- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with OBLU SELECT Lobigili
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineInternational and rotating regional cuisines
- StyleAll-day dining
- SettingOceanfront main restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating
- DressSmart casual
- ReservationWalk-in OK
- AtollNorth Malé Atoll
About Ylang Ylang
The main restaurant combines ocean views, live cooking counters, couples pods, a courtyard bar and rotating regional dinner menus.
Part of the dining roster at OBLU SELECT Lobigili, North Malé Atoll, this international and rotating regional cuisines restaurant runs a all-day dining format · oceanfront main restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating setting. Dress code: smart casual.
Opens the resort's official menu
The menus at Ylang Ylang
As published by the resort, checked Sept 2026. Prices as listed; the kitchen confirms at the table.
Ylang Ylang — Southeast Asian · dinner
SOUP OF THE DAY
- Laksa Noodle Soup
Coconut and prawn broth Condiments: prawns, noodles, coriander, egg, fried garlic, fried onion, lime, sprouts
CRUSTACEAN · SPICY
SALADS FOR THE DAY
- Som Tum (Thai Papaya Salad)
Tossed green papaya in Thai lime and chili dressing with crushed peanut
VEGETARIAN · SPICY · NUTS
- Tuna Tartare
Maldivian yellow fin tuna tartare with avocado, salmon roe, freshly made mayo and garlic toasted bread
SEAFOOD · GLUTEN · DAIRY · SUSTAINABLE
APPETIZER
- Thai Pandan Chicken
Marinated chicken wrapped with pandan leaf and sesame soy dip
SESAME · POULTRY
- Lumpia
Marinated mince pork wrapped served with homemade sweet chili and coriander sauce
PORK · GLUTEN
- Chicken Dim Sum
Steamed chicken with ginger, sesame and soy dip
POULTRY · SESAME · SOY
- Spinach Paneer Rolls
Freshly baked spinach roti stuffed with Indian cottage cheese, coriander and cashew chutney
VEGETARIAN · GLUTEN · DAIRY · NUTS
- Murgh Kali Mirch Tikka
Marinated chicken cooked in tandoor with cucumber and onion salad and mint chutney
POULTRY · DAIRY · SPICY
Southeast Asian Main Dishes
- Crying Tiger Tenderloin Steak
“Jeaw” sauce, Asian slaw
REDMEAT · SPICY
- Thai Deep Fried Fish Fillet
Deep fried Thai style fish fillet with tamarind sauce and papaya salad
SEAFOOD · GLUTEN · SUSTAINABLE
- Gaeng Phed Ped Yang (Thai Roasted Duck Curry)
Thai red curry with duck, vegetable pickle and jasmine rice
POULTRY · SPICY
- Mekong Lemongrass Chicken
Nuoc cham dressing, pickled cucumber and jasmine rice
POULTRY · SPICY
MAIN DISHES
- Daily Culinary Inspiration
Creation with daily fresh ingredients, specialty from our talented culinary team
- Moge Wala Kukkad
Delicate morsels of boneless chicken slow cooked in the pungent mustard oil and simmered in a fenugreek flavoured rich tomato gravy with basmati rice
POULTRY · DAIRY · SPICY
- Shabnam Curry
A mélange of mushroom and green peas cooked in white gravy, garnished with cashew nuts
VEGETARIAN · NUTS
- Risotto Ai Funghi Di Bosco
Arborio rice cooked with mushroom puree, assorted wild mushrooms, cream and parmesan tuile
VEGETARIAN · DAIRY · GLUTEN FREE
- Spaghetti Vongole
Garlic infused pasta with briny clam and chili flakes
SEAFOOD · GLUTEN · DAIRY
FROM FLAME OVEN
- Scallop, Pork Bacon And Basil Leaves Pizza
SEAFOOD · PORK · GLUTEN · DAIRY
- Beef Pepperroni Pizza
REDMEAT · GLUTEN · DAIRY
- Thai Yellow Curry Mussels With Fresh Bread
SEAFOOD · SPICY · GLUTEN · DAIRY
SIDE DISHES
- Assorted Indian Breadbasket
Roti, Naan, Lachha Paratha
