- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Malahini Kuda Bandos
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineInternational all-day dining and children's menu
- StylePrivate in-villa service
- SettingGuest accommodation
- DressIn-villa
- ReservationRequired
About In-villa Dining
Malahini's current in-villa dining menu provides the same extensive international and children's food selection for private service in guest accommodation.
Part of the dining roster at Malahini Kuda Bandos, this international all-day dining and children's menu restaurant runs a private in-villa service format · guest accommodation setting. Dress code: in-villa.
Opens the resort's official menu
In-villa Dining Food & Kids Menu
As published by the resort, checked Sept 2026. Prices as listed; the kitchen confirms at the table.
Starter
- Steamed Lemongrass PrawnsUSD 26
Cucumber carpaccio, chili-mango salsa, roasted cashew nut
- Prawn roll (GF, N)USD 20
Rice paper, prawn, fresh mint, coriander, cucumber, carrot, spring onion, peanut sauce
gluten-free · contains nuts
- Hummus (VG, GF)USD 18
Chickpeas, olive oil and tahini served with pitta bread
vegan · gluten-free
- Baba ghanoush (VG, GF)USD 18
Eggplant, tahini sauce, smoked paprika and olive oil, served with fresh pita bread
vegan · gluten-free
Salad
- Thai papaya salad with grilled prawn (GF, N)USD 26
Long bean, garlic, chili, tomato, fish sauce, peanuts
gluten-free · contains nuts
- Healthy salad (V)USD 20
Avocado, papaya, dry figs with cinnamon and coconut lemon dressing
vegetarian
- Tuna niçoise (GF)USD 26
Fresh Maldivian tuna, potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, egg, anchovies, black olives, cherry tomatoes, lemon
gluten-free
- Caesar saladUSD 30
Your choice of prawns or chicken caesar salad
- POKE BOWLUSD 30
Soup
- Asparagus soup (V)USD 22
with morel mushroom ravioli
vegetarian
- Tom Yum KungUSD 24
Thai hot and sour prawn soup
- Classic Tomato soup (V)USD 20
with focaccia bruschetta, extra virgin olive oil, pecorino cheese and basil pesto
vegetarian
Main Dishes Fish & Seafood Dishes
- Wok fried seafoodUSD 40
Asian vegetables, soy, ginger, oyster sauce, steamed rice on the side
- Sri Lankan-style tempered prawnsUSD 34
steamed rice, papadum and mango chutney
- Nasi gorengUSD 30
Stir-fried rice, your choice of seafood l beef l chicken l vegetables served with chicken satay, prawn crackers and fried egg
- Catch of the dayUSD 28
Pan-fried local reef fish with scallion mashed potato, butter vegetables smoked pepper coulis
- Sesame crust seared tunaUSD 40
Celeriac puree, soy glazed shitake mushroom, soy caviar and togarashi
- Grilled Jumbo prawns (U-10)USD 37
Garlic mashed potato, butter vegetables and crustacean sauce
- Miso Marinated Reef FishUSD 35
Wasabi mashed potato, wakame salad, amazu shoga and miso sauce
Sharing Dishes
- Grilled Seafood platter (for two)USD 127; AI Gold 62
Lobster, prawns, calamari, crab, tuna, reef fish, and mussels, served with sauteed vegetables and baked potatoes, lemon butter, citrus salsa and sweet chili sauce
- Whole baked reef fish (500-600 grams)USD 37
served with mix green salad, baked potatoes, lemon butter and citrus salsa
Meat Dish
- Grilled Corn-Fed Chicken BreastUSD 35
Sauteed vegetables, garlic rice and Penang sauce
- Kofta HalabiUSD 35
Minced lamb skewers, Saffron rice, cucumber tzatziki, tahini, harissa sauce
- Australian Beef TenderloinUSD 45
Potato dauphinoise, butter vegetables, shallots confit and truffle jus
Vegetarian
- Paneer butter masala (V)USD 32
with traditional accompaniments
vegetarian
- Saffron Linguini (V)USD 37
in three mushroom sauce, rocket salad and parmesan crisp
vegetarian
- Stir-fried Noodles / Rice (V)USD 30
with organic vegetables and fried tofu
vegetarian
Curry Section
- Curry of the DayUSD 28
Accompanied with steamed rice, papadum and chutney
- Butter chicken masalaUSD 37
Garlic naan bread, chutney and papadum
- Maldivian tuna curryUSD 30
Steamed rice, chapatti and local condiments
Pasta
- RigatoniUSD 34
Tossed in mushroom cheese cream sauce and truffle oil
- Penne BoscaiolaUSD 30
Tomato sauce, mushroom, bacon, green pea and parmesan
- Spaghetti MaldivianUSD 28
Tomato, smoked and baked tuna, local githeyo chili and fresh curry from our garden
- Linguini pastaUSD 30
with seafood, basil and saffron cream
- Make your own pastaUSD 30
Pasta: Penne, spaghetti, macaroni, rigatoni, fusilli,
Sandwiches & Wraps
- Ham and Cheese SandwichUSD 24
- Classic Club SandwichUSD 32
Grilled Marinated Chicken breast, fried egg, chicken bacon, tomato and lettuce
- Spicy Maldivian Tuna sandwichUSD 22
organic leaves, onion, lemon and local githeyo chili
- Chicken Shawarma WrapUSD 24
Garlic sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickles cucumber
- Falafel wrapUSD 22
Tahini sauce, pickle cucumber, romaine lettuce, pita bread
Burger
- Crumb fried chicken burgerUSD 26
