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  11. Banzai
  • Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Kandolhu
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Japanese
  • Style
    A La Carte
  • Atoll
    North Ari Atoll

About Banzai

Japanese fusion restaurant featuring sushi, sashimi, and creative East-meets-West dishes. One of Kandolhu's signature dining experiences with a dedicated sake and cocktail menu.

Part of the dining roster at Kandolhu, North Ari Atoll, this japanese restaurant runs a a la carte format.

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Across the Maldives

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The resort

The Kandolhu experience

Kandolhu Maldives is an intimate boutique resort in North Ari Atoll — just 30 villas on a compact island measuring 200 by 150 metres, reached by a 25-minute seaplane transfer from Malé. The small scale produces a genuinely personal atmosphere rarely matched at larger properties, and the house reef ranks among the…

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How to reach

Getting there

25 min seaplane from MLE

Kandolhu is reached by seaplane (25 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.

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Frequently asked

Questions about Banzai

  • What cuisine does Banzai serve?+
    Banzai at Kandolhu serves Japanese in a a la carte format. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Is Banzai included in resort meal plans?+
    Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Kandolhu cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Banzai sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
  • Where is Banzai located?+
    Banzai is one of the dining venues at Kandolhu, set in North Ari Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
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Reserve at Banzai

Specialty restaurants at Kandolhu 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.

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