Nihonbashi Blue — Restaurant in Malé Atoll

well in internet it is presented as in best 500 of the world. ıt is a good japanese kitchen but not in top 500. My expectation was quite high… Signature of chief is prepared in front of customer nut not by chief , but by the person who serves the food. And our wagyu on sashimi is cooked by hand fire by this person. This ceremony is good marketing idea, but if it is not prepared by chief it looses all its particularity, i can do all myself at the same taste… besides i prefer to be cooked my wagyu by an experienced cooker not by service guy as i pay around 40usd for this several grams of meat. well because of rain, restaurant was empty, a sad image, but i did not see chief even if it is an open kitcen at left, who was welcoming a few customers of the evening (he was more available as we were a few persons). i decided not to try the other 2 rings of the chain as it is a marketing success this restaurant. the team was very polite. signature dish has to be stg more partiicular, egg and peanut became primary materials as taste and as visual...

We had an absolutely wonderful dinner at Nihonbashi Blue during our stay in the Maldives. The food was world-class – fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. You can truly taste the authenticity and care put into every dish, especially the sushi and sashimi, which were exceptional.

The ambiance was serene and elegant, perfect for a relaxed yet refined evening. What really elevated the experience, though, was the impeccable service. Our waiter, Chamath, was outstanding – incredibly warm, professional, and attentive without ever being intrusive. He took the time to explain the dishes, offer recommendations, and ensure everything was perfect throughout the night.

Chamath truly made us feel welcome

Highly recommend Nihonbashi Blue to anyone visiting the Maldives – it’s a must-🙏🏻😍visit for Japanese...

Obviously at a beautiful location! We were a party of 2 and sat outside by the water because the weather was nice. We got the 3 Doshi meal and the Olive Oil Specialty... and were SO STUFFED. We couldn't even finish the last 3 cucumber maki.

The sashimi was spectacular. The fish is so fresh and fatty. It melts in your mouth! The tempura was also great with a light, flaky batter.

4 stars because it would have been good to have a little more light at the table. Even just a candle would be nice. Otherwise the only lights outside are the streetlights. Service was also slow on a...