Umami

• 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

Signature dishes

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

Menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — ask Resortlife for the current shortlist.

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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  Pibati Sul Mare

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  Mirus Bar

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  Yakitori Bar

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  The Shack (Private Sandbank)

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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…

Getting there

45 seaplane from MLE

Alila Kothaifaru is reached by seaplane (45) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Raa Atoll.

Daylight-only seaplane operations (06:00–15:30) mean late-arriving long-haul flights may require an overnight in Malé before continuing — Resortlife coordinates the full air-and-sea chain when you book through us.

Atoll

Raa Atoll

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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. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
• Do I need to reserve a table at Umami?+

  Yes — reservations are required at Umami, typically booked in-resort the day before. Resortlife can flag preferred slots to the resort before your arrival when you book the stay through us.
• What are the must-try dishes at Umami?+

  Wagyu Teppanyaki, Sustainably Sourced Sashimi, Japanese-Inspired Cocktails. Sourcing varies by season — ask the maître d' on arrival for the current pick.
• Is Umami included in resort meal plans?+

  Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Alila Kothaifaru cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Umami sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
• Where is Umami located?+

  Umami is one of the dining venues at Alila Kothaifaru, set in Raa Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.