If you’re a foodie looking for a once-in-a-lifetime dinner experience, mark your calendars for September 26 and 27. ROKA in Riyadh, the city’s famed contemporary Japanese restaurant, will host an extraordinary event that promises to take your taste buds on a wild, cross-cultural ride. For two nights only, Saudi Chef Nawal Alkhalawi will collaborate with ROKA to present an exclusive menu celebrating Saudi National Day. The fusion of Saudi Arabian and Japanese flavours will leave you asking, “Why hasn’t anyone done this sooner?”
When Saudi Arabia Meets Japan On A Plate At ROKA, Riyadh
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At SAR380 per person, the ten-course set menu isn’t just a dinner; it’s a journey across two vibrant culinary worlds. Forget the usual dinner drama, this is food theatre at its finest. Highlights? Oh, there are plenty! Imagine Japanese nigiri but with a Saudi twist. Enter the “aburi,” where delicate wagyu beef tartare meets traditional sushi, wrapped in nori like it’s attending a culinary Oscars. Who knew sushi and Kbaiba could be such great friends?
The fun doesn’t stop there. How about a pickled date and spinach salad? Sweet, crunchy, and tangy all at once, it’s the salad you never knew you needed. And when was the last time you ate jareesh with barley in a Japanese hot pot? Exactly. The combo of shredded chicken and black lime in this dish will have you reconsidering all your past life choices.
As your stomach starts to wonder if you’re attending a Saudi-Japanese food festival, the dessert courses swoop in. Sticky date pudding with a cardamom camel milk gelato, anyone? That’s right, camel milk, in gelato form, with a side of Saudi coffee caramel. By this point, your taste buds will be planning their own trip to Riyadh. But wait – there’s more! Just when you think you can’t handle another bite, a light and refreshing miso crème brûlée arrives, topped with pistachio ice cream.
A Feast For Soul
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Chef Nawal will be present to share her culinary wisdom and love for Saudi traditions, bridging the gap between heritage and innovation. Don’t miss out. Your taste buds will thank you, and so will your Instagram followers when you upload aesthetic pictures of the food and ambience of ROKA.
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