open Air
  • Reservation
    Required
  • Atoll
    Raa Atoll

About Umami

Japanese-inspired restaurant with teppanyaki theatre. Premium organically grown vegetables, Wagyu beef and sustainably sourced fish & seafood. Opens Monday evenings.

Part of the dining roster at Alila Kothaifaru, Raa Atoll, this japanese, teppanyaki, asian fusion restaurant runs a teppanyaki format · beachfront, open air setting.

The venue

Dining at a glance

  • Japanese, Teppanyaki, Asian Fusion
  • Teppanyaki
  • Beachfront, Open Air
From the kitchen

Signature dishes

  • Wagyu Teppanyaki
  • Sustainably Sourced Sashimi
  • Japanese-Inspired Cocktails

Ask Resortlife for the current menu when planning your stay.

Opening hours

When the kitchen serves

dinner
18:30–22:00

Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.

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The resort

The Alila Kothaifaru experience

Alila Kothaifaru Maldives is a five-star resort on its own island in Raa Atoll, about 45 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport. It is operated under the Hyatt-owned Alila brand and sits on a 27.6-acre (11.2-hectare) natural island with a surrounding house reef. The resort has 80 villas, all with…

How to reach

Getting there

45 seaplane from MLE

Located in Raa Atoll, Alila Kothaifaru is reached by seaplane (45) from Velana International Airport, Malé. Transfer arrangements are coordinated with guests' international flight details.

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Frequently asked

Questions about Umami

  • What cuisine does Umami serve?
    Umami at Alila Kothaifaru serves Japanese, Teppanyaki, Asian Fusion in a teppanyaki format, set beachfront, open air. Resortlife can share the current menu on request.
  • Do I need to reserve a table at Umami?
    Yes — pre-booking is required at Umami, subject to availability. Resortlife can pass your preferred times to the resort when you book your stay through us.
  • What are the must-try dishes at Umami?
    Signature dishes include Wagyu Teppanyaki, Sustainably Sourced Sashimi, Japanese-Inspired Cocktails. Ask for the current menu when booking.
  • Is Umami included in the meal plan?
    What is included depends on the meal plan you book at Alila Kothaifaru (Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board). Your quotation sets out which venues and meals it covers.
  • Where is Umami located?
    Umami is at Alila Kothaifaru on Kothaifaru, Raa Atoll. Ask the resort about the route from your villa.
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Reserve at Umami

Pre-booking is required. Please contact the resort to arrange your preferred dining experience, subject to availability.