From upmarket eats to casual treats, these are the best new restaurants in the Saudi capital.
Keeping track of all the new restaurant openings in the Kingdom is a full-time job. But if you love finding the latest hotspots for lunch and dinner before anyone else, then this is the place for you. These are the best new restaurants in Riyadh right now.
Chotto Matte
Saudi Arabia is filled with exciting restaurant openings, from homegrown concepts to celebrity chefs. Now, Chotto Matte, a Nikkei restaurant that combines Japanese and Peruvian cuisine, has opened in KAFD. The menu spans small plates, raw bar, sushi bar, robata and sides. The menu showcases premium ingredients, from the charcoal grilled meat from the Australian Jack’s Creek to Japanese Grade A5 Wagyu Beef. The restaurant can be found in London’s Marylebone and Soho, Miami South Beach, San Francisco Union Square and Toronto Downtown.
GO: Visit https://chotto-matte.com for more information.
Domn
Tucked away in Riyadh’s Al Yasmin district, Domn showcases Indian cuisine. Dishes include Cucumber Yoghurt Salad, Domn Salad and Kadhai. Take your pick from mains, including Butter Chicken, Kadhai, Korma, Tikka, and a variety of biryanis. The setting features simple wooden chairs paired with Tarrazzo patterned tables reminiscent of the tiles often found in middle-class South Asian households.
GO: Follow @domn_sa on Instagram for more information.
Hocho
Hocho has found its home in the capital’s ultra-luxurious lifestyle destination, Via Riyadh. The restaurant focuses on the prized Japanese meat, Kobe beef. The breed is renowned for its tender texture and buttery flavour, and its breeding, feeding, and preparation methods make it one of the most sought-after meats in the world. The menu blends the richness of Japanese cuisine with the cultural influences of the Silk Roadm making Hocho one of the hottest new restaurants in Riyadh.
GO: Visit https://hocho.info for more information.
Seoul
Seoul has opened in As Sulimaniyah, which is in the heart of the capital. The venue includes spaces for groups and gatherings, and the tables include grills, which allow you to cook your meal to your preference. The food menu spans appetisers, soups, sushi, salads, mandu, mains and desserts. Plus, grills and BBQ, and noodles and rice.
GO: Follow @seoul_ksa on Instagram for more information.
Tolga
Located in the bustling U Walk, Tolga Restaurant offers marvellous Middle Eastern cuisine served with a contemporary twist. The space features indoor and outdoor seating, making it an ideal setup for Riyadh’s cooler seasons. Inside, wooden furnishings accented with hues of orange and charcoal black create a cosy yet sophisticated vibe. The menu celebrates Middle Eastern classics such as hummus, mezze and perfectly grilled meats. For dessert, treat yourself to sweet baklava or one of the other tempting treats on offer.
GO: Follow @tolga_ksa on Instagram for more information.
