- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Kurumba
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineJapanese / Teppanyaki
- StyleÀ la carte
- SettingOverwater
- AtollNorth Malé Atoll
About Hamakaze
As the sun melts into the sea, walk the overwater pier to Hamakaze and take a seat at the Teppanyaki counter beneath a thatched roof. An authentic Japanese dining experience of teppanyaki, sushi and sashimi served over the lagoon.
Part of the dining roster at Kurumba, North Malé Atoll, this japanese / teppanyaki restaurant runs a à la carte format · overwater setting.
Other restaurants at Kurumba
Other Japanese / Teppanyaki restaurants in the Maldives
Kaafu Atoll (North Malé Atoll)Hashiat JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island ResortJapanese / TeppanyakiÀ la carteOverwaterView restaurant
Rasdhoo AtollKobeat KuramathiJapanese / TeppanyakiÀ la carteRestaurantView restaurant
South Malé AtollSoraat VelassaruJapanese / TeppanyakiOverwaterView restaurant
Lhaviyani AtollThe Far Eastat Kuredu Island Resort & SpaJapanese / TeppanyakiÀ la carteView restaurant
Noonu AtollTeppanyakiat Siyam WorldJapanese / TeppanyakiGrillView restaurant
The Kurumba experience
Kurumba Maldives occupies Vihamanaafushi Island in North Malé Atoll, reached by a 10-minute speedboat or 20-minute dhoni from Velana International Airport. Opened in 1972, it is recognised as the country's first resort and remains under Universal Resorts management, with 180 rooms and villas spread across a compact…
Getting there
Kurumba is reached by speedboat (10 min) 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.
Questions about Hamakaze
What cuisine does Hamakaze serve?
Hamakaze at Kurumba serves Japanese / Teppanyaki in a à la carte format, set overwater. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Is Hamakaze included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Kurumba cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Hamakaze sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is Hamakaze located?
Hamakaze is one of the dining venues at Kurumba, set in North Malé Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
Reserve at Hamakaze
Specialty restaurants at Kurumba 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.