Where Riyadh's Japanese food enthusiasts discover premium wagyu and exceptional sushi at Nozomi
For the best experience at Nozomi Riyadh, consider visiting during weekday lunch hours (12-2 PM) when the atmosphere is more relaxed and service is typically faster. Dinner reservations are recommended, especially on weekends when Japanese restaurants in Riyadh tend to be busiest between 7-9 PM. To avoid crowds and enjoy a more intimate dining experience, consider arriving slightly earlier around 6 PM or later after 9:30 PM.
“Guests consistently praise Nozomi as one of Riyadh's top Japanese restaurants, with standout dishes including the wagyu beef, kale salad, popcorn shrimp, and…”
Guests consistently praise Nozomi as one of Riyadh's top Japanese restaurants, with standout dishes including the wagyu beef, kale salad, popcorn shrimp, and wagyu open gyoza earning particular acclaim. Service is universally celebrated, with staff members like Shehab, Lira, Kamrul, and Surendran mentioned by name for going above and beyond to make occasions memorable. The 195 SAR lunch deal is frequently highlighted as generous and delicious, while the atmosphere is described as beautiful and relaxing, perfect for special celebrations.
AI summary of recent Google reviews
Perfect 10/10 ambience, exceptional service for special occasions, and upscale Japanese cuisine create romantic atmosphere.
Upscale setting with exceptional service and quiet Al Olaya location, though $$$ pricing may limit frequency.
Groups welcome with halal options and vegetarian choices, though upscale pricing and ambience favor adult gatherings.
Popular for groups with catering available and celebratory atmosphere, though $$$ pricing adds up quickly.
Tagged as popular for solo dining with attentive service, though upscale pricing may discourage casual solo visits.
A5 Wagyu Beef, Quail Egg, luxurious Caviar, Truffle Teriyaki
Rich Otoro Topped With Parmesan, Drizzled With Truffle Sauce, And Finished With Oscietre Caviar
Tender Canadian Lobster, Flamed and Topped with Spicy Tobiko Mayo, Red Chili, and Kizami Salsa
Our Delightful Smoked Ebi Nigiri Shines With The Bold Flavors Of Smoked Rocoto Gratin, Bringing Joy To Every Bite
Seared Hamachi On Sushi Rice With Togarashi Mayo, Tobiko, And Lime Zest
Succulent Salmon With Zesty Shichimi Mayo, Ponzu Oroshi, And Fresh Chives
Seared Salmon Belly, Daikon Oroshi, Lemon, Ikura, Tosa Soy
Crispy Nori Cone Filled With Premium Tuna and Creamy Avocado, Finished with Spicy Kara Sauce and Delicate Caviar
Premium Akami Tuna, Leche de Tigre, Yuzu, Red Chili, Coriander, Avocado & Crispy Shallots
Whitefish, Chives Oil, Ginger Yuzu Dressing, Jalapeño Pepper Salsa, Edible Flower, Crispy Shallots.
Yuzu Miso Canadian Lobster, Sisho Avocado Guacamole, and Apple Sauce
Fresh Oysters, Expertly Shucked And Wrapped In A Light, Crispy Tempura Batter. Golden & Crunchy
Finely Cut Salmon Sashimi, Seasoned with Sansho Pepper, Drizzled with Yuzu Bell Pepper Sauce, and Topped with Fresh Truffle Slices.
Highlighting Japanese Scallop, Umami Butter, Passion Fruit Shiso Salsa, and Lime.
Served Warm With Truffle Slice, Garlic Chips, and Shitake Ponzu.
Gently Seared Bluefin Tuna With Ponzu Sauce
A Fragrant Coconut Milk Soup Featuring Tender Shimeji Mushrooms and Fresh Shrimp, Garnished with Vibrant Cilantro
Dashi Stock, Tofu, Spring Onion, Wakame
A Creamy Blend Of Roasted Pumpkin And Butternut Squash, Enriched With Sautéed Onions and Celery.
Grilled Edamame Seasoned With Truffle Salt and Lime zest.
Soybeans, Maldon Salt
Soybeans, Chili Garlic, Sesame Oil
Robata Grilled, Creamy Spicy Mayo. Tomato, Pickled Cucumber, Caramelized Onion and Cheddar Cheese
Rock Shrimp, Creamy Spicy Mayo, and Chives
Canadian Lobster With Lime Zest And Togarashi, Served With Chilli Mayonnaise And Wasabi Mayo
Wagyu Beef, Corn Tortilla, Cheese, Avocado Puree and Taco Sauce
Crispy Baby Squid, Chili Mayo, Shichimi, Lime Zest
Chili Garlic Layu Sauce
Yuzu Truffle Sauce
Crispy Dumplings Filled With Shallots, Carrots, Sweet Corn, Mushrooms, Edamame, Tofu, And Ginger. Served With a Dipping Sauce.
