• Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with COMO Cocoa Island
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    European & Seafood
  • Style
    Open-Air Restaurant
  • Atoll
    South Malé Atoll

About Ufaa

Open-sided main restaurant offering European dishes alongside Indian and Mediterranean influences, with an emphasis on locally caught seafood and fresh produce. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Part of the dining roster at COMO Cocoa Island, South Malé Atoll, this european & seafood restaurant runs a open-air restaurant format.

View the Ufaa menu

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On the menu

As published by the resort, checked Sept 2026. Prices as listed; the kitchen confirms at the table.

Breakfast Sample Menu · breakfast

Breakfast

  • Very Berry frozen smoothie bowl

    Açaí, berries, banana, chia pudding, toasted coconut and honey granola.

    COMO Shambhala Kitchen · Vegetarian or vegan · Contains nuts · Lactose-free

  • Real Toast

    Nut, seed and vegetable toast, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley salad, avocado crush and lime.

    COMO Shambhala Kitchen · Gluten-free · Vegetarian or vegan · Contains nuts · Lactose-free

  • Nut, seed and coconut clusters

    Fresh mango, banana and coconut yoghurt served with coconut water.

    COMO Shambhala Kitchen · Vegetarian or vegan · Contains nuts · Lactose-free

  • Smoked Salmon Plate

    Pumpernickel, cottage cheese, cucumber, lemon, caper and herb salad with soft-boiled egg.

    COMO Shambhala Kitchen · Sustainably sourced · Lactose-free

  • Golden waffles

    Seasonal berries, vanilla bean mascarpone and maple syrup.

    Vegetarian or vegan

  • Cinnamon scented French toast

    Fresh mango, caramelized banana, passionfruit curd, cashew nut streusel and kaffir lime syrup.

    Vegetarian or vegan · Contains nuts

  • Ricotta pancakes

    Banana, fresh blueberries and honeycomb butter.

    Vegetarian or vegan

  • Eggs benedict

    Poached eggs, shaved ham and hollandaise sauce.

    Contains pork

  • Eggs royale

    Poached eggs, smoked salmon and hollandaise sauce.

    Sustainably sourced

  • Cocoa breakfast

    Two free-range eggs cooked your way with potato rosti, bacon, chipolatas, roast tomatoes, mushrooms, kale and chickpea masala.

    Sustainably sourced · Contains pork

  • Two free-range eggs or egg-white omelette

    Choice of Gruyère, tomato, peppers, leeks, onion, mushroom, garden herbs, ham, smoked salmon, asparagus, spinach or chickpea masala.

    Sustainably sourced · Contains pork

  • Quinoa bowl

    Marinated grilled tofu, mushrooms, avocado, broccoli, house-made kimchi, pickles and nori sprinkle.

    COMO Shambhala Kitchen · Gluten-free · Vegetarian or vegan · Lactose-free

  • Potato masala dosai

    Southern Indian lentil curry and coconut chutney.

    Gluten-free · Vegetarian or vegan · Lactose-free

  • Maldivian egg and vegetable curry

    Served with Maldivian tuna and coconut sambal and roshi.

    COMO Shambhala Kitchen · Sustainably sourced · Lactose-free

  • Boiled rice soup

    Shredded chicken, shiitake mushrooms, soft-cooked egg, cabbage, ginger, spring onions and coriander.

    Gluten-free · Lactose-free

No item prices are printed in this sample menu.

Lunch Sample Menu · lunch

Small plates

  • Samosas

    Masala-spiced potato and chickpea with mango chutney.

    Vegetarian or vegan

    USD 24
  • Mezze

    Selection of dips, crudités and naan bread.

    Vegetarian or vegan · Contains nuts

    USD 26
  • Spider roll

    Soft-shell crab maki roll, avocado, spicy mayonnaise and ponzu sauce.

    Sustainably sourced

    USD 28
  • Crispy fried squid

    Fried garlic, pepper and green-chilli dipping sauce.

    Sustainably sourced

    USD 26
  • Chicken satay

    Peanut sauce, pickled cucumber and fried shallots.

    Contains nuts · Lactose-free

    USD 28

Soup and salads

  • Soup of the day

    Gluten-free · Lactose-free · Vegetarian or vegan

    USD 24
  • Classic Caesar salad

    Romaine, bacon, capers, croutons, parmesan, white anchovy and soft-boiled egg.

    Contains pork

    USD 28
  • Caprese

    Buffalo mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes and basil.

    Gluten-free · Vegetarian or vegan

    USD 28
  • Gypsy salad

    Cherry tomato, cucumber, watermelon, shaved cauliflower, red grapes, radicchio and Persian feta.

