- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives by IHG
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineAsian, seafood and international
- StyleÀ la carte signature restaurant
- SettingOcean-facing show kitchen restaurant
- DressSmart Casual
- ReservationRequired
- AtollSouth Malé Atoll
About The Asian Kitchen
The Asian Kitchen is the signature dinner restaurant, with sea views and a central show kitchen. A source-dated menu is catalogued separately.
Part of the dining roster at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives by IHG, South Malé Atoll, this asian, seafood and international restaurant runs a à la carte signature restaurant format · ocean-facing show kitchen restaurant setting. Dress code: smart casual.
Opens the resort's official menu
The Asian Kitchen Dinner Menu — source-dated June 2024
As published by the resort, checked Sept 2026. Prices as listed; the kitchen confirms at the table.
Salad
- Gỏi Gà Xé Phay — Vietnamese Spicy Chicken SaladUSD 22
seafood · chilli · nuts
- Gỏi Xoài — Shredded Young Mango with PrawnUSD 24
With fish-sauce dressing.
seafood · chilli · nuts
- Gỏi Bắp Bò Hoa Chuối — Grilled Beef and Banana Blossom SaladUSD 25
With carrot and onion.
seafood · chilli · nuts
- Gỏi Cuốn — Fresh Spring RollUSD 22
With chicken and prawn.
seafood · nuts
Appetiser
- Gà Xiên Nướng — Vietnamese Barbecue Chicken SkewerUSD 22
With pickles and lettuce.
seafood · gluten
- Tàu Hủ Ky Chiên — Deep-Fried Bean Curd RollUSD 24
Filled with shrimp.
seafood
- Chả Giò — Deep-Fried Seafood Spring RollUSD 24
With Thai chilli sauce.
seafood · chilli
- Hoành Thánh Tứ Xuyên — Prawn and Chicken WontonUSD 24
With spicy chilli sauce.
seafood · chilli · gluten
- Thịt Heo Xiên Nướng — Vietnamese Barbecue Pork SkewerUSD 25
With pickles and lettuce.
seafood · pork
- Bò Xiên Nướng — Vietnamese Barbecue Beef SkewerUSD 25
With pickles and lettuce.
seafood · gluten
- Chả Tôm — Breaded Prawn CakeUSD 26
With Vietnamese chilli sauce.
seafood · gluten
Soup
- Canh Cá Thì Là — Reef Fish BrothUSD 20
With dill and tomato.
seafood · chilli
- Bò Viên — Beef Meatball SoupUSD 22
With roasted sesame oil.
beef
- Wonton SoupUSD 24
Prawn and chicken dumpling in clear chicken broth.
seafood · gluten
Main
- Mapo Bean CurdUSD 26
Bean curd with Sichuan bean sauce and minced beef; served with steamed rice.
chilli · gluten
- Pad Krapow GaiUSD 27
Wok-fried chicken with Thai basil; served with steamed rice.
seafood · chilli · gluten
- Gong Bao ChickenUSD 27
Wok-fried chicken with Gong Bao sauce and dried chilli; served with steamed rice.
seafood · nuts · chilli · gluten
- Sweet and Sour Fish FilletUSD 28
Crisp-fried fish wok-tossed with sweet-and-sour sauce; served with steamed rice.
seafood
- Deep-Fried Snapper with Garlic and Thai Green Chilli SauceUSD 28
Served with steamed rice.
chilli · seafood · nuts
- Spiced Pepper Pork RibsUSD 29
Deep-fried pork ribs tossed in spiced pepper; served with steamed rice.
pork · egg
- Kyoto PorkUSD 29
Pork ribs wok-tossed in aged vinegar sauce; served with steamed rice.
pork · egg
- Thịt Bò Lúc Lắc — Vietnamese Shake Shake BeefUSD 32
Served with steamed rice.
seafood · gluten
- Garlic Pepper BeefUSD 32
Wok-seared tenderloin cubes with crispy garlic and trio pepper; served with steamed rice.
seafood · gluten
- Steamed Bean Curd with SeafoodUSD 32
Served with steamed rice.
egg · seafood
Noodles
- Pad Thai Noodle — ChickenUSD 28
seafood · chilli · egg · nuts
- Pad Thai Noodle — SeafoodUSD 30
seafood · chilli · egg · nuts
Curry
- Kaeng Kiew Wan Pak — Green Curry VegetableUSD 23
Served with steamed rice.
seafood · chilli
- Kaeng Kiew Wan Gai — Green Curry ChickenUSD 27
Served with steamed rice.
seafood · chilli
Rice
- Cơm Gà Xối Mỡ — Vietnamese Fried ChickenUSD 28
With fragrant turmeric rice.
chilli
- Seafood Fried RiceUSD 30
With prawn, calamari and crab meat.
seafood · egg
- Cơm Chiên Bò Xo — Angus Beef Fried RiceUSD 30
With XO sauce.
seafood · chilli · egg
Grill
- Wagyu Tomahawk — 1.5 kg, pre-orderUSD 280
Prepared three ways with duo dips, onion, crispy garlic, spiced pepper and caramelised beef-fat fried rice.
