- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with ananea Madivaru
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineJapanese Teppanyaki
- StyleSpecialty Live Cooking
- AtollNorth Ari Atoll
About Ikigai
Theatrical teppanyaki restaurant where skilled Japanese chefs cook premium ingredients on iron griddles right at your table. An engaging, flavour-forward dining experience celebrating Japanese culinary craft.
Part of the dining roster at ananea Madivaru, North Ari Atoll, this japanese teppanyaki restaurant runs a specialty live cooking format.
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- The GalleryInternationalBuffetView restaurant
- FlameSeafood & GrillsCasual AlfrescoView restaurant
- Terra e MareMediterraneanFine Dining OverwaterView restaurant
- FloresPeruvian NikkeiSpecialty DinnerView restaurant
- Maldivian StreetMaldivianCasual Street FoodView restaurant
- Thai KitchenThaiCasual AsianView restaurant
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The ananea Madivaru experience
ananea Madivaru Maldives is an upscale 5-star twin-island resort in the North Ari region, with the two islands linked by an overwater walkway and reached by a 25-minute seaplane from Male. The property has 110 villas split across beach and overwater categories, the majority with private pools, and welcomes an…
Getting there
ananea Madivaru is reached by seaplane (25 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in North Ari 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.
Questions about Ikigai
What cuisine does Ikigai serve?
Ikigai at ananea Madivaru serves Japanese Teppanyaki in a specialty live cooking format. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Is Ikigai included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at ananea Madivaru cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Ikigai sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is Ikigai located?
Ikigai is one of the dining venues at ananea Madivaru, set in North Ari Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
Reserve at Ikigai
Specialty restaurants at ananea Madivaru are typically reserved in-resort once you check in, but Resortlife can flag preferences (theme nights, chef's table, private dining) with the resort before arrival when you book your stay through us.