The polished and playful Japanese restaurant is located in Laysen Valley.
Riyadh, we’ve got some tasty news. The Japanese restaurant, White Robata, has opened in Laysen Valley. The concept describes itself as offering a progressive robata experience, and here’s what to expect.
White Robata can already be found in Kuwait, and has now expanded to Saudi Arabia. White Robata in Riyadh boasts an open kitchen so that you can watch the chefs at work. Great for groups, the dishes are superb for sharing. The menu is divided between graze, raw, robata, kushiyaki and buns. Each dish is carefully curated and presented artistically.
Raw dishes include Pacific Roll, Spicy Tuna Wanton Taco and Seabream Nigiri. Robata dishes include Seabass with chilli citrus dressing, Six Hour Braised Short Rib with crispy shallots, and 48 Hours Sous Vide Wagyu Ribs. The kushiyaki includes Chicken Yakitori, Tiger Shrimp Hatayaki and Wagyu Kushiyaki. Bun dishes include a Wagyu Burger with camembert, dashi onions and mizuna; Smoked Miso Brisket with tobanjan barbecue and pickle; SF Chicken Souvlaki with aji verde.
White Robata boasts a polished yet playful design. The interior includes grey seats, long banquettes, wooden tables and dim lighting. Counter seats are available, which overlook the chefs hard at work and grills sizzling away. Look out for fun anime figures, which wouldn’t look out of place in Transformers. Plus, there are potted plants, which add a touch of colour.
White Robata is in good company in Laysen Valley. It joins French restaurant Bagatelle, Japanese favourite Sumosan and twisted Lebanese eatery MLLE in a location that combines Najd architecture with a splash of modern pizzazz.
If you’re a foodie fan, then check out the FACT Dining Awards Riyadh 2024. The annual awards celebrate the Kingdom’s buzzing food scene will take place ater this year. There are 43 awards, 22 categories, and almost 200 nominees. It’s not just about Riyadh, as there are special categories for Jeddah and the Eastern Province, too. So, if you want to support your favourite spot, voting is now open.
White Robata is open from Saturday to Sunday from 6pm to 2am and is currently accepting reservations.
GO: Visit www.whiterobata.com for more information.
