- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Bandos
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineJapanese, Teppanyaki
- StyleÀ la Carte
- SettingCabana-Style, Beachside
- DressSmart Casual
- ReservationRequired
- AtollNorth Malé Atoll
About Umi Yaki
Umi Yaki — "Grill by the Sea" — a charming cabana-style restaurant with breathtaking views. Skilled chefs orchestrate exquisite fine dining with live cooking theatrics: flipping, juggling and flames on the teppan grill.
Part of the dining roster at Bandos, North Malé Atoll, this japanese, teppanyaki restaurant runs a à la carte format · cabana-style, beachside setting. Dress code: smart casual.
Signature dishes
- Teppanyaki
- Japanese Fine Dining
Menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — ask Resortlife for the current shortlist.
Other restaurants at Bandos
GalleryInternationalBuffetMain Restaurant, IndoorView restaurant
Grill BarGrills, Seafood, InternationalÀ la CarteOverwater DeckView restaurant
Sea BreezeInternational, VariedÀ la CarteWater's EdgeView restaurant
HuvanCocktails, Light BitesCafe/BarSunset ViewsView restaurant
Sand BarCocktails, BeveragesCafe/BarIsland Pub, BeachsideView restaurant
Pool BarCocktails, Beverages, SnacksCafe/BarSwim-Up Pool Bar, PoolsideView restaurant
Other Japanese, Teppanyaki restaurants in the Maldives
Gaafu Alifu AtollTeppanyaki Restaurantat ROBINSONJapanese, TeppanyakiÀ la CarteSpecialty RestaurantView restaurant
South Ari AtollThila Japanese Restaurantat Diamonds AthurugaJapanese, TeppanyakiÀ la CartePalm-thatched hut, Specialty RestaurantView restaurant- South Malé AtollTeppanat RAH GILIJapanese, TeppanyakiTeppanyakiInteractive teppanyaki stageView restaurant
The Bandos experience
Bandos Maldives is located in the North Malé Atoll, a speedboat transfer away from Velana International Airport. The resort offers all-inclusive packages that include all meals, selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and selected non-motorized water sports. Accommodations include spacious villas with direct…
Getting there
Bandos is reached by speedboat (10) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in North 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.
Questions about Umi Yaki
What cuisine does Umi Yaki serve?
Umi Yaki at Bandos serves Japanese, Teppanyaki in a à la carte format, set cabana-style, beachside. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Do I need to reserve a table at Umi Yaki?
Yes — reservations are required at Umi Yaki, 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.Is there a dress code at Umi Yaki?
Umi Yaki operates a smart casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.What are the must-try dishes at Umi Yaki?
Teppanyaki, Japanese Fine Dining. Sourcing varies by season — ask the maître d' on arrival for the current pick.Is Umi Yaki included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Bandos cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Umi Yaki sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is Umi Yaki located?
Umi Yaki is one of the dining venues at Bandos, set in North Malé Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
Reserve at Umi Yaki
Specialty restaurants at Bandos 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.