Restaurant at JOALI Maldives
Saoke
Saoke is JOALI Maldives' overwater Japanese restaurant, designed by architect Noriyoshi Muramatsu and rated Four-Star by Forbes Travel Guide in February 2026.
Saoke is JOALI Maldives' signature Japanese restaurant, a floating venue designed by the renowned Japanese restaurant architect Noriyoshi Muramatsu. The menu runs from traditional sushi, sashimi and tempura to charcoal-grilled robata and interactive teppanyaki seating, with select sakes to match. The kitchen focuses on umami, and signature dishes include Black Cod Miso, Robata Maldivian Whole Lobster and an Avocado Salad. Menu highlights include Kisetsu no Sashimi and mochi ice cream with fresh fruit. In February 2026 Saoke received its first Four-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide, making it one of the few Forbes Star-rated restaurants in South Asia. Dinner is served on selected evenings, with sunset views over the water, so booking ahead is wise. A junior menu is available for children.
More dining at JOALI Maldives
All 7 venues
Bellinis
Bellinis is JOALI Maldives' Italian fine dining restaurant, open for dinner with indoor and alfresco seating.
Vandhoo
Vandhoo is JOALI Maldives' breakfast and dinner restaurant, serving Southeast Asian, Chinese and Indian cuisines.
TUH'U
TUH'U serves Levantine cuisine on the sand under lit palms at JOALI Maldives, with sharing-style dishes for dinner.
Mura Bar
Mura Bar is JOALI Maldives' pool bar for casual lunches, sunset cocktails and live performances, with a whisky and cigar lounge.
La Joie
La Joie is JOALI Maldives' all-day chocolate and ice cream shop, with 30 homemade ice cream flavours.
Destination Dining
Destination dining at JOALI Maldives offers tailor-made private meals, from a sandbank barbecue to dinner in the Manta Treehouse.