with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, gherkin and cheese
- Crumb fried fish burgerUSD 26
with fresh salad, tomato and cheese
- Angus Beef Cheese BurgerUSD 40
Black Angus beef, Romaine lettuce, gherkin, BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese and caramelized onion
Snacks
- Chicken Satay (N)USD 14
served with peanut sauce
contains nuts
- Falafel (V)USD 14
Deep-fried chickpeas served with tahini mayonnaise
vegetarian
- Buffalo Chicken WingsUSD 22
served with smoked BBQ sauce
- Calamari frittiUSD 20
Tempura calamari, chipotle mayonnaise
- Fish and ChipsUSD 20
Malt vinegar tartar sauce, gherkins and mixed lettuce
- French fries / Potato wedgesUSD 10
Sourdough Pizza Gluten Free Pizza (Available Upon Request)
- Classic Margarita pizza (V)USD 22
Fresh tomato and basil sauce, oregano and extra virgin olive oil
vegetarian
- Tropical seafood pizzaUSD 30
with marinara sauce, mozzarella and oregano
- Tandoori Chicken Tikka Pizza (GF)USD 27
Cheese, Red onion, chili, fresh coriander, fenugreek leaves
gluten-free
- Maldivian Pizza (GF)USD 22
Maldivian tuna, Valhomas (Smoked tuna) local githeyo chili, curry leaves and red onion
gluten-free
- Mediterranean Pizza (V)USD 26
Bell pepper, red onion, olives, artichoke, feta cheese, sumac
vegetarian
Dessert
- Baked CheesecakeUSD 20
Served with blueberry compote
- Chocolate BrownieUSD 23
Served with vanilla ice cream
- Apple TartUSD 20
Served with vanilla crumble and chocolate ice cream
- Truffle MousseUSD 24
Served with strawberry coulis
- Fresh Fruit PlatterUSD 24
Tropical cuts of assorted fruits
- Cheese PlatterUSD 26
Selection of assorted cheese, condiments & preserves
Kids · Starter
- Garden Green saladUSD 14
- Local pumpkin soup (V)USD 14
vegetarian
- Shrimp cocktail with gems lettuceUSD 18
- Chicken and mango saladUSD 16
Kids · Main Courses
- Penne or spaghetti pastaUSD 14
served with bolognese, carbonara or tomato sauce with parmesan cheese
- Grilled corn-fed chicken breastUSD 16
served with garden green vegetables
- Grilled lamb chopsUSD 18
served with mashed potato
- Chicken stripsUSD 14
served with french fries
- Prawns tempuraUSD 18
served with sweet chilli sauce
Kids · Comfort Food
- Fish fingers with French fries and saladUSD 14
- Ham and cheese mini pizzaUSD 16
- Club sandwich with French fries and ketchupUSD 20
- Mini Fish or chicken burger with French fries and saladUSD 16
Kids · Dessert
- Baked CheesecakeUSD 20
Served with blueberry compote
- Chocolate BrownieUSD 23
Served with vanilla ice cream
- Apple TartUSD 20
Served with vanilla crumble and chocolate ice cream
- Truffle MousseUSD 24
Served with strawberry coulis
- Fresh Fruit PlatterUSD 24
Tropical cuts of assorted fruits
- Cheese PlatterUSD 26
Selection of assorted cheese, condiments & preserves
All prices are in USD and subject to 10% service charge and 17% T-GST.
Dining at a glance
- International all-day dining and children's menu
- Private in-villa service
- Guest accommodation
Signature dishes
- International all-day dishes
- Kids menu
Ask Resortlife for the current menu when planning your stay.
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The Malahini Kuda Bandos experience
Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort occupies the small private island of Kuda Bandos in North Malé Atoll, positioned roughly 15 to 20 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport. The resort has 82 rooms across several categories, including Classic, Deluxe, Superior and Garden rooms set within tropical vegetation…
Getting there
Malahini Kuda Bandos is reached by speedboat (10) from Velana International Airport, Malé. Transfer arrangements are coordinated with guests' international flight details.
Questions about In-villa Dining
What cuisine does In-villa Dining serve?
In-villa Dining at Malahini Kuda Bandos serves International all-day dining and children's menu in a private in-villa service format, set guest accommodation. Resortlife can share the current menu on request.Do I need to reserve a table at In-villa Dining?
Yes — pre-booking is required at In-villa Dining, subject to availability. Resortlife can pass your preferred times to the resort when you book your stay through us.Is there a dress code at In-villa Dining?
In-villa Dining operates a in-villa dress code.What are the must-try dishes at In-villa Dining?
Signature dishes include International all-day dishes, Kids menu. Ask for the current menu when booking.Is In-villa Dining included in the meal plan?
What is included depends on the meal plan you book at Malahini Kuda Bandos (Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board, All Inclusive). Your quotation sets out which venues and meals it covers.
Reserve at In-villa Dining
Pre-booking is required. Please contact the resort to arrange your preferred dining experience, subject to availability.