Resortlife Maldives
  • Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Niva Kurumba
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Bar / Café
  • Style
    Bar
  • Setting
    Overwater
  • Atoll
    North Malé Atoll

About Kandu

Kandu is an island bar with an overwater deck and an open-air pavilion with shaded café seating, open from 10.30 am to midnight. It serves light snacks and drinks, and the dress code is as you are.

By day it offers fresh-squeezed juices, gourmet sandwiches, specialty coffees and a select wine list. At dusk live bands and DJs take over, with creative cocktails and craft beer. A food menu is published.

In the resort’s words

Kandu is the life and soul of the resort — an overwater deck to soak up the sun and an open-air pavilion offering shady, café-style seating. A relaxed all-day bar and café perfectly positioned over the water.

Part of the dining roster at Niva Kurumba, North Malé Atoll, this bar / café bar runs a bar format · overwater setting.

On the menu

Bar & Pool Snack Menu

As published by the resort, checked Sept 2026. Prices as listed; the kitchen confirms at the table.

Bites

  • Sweet Potato Fries V

    V

    USD 12
  • Fries V

    V

    USD 15
  • Salt & Pepper Squid S SP

    With kaffir lime, sweet chili & lemongrass aioli

    S · SP

    USD 19
  • Kimchi & Cheese Arancini S

    Crispy risotto balls stuffed with kimchi & mozzarella, served with gochujang aioli

    S

    USD 19
  • Coconut Shrimp with Mango Salsa S

    S

    USD 23

Sandwiches

  • Club P

    Tomatoes, lettuce, cheddar cheese, pork bacon, chicken, cucumber, eggs & fries

    P

    USD 25
  • Steak

    Oven sourdough bread with beef, mushroom caramelized onion, garlic, rocket lettuce, dijon mayo & fries

    USD 38

Burgers

  • Fish S

    A delicate square of tempura-style fish, paired with a lemon-kosho emulsion, served with warm brioche toast, compressed pickles & fries

    S

    USD 30
  • Chicken SP

    Deep fried spicy chicken, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, branson pickles, mayo & fries

    SP

    USD 31
  • Angus Beef

    With onion, tomato, lettuce, cheddar cheese, fried egg, gherkins, sesame seed bun, mayo & fries

    USD 32
  • Add beef or pork bacon

    P

    USD 5

Pizza

  • Margherita V

    Tomato sauce, fior di latte, fresh basil, mozzarella & oregano

    V

    USD 25
  • Pepperoni SP

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella & beef pepperoni

    SP

    USD 30
  • Tandoori

    Butter chicken sauce, paneer, coriander, mozzarella, minted yoghurt, chilli & onion

    USD 31
  • Carnivore

    Tomato sauce, turkey ham, beef bacon, meatball, chicken, mozzarella, oregano, mushrooms & bolognese sauce

    USD 34
  • Smoked Salmon S

    Tomato sauce, capsicum, tomato, mozzarella, sour cream, capers, onion & smoked salmon

    S

    USD 37
  • Prosciutto P

    Prosciutto ham, tomato sauce, mozzarella, oregano, rocket leaves, black olive & parmesan cheese

    P

    USD 38
  • Mexican SP

    Spicy minced beef, fresh tomato, red onion, jalapeños, fresh coriander & avocado

    SP · GF

    USD 32

Pizza Bianca

  • *without tomato sauce*

Dessert

  • Magnum Cassata V N

    Valrhona caramel chocolate, caramelized apple, almond sponge, cedro & clementine ice cream

    V · N

    USD 18
  • Tiramisu V N

    V · N

    USD 18
  • Selection of seasonal fruits
  • Baked Cheesecake V

    Mango cream, vanilla crumble & rhubarb compote

    V

    USD 18
  • Fresh Fruit Platter

    Selection of seasonal fruits

    USD 18

Prices are quoted in USD and inclusive of 10% Service Charge and 17% Government Service Tax.

The venue

Dining at a glance

  • Bar / Café
  • Bar
  • Overwater
Opening hours

When the kitchen serves

opening
10.30 am – 12 midnight

Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.

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The resort

The Niva Kurumba experience

The Maldives' first resort, open since 1972, sits on Vihamanaafushi island just ten minutes by speedboat from the international airport. North Malé Atoll's most accessible address packs 180 rooms across nine categories — with seven restaurants spanning Japanese, Middle Eastern and international cuisines, a spa, dive…

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How to reach

Getting there

10 min speedboat from MLE

Located in North Malé Atoll, Niva Kurumba is reached by a 10-minute speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport, Malé. A 20-minute dhoni transfer is also available. Transfer arrangements are coordinated with guests' international flight details.

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Frequently asked

Questions about Kandu

  • What cuisine does Kandu serve?
    Kandu at Niva Kurumba serves Bar / Café in a bar format, set overwater. Resortlife can share the current menu on request.
  • Is Kandu included in the meal plan?
    What is included depends on the meal plan you book at Niva Kurumba (Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board, All Inclusive). Your quotation sets out which venues and meals it covers.
  • Where is Kandu located?
    Kandu is at Niva Kurumba on Vihamanaafushi, North Malé Atoll. Ask the resort about the route from your villa.
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Explore Kandu

Kandu is part of the dining at Niva Kurumba. For dietary enquiries or table requests, guests may contact the resort.

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