Ba'theli at Milaidhoo Island
Maldivian heritage & Spice Route

Ba'theli — Menu & Prices

Milaidhoo Island Maldives · Over-water dhoni-shaped lounge & restaurant on the lagoon

Ba'theli is Milaidhoo's signature restaurant, set across traditional dhoni boats moored over the lagoon and billed as the only Maldivian fine-dining room in the world built on a boat. The kitchen reworks the cuisine of the ancient Indian Ocean spice routes that once carried cinnamon, cardamom and clove through the islands, served as refined island-style plates. Expect a multi-course "Setting Sail" journey alongside an a la carte of Maldivian mezze, garudhiya soups, grilled reef fish and signature curries. It is heritage cooking with finesse rather than a buffet, and a sunset table here is one of the island's set-pieces.

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Setting Sail

Maldivian mezze, salads & satani to begin

  • Maldivian Cold Mezze Signature Curate your own dining experience with a selection of three exquisite dishes to share: 'Barabo Mashuni' pumpkin salad with tuna; 'Mashuni' coconut and tuna salad; 'Bashi Satani' eggplant mousse; 'Valhomas Mashuni' smoked tuna sambal. Served with your choice of roshi / huni roshi / faratta flat bread
    $22
  • Maldivian Hot Mezze Signature Curate your own dining experience with a selection of three exquisite dishes to share: 'Bajiya' potato and tuna fried dumpling; 'Gulha' deep-fried dough ball stuffed with smoked tuna and coconut; 'Kavaabu' tuna, lentil and mixed spices with grated coconut fried patties; 'Kulhi boakibaa' spicy tuna rice cake; 'Keemia' filled with tuna and vegetables. Served with mild curry sauce and cumin yoghurt raita
    $22
  • Boashi Satani Banana heart salad, tuna loin, onion, coconut
    $28
  • Gabulhi Satani Vegetarian Masala aubergine paste, lightly spiced pumpkin and chow chow vegetables, young coconut, diced cucumber and shallot pickle, onion pakora
    $28
  • Kopi Fathu Satani Local cabbage with onion and lime, seared mahi-mahi marinated in an aromatic blend of spices
    $18
  • Falho Satani Raw papaya salad
    $22

The Main Voyage

Garudhiya soups served with your choice of rice

  • Garudhiya The Maldives' most famous soup, light poached fresh skipjack tuna, perfumed with pandanus heart and curry leaves, served with your choice of rice
    $26
  • Kiru Garudhiya Signature Fresh coconut milk poached fish and shellfish soup, flavoured with island spices and curry leaf, served with your choice of rice
    $28

From the Grill

  • Filolhu Mas BBQ snapper with chilli-tomato chutney and curry sauce
    $44
  • Giyolhu Mas Signature BBQ job fish fillet with curry sauce and curry leaf juice
    $42
  • Fihunu Faana Signature Grilled grouper fillet with curry sauce
    $42
  • Fihunu Bandaidhoo and Biss Maldivian spices, grilled tuna belly and tuna caviar
    $34
  • Bakari Sanaamugu Signature Maldivian five-spices grilled lamb loin with veal jus
    $52
  • Fihunu Dingaa Signature Grilled giant tiger prawns with curry sauce
    $46
  • Fihunu Bodu Ihi Signature Grilled coral Maldivian lobster, curry sauce. Priced per 100g
    $30

Signature Maldivian Curries

  • Dhivehi Ihi Riha Signature Maldivian lobster curry. Priced per 100g
    $30
  • Uthuru Bakarimas Riha Northern Maldivian lamb curry
    $36
  • Kukulhu Mussama Corn-fed chicken poached in an island blend of spices with first-press coconut cream
    $36
  • Kandu Kukulhu Signature Pandan-wrapped yellowfin tuna, poached in spices and coconut milk
    $36
  • Bodu Kekuri Kiru Garudhiya Vegetarian Zucchini and island spices cooked in coconut milk
    $36
  • Southern Golha Riha Reef fish meatball, poached in spices and coconut milk
    $36
  • Kulhi Hiki Mas Riha Dry tuna with island spices cooked in coconut milk
    $36

Side Trips

Select your favourite side to pair with the main dish

  • Roshi / Huni Roshi Maldivian flatbread / coconut flake bread
    $10
  • Mas Bai Fragrant rice, smoked tuna and curry leaves
    $12
  • Banbukeyo Bai Signature Basmati rice with breadfruit and spices
    $14
  • Mas Kurolhi Signature Coconut and dry fish
    $10
  • Bai Steamed jasmine rice
    $10
  • Rangu Kattala Mash Signature Sweet potato puree
    $12
  • Banbukeyo Mash Breadfruit puree
    $10

Spice Route Influences

Indian Ocean spice-route dishes in a modern island-cuisine style

  • Egg Hoppers Signature Fermented rice flour pancake with a soft-baked egg centre. Accompaniments: 'Pol Sambol' freshly grated coconut with chilli, onion and lime; 'Seeni Sambol' caramelised onions with tamarind and chilli; 'Fish Curry' Sri Lankan tuna curry with roasted spices; 'Gotu Kola Salad' shredded pennywort salad with coconut and lime
    $52
  • Beef Rendang Signature Indonesian braised beef cheek red curry and prawn crackers
    $54
  • Nyama Choma Signature Wagyu beef striploin blended with Zanzibar spices grilled on a salt block, tamarind sauce and mint chutney
    $72
  • Tongkol Sambal Belacan Malaysian-seared tuna fillet, hot and sour shrimp paste sambal
    $52

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Desserts

  • Gabulhi Boakibaa Young coconut cake, plantain puree and roast banana ice cream
    $22
  • Cardamon Sago Bondi Bai Vegan Cardamon-flavoured coconut sago, caramelized coconut flakes and mango jelly
    $22
  • Screw Pine Coconut & Lime Pandan micro sponge, coconut diplomat cream, calamansi gel, compressed pineapple, sesame brandy snap shell, sugar-coated curry leaf and screwpine ice cream
    $22
  • Maldivian Banana Textures Banana cremieux, ultra-thin dehydrated banana chips, coconut ice cream, palm sugar soil, lime zest dust and screw pine jelly
    $22
  • Fihunu Alanasi Roasted pineapple, coconut ice cream, chili caramel, lime gel, coconut crumbling
    $22
  • Maldivian Tasting Signature Traditional mini dessert treats and screw pine ice cream
    $22
  • Tropical Fruit Platter Vegan Freshly sliced island fruits and house sorbet
    $22
  • Ice Creams and Sorbets Crèmes: French vanilla bean; coconut; roast banana; 72% Valrhona chocolate; screwpine. Sorbets: lemongrass and lime; tangerine; mango; passion fruit
    $8

Prices are in US dollars and do not include 17% Government Tax and 10% Service Charge.

Know before you book

  • A few signatures are priced by weight rather than per portion: Fihunu Bodu Ihi (grilled coral lobster) and Dhivehi Ihi Riha (lobster curry) are both USD 30 per 100g.
  • Prices exclude 17% Government Tax and 10% Service Charge, which are added to the bill.
  • Many dishes are built around Maldivian tuna, reef fish and coconut; vegetarian options exist but are limited, so flag any dietary needs or allergies to your waiter in advance.
  • Alongside this a la carte, Ba'theli runs a multi-course Maldivian heritage tasting menu, so confirm the current format when you book.