Mar-Umi

• Maldives DMC since 2006
• Direct contract with Kuda Villingili Resort
• Air + sea transfer coordinated

• Cuisine
  Japanese-Peruvian (dinner), South American (lunch), Teppanyaki (interactive)
• Style
  Teppanyaki
• Setting
  Beachfront with stunning lagoon views
• Dress
  Smart Casual
• Reservation
  Required
• Atoll
  North Malé Atoll

About Mar-Umi

Signature dishes

• Ceviche
• Poke Bowls
• Teppanyaki
• Japanese-Peruvian Fusion

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

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  The Restaurant

  International — American Steakhouse (Fire), Asian (Earth), Seafood (Ocean)Fine DiningMain Restaurant, 3 elegant dining spaces

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  Spice

  Indian, ArabicÀ la Carte

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  East

  Thai, Chinese, KoreanÀ la CarteSpecialty Restaurant

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  Med

  Italian, MediterraneanÀ la CarteSpecialty Restaurant

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  The Bar

  Cocktails, Mocktails, BeerCafe/BarPoolside, Main Island

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  Raalhu Bar

  Cocktails, Italian-Mediterranean snacks, PizzaCafe/BarBeachfront — overlooking Chickens surf break

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The Kuda Villingili Resort experience

Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives is located on the private island of Viligilimathidhahuraa in the North Malé Atoll. The resort offers spacious and stylish villas with direct beachfront access and sea views. Guests can enjoy a variety of dining options, including restaurants serving Indian-Arabic, Japanese-Thai, and…

Getting there

30 speedboat from MLE

Kuda Villingili Resort is reached by speedboat (30) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in North Malé 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 Malé Atoll

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Questions about Mar-Umi

• What cuisine does Mar-Umi serve?+

  Mar-Umi at Kuda Villingili Resort serves Japanese-Peruvian (dinner), South American (lunch), Teppanyaki (interactive) in a teppanyaki format, set beachfront with stunning lagoon views. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
• Do I need to reserve a table at Mar-Umi?+

  Yes — reservations are required at Mar-Umi, 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 Mar-Umi?+

  Mar-Umi 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 Mar-Umi?+

  Ceviche, Poke Bowls, Teppanyaki, Japanese-Peruvian Fusion. Sourcing varies by season — ask the maître d' on arrival for the current pick.
• Is Mar-Umi included in resort meal plans?+

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

  Mar-Umi is one of the dining venues at Kuda Villingili Resort, set in North Malé Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.