VEGETARIAN · GLUTEN · DAIRY
- Stir Fried Bok Choy and Broccoli
VEGETARIAN · GLUTEN FREE
- Seafood Pad Thai
CRUSTACEAN · EGG · NUTS
- Jasmine Rice
VEGAN
- Butter and Herbs Sauteed Potato
VEGETARIAN · DAIRY
LIVE DESSERT STATION
- Lychee Rose Pavlova
DAIRY · EGG
Ylang Ylang — Maldivian · dinner
SOUP OF THE DAY
- Kiru Garudhiya (Fish Clear Soup with Turmeric)
Authentic Maldivian fish soup
Seafood · Egg · Spicy · Sustainable
SALADS FOR THE DAY
- Maldivian Reef Fish Carpaccio
Thin sliced reef fish infused with bilimbi pickle, with crispy smoked tuna, arugula and cheese flakes
Seafood · Dairy · Spicy · Sustainable
- Roasted Local Pumpkin
Roasted pumpkin with feta cheese, local pinenuts and lemon dressing
Vegetarian · Dairy · Nuts · Sustainable
APPETIZER
- Tuna Rolls
Pancake filled with Maldivian spice tuna and curry sauce
Seafood · Dairy · Spicy · Sustainable
- Salt and Pepper Chicken
Wok tossed marinated fried chicken with charred zucchini and gochujang mayonnaise
Poultry · Gluten · Spicy
- Potato and Tuna Cutlet
Maldivian tuna and potato cutlet with mango mayonnaise
Seafood · Egg · Dairy · Sustainable
- Nimona Ki Tikki
Indian masala spices mashed peas with cucumber mat and mint chutney
Vegetarian · Dairy · Spicy
- Maldivian Grilled Octopus
Octopus tossed in aromatic cumin, garlic, butter, chili flakes
Seafood · Dairy · Spicy · Sustainable
MALDIVIAN MAIN DISHES
- Kandu Kukulhu
Served with steam rice, papadam and bilimbi pickle
Seafood · Spicy · Sustainable
- Fihunu Kukulhu Riha (Chicken Curry)
Chicken cooked in curry paste, enriched coconut milk with coconut rice and bilimbi pickle
Poultry · Spicy · Sustainable
- Fish Fillet
Butternut and local pinenuts crumbled reef fish with grilled yam, banana chips and curry sauce
Seafood · Nuts · Sustainable
MAIN DISHES
- Daily Culinary Inspiration
Creation with daily fresh ingredients, specialty from our talented culinary team
- Stuffed Aubergine
Burned eggplant with chickpea, Arabic spice, pine nuts and labneh sauce
Vegetarian · Dairy · Nuts · Spicy
- Rib Eye Steak
Grilled steak with truffle mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables, and chimichurri
Redmeat · Dairy · Gluten Free
- Butternut Squash Risotto
Arborio rice cooked with butternut puree, basil, cream and parmesan tuile
Vegetarian · Dairy · Nuts
- Dal Tadka
Yellow lentil, cumin, onion, tomato, tempered, ghee oil and spices with basmati rice
Vegetarian · Dairy · Spicy
- Spaghetti Carbonara
Creamy pasta, pork bacon, egg yolk, cream and pecorino cheese
Pork · Dairy · Egg · Gluten
FROM FLAME OVEN
- Spinach And Ricotta Pizza
Vegetarian · Dairy · Gluten
- Chicken Arugula Pizza With Balsamic Glaze
Poultry · Dairy · Gluten
- Maldivian Prawn Curry With Fresh Bread
Crustacean · Dairy · Gluten
SIDE DISHES
- Assorted Indian Breadbasket
Roti, Naan
Dairy · Gluten
- Crab Fried Rice
Crustacean · Egg
- Maldivian Pumpkin Curry
Best served with steamed rice and bilimbi pickle
Vegetarian · Spicy · Sustainable
- Jasmine Rice
Vegan
- Asian Greens
Wok tossed vegetables with oyster sauce
Vegetarian · Soy · Crustacean
- Buttered French Beans
Dairy · Gluten Free
LIVE DESSERT STATION
- Banana Fritters
With coconut ice cream
Dairy · Gluten · Egg · Sustainable
Ylang Ylang — Italian · dinner
SOUP OF THE DAY
- Ribollita
Tuscan white bean soup with vegetables and bread
DAIRY · VEGETARIAN
SALADS FOR THE DAY
- Polenta Cake
Grilled polenta with crab and confit tomato, anchovy aioli
GLUTEN · CRUSTACEAN · SEAFOOD
