- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineContemporary Cantonese
- StyleÀ la carte
- SettingOverwater
- DressSmart casual
- ReservationRequired
- AtollGaafu Alifu Atoll
About Li Bai
Li Bai serves contemporary Cantonese dishes at lunch and dinner, including seafood, poultry, meat, vegetable, rice and noodle dishes.
Part of the dining roster at The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah, Gaafu Alifu Atoll, this contemporary cantonese restaurant runs a à la carte format · overwater setting. Dress code: smart casual.
Li Bai À La Carte — March 2026
As published by the resort, checked Sept 2026. Prices as listed; the kitchen confirms at the table.
Appetizer
- Fresh Scallop Salad served with Tangy SauceUSD 22
- Barbecued Sliced Duck with Fresh Mango and Lemon SauceUSD 21
- Cold Cucumber, Peanut and Century Egg SaladUSD 20
- Wok-Fried Sweet Corn with Salt and PepperUSD 17
- Wood Ear Fungus and Bamboo SaladUSD 22
- Crispy Golden Vegetarian Spring RollUSD 20
- Prawn ToastUSD 23
- Pan-Fried Chicken DumplingsUSD 17
Soup
- Hot and Sour Seafood SoupUSD 18
- Thick Beef, Bean Curd and Coriander SoupUSD 22
- Chicken and Sweet Corn SoupUSD 20
- Double-Boiled Chicken BrothUSD 20
- Hot and Sour Mushroom and Bamboo SoupUSD 18
Main Course
- Stir-Fried Diced Fish with Cashew NutsUSD 28
- Sweet and Sour Crispy PrawnsUSD 28
- Golden Butter Cereal PrawnsUSD 42
- Wok-Fried Lobster with XO SauceUSD 75
- Bifengtang PrawnsUSD 28
- Sweet and Sour ChickenUSD 22
- Spicy Chilli ChickenUSD 19
- Deep-Fried Boneless Chicken with Lemon SauceUSD 23
- Stir-Fried Diced Chicken with Cashew NutsUSD 23
- Pan-Fried Lamb Chop with Black Pepper SauceUSD 53
- Crispy Hakka Kurobuta PorkUSD 24
- Sautéed Sweet and Sour PorkUSD 50
- Wok-Fried Beef Tenderloin in Red Wine Black Pepper SauceUSD 46
- Mapo Tofu with BeefUSD 24
- Sautéed Seasonal VegetablesUSD 22
Rice & Noodles
- Vegetarian Fried RiceUSD 17
- Yang Zhou Pork and Seafood Fried RiceUSD 22
- Fried Rice Noodle with Beef and Black Bean SauceUSD 22
- Stir-Fried Rice NoodlesUSD 17
- Vegetarian Stir-Fried NoodlesUSD 22
- Stir-Fried Rice with Flying Fish RoeUSD 31
Dessert
- Mango PuddingUSD 13
- Mango Sago and PomeloUSD 11
- Almond Jelly with Fresh FruitUSD 13
- Seasonal Fresh Fruit PlatterUSD 13
- Vanilla Ice CreamUSD 9
Published prices are in USD and subject to 10% service charge and 17% GST. Prices and availability must be reconfirmed before booking.
Dining at a glance
- Contemporary Cantonese
- À la carte
- Overwater
When the kitchen serves
- lunch
- 12:30-15:00
- dinner
- 19:00-22:30
Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.
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The The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah experience
The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah occupies a private, uninhabited stretch of Dhigurah island in Gaafu Alifu Atoll (Huvadhu), one of the largest and deepest atolls in the world, and is not a guesthouse but a 5-star private-island resort. Transfer from Velana International Airport is by a roughly 55-minute domestic…
Getting there
Located in Gaafu Alifu Atoll, The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah is reached by domestic flight + speedboat (70 min domestic flight (Kaadedhdhoo Airport) + 10 min speedboat) from Velana International Airport, Malé. Transfer arrangements are coordinated with guests' international flight details.
Questions about Li Bai
What cuisine does Li Bai serve?
Li Bai at The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah serves Contemporary Cantonese in a à la carte format, set overwater. Resortlife can share the current menu on request.Do I need to reserve a table at Li Bai?
Yes — pre-booking is required at Li Bai, 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 Li Bai?
Li Bai operates a smart casual dress code.Is Li Bai included in the meal plan?
What is included depends on the meal plan you book at The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah (Breakfast, Half Board, All Inclusive). Your quotation sets out which venues and meals it covers.Where is Li Bai located?
Li Bai is at The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah on Dhigurah Island, Gaafu Alifu Atoll. Ask the resort about the route from your villa.
Reserve at Li Bai
Pre-booking is required. Please contact the resort to arrange your preferred dining experience, subject to availability.