When renting one of the beautiful villas at Soneva Jani, guests already have the Buffet Breakfast included in the rental rate. Additional meal plans are available at a supplement.
Meal Plan Supplements
Breakfast: Included in the published rates.
Half board (food only - Breakfast & Dinner):
~ US$230.00 per adult (15+yo) per day
~ US$115.00 per child (7 > 14 yo) per day
~ Complimentary children 6 and under
Full board (food only - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner):
~ US$350.00 per adult (15+yo) per day
~ US$175.00 per child (7 > 14 yo) per day
~ Complimentary children 6 and under
Remarks:
~ Do I need to book ahead for Soneva Kiri’s restaurants?
Tables at Kiri restaurants are based on availability (excluding So Fresh for our Half and Full Board guests). You can book in advance via Reservations, or you can speak to your Barefoot Butler if you want to book a specific restaurant during your stay.
~ Are beverages included in the Half or Full Board meal plans?
No. All beverages, including juice, water and aerated and alcoholic drinks are charged separately.
~ Breakfast: All meal plans include breakfast at Down to Earth and So Cold.
~ Lunch (Full Board) & Dinner (Half Board / Full Board): Down to Earth, Overseas by Mathias Dahlgren, So Wild and Director’s Cut
~ Should a guest wish to dine at any other outlet, they will receive the following credit towards their meal: USD 120 per adult, USD 60 per child for lunch; and USD 230 per adult, USD 115 per child for dinner.
~ Any consumption exceeding the credit limit will be charged as a supplement (published rates are applicable). Resort credit is valid per day only. Unused credit cannot be carried forward or accumulated.
Full board Plus:
~ US$1,220.00 per adult (15+yo) per day
~ US$610.00 per child (7 > 14 yo) per day
~ Complimentary children 6 and under
Full Board Plus includes house brand alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at mealtime only in restaurants or at a group event in a pre-designated venue. Daily Full Board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) at any resort restaurant and In-Villa Dining. In-villa mini bar will be replenished once per day with compliments and alcohol will be replenished once per week with compliments.
Compulsory Christmas' Eve and New Year's Eve Gala Dinners
Christmas' Eve:
~ US$1,500.00 per adult (15+yo) per day
~ US$75000 per child (7 > 14 yo) per day
~ Complimentary children 6 and underNew Year's Eve:
~ US$2,000.00 per adult (15+yo) per day
~ US$1,000.00 per child (7 > 14 yo) per day
~ Complimentary children 6 and under
Dining Options at Soneva Jani
Down to Earth
Begin your day with fresh fruits and breakfast staples. The day continues with organic salads, live cooking stations, the wood-fired pizza oven, tandoors and grills. Sunset aperitifs lead into our evening menus in the open kitchen.
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.
Director’s Cut (Japanese cuisine)
Director’s Cut serves modern style sashimi, black cod and other favourites with a contemporary twist. Enjoy a set meal while you take in a film at our overwater silent theatre.
Overseas by Mathias Dahlgren (International / South-East Asian cuisine)
Pescatarian | Plant based | Vegetarian
Open for lunch and dinner all week except on Friday.
With a name inspired by its breath-taking overwater location in Soneva Jani’s lagoon, Overseas by Mathias Dahlgren is the brainchild of the acclaimed Swedish chef and restaurateur. After visiting Soneva Jani, Mathias fell in love with the location and wanted to celebrate the seafood found in the Indian Ocean and the produce grown in the resort’s organic gardens. Located by The Gathering, the overwater al fresco restaurant and kitchen has a laid-back atmosphere with uninterrupted views towards the horizon is open for lunch and dinner.
Menu Highlights
Red Shrimp a la Plancha
Deep-fried corn
Avocado Toast
Carpaccio of Yellowfin Tuna
Cherry Sorbet, Oxalis and Bubbles
So Wild by Diana Von Cranach (South-East Asian cuisine)
Organic | Plant based | Vegetarian | Vegan
Open for dinner all week except on Friday.
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 per cent 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.
Menu Highlights
Papaya Ceviche
Miso Eggplant ‘Scallops’
Rejuvenated Greens
Green Mango, Young Coconut Noodles
The Crab Shack (Asian / International / Maldivian / Sri Lankan cuisine)
Open for lunch and evening drinks on selected days
With an upstairs deck for watching the sunset, try the Sri Lankan Mud Crab curry, or the Alaskan crabs that rotate through the week. A selection of rosés are the highlight of the drinks menu. Voted as the ‘World’s Most Romantic Restaurant’ on CNN.com. The 32 cover restaurant and 14 seat bar is located on Soneva Jani’s southwest beach, on the opposite side of the island to Cinema Paradiso, and is comprised of two levels. The ground floor is taken up by the restaurant, kitchen and bar area, with the first-floor deck designed especially for guests to relax on tiered daybeds and enjoy the Maldivian sunsets while sipping on rosé wine or other beverages.
Menu Highlights
Black pepper mud crab
Chili crab
Chef Ranadewa’s Holy Crab
Blue Crab a La Provençale
Calamari Fritti
Unique Dining Experiences
So Primitive (International / Grill cuisine)
So Primitive’s centrepiece is a fire pit where different cooking techniques are honoured. Enjoy delicious grilled delicacies at Soneva Jani’s South Beach.
Guess Who’s Cooking (International cuisine)
Dine on a secret menu, prepared by one of our chefs, in a secret, ever-changing location. Our chef will reveal themselves only after the meal. It is advised that guests book before 16:00 on Thursday.
So Imaginative (International cuisine)
Seating up to 20 guests, So Imaginative is a private room perfect for celebrations. Our sommeliers can create inspired wine tastings and wine dinners here, selecting the perfect pairings from the wine tower.
So Starstruck (International cuisine)
Gaze towards the heavens at the first overwater observatory in the Maldives. Sit at one of the four dining tables and dine on an expertly crafted menu while our resident Astronomer is on-hand to help navigate the skies.
North Island (Traditional Maldivian cuisine)
Tucked away on the North Island, this spot is perfect for swimming, snorkelling and time in the sun. Enjoy a pop-up dinner of Maldivian delicacies on our private beach, prepared using what our chef can catch or pick.
Full Moon Dinner (International cuisine)
A unique dining experience prepared only once a month in celebration of the full moon. Satiate your appetite with dinner under a glowing moon, served on the sandbar of resort’s beach.
So Engaging (International cuisine)
So Engaging is our 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.
Destination Dining
A candlelit dinner under the stars. A private picnic with your loved ones. Curate your menu with our chefs, then choose a spot that speaks to you, with your toes in the sand or in the azure waters. The possibilities are endless.
In-Villa Dining
Midnight desserts in the lunar glow? A family lunch where the children plan the menu? A romantic gathering of sensual flavours on a private terrace for two? Take advantage of your tropical living spaces for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.