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  11. Origami
  • Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Japanese
  • Style
    À la carte
  • Atoll
    South Malé Atoll

About Origami

Theatrical teppanyaki dining and handcrafted sushi in an elegant overwater setting. Japanese culinary artistry at its finest.

Part of the dining roster at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, South Malé Atoll, this japanese restaurant runs a à la carte format.

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The resort

The Anantara Veli Maldives Resort experience

Anantara Veli Maldives Resort is an adults-only property on Veligandu Huraa Island in South Malé Atoll, reached by a 30-minute speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport. The resort restricts entry to guests aged 18 and over and comprises 67 overwater bungalows set on stilts over the lagoon, with sunset or…

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How to reach

Getting there

30 min speedboat from MLE

Anantara Veli Maldives Resort is reached by speedboat (30 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in South Malé 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.

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Frequently asked

Questions about Origami

  • What cuisine does Origami serve?+
    Origami at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort serves Japanese in a à la carte format. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Is Origami included in resort meal plans?+
    Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Origami sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
  • Where is Origami located?+
    Origami is one of the dining venues at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, set in South Malé Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
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Reserve at Origami

Specialty restaurants at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort 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.

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