Dining
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
Indulge in Local Flavours and International Culinary Delights
Dining in Maldives at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru runs across four venues, linked by an exclusive dine-around concept that invites you to savour the flavours of the Maldives and beyond.
Our restaurants in Maldives span three cuisines. Indulge in the authentic tastes of Thailand at Saffron, recognised by the MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2024.
Discover the art of Japanese cuisine at Madi Hiyaa, an exclusive overwater restaurant built from sustainable bamboo. For a garden-to-table experience, Sangu Garden presents dishes crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. For guests who prefer more familiar flavours, Naiboli Bar also serves an international Western menu.
As the day transitions to night, unwind at Naiboli Bar, our beach bar in the Maldives, with craft cocktails, beachfront views and live Bodu Beru drumming every Friday.
Dine-Around Offer
Discover Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru’s Dine-Around Offer, featuring Thai signature cuisines at the Michelin-recognized Saffron, authentic Maldivian delicacies at Sangu Garden, and refined Japanese culinary artistry at award-winning Madi Hiyaa. Elevate your stay with all-inclusive package from exclusive dining offers, wellness treatment to Diving & Water sports activities.
Madi Hiyaa
Discover an unparalleled dining experience at Madi Hiyaa. An exclusive overwater restaurant serving authentic Japanese cuisine nestled in the heart of the Maldives
Smart Casual
Japanese
Lunch: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Dinner: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Bar: 11:30 am – 10:00 pm
Saffron
Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Thailand at Saffron, a premier Thai restaurant in the Maldives. Saffron offers a sensory journey, bringing authentic Thai culinary traditions to your table for an unforgettable dining experience.
Resort Casual
Thai
Breakfast: 7:00 am - 10:00 am
Dinner: 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Naiboli Bar
The beachfront Naiboli Bar serves as the perfect evening venue to unwind and savour tasty tropical flavours of craft cocktails.
Smart Casual
Bar
SnacksOperating hours: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sangu Garden
Sangu Garden at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru offers sustainable dining with fresh, locally sourced ingredients in a setting inspired by the Maldives’ natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Resort Casual
Lunch: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm, Daily
Dinner: 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm (Tuesday, Friday and Sunday).
Destination Dining
Destination Dining at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru transcends the ordinary, offering an experience reminiscent of the finest restaurants in the Maldives. With fresh ingredients prepared simply yet stunningly, a private table accented with romantic touches, an expansive view of the Indian Ocean, and a starlit canopy overhead, this Maldivian dining experience etches memories for a lifetime.
