Nala Bistro · Beachfront dining · Ukulhas

Island flavours, beside the sea.

A whole reef fish to share, a burger after a swim, a cool drink as the sun goes down. At Nala Bistro, you can eat Maldivian dishes and familiar favourites at a table indoors or on the sand. Join us on the beachfront at Nala Veli Beach & Spa, wherever you are staying on Ukulhas.

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A burger with cheese, fries and salad at a Nala Bistro table, with the beach and sea beyond.

A taste of the islands

Try yellowfin tuna from the grill, a coconut reef fish curry or kothu roshi tossed in the wok. For a meal together, share a whole grilled reef fish.

A plated meal with mashed potato, salad and sauce at an indoor Nala Bistro table.

Grilled yellowfin tuna, with garlic rice, garden vegetables and citrus-herb sauce.
Whole reef fish, grilled to share.
Kothu roshi, chopped flatbread tossed in the wok with vegetables, egg, curry leaf and gravy.

More island dishes

Mashuni, also served on request through the day.
Kulhimas, tuna cooked slowly with curry leaf, onion and island spice.
The curries, Maldivian chicken curry and coconut reef fish curry.
Valhomas aglio e olio, spaghetti with Maldivian smoked tuna, garlic and chilli.
The traditional plate, boiled breadfruit, taro and sweet potato.
Maldivian lobster, when available, priced by weight.

You will also find soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pasta, fried rice, noodles and grilled chicken, with desserts including coconut panna cotta. A plant-based island breakfast is available. Children aged 3 to 10 pay half price on food and drink.

Browse the à la carte menu for dishes, drinks and prices.

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Fruit, juice and breakfast dishes at a Nala Bistro beach table, with a Nala Veli water bottle and the sun over the sea.

Fish and chips at a Nala Bistro beachfront table beneath the trees.

Two citrus-garnished mocktails raised together beside the beach at sunset.

A Maldivian start to the morning

Mashuni brings together shredded tuna, coconut, onion, chilli and lime, ready to fold into warm roshi flatbread. At breakfast, it sits beside kulhimas, eggs, pastries and Maldivian fruit that changes with the season. Some of that fruit is grown here on Ukulhas.

Breakfast is usually a buffet. If breakfast is included in your stay, you can also choose from the à la carte breakfast menu at no extra charge.

Lunch between swims

Come in from the beach for fish and chips or a tuna sandwich. Take a table beneath the trees, with the sea beside you, and leave time for another swim after lunch.

Drinks for the sunset

Lime, mint, passionfruit and tamarind bring a bright edge to the coolers. Choose a mocktail at sunset, a whole young coconut or a fresh juice after the beach.

The drinks menu also includes smoothies, espresso, coconut cold brew, Maldivian sai (black tea with milk) and alcohol-free malt beers. All drinks are non-alcoholic, as no alcohol is served on Ukulhas.

A dinner table set for two on the sand at Nala Bistro, with candlelight and sunset over the sea.

A table at the shoreline

Make an evening of dinner by the water. Sunset Dinner on the Beach is USD 90 for two. Sunset Romantic Live BBQ Dinner, USD 145 for two, adds a live barbecue. Both include a dedicated waiter and a table reserved for you on the shared island beach.

For a proposal or anniversary, choose Sandbank Dining on a sandbank hired for your booking.

Sandbank Dining

Join us at the table

Open daily from 07:00 to 21:30, Maldives time. Drinks and light snacks are available between meal times.

Service	Time
Breakfast	07:00 to 09:30
Lunch	12:00 to 14:30
Dinner	From 19:00; last orders at 21:30

Dietary needs and meal plans

Let us know about allergies or dietary needs before your visit, and tell your waiter when ordering. We will check ingredients with the kitchen; we cannot guarantee an allergen-free dish.

Nala Bistro serves no pork, lamb, bacon or alcohol. Breakfast options include chicken or beef sausage.

Planning meals with your stay? See our meal plans and prices.

Find something you would love to try

Explore our à la carte menu, from breakfast dishes to dinner and drinks. Staying at Nala Veli or elsewhere on Ukulhas, you are welcome at our table.

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The restaurant is Thau's

Nala Bistro is owned by Thau Ibrahim from Ukulhas, who brings her island roots to the beachfront. Women from our international team welcome you and look after your table.

Meet the people behind Nala