    Gluten-free · Vegetarian or vegan

    USD 26

Soup and salad additions

  • Grilled free-range chicken breast
    USD 12
  • Grilled prawns - 2 pieces
    USD 15

Seafood starters

  • Dibba Bay oysters

    Freshly shucked by the half-dozen with mignonette sauce.

    Gluten-free · Sustainably sourced · Lactose-free

    USD 39
  • Carpaccio

    Reef fish, pink grapefruit, fennel, caper, rocket and dill.

    Gluten-free · Sustainably sourced · Locally sourced · Lactose-free

    USD 34
  • Island-spiced tuna

    Local leaves, kale, green mango, grated coconut, tempered spice and lime dressing.

    Gluten-free · Sustainably sourced · Locally sourced · Lactose-free

    USD 34
  • Lagoon lobster cobb

    Iceberg, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, soft-cooked egg, bacon, blue cheese, Dijon mustard and herb dressing.

    Gluten-free · Sustainably sourced · Contains pork · Locally sourced

    USD 38

Sandwiches, wraps and burgers

  • Lobster roll

    Poached local lagoon lobster, avocado, tomato, celery, spring onion and mayonnaise with plantain chips.

    Locally sourced · Sustainably sourced

    USD 38
  • Crispy fish tacos

    Chipotle mayonnaise, pico de gallo, mojo verde, pickled onion and red cabbage.

    Locally sourced · Sustainably sourced · Lactose-free

    USD 28
  • Chicken tikka naan

    Tandoor chicken, tomato, cucumber, pickled red-onion salad and coriander chutney.

    USD 28
  • COMO burger

    Black Angus beef patty, tomato, tomato relish, zucchini pickles, Gruyère cheese and lettuce.

    USD 38

Pizzas

  • Margherita

    Tomato passata, mozzarella and basil.

    Vegetarian or vegan

    USD 26
  • Funghi

    Mushrooms, kale, mozzarella, pecorino and truffle oil.

    Vegetarian or vegan

    USD 28
  • Quattro formaggi

    Fior di latte, taleggio, gorgonzola, pecorino, sweet onion and radicchio.

    Vegetarian or vegan

    USD 28
  • Gamberi

    Prawn, tomato passata, garlic, oregano and grilled-chilli relish.

    USD 30

Pastas, noodles and rice

  • Casaraccia puttanesca

    Yellowfin tuna, anchovy, olives, capers, tomato sugo and basil.

    Locally sourced · Sustainably sourced

    USD 30
  • Linguine gamberi

    Sautéed prawns, cherry tomatoes, garlic, chilli, lemon and rocket.

    Sustainably sourced

    USD 32
  • Rigatoni alla Norma

    Eggplant, basil, garlic and ricotta salata.

    USD 36
  • Indian mie goreng

    Wok-fried egg noodles, potato masala, tomato, cabbage, spring onions, egg crêpe and fried shallots.

    Lactose-free

    USD 28
  • Nasi goreng

    Indonesian wok-fried rice, prawn, chicken, vegetables, sambal and fried egg.

    Lactose-free

    USD 30

Local lagoon lobster

  • Brick-oven baked local lagoon lobster

    Fried garlic, capers, oregano and nut-brown butter sauce.

    Gluten-free · Sustainably sourced · Locally sourced

    USD 110
  • Masala-spiced local lagoon lobster

    Tandoor-roasted with tomato, pomegranate, radish salad, cucumber and mint raita.

    Gluten-free · Sustainably sourced · Locally sourced

    USD 110
  • Kerala-style local lagoon lobster

    Fragrant tomato and coconut curry, basmati rice and naan bread.

    Sustainably sourced · Locally sourced

    USD 110

Crispy fried, grilled, braised and tandoor baked

  • Tiger prawns

    Greek-style salad, peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, olives and halloumi.

    Gluten-free · Sustainably sourced

    USD 38
  • Fish and chips

    Crispy beer-battered reef fish, hand-cut chips, tartare sauce and lemon.

    Sustainably sourced · Locally sourced · Lactose-free

    USD 36
  • Local reef fish

    Baby beans, green olives, capers, parsley and lemon salad.

    Gluten-free · Locally sourced · Sustainably sourced

    USD 48
  • Niçoise

    Yellowfin tuna steak, tomato, artichoke, bean-and-potato salad, soft-boiled egg, anchovy, olive, lemon, caper and parsley.

    Gluten-free · Sustainably sourced · Locally sourced · Lactose-free

    USD 42
  • Maldivian fish curry

    Jobfish cutlets in fragrant tomato, ramba leaf and coconut curry, served with naan bread and saffron rice.

    Locally sourced · Sustainably sourced

    USD 38
  • Murgh makhani

    Tandoor chicken in tomato, cashew and cardamom curry, served with naan bread and saffron rice.

