- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Kandolhu
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineJapanese
- StyleA La Carte
- AtollNorth Ari Atoll
About Banzai
Banzai brings the art of Japanese cuisine to Kandolhu, with flavoursome sushi, succulent sashimi and meat and seafood grilled on the teppan, all enjoyed under a canopy of the starlit night sky. Special dining tailored to your palate is also offered.
Part of the dining roster at Kandolhu, North Ari Atoll, this japanese restaurant runs a a la carte format.
Other restaurants at Kandolhu
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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…
Getting there
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.
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.
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.