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JOALI BEING, the Maldives’ first wellbeing island, is set to open Yutori, an exclusive Japanese restaurant bringing refined flavours and mindful dining to this tropical sanctuary.
Known for its Earth-to-Table initiative, JOALI BEING offers guests a culinary experience deeply connected to wellbeing, with an emphasis on sustainable, locally-sourced ingredients and curated wellness menus.
This December, visitors can look forward to a new dining experience that seamlessly blends culinary excellence, mindful eating, and the soothing rhythms of the Indian Ocean.
Located on Bodufushi Island in the Raa Atoll, JOALI BEING offers a tranquil escape, inviting guests on transformative wellbeing journeys.
The resort combines biophilic design and immersive wellness programmes, such as sound therapy, hydrotherapy, and herbal experiences, creating a holistic space to inspire renewal and self-discovery.
The resort combines biophilic design and immersive wellness programmes, such as sound therapy, hydrotherapy, and herbal experiences, creating a holistic space to inspire renewal and self-discovery.
Yutori is the latest addition to JOALI BEING’s world-class dining offerings, joining the island’s celebrated venues FLOW and MOJO.
Yutori promises a sensory dining experience
Conceptualised by acclaimed Chef Hidemasa Yamamoto, Yutori promises a sensory dining experience, presenting the finest Japanese culinary artistry.
The restaurant’s design, with its bamboo-thatched roof and serene oceanfront setting, immerses guests in a tranquil atmosphere where they can savour exceptional flavours inspired by the concept of “yutori”—the Japanese term for spaciousness and wellbeing.
Each dish at Yutori is a masterpiece, crafted with fresh ingredients from the land and sea, showcasing Japanese culinary craftsmanship in every bite.
Guests can enjoy a carefully curated menu that features signature dishes such as the delicate Maldivian Yellowfin Tuna Tataki, Hokkaido Sea Scallops with Tosa Vinaigrette, and Miso Black Cod.
The menu not only highlights the beauty of Japanese flavours but also aligns with JOALI BEING’s Four Pillars of Wellbeing, offering selections to support mind, microbiome, skin, and energy.
With its oceanfront location and thoughtfully designed interiors, Yutori provides a setting that feels miles away from the world, inviting guests to relax, savour, and reconnect with themselves.
The private Teppanyaki experience offers an exclusive, intimate dining option where groups can enjoy artisanal grill artistry against the backdrop of stunning Maldivian views.
Here, every detail, from ingredient sourcing to plate presentation, embodies JOALI BEING’s commitment to a nourishing and sustainable culinary philosophy.
