Ukulhas Island dining
Chef The Indian Restaurant
A busy, budget-friendly Indian kitchen with a big local following for butter chicken and fresh parathas.
- Butter chicken, korma and masalas that regulars order again and again
- Fresh, flaky parathas to go with the curries
- Budget-friendly prices for a generous plate
- Vegetarian options and small plates alongside the meat dishes
01 Our take
For a hearty, well-priced Indian dinner on Ukulhas, Chef The Indian is one of the island's most reliable picks: casual, generous and quick.
Across 312 Google reviews, Chef The Indian has built one of the strongest followings on Ukulhas at a friendly price. Guests come back for butter chicken, chicken korma and hot, flaky parathas, with a broad Indian menu that runs from curries and masalas to small plates and vegetarian options. It stays casual and cosy, works for solo diners and groups, and does both dine-in and takeaway.
02 Good to know
A few honest things before you go
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- It is popular and casual, so at busy times expect a wait and a lively room rather than a quiet dinner.
- The menu is Indian-focused; if your table wants a lot of variety, pair it with another spot.
- It takes reservations and does takeaway, so message ahead for a table at peak dinner time.
- Check the current menu, currency, tax and any service charge before ordering.
03 Where to find it
Where you'll find Chef The Indian Restaurant
6V87+4J, Ukulhas, Ukulhas
The pin is the Google Maps spot for Chef The Indian Restaurant, handy for orientation, but confirm the exact way in with the restaurant, as small-island addresses can be approximate.
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Questions about Chef The Indian Restaurant
What is Chef The Indian Restaurant known for on Ukulhas?
It is a budget-friendly Indian restaurant in the village on Ukulhas, best known across 312 Google reviews for butter chicken, chicken korma, chicken masala and fresh parathas, with vegetarian options too.
Is Chef The Indian good value?
Google lists it at its lowest price level, and guests frequently mention generous, well-priced Indian plates. Prices, currency and any service charge change, so confirm the current menu before ordering.
Does Chef The Indian take reservations or do takeaway?
Google shows Chef The Indian accepts reservations and offers both dine-in and takeaway on Ukulhas. For a table at busy dinner times it is safest to message ahead.
Where should I stay near Chef The Indian on Ukulhas?
Ukulhas is a compact local island, so nearly every guesthouse is a short walk from Chef The Indian. Pick your base from our reviewed Ukulhas stays and you will never be far from dinner.
Are the ratings here UkulhasMaldives ratings?
No. The 4.6/5 figure is a dated Google snapshot from June 2026, not our own rating, and it can change. Menus, prices and hours change too, so confirm directly before you visit.
Stay close to the good food
Eating this well is one more reason to stay on Ukulhas
Good food, an easy beach and warm local hosts, all within a few minutes' walk. Pick your base and we'll help you plan the rest.