- Roasted Beef and Chicken Salad
With cucumber, avocado, pickle onion, charred pears and Italian dressing
POULTRY · SESAME · REDMEAT
APPETIZER
- Fritto Misto Di Mare
Italian crispy fried mixed seafood and capers aioli
DAIRY · SEAFOOD · SPICY
- Cozze Gratinate (Italian Stuffed Mussels)
Pecorino romano, garlic, breadcrumbs, parsley, lemon and chili flakes
GLUTEN · SEAFOOD
- Lamb Arancini Con Arrabbiata
Saffron risotto fried dumpling filled with lamb ragout, mozzarella and arrabbiata sauce
DAIRY · GLUTEN · REDMEAT · SPICY
- Vegetable Nawabi Kabab
Indian spices seasoned vegetable patty served with coriander chutney
DAIRY · VEGETARIAN
- Beetroot Shami Kebab With Cashew Nuts
Beetroot with Indian spices, tomato and raisin chutney
DAIRY · NUTS · VEGETARIAN
ITALIAN MAIN DISHES
- Tuscan Angus Tenderloin Steak
Olive oil, garlic, rosemary, balsamic vinegar, sweet potato puree, exotic vegetables with beef jus
REDMEAT · DAIRY · GLUTEN
- Herbs Crust Lamb Chop
Grilled herbs crusted lamb chop with smashed garlic and peas, sauteed vegetables with red wine jus
GLUTEN · REDMEAT · ALCOHOL
- Vegetables Lasagna
Layer of pasta stuffed with chunks of vegetable, creamy tomato sauce and parmesan tuile
DAIRY · GLUTEN · VEGETARIAN
- Stuffed Chicken Breast
Prawns stuffed chicken breast with sweet potato pave, exotic vegetables and mushroom cream sauce
DAIRY · POULTRY · CRUSTACEAN · PORK
- Pesto and Burrata Risotto
Aromatic basil flavoured arborio rice, topped with burrata cheese and tossed pine nuts
DAIRY · NUTS · VEGETARIAN
- Linguini Pasta
With pistachio pesto and parmesan tuile
DAIRY · GLUTEN · NUTS · VEGETARIAN
MAIN DISHES
- Daily Culinary Inspiration
Creation with daily fresh ingredients, specialty from our talented culinary team
- Bhuna Gosht
Slow cooked marinated lamb cube with onion and aromatic Indian spices, served with rice
REDMEAT · SPICY
- Vegetable Kofta Curry
Indian style pureed smoked roasted eggplant cooked with onion and tomato, tempered with oil and spices
VEGAN
FROM FLAME OVEN
- Trio Cheese Pizza With Arugula
DAIRY · GLUTEN · VEGETARIAN
- BBQ Chicken Pizza
DAIRY · GLUTEN · POULTRY
- Creamy Seafood Puffed Pockets
DAIRY · GLUTEN · SEAFOOD · CRUSTACEAN
SIDE DISHES
- Assorted Indian Breadbasket
Roti, Naan
DAIRY · GLUTEN · VEGETARIAN
- Vegetable Yakhni Pulao
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with aromatic whole spices and vegetables
VEGAN
- Chicken Rice or Noodles
POULTRY · GLUTEN
- Jasmine Rice
VEGAN
- Spinach and Parmesan Casserole
DAIRY · GLUTEN · VEGETARIAN
- Butter Sauteed Broccolini
DAIRY · VEGETARIAN
LIVE DESSERT STATION
- Crepe Italiano with Nutella, Banana and Berries
DAIRY · GLUTEN · EGG · NUTS
Ylang Ylang — Mediterranean · dinner
SOUP OF THE DAY
- Creamy Asparagus Soup
Thick and creamy asparagus soup
Dairy · Gluten · Vegetarian
SALADS FOR THE DAY
- Tuna And Beetroot Tartare
Cured beetroot and fresh tuna tartar served with homemade ricotta cheese
Dairy · Seafood · Sustainable · Spicy
- Barley Salad
Barley with charred baby pears, feta cheese and vinaigrette dressing
Dairy · Gluten · Vegetarian
APPETIZER
- Octopus Skewer
Grilled jumbo octopus with capers, tomato and jalapeno butter sauce
Gluten · Seafood · Spicy
- Hara Bhara Kebab
Stuffed spinach patty with cashew nuts, mint chutney
Nuts · Vegetarian
- Stuffed Chicken
Crispy crumbed fried and served with chimichurri mayo
Dairy · Gluten · Poultry
- Lamb Galotti Kebab
Tenderized grilled minced lamb patty flavoured in Indian spices with mint chutney