    Contains nuts

    USD 36
  • Black Onyx sirloin

    Roast cherry tomatoes, charred onion, arugula, parmesan and vincotto.

    Gluten-free

    USD 85

Sides

  • Mixed-leaf salad

    Herb vinaigrette.

    Gluten-free · Lactose-free · Vegetarian or vegan

    USD 15
  • Romaine and rocket salad

    Fennel, radish, parmesan and lemon dressing.

    Gluten-free · Lactose-free · Vegetarian or vegan

    USD 15
  • Seasonal greens

    Lemon and extra-virgin olive oil.

    Gluten-free · Lactose-free · Vegetarian or vegan

    USD 15
  • French fries

    Sea salt and aioli.

    Gluten-free · Lactose-free · Vegetarian or vegan

    USD 15
  • Fried crushed kipfler potatoes

    Balsamic and grated parmesan.

    Gluten-free · Vegetarian or vegan

    USD 15

Dessert

  • Seasonal fruit plate

    Coconut sorbet.

    USD 24
  • Selection of house-made sorbet and ice cream
    USD 22
  • Banana cheesecake

    Coconut crumbs.

    USD 24
  • Lime-scented pavlova

    Fresh mango, banana, mango, passionfruit curd and toasted coconut.

    Gluten-free

    USD 24
  • Chocolate mousse

    Ginger frangipane and honeycomb brittles.

    Contains nuts

    USD 24
  • Cheese selection

    Fig paste and sesame matzos crackers.

    USD 28

Prices are subject to 10% service charge and prevailing government taxes.

COMO Shambhala Kitchen Sample Menu · wellness dining

Appetisers

  • Zucchini chia crispbread

    Heirloom tomato, shaved cauliflower, cucumber salad and cashew nut cream.

    Gluten-free · Contains nuts · Vegetarian or vegan · Lactose-free

    USD 26
  • Sashimi salad

    Local yellowfin tuna, ginger, seaweed, cucumber, radish salad, citrus, soy and sesame dressing.

    Gluten-free · Lactose-free · Locally sourced · Sustainably sourced

    USD 32
  • Greek style gem salad

    Peppers, heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, baby beans, olives, capers and vegan feta cheese.

    Gluten-free · Lactose-free

    USD 32
  • Grilled rare beef salad

    Chinese cabbage, carrot, radish, mint slaw, kimchi, black fungi, sesame and soy dressing.

    Gluten-free · Lactose-free

    USD 32

Bowls

  • Shambhala chopped

    Raw, cooked and grilled vegetables, avocado, chickpeas and citrus sesame dressing.

    Gluten-free · Vegetarian or vegan · Lactose-free

    USD 28
  • Power house

    Chopped broccoli, cauliflower, quinoa, radish, mint and almonds with ginger miso dressing.

    Gluten-free · Contains nuts · Vegetarian or vegan · Lactose-free

    USD 28
  • Queen pea

    Crispy chickpea falafels, chunky tabbouleh, hummus, romaine, sauerkraut and tahini sauce.

    Gluten-free · Vegetarian or vegan · Lactose-free

    USD 28
  • Poke

    Local yellowfin tuna, cherry tomatoes, seaweed, edamame, avocado pickles and ferments, brown rice and Japanese dressing.

    Gluten-free · Sustainably sourced · Locally sourced · Lactose-free

    USD 36

Main courses

  • Tandoor cauliflower

    Pomegranate, quinoa, kale salad and nigella yoghurt.

    Vegetarian or vegan · Gluten-free

    USD 28
  • Southern Indian lentil curry

    Chana dahl, vegetables in tomato, tamarind and coconut curry with kosambri salad and chapatti.

    Vegetarian or vegan · Lactose-free

    USD 36
  • Reef fish

    Steamed in fragrant ginger with shallot, shiitake mushroom sauce, bok choy, brown rice and sesame oil.

    Gluten-free · Sustainably sourced · Lactose-free · Locally sourced

    USD 42
  • Spiced free-range chicken

    Freekeh, dried-fruit and nut salad, harissa yoghurt, fennel salad and orange salad.

    Contains nuts

    USD 38

Desserts

  • Young coconut jelly

    Tropical fruit and lemongrass ice.

    Gluten-free · Vegetarian or vegan · Lactose-free

    USD 20
  • Mango and passionfruit cheesecake

    Coconut and macadamia nut crust.

    Gluten-free · Contains nuts · Vegetarian or vegan · Lactose-free

    USD 22
  • Watermelon and strawberry salad

    Mint and cucumber granita.

    Gluten-free · Vegetarian or vegan · Lactose-free

    USD 22
  • Shambhala power cookies

    Dehydrated nut, seed and dried-fruit cookies.

