• Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Sun Siyam Iru Veli
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Japanese
  • Style
    Teppanyaki, sushi, à la carte and set menus
  • Setting
    Eight-seat immersive dining counter
  • Dress
    Casual
  • Reservation
    Required
  • Atoll
    Dhaalu Atoll

About Teppanyaki

Iru Veli’s intimate Japanese venue centres on theatrical teppanyaki cooking and sushi, with lunch plus two evening seatings.

Part of the dining roster at Sun Siyam Iru Veli, Dhaalu Atoll, this japanese restaurant runs a teppanyaki, sushi, à la carte and set menus format · eight-seat immersive dining counter setting. Dress code: casual.

Opening hours

When the kitchen serves

lunch
12:30-15:00
dinner_first_seating
18:30-20:00
dinner_second_seating
20:30-22:00

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

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The resort

The Sun Siyam Iru Veli experience

Sun Siyam Iru Veli is a 5-star private island resort in Dhaalu Atoll, reached by a 35-minute seaplane transfer operated by Trans Maldivian Airways or by a 45-minute domestic flight paired with a 20-minute speedboat ride. The 18-hectare island holds 125 beach and overwater villas, each with a private pool, and…

How to reach

Getting there

35 min seaplane from MLE

Sun Siyam Iru Veli is reached by seaplane (35 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Dhaalu 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.

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Frequently asked

Questions about Teppanyaki

  • What cuisine does Teppanyaki serve?
    Teppanyaki at Sun Siyam Iru Veli serves Japanese in a teppanyaki, sushi, à la carte and set menus format, set eight-seat immersive dining counter. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Do I need to reserve a table at Teppanyaki?
    Yes — reservations are required at Teppanyaki, typically booked in-resort the day before. Resortlife can flag preferred slots to the resort before your arrival when you book the stay through us.
  • Is there a dress code at Teppanyaki?
    Teppanyaki operates a casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.
  • Is Teppanyaki included in resort meal plans?
    Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Sun Siyam Iru Veli cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Teppanyaki sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
  • Where is Teppanyaki located?
    Teppanyaki is one of the dining venues at Sun Siyam Iru Veli, set in Dhaalu Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
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Reserve at Teppanyaki

Specialty restaurants at Sun Siyam Iru Veli 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.