Pan Fried, Truffle Mayonnaise, Chili Oil
Wagyu Grade 9+, Shokupan Bread, Honey Mustard Sauce
Steamed Bun, Wagyu Beef, Shitake, Chili Tonkatsu Sauce
Baby Gem Lettuce, Avocado, Creme Fraiche, and Smoked Ponzu
Crispy Fried Confit Duck, Watermelon, Cashew Nut, Orange, Rocket, Ume Orange Dressing
Kale, Baby Gem, Sweet Corn Puree, Chili Coriander Lime Dressing
Mix Lettuce, Avocado, Pickled Onion, Beetroot, Wasabi Mayo, and Nozomi Truffle Dressing
Grilled Avocado, Cucumber, Micro leaves, Cherry Tomato, and Truffle Lime Dressing
Three signature rolls. One unforgettable platter. Featuring Chan San Roll, Dynamite Maki Roll, and Flame Salmon Maki Roll.
A Variety of Sushi Selections Elegantly Displayed on a Platter, Chan san roll, California roll, Flame Salmon Maki Roll, Yasai Maki Roll
A variety of sushi selections elegantly displayed on a platter, Chansan roll, California roll, Akami Nigiri, Sake Nigiri, Hamachi Nigiri, and Tartare.
Salmon Over, Cucumber, Avocado, Truffle Cream, Ikura, 24Ct Gold Flakes
Gulf Prawn Tempura, Avocado, Unagi Sauce, Chili Mayonnaise
Prime Wagyu Beef Graded 9, Accompanied By Rich Foie Gras, Drizzled With Truffle Infused Teriyaki Sauce, and Fresh Tokyo Negi
Snow Crab, Qp Mayonnaise, Tobiko, Avocado, Tempura Flakes
Canadian Lobster Tempura, Asparagus, Shichimi Mayo, and Kabayaki Sauce, 24Ct Gold Flakes
Prawn Tempura, Sweet Potato, with Spicy Tobiko Mayo and Sweet Kimchi Sauce
Sundried Tomato, Tobiko, Avocado , Sishimi Mayo and Unagi Sauce
Kabayaki Eel, Tamago, Cucumber, Avocado Over, Ikura, Unagi Sauce
Black Sesame Seeds
Bluefin Tuna, Chili Garlic, Cucumber, Red Tempura Flakes
Bluefin Tuna, Yellowtail, Salmon, Avocado, Spring Onion, Lemon Zest
Sundried Tomato, Avocado, Cucumber, and Tempura Flakes
Bell Pepper Salsa, Green Chili, Lemon Oil, and Smoked Shiso Ponzu.
Finely Cut Salmon Sashimi, Seasoned with Sansho Pepper, Drizzled with Yuzu Bell Pepper Sauce, and Topped with Fresh Truffle Slices.
Lemongrass Soy, Avocado Puree, Dill
Seared Wagyu Tenderloin 9+, Truffle Mayo & Ponzu Sauce.
Wasabi Soy
Wasabi Soy
Spicy Negitoro, Sesame Oil, Spring Onions
Two Pieces Of Nigiri
Three Pieces Of Sashimi
Two Pieces Of Nigiri
Three Pieces Of Sashimi
Two Pieces Of Nigiri
Three Pieces Of Sashimi
Two Pieces Of Nigiri
Three Pieces Of Sashimi
Two Pieces Of Nigiri
Three Pieces Of Sashimi
Two Pieces Of Nigiri
Three Pieces Of Sashimi
Two Pieces Of Nigiri
Three Pieces Of Sashimi
Three Pieces Of Sashimi
Two Pieces Of Nigiri
Three Pieces Of Sashimi
Two Pieces Of Nigiri
Baked Miso Marinated, Pickled Red Radish, Citrus Miso, Cedar Wood
Soy Marinated Salmon, Teriyaki Sauce
Canadian Lobster Topped With Kimchi Butter, a Splash Of Yuzu.
Grilled Gulf Tiger Prawn Glazed with Yuzu Miso, Finished with Fresh Coriander and Refreshing Kimchi Melon Salsa
Lobster, Shrimp, Sea Bass, Calamari, Truffle Butter, Spring Onion, Fried Shallots On Top Of Japanese Rice Cooked In Dashi.
Baked Chilean Sea-Bass, Marinated in Aka Miso and Served with Saffron Rice.
U15 Gulf Prawns, Tendashi Sauce, Chili Mayonnaise
Mixed Vegetables, Mushroom Dashi, Chili Mayonnaise
Fresh Oysters, Expertly Shucked And Wrapped In A Light, Crispy Tempura Batter. Golden & Crunchy
Grass-Fed Black Angus Tenderloin, Ginger Teriyaki, Shallot Crisps
Tender Slow Cooked Short Ribs Glazed With Savory Yakiniku Sauce, Served With a Refreshing Kimchi Pear.
Australian Lamb Cutlet, Red Anticucho, Aji Amarillo Sauce
Black Angus, Chives Mashed potato, Bulgogi sauce
Robata Grilled, Chilli & Lemon Vinaigrette.