    Gluten-free · Contains nuts · Vegetarian or vegan · Lactose-free

    USD 18

Prices are subject to 10% service charge and prevailing government taxes.

Children Menu Sample · children

To start

  • Steamed edamame

    With sea salt.

    Vegetarian or vegan · Gluten-free · Lactose-free

    USD 12
  • Cucumber and avocado maki rolls

    With soy sauce.

    Vegetarian or vegan · Lactose-free

    USD 15
  • Kid crudités

    Carrot, cucumber and cashew nut cream.

    Contains nuts · Vegetarian or vegan · Lactose-free

    USD 15
  • Caesar salad

    Romaine heart, shaved parmesan and Caesar dressing.

    Contains nuts

    USD 15

Sandwiches, burgers and pizzas

  • Toasted ham and cheese sandwich

    With fries.

    Contains pork

    USD 18
  • Kids pizza margherita
    USD 18
  • Kids Hawaiian pizza

    Contains pork

    USD 20
  • Cocoa cheese burger

    With lettuce, tomato and fries.

    USD 20

Main courses

  • Caserecce

    With tomato sauce, cheese and basil.

    USD 20
  • Pappardelle

    With butter, garlic and parsley.

    USD 20
  • Spaghetti

    With Bolognese sauce and parmesan cheese.

    USD 22
  • Egg fried rice

    With chicken and vegetables.

    Lactose-free

    USD 20
  • Crispy fried fish

    With chips and tartare sauce.

    USD 20
  • Chicken fingers

    With chips and tartare sauce.

    USD 20
  • Grilled reef fish

    With mixed-leaf salad and aioli.

    Gluten-free · Lactose-free

    USD 20
  • Chicken breast

    With baby carrot and broccoli.

    USD 20
  • Grilled beef steak

    With baby beans and jus.

    USD 28

Sides

  • Mixed-leaf salad

    With lemon dressing.

    Vegetarian or vegan · Gluten-free · Lactose-free

    USD 12
  • Steamed jasmine rice

    Vegetarian or vegan · Gluten-free · Lactose-free

    USD 12
  • French fries

    Vegetarian or vegan · Gluten-free · Lactose-free

    USD 12
  • Steamed vegetables

    Vegetarian or vegan · Gluten-free · Lactose-free

    USD 12

Desserts

  • Banana sundae

    Coconut ice cream and hot fudge sauce.

    USD 12
  • Two scoops of ice cream
    USD 12
  • Fresh fruit salad

    With vanilla ice cream.

    USD 12
  • Chocolate brownie

    White chocolate sauce and raspberry ice cream.

    USD 12

Prices are subject to 10% service charge and prevailing government taxes.

Signature Sardinian Degustation Menu · degustation dinner

Signature Sardinian menu

  • Carasau Bread

    Whipped ricotta and abamele.

  • Amuse-bouche

    Scallops alla Catalana; paired with Champagne Duval-Leroy Brut Réserve.

  • Culurgiones - Ravioli

    Smoked potato, Pecorino Sardo, goat cheese and dill oil; paired with Castellare Sangiovese, Chianti, Tuscany 2021.

  • Fregola - Pasta

    Saffron and seafood; paired with Grattamacco Bolgheri Vermentino DOC 2020.

  • Lamb

    Charcoal lamb alla cacciatora; paired with Mora and Memo Nau, Cannonau di Sardegna 2019.

  • Palate cleanser

    Mirto granita and hibiscus sorbet.

  • Seadas

    Fresh cheese-filled pastry, wild honey and orange; paired with Kressmann Grande Réserve Sauternes 2020.

No menu price is printed in the supplied document.

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COMO Cocoa Island is a private-island resort in the South Malé Atoll, Maldives, accessible by a 25-minute speedboat transfer. The property features 33 overwater accommodations, designed to resemble traditional Maldivian dhonis, and one restaurant serving a fusion of Indian and Pacific Rim cuisine. The resort…

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Getting there

25 min speedboat from MLE

Located in South Malé Atoll, COMO Cocoa Island is reached by a 25-minute speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport, Malé. Transfer arrangements are coordinated with guests' international flight details.

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Frequently asked

Questions about Ufaa

  • What cuisine does Ufaa serve?
    Ufaa at COMO Cocoa Island serves European & Seafood in a open-air restaurant format. Resortlife can share the current menu on request.
  • Is Ufaa included in the meal plan?
    What is included depends on the meal plan you book at COMO Cocoa Island (Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board). Your quotation sets out which venues and meals it covers.
  • Where is Ufaa located?
    Ufaa is at COMO Cocoa Island, South Malé Atoll. Ask the resort about the route from your villa.
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Ufaa is part of the dining at COMO Cocoa Island. For dietary enquiries or table requests, guests may contact the resort.