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

Signature dishes

• Hand-Rolled Sushi
• Sashimi
• Teppanyaki

Menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — ask Resortlife for the current shortlist.

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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

• 
  Dhaalu Atoll

  Yu Hi

  at Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas

  JapaneseÀ la CarteSpecialty Restaurant

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  North Malé Atoll

  Madi Hiyaa

  at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

  JapaneseÀ la carte

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• 
  North Ari Atoll

  Banzai

  at Kandolhu

  JapaneseA La Carte

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  Noonu Atoll

  Teppanyaki Restaurant

  at Robinson Club Noonu

  JapaneseÀ la Carte

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• 
  North Malé Atoll

  Tsuki

  at Coco Bodu Hithi

  JapaneseA La Carte

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The Gili Lankanfushi experience

Gili Lankanfushi is a 5-star private island resort in the North Malé Atoll. The property, which holds a 4.8/5 rating from 319 reviews, is accessed by a short speedboat transfer from Malé International Airport. Accommodations consist of overwater villas noted for their privacy and direct ocean access, creating a…

Getting there

20 min speedboat from MLE

Gili Lankanfushi is reached by speedboat (20 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in North Ari 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.

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. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
• Do I need to reserve a table at By The Sea?+

  Yes — reservations are required at By The Sea, 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 By The Sea?+

  By The Sea 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 By The Sea?+

  Hand-Rolled Sushi, Sashimi, Teppanyaki. Sourcing varies by season — ask the maître d' on arrival for the current pick.
• Is By The Sea included in resort meal plans?+

  Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Gili Lankanfushi cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like By The Sea sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
• Where is By The Sea located?+

  By The Sea is one of the dining venues at Gili Lankanfushi, set in North Ari Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.