In the heart of Riyadh’s gleaming King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), a new culinary landmark has emerged, Zuma Riyadh. The globally celebrated Japanese izakaya-style restaurant is known for its sophisticated reinterpretation of Japanese cuisine. It opened its doors last year, marking a defining moment in the evolution of the Saudi capital’s fine dining scene.

Zuma Riyadh is part of the world-renowned Azumi Group. The group operates some of the most acclaimed restaurants in London, Dubai, Miami, and Hong Kong. In Saudi Arabia, the concept was brought to life through a collaboration with MJS Holding, a leading hospitality investment and management company. For MJS Holding, the opening was the realization of a 13-year vision. It is a project that merges Zuma’s modern Japanese spirit with Riyadh’s rising cosmopolitan energy.

At its core, Zuma’s food philosophy is simple yet profound, authenticity meets innovation. The Riyadh outpost features the brand’s signature izakaya-style dining, where dishes are designed for sharing. They arrive continuously, encouraging a relaxed, communal experience. The menu spans three kitchens: the main kitchen, the robata grill, and the sushi counter. It offers an array of dishes that balance the delicate, the smoky, and the indulgent. Riyadh’s branch introduces a local twist with an exclusive dessert. It perfectly encapsulates Zuma’s culinary philosophy, a marriage of Saudi heritage and Japanese craftsmanship.

Type of Cuisine: Japanese cuisine.

Recommended dishes: Australian wagyu beef ribs with sweet spicy miso, grilled soybeans with lemon and shichimi pepper, black angus sirloin, black pepper and soy, and ajwa date and miso toffee cake.

Address: QJ8Q+6V Al Aqiq, Riyadh Saudi Arabia