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Jade Bistro
In front of jetty #8
Cappuccino US$2.50, Rf. 20-30

Air-conditioned, pleasant coffee shop with wi-fi. They serve croissants, pastries and basic meals.

Maarukeytu Hota
Rf.20-30
2nd floor of fish market

Local, busy and noisy Maldivian eatery full of fishermen from the market below. No English menu, but the staff are happy to help out. A serve of grilled fish, curry, rice and drinks won't cost more than Rf.30 or so.

Olive Garden
Orchid de Magu St
US$5-15, Rf. 50
walking distance from jetty 1

Pizza, pasta and the usual suspects, spiced up to Maldivian tastes — warn the waiter in advance if you don't like chili!

Shell Beans
Perihelion
US$2, Rf. 20-30

Popular sandwich shop.

Thai Wok
One block from Jetty 6-7-8
US$5-8, Rf. 50

Tasty, authentic Thai food.

FoodBank
Orchid magu
usd6-40
9am-12.30am
opp;MHA supermart

Some of the best seafood and local cuisine in town. European and Indian food also available.

Pool Side
Hulhule Island Hotel
on the airport island

Popular among locals and expats alike for steaks.