Grass-Fed Black Angus Tenderloin, Yaki Sauce
Chicken Thigh, Spring Onion, Yakitori Sauce
A5 Japanese Wagyu Steak (120G) Served With Fresh Grated Wasabi And Ponzu Sauce
Grade 9+ Wagyu Beef, Ponzu, Truffle Sauce
Grade 9+ Wagyu Beef, Ponzu, Truffle Sauce
Expertly Grilled to Perfection and Accompanied by Our Exclusive Nozomi Sauces
Creamy Mashed Potato Infused With Luxurious Truffle Tartufata Crowned With Delicate Fresh Truffle Carpaccio And a Sprinkle Of Finely Chopped Chives
Japanese Sautéed Mushrooms featuring a blend of Shiitake, eringi,and shimeji,topped with crispy golden shallots and finished with yuzu soy and truffle butter
Chili, and Sweet Soy sauce
Topped with Ponzu Butter, Spring Onion, Golden Shallots, Pickled Cucumber, and Gooey Melted Cheese.
Garlic Butter, Pickled Onion, Tempura Flakes
Yuzu Gremolata, Bubu Arare
Shishito peppers, expertly seared with a delicate ponzu sauce, generously sprinkled with sesame seeds and a hint of ito-togarashi
Red Chili Butter, Lime Zest
Japanese Rice, Dashi, Sauteed Wagyu Beef, Truffle Butter and Spring Onion.
Mushroom Dashi Rice, Truffle Butter, Spring Onion
Japanese Rice, Black Sesame
Vanilla cookie ice cream, pistachio ice cream, homemade Japanese granola, roasted kinako, and drizzle it all with salted caramel sauce
Served With Cheese Gelato
Double Chocolate Blend Black Sesame Wafer, Salted Cashew Nut Praline, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Served With Toffee Sauce And Fresh Vanilla Cream
Soft Chiffon Cake Served With Toffee Sauce And Vanilla Ice Cream.
Three Scoops, Flavors of the Day
Handcrafted Mochi, Almond Crumble, Blueberry Jelly, Vanilla Namelaka
Individual Scoop
Nozomi Signature Desserts, Seasonal Cut Fruits, Sorbets Selection
A refreshing drink with the crunchiness of the daikon and some streaks of chili
A small intense flame combines heat with the scents of cinnamon, the softness of peaches, and the warmness of sichuan peppers that will make your night a memorable one
A mix of tropical flavors with fresh notes of pineapple and lime, finished off with a hint of spice
A drink that is both fragile and elegant, you'll find soft flavors of lychee combined with shiso and sage to cleanse the palate. a great health booster
The cocktail itself is a delightful combination of natural white Peach pulp from Trentino and Moscato must from Piedmont, resulting in an elegant and Fruity Cocktail.
This elegant and fruity cocktail combines natural strawberry pulp with Moscato must from Piedmont, resulting in a delightful combination of sweetness, fragrant bubbles, and fruitiness.
Blend of Blueberries, Vanilla, And Orange Juice, Complemented By a Hint of Cinnamon. Treat Yourself to The Exquisite and Refreshing Taste Experience in Every Sip.
Known and loved blend of black tea with malt flavor and smooth finish with a hint of citrus
Finest Indian Assam tea with a unique twist of a sweet and spicy after taste, strong prominent peach and fruity nose enriched by the natural sweetness of cardamon
An original combination of smoked Japanese tea with citrus earl grey acidity
Green tea flavor under layers of jasmine with a sweet taste and a long-lasting floral finish
Traditional blend of green tea with a fresh and sweet rice flavor, nutty aroma, and roasted finish
Green tea with an aroma of freshly cut grass, a hint of lemon, and a lasting finish
Oolong tea blend with a floral aroma and a sweet long-lasting finish
Tea with a balanced floral flavor, a milky caramel scent, and a smooth finish
White tea with a hint of honey, a slightly creamy taste, and a refreshing finish.
Captivating aroma, a floral grassy flavor, and a mild finish.
Aromatic peppermint infusion with a fresh, strong taste and a refreshing finish
Warming infusion with a ginger flavor, distinctive lemon aroma, and a stable finish
Yes, reservations are highly recommended. Multiple reviewers mention that reservations are required or recommended, and the restaurant's additional info confirms that reservations are necessary for dining.
Based on reviewer recommendations, popular dishes include the Kale Salad, Chan San Maki, Wagyu Open Gyoza, and Shrimp Popcorn. The Mix Berries Mojito is also highly rated by guests who gave it a perfect 10/10.
Yes, they offer a lunch deal for 195 SAR per person that multiple reviewers praised. Guests mentioned the lunch offer includes generous portions and excellent value, with everything well-organized and delicious.
Yes, the restaurant offers both vegetarian and vegan options according to their service information. They also serve halal food, making it suitable for various dietary preferences and requirements.
Yes, parking is readily available with multiple convenient options. The restaurant offers free parking lot, free street parking, valet parking, and reviewers consistently mention that there's usually plenty of parking available.