- Wagyu Entrecôte85.00 / 125.00
Choice of 250 g ladies cut or 400 g men’s cut.
- Wagyu Rump — 400 gUSD 62
- Wagyu Strip — 350 gUSD 90
Side dishes
- Jasmine Steamed Fragrant RiceUSD 5
- Wok-Fried Broccoli and Shiitake MushroomUSD 12
With oyster sauce.
gluten · seafood
- Wok-Fried Seasonal Vegetable with GarlicUSD 12
- Wok-Fried Mixed Vegetable with Bean CurdUSD 14
Dessert
- Flan CaramelUSD 16
Caramel custard pudding.
egg · dairy
- Chè Ba MàuUSD 16
Vietnamese three-colour dessert.
vegetarian
- Mango Sticky RiceUSD 18
Thai-style mango with glutinous rice and coconut cream sauce.
vegetarian
- Chè Chuối NướngUSD 18
Grilled banana in coconut syrup.
nuts · vegetarian
Vegan & Vegetarian — Appetiser and Soup
- Gỏi Cuốn Chay — Vegetable Fresh Spring RollUSD 22
nuts · vegetarian
- Gỏi Xoài Chay — Young Mango SaladUSD 22
With bean curd and mushroom.
nuts · vegetarian
- Gỏi Hoa Chuối Chay — Banana Blossom SaladUSD 22
With carrot and onion.
nuts · vegetarian
- Tofu, Mushroom and Seaweed SoupUSD 22
Vegan & Vegetarian — Main
- Kaeng Kiew Wan Pak — Vegetarian Green CurryUSD 23
chilli · vegetarian
- Mapo Bean Curd — VegetarianUSD 26
With Sichuan bean sauce and plant-based meat.
chilli · gluten · vegetarian
- Vegetarian Pad Thai NoodleUSD 26
chilli · nuts · vegetarian
- Bò Xào Chua Ngọt ChayUSD 29
Sweet-and-sour plant-based meatball.
vegetarian
- Cà Tím OmUSD 29
Wok-fried eggplant with plant-based meat.
chilli · vegetarian
- Vegetarian Fried RiceUSD 29
With plant-based meat.
egg · vegetarian
This menu is still linked from the live IHG dining page but its embedded PDF metadata is dated and it prints 10% service charge plus the superseded 16% GST/TGST. Maldives TGST is 17% from 1 July 2025. Treat every printed price as a source-period reference only; confirm the current menu, availability, tax treatment and final payable amount before advising or quoting.
Dining at a glance
- Asian, seafood and international
- À la carte signature restaurant
- Ocean-facing show kitchen restaurant
Signature dishes
- Vietnamese and Southeast Asian dishes
- Wagyu grill selection
Ask Resortlife for the current menu when planning your stay.
When the kitchen serves
- dinner
- 18:30–21:00
Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.
Other restaurants at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives by IHG
- Kandooma CaféInternational and MaldivianBuffet restaurantOcean- and pool-facing main restaurantView restaurant
- Bokkuraa Pool DeckPizza, sandwiches, salads and dessertsPoolside café and casual restaurantPoolside between the pool and beachView restaurant
- Bokkuraa Pool BarCocktails and beveragesPool barPoolside, adjacent to Kandooma CaféView restaurant
- Sunset BarCocktails, beer and wineRooftop barRooftop above The Asian KitchenView restaurant
- BAR-Aveli Beach BarCocktails and light snacksOpen-air beach barMain beach near the swimming poolView restaurant
Sway LoungeTea, coffee, premium spirits and cigarsLobby lounge and entertainment venueAdjacent to receptionView restaurant
The Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives by IHG experience
Located in the South Malé Atoll, Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives by IHG is a private island resort accessible by a 40-minute speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport. The property features 154 modern villas, which include overwater, beachfront, and garden accommodations. Guests have a choice of three…
Getting there
Located in South Malé Atoll, Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives by IHG is reached by a 45-minute speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport, Malé. Transfer arrangements are coordinated with guests' international flight details.
Questions about The Asian Kitchen
What cuisine does The Asian Kitchen serve?
The Asian Kitchen at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives by IHG serves Asian, seafood and international in a à la carte signature restaurant format, set ocean-facing show kitchen restaurant. Resortlife can share the current menu on request.Do I need to reserve a table at The Asian Kitchen?
Yes — pre-booking is required at The Asian Kitchen, 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 The Asian Kitchen?
The Asian Kitchen operates a smart casual dress code.What are the must-try dishes at The Asian Kitchen?
Signature dishes include Vietnamese and Southeast Asian dishes, Wagyu grill selection. Ask for the current menu when booking.Is The Asian Kitchen included in the meal plan?
What is included depends on the meal plan you book at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives by IHG (Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board, All Inclusive). Your quotation sets out which venues and meals it covers.Where is The Asian Kitchen located?
The Asian Kitchen is at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives by IHG on Kandooma Fushi, South Malé Atoll. Ask the resort about the route from your villa.
Reserve at The Asian Kitchen
Pre-booking is required. Please contact the resort to arrange your preferred dining experience, subject to availability.