- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Dusit Thani
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineRoyal Thai cuisine
- StyleSignature à la carte
- SettingOverwater restaurant
- DressSmart casual
- ChefSunai Phuong Pee
- ReservationRequired
- AtollBaa Atoll
About Benjarong
Dusit Thani Maldives' signature overwater Thai restaurant, led by Chef Sunai Phuong Pee and focused on royal Thai traditions and Maldivian produce.
Part of the dining roster at Dusit Thani, Baa Atoll, this royal thai cuisine restaurant runs a signature à la carte format · overwater restaurant setting. Chef Sunai Phuong Pee leads the kitchen. Dress code: smart casual.
Opens the resort's official menu
Signature dishes
- Thai Curries
- Phad Thai
- Maldivian Tuna
- Mango Sticky Rice
Menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — ask Resortlife for the current shortlist.
When the kitchen serves
- lunch
- 12:00–15:00
- dinner
- 19:00–22:00
Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.
Other restaurants at Dusit Thani
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The MarketInternational themed buffetsBuffetMain restaurantView restaurant
Sea GrillGrills and seafoodÀ la carteLagoon-edge restaurantView restaurant
SalaPlant-basedVegan à la carteOverwater restaurantView restaurant
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The Dusit Thani experience
Dusit Thani Maldives is a 5-star private island resort located in the UNESCO Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve. The resort features 94 villas, including overwater and beach accommodations, and is reached by a 35-minute seaplane transfer. Guests can choose from four restaurants, with the Benjarong Thai Restaurant and Sea…
Getting there
Dusit Thani is reached by seaplane (35 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Baa 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 Benjarong
What cuisine does Benjarong serve?
Benjarong at Dusit Thani serves Royal Thai cuisine in a signature à la carte format, set overwater restaurant. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Do I need to reserve a table at Benjarong?
Yes — reservations are required at Benjarong, 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 Benjarong?
Benjarong operates a smart casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.Who leads the kitchen at Benjarong?
Chef Sunai Phuong Pee heads the kitchen at Benjarong. Tenures shift as resorts rotate their culinary lineups — Resortlife confirms the current chef at quote.What are the must-try dishes at Benjarong?
Thai Curries, Phad Thai, Maldivian Tuna, Mango Sticky Rice. Sourcing varies by season — ask the maître d' on arrival for the current pick.Is Benjarong included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Dusit Thani cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Benjarong sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
Reserve at Benjarong
Specialty restaurants at Dusit Thani 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.