Dairy · Redmeat
- Crab Cake
Crumbed fried lump crab meat delicately seasoned and served with remoulade sauce
Dairy · Gluten · Crustacean
MEDITERRANEAN MAIN DISHES
- Lamb Chop
Marinated lamb chop with ratatouille, gratinated potato and shallot jus
Dairy · Gluten · Redmeat
- Angus Beef Tenderloin
Grilled Cajun spiced beef steak with truffle mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables, and chimichurri
Dairy · Gluten · Redmeat
- Chicken Piccata
Confit tomato and mozzarella with potato wedges and lemon caper butter sauce
Dairy · Gluten · Poultry · Spicy
- Fish Baked In Parchment Paper
Marinated local reef fish with cherry tomatoes, capers, olives, shallot, garlic, basil and olive oil served with corn gratin
Dairy · Seafood · Sustainable
- Pumpkin Risotto
Cooked with pumpkin puree, garlic, cream cheese and tossed pumpkin seeds
Dairy · Vegetarian
- Fettuccine
Reef fish, lobster bisque, cherry tomatoes, lemon, chili and pesto
Dairy · Gluten · Crustacean
MAIN DISHES
- Daily Culinary Inspiration
Creation with daily fresh ingredients, specialty from our talented culinary team
- Maah Ki Dal
Mixed yellow lentil tempered with garlic and cumin
Dairy · Vegetarian
- Prawn Malai Curry
Bengali prawn curry cooked in spiced coconut gravy with basmati rice
Crustacean
FROM FLAME OVEN
- Napoli Pizza
Tomato Sauce, Fior Di Latte Mozzarella Cheese, Anchovies, Pantelleria Capers, Oregano
Dairy · Gluten · Seafood
- Chimichurri Chicken Pizza
Dairy · Gluten · Poultry
- Lamb Kebabs With Tzatziki And Tortilla Bread
Dairy · Gluten · Redmeat · Spicy
SIDE DISHES
- Assorted Indian Breadbasket
Roti, Naan
Dairy · Gluten · Vegetarian
- Jasmine Rice
Vegetarian
- Chicken Biryani
Saffron flavoured rice cooked with tender marinated chicken, served with chicken gravy and bhuna raita
Dairy · Poultry
- Brown Butter Mixed Vegetables
Dairy · Vegetarian
- Seafood Noodles
Mixed seafood, vegetables, with egg
Gluten · Egg · Crustacean
LIVE DESSERT STATION
- Cheese Kunafa
Dairy · Gluten · Nuts · Vegetarian
Ylang Ylang — Japanese & Korean · dinner
SOUP OF THE DAY
- Roasted Butternut Squash
Creamy and smooth butternut pumpkin soup
Dairy · Gluten · Vegetarian
SALADS FOR THE DAY
- Sesame Seeds Crushed Tataki
Seared tuna with lotus pickle and avocado aioli
Dairy · Seafood · Soy · Sesame · Sustainable
- Jjukkumi Gui (Spicy Grilled Baby Octopus)
Belched baby octopus with cucumber and gochujang dressing
Spicy · Seafood
APPETIZER
- Beef Yakitori
Marinated beef skewer with garlic sautéed leeks
Gluten · Redmeat
- Edamame Bean
Tender edamame pods served with spicy chili, garlic sauce and rock salt
Vegetarian · Sesame · Spicy
- Matcha Batter Fried Prawns
Matcha batter fried prawn with yuzu aioli
Crustacean · Gluten · Dairy
- Bharwan Tandoori Aloo
Potato stuffed with Indian spices, paneer cooked in tandoor and tomato and raisin chutney
Dairy · Gluten · Vegetarian
- Tori Chili (Sweet And Spicy Chicken)
Deep fried chicken tossed with sweet and spicy sauce
Dairy · Spicy · Poultry
Japanese & Korean Mains
- Garlic Saikoro Rib Eye Steak
Grilled steak with miso mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables, and brown butter miso sauce
Redmeat · Dairy · Gluten
- Kimchi Fish Fillet
Kimchi paste marinated fish fillet with garlic eggplant and beans
Dairy · Gluten · Seafood · Sustainable
- Chicken Cheese Katsu
Crumbled cheese stuffed chicken with crispy cabbage and tonkatsu sauce
Dairy · Gluten · Poultry
- Miso Prawns With Coriander
