- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Kurumba
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineThai
- StyleÀ la carte
- SettingRestaurant
- AtollNorth Malé Atoll
About Khing
Named for the Thai word for ginger, Khing balances tradition and creativity in a soulful, memorable Thai dining experience. Fragrant curries, fresh herbs and bold, balanced flavours are served in a relaxed island setting.
Part of the dining roster at Kurumba, North Malé Atoll, this thai restaurant runs a à la carte format · restaurant setting.
Other restaurants at Kurumba
Other Thai restaurants in the Maldives
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South Ari AtollSuan Buaat The Centara Collection, Machchafushi Island Resort & SpaThaiA La CarteView 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 Khing
What cuisine does Khing serve?
Khing at Kurumba serves Thai in a à la carte format, set restaurant. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Is Khing 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 Khing sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is Khing located?
Khing 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 Khing
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.