Soneva Jani Dining

The culinary experiences at Soneva Jani are diverse, presenting gourmet menus across a variety of cultures and cuisines.

The Crab Shack
With an upstairs deck to watch sunsets from, try the Sri Lankan Mud Crab curry, or the Alaskan crabs that rotate through the week. An extensive selection of rose wines are the highlight of the drinks menu.

The Director’s Cut
The Director’s Cut serves modern style sashimi, black cod and other Japanese favourites with a contemporary twist. Enjoy a set meal while you take in a classic film at the overwater silent theatre, Cinema Paradiso.

Down to Earth
Begin your day with fresh fruits, juices, and breakfast staples. The day continues with a buffet of organic salads, live cooking stations, the wood-fired pizza oven, tandoors and grills. Sunset aperitifs lead into evening menus where chefs take the stage in the open kitchen.

Overseas by Mathias Dahlgren
From the mind of acclaimed Swedish chef, Mathias Dahlgren, Overseas' menu is an ode to organic produce and the sea. Dine on pescatarian, vegetarian, and plant-based single plates, sharing plates, and signature dishes for lunch and dinner.

So Wild by Diana Von Cranach
Dine on a health-conscious plant-based menu designed by the innovative raw food chef Diana Von Cranach, showcasing unique and simple dishes that revive historical, nearly-forgotten traditional recipes from the Indonesian Spice Islands and South East Asia. Ninety percent of the ingredients come freshly picked from Soneva Jani’s organic garden and most dishes will be raw. Expect some unusual ingredients, as well as healing herbs and botanics.

So Primitive
Gather together for a dining experience that brings the element of fire to the fore. So Primitive’s centrepiece is a fire pit where different cooking techniques are honoured. Think roasting, grilling, searing over flames, cooking over coals using kettles and clay pots, and salt-crusted baking. Choose from a menu that features fresh seafood, meats, and plant-based dishes.

So Imaginative
Seating up to 20 guests, So Imaginative is a private room perfect for celebrations. The sommeliers can also create inspired wine tastings and wine dinners here.

So Engaging
So Engaging is the chef's table, which offers a mystery menu for five very special guests. Get a front row seat to the action, and converse with our chef as he prepares exciting, delicious dishes for his guests of honour.

So Starstruck
Gaze towards the heavens at the first overwater observatory in the Maldives. Sit at one of the four dining tables around our telescope and dine on an expertly crafted menu while the resident Astronomer is on-hand to help navigate the skies.

The Gathering Bar
Drinks and tapas can be enjoyed at any time at this day-into-evening overwater bar. As the sun begins to set, ease into an organic aperitif. The main bar has one of the best selections of freshly made cocktails, spirits and liqueurs in the Maldives.

So Guilty
Indulge your sweet tooth as you choose from handmade chocolates from in-house chocolatiers. Take your pick of macaroons, truffles, bonbons and chocolates filled with pralines.

So Cold
Choose from a multitude of ice creams and sorbets, mix and match the classics with Soneva Jani's limited-edition flavours. Gourmet charcuterie, cheese and preserves can also be enjoyed here throughout the day and evening.

The Wine Cellar
Housed in the extraordinary wine tower within The Gathering, the Wine Cellar features a selection that includes predominantly organic or biodynamic wines. Chat with the sommeliers or organise a private wine tasting or wine dinner at the destination of your choosing.