Fresh sea prawn, miso, lemongrass, honey, Asian vegetables and jasmine rice
Crustacean · Dairy · Gluten
MAIN DISHES
- Daily Culinary Inspiration
Creation with daily fresh ingredients, specialty from our talented culinary team
- Crab Risotto With Spinach And Peas
Classic creamy Italian risotto with spinach and peas puree, crab meat, cream and parmesan tuile
Dairy · Gluten · Crustacean
- Butter Chicken
Aromatic tandoor chicken braised in Indian spiced tomato and butter gravy served with steamed rice
Dairy · Gluten · Poultry
- Chicken Lasagna
Layer of pasta and cheese with slow cooked chicken minced and oven roasted creamy tomato sauce
Poultry · Dairy · Gluten
- Kadai Baingan Masala
Indian style puree smoked roasted eggplant cooked with onion and tomato, tempered with oil and spices.
Dairy · Vegetarian
FROM FLAME OVEN
- Pine Nuts Pesto With Mascarpone Pizza
Dairy · Gluten · Vegetarian · Nuts
- Preserved Tuna, Hot Chili Pizza
Dairy · Gluten · Spicy
- Miso Butter Sustainably Caught Fish
Dairy · Gluten · Seafood · Sustainable
SIDE DISHES
- Assorted Indian Breadbasket
Roti, Naan
Dairy · Gluten · Vegetarian
- Yakimeshi (Chicken Fried Rice)
Egg · Poultry · Soy
- Gochujang Noodles
Vegetarian · Gluten · Spicy
- Jasmine Rice
Vegan
- Kimchi Tossed Rice
Wok-fried rice with kimchi, egg, pork bacon, and spring onion
Spicy · Egg · Pork
- Creamed Corn Gratin
Dairy · Gluten · Vegetarian
LIVE DESSERT STATION
- Japanese Coffee Ball
Dairy · Gluten · Vegetarian
Dining at a glance
- International and rotating regional cuisines
- All-day dining
- Oceanfront main restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating
When the kitchen serves
- breakfast
- Daily 07:00–10:00
- lunch
- Daily 12:00–15:00
- dinner
- Daily 17:00–22:00
Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.
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The OBLU SELECT Lobigili experience
OBLU SELECT Lobigili is an adults-exclusive private-island resort in the North Malé Atoll, part of COLOURS OF OBLU by Atmosphere Core, just a 15-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport. The resort features 68 villas, spanning beach and overwater villas, including pool villa options, with its signature…
Getting there
Located in North Malé Atoll, OBLU SELECT Lobigili is reached by speedboat (15) from Velana International Airport, Malé. Transfer arrangements are coordinated with guests' international flight details.
Questions about Ylang Ylang
What cuisine does Ylang Ylang serve?
Ylang Ylang at OBLU SELECT Lobigili serves International and rotating regional cuisines in a all-day dining format, set oceanfront main restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Resortlife can share the current menu on request.Do I need to reserve a table at Ylang Ylang?
No reservation is needed at Ylang Ylang. Mention any dietary requirements to your specialist and they will be passed on to the resort.Is there a dress code at Ylang Ylang?
Ylang Ylang operates a smart casual dress code.Is Ylang Ylang included in the meal plan?
What is included depends on the meal plan you book at OBLU SELECT Lobigili (All Inclusive). Your quotation sets out which venues and meals it covers.Where is Ylang Ylang located?
Ylang Ylang is at OBLU SELECT Lobigili on Lobigili Island, North Malé Atoll. Ask the resort about the route from your villa.
Explore Ylang Ylang
No reservation is needed at Ylang Ylang. For dietary enquiries, guests may contact the resort.