By The Sea

• Maldives DMC since 2006
• Direct contract with Gili Lankanfushi
• Air + sea transfer coordinated

• Cuisine
  Japanese
• Style
  À la Carte
• Setting
  Surrounded by tropical jungle with sweeping ocean views
• Dress
  Smart Casual
• Reservation
  Required
• Atoll
  North Ari Atoll

About By The Sea

Dining at a glance

• Japanese
• À la Carte
• Surrounded by tropical jungle with sweeping ocean views

Signature dishes

• Hand-Rolled Sushi
• Sashimi
• Teppanyaki

Ask Resortlife for the current menu when planning your stay.

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  Kashiveli

  European-Maldivian, International, OrganicBuffetOutdoor, breezy main restaurant

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  Fini Foni

  Ice Cream, Snacks, BeveragesPoolside

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  Overwater Bar

  Cocktails, Fine Spirits, BeveragesCafe/BarOverwater, panoramic views

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  Underground Wine Cellar

  Fine Wine, Food PairingsFine DiningUnderground Cellar

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  Organic Garden

  Organic GardenHeart of the island — lush organic garden

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Other Japanese restaurants in the Maldives

• 
  North Malé Atoll

  Madi Hiyaa

  at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

  JapaneseÀ la carte

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• 
  North Malé Atoll

  Tsuki

  at Coco Bodu Hithi

  JapaneseA La Carte

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• 
  North Ari Atoll

  Kaika

  at Constance Halaveli

  JapaneseSushi Bar

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• 
  Shaviyani Atoll

  Hashi

  at JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa

  Japanese

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• 
  Thaa Atoll

  Tai

  at COMO Maalifushi, The

  JapaneseSpecialty Restaurant

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The Gili Lankanfushi experience

Gili Lankanfushi is a 5-star private island resort in the North Malé Atoll, accessed by a short speedboat transfer from Malé International Airport. Accommodations consist of overwater villas with privacy and direct ocean access, creating a nature-immersed experience. Dining includes a breakfast buffet served on the…

Getting there

20 min speedboat from MLE

Located in North Ari Atoll, Gili Lankanfushi is reached by a 20-minute speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport, Malé. Transfer arrangements are coordinated with guests' international flight details.

Atoll

North Ari Atoll

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Questions about By The Sea

• What cuisine does By The Sea serve?+

  By The Sea at Gili Lankanfushi serves Japanese in a à la carte format, set surrounded by tropical jungle with sweeping ocean views. Resortlife can share the current menu on request.
• Do I need to reserve a table at By The Sea?+

  Yes — pre-booking is required at By The Sea, subject to availability. Resortlife can pass your preferred times to the resort when you book your stay through us.
• Is there a dress code at By The Sea?+

  By The Sea operates a smart casual dress code.
• What are the must-try dishes at By The Sea?+

  Signature dishes include Hand-Rolled Sushi, Sashimi, Teppanyaki. Ask for the current menu when booking.
• Is By The Sea included in the meal plan?+

  What is included depends on the meal plan you book at Gili Lankanfushi (Breakfast). Your quotation sets out which venues and meals it covers.
• Where is By The Sea located?+

  By The Sea is at Gili Lankanfushi on Lankanfushi Island, North Ari Atoll. Ask the resort about the route from your villa.