Scheduled to open in KAFD, it will showcase a Japanese izakaya experience.
Saudi Arabia has welcomed dining heavyweights, from big brands to celebrity chefs. Now, the Japanese juggernaut Zuma is heading to KAFD, Riyadh, and is expected to open in October. Here’s what you need to know about the world-famous, celebrity-favourite Japanese restaurant.
In 2002, Rainer Becker launched his first-ever restaurant, Zuma. In 2004, he gave it a culinary cousin, ROKA. Both restaurants opened in London, but the brands have spread worldwide. Today, Zuma can be found in Abu Dhabi, Cannes, Doha, Hong Kong, Las Vegas, Miami, New York, and Rome.
In 2021, Zuma entered Saudi Arabia’s dining scene as a pop-up in Riyadh Season. Now, it’s set to have a permanent residence in the capital. Zuma will draw inspiration from Japan as well KAFD. Spanning several floors, it is rumoured to be the biggest Zuma in the world, and aims to offer excellent food, drinks, service and design.
Zuma in Riyadh’s menu will showcase the signature izakaya flavours. The menus around the world showcase maki rolls, nigiri, sushi, sashimi and seasonal dishes. The signature dishes include Japanese Mushroom Rice Hotpot, Miso Corn Fed Baby Chicken, and Spicy Beef Tenderloin. And, the world-famous dish is the Miso Marinated Black Cod, which is served in hoba leaf.
If you can’t wait for Zuma, head to ROKA Riyadh. Located in As Sulimaniyah, the Japanese robatayaki experience echoes its restaurants across the world, from Dubai to London. The signature dishes include Lamb Cutlets with Korean spices, and the infamous Baked Potato with yuzu cream and chives.
The Kingdom's MJS Holding’s is behind the opening. The brands include AOK Kitchen, Il Baretto, Jon & Vinny’s, Mr Chow and Rüya. The hospitality group also announced that it is bringing the restaurants Gina, Il Bambini Club, Liza and Perruche de Pariso to Saudi Arabia. Plus, it will be opening Arcade Food Hall, which can already be found in London’s Tottenham Court Road and Battersea.
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GO: Visit https://zumarestaurant.com for more information.
