Wakame Restaurant Riyadh - Japanese Fusion Premium Sushi in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Wakame Riyadh is a premium Japanese and Asian fusion restaurant located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and based in Olaya Street, Yasmin District. Wakame specialises in contemporary Japanese cuisine, sushi, sashimi, robata, teppanyaki, gyoza, noodles and signature rolls. The restaurant provides an upscale yet welcoming dining environment suitable for business lunches, family meals, couples, celebrations, gatherings and Japanese food enthusiasts. Wakames official restaurant information describes the Riyadh location as a place where modern dining meets Japanese culinary tradition.

Business Information

Business Name: Wakame Restaurant Riyadh

Business Type: Japanese Restaurant

Industry: Restaurants and Hospitality

Cuisine: Japanese, Sushi and Asian Fusion

Restaurant Category: Premium Dining

Location: Yasmin District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Street: Olaya Street

Phone: +966 9200 05036

Restaurant Classification: Premium / Fine Dining

Restaurant Overview

Wakame Riyadh focuses on Japanese cuisine and contemporary Asian fusion. The restaurants menu includes sushi, sashimi, maki, gyoza, bao, robata grilled dishes, teppanyaki, noodles, rice dishes, salads and Japanese desserts.

The restaurants culinary style combines fresh seafood and premium ingredients with creative sauces, modern plating and Japanese cooking techniques.

Japanese Cuisine

Japanese cuisine is at the heart of Wakames menu.

The restaurant offers a wide selection of sushi and sashimi, as well as cooked Japanese specialities. Guests can choose from traditional style dishes, as well as creative signature rolls that contain ingredients such as salmon, shrimp, avocado, crab, truffle, unagi and spicy sauces.

Signature Sushi

Wakames signature sushi selection includes several creative combinations that incorporate contemporary Japanese flavours.

Shrimp Burst

Shrimp Burst is a signature maki made with shrimp tempura and avocado, topped with bite sized tempura shrimp. It unites a crispy texture with creamy avocado and seafood flavours.

Salmon Truffle

Salmon Truffle features salmon and avocado wrapped in maki and finished with truffle mayonnaise and unagi sauce, to create a rich combination of seafood and truffle.

Wakame California

Wakame California is an ura maki containing the restaurants crab mix, cucumber, avocado and wasabi mayonnaise, topped with wasabi tobiko.

Mango Madness

Mango Madness combines shrimp tempura, cream cheese, cucumber and avocado with sweet and spicy mayonnaise. The roll is wrapped in fresh mango and topped with orange tobiko.

Caterpillar

Caterpillar combines avocado and cream cheese with unagi and is finished with unagi sauce, to create a rich Japanese sushi.

Kyoto

Kyoto combines shrimp tempura, avocado and cucumber with crab tempura, Japanese mayonnaise, sriracha and unagi sauce.

Scorpion

Scorpion combines deep fried salmon skin, unagi and avocado with additional unagi and Mushi Ebi, finished with unagi sauce.

Food Menu with Prices

Published menu information provides a selection of dishes with prices in Saudi Riyals (SAR). Restaurant prices can change, so current prices should be confirmed before ordering.

Main Courses

Salmon Teppan – SAR 110

Teppan style salmon prepared with garlic soy sauce and served with sautéed vegetables.

Chicken Teppan – SAR 85

Teppan style chicken with garlic soy sauce and sautéed vegetables.

Beef Teppan – SAR 149

Australian Angus beef prepared in teppan style with garlic soy sauce and sautéed vegetables.

Salmon Teriyaki – SAR 110

Pan grilled salmon served with teriyaki sauce and truffle mashed potato.

Chicken Katsu Curry – SAR 85

Crispy Japanese style chicken katsu served with curry sauce and rice.

Seafood Specialities

Grilled Tiger Prawns – SAR 180

Tiger prawns prepared with kimchi butter sauce, combining seafood flavours with a rich spicy and savoury finish.

Eka Aji – SAR 54

A Japanese style seafood appetiser served with spicy mayonnaise.

Seafood Soup – SAR 55

A warming Japanese inspired seafood soup featuring rich umami.

Sushi and Sashimi

Wakames sushi menu offers a wide range of traditional and creative Japanese selections. The restaurant offers signature maki, ura maki, hosomaki, nigiri, gunkan, sashimi, temaki and mixed moriawase platters. Popular selections highlighted by customer feedback include Kani Salad, Golden Maki, Crazy Crispy California Roll and Tiger Roll.

Gyoza and Dumplings

Gyoza is another popular part of Wakames Japanese menu. The restaurant offers dumpling selections alongside other Japanese appetisers. Prawn gyoza is frequently mentioned in customer reviews as one of the dishes worth trying.

Robata and Grilled Food

Wakame incorporates Japanese robata style cooking into its menu. The robata selection provides guests with grilled meat, seafood and other ingredients prepared over high heat for a distinctive smoky flavour. This makes the restaurant suitable for diners who seek Japanese cuisine outside of sushi and sashimi.

Beef and Premium Meat

The menu includes premium beef dishes, including Australian Angus beef and Japanese inspired preparations.

Beef Teppan provides a substantial alternative to sushi, combining grilled beef with garlic soy sauce and sautéed vegetables.

Chicken Specialities

Chicken dishes offer accessible options for diners who prefer cooked food rather than raw seafood. Chicken Teppan and Chicken Katsu Curry are two of the more recognisable Japanese style main courses, combining grilled or crispy chicken with Japanese sauces and accompaniments.

Asian Fusion Dishes

Wakames menu extends beyond traditional Japanese cuisine through Asian fusion dishes and modern interpretations. The combination of Japanese sushi techniques, Korean inspired flavours, spicy sauces, truffle, unagi and contemporary presentation gives the restaurant a broader Asian culinary identity.

Best Foods to Try

For a first visit, recommended dishes include:

Shrimp Burst — a creative shrimp tempura sushi roll with avocado and crispy shrimp topping.

Salmon Truffle — salmon and avocado sushi enhanced with truffle mayonnaise and unagi sauce.

Wakame California — crab, cucumber and avocado combined with wasabi mayonnaise and tobiko.

Mango Madness — shrimp tempura, avocado and cream cheese wrapped in fresh mango.

Prawn Gyoza — a popular Japanese dumpling selection frequently mentioned by diners.

Chicken Katsu Curry — crispy chicken with Japanese curry, offering a satisfying cooked food alternative.

Grilled Tiger Prawns — premium seafood with a rich kimchi butter sauce.

Beef Teppan — Australian Angus beef with garlic soy sauce and sautéed vegetables.

Salmon Teppan — grilled salmon with garlic soy sauce and vegetables.

Special Food and Signature Recommendations

Wakame is particularly suited to diners who want to explore Japanese food beyond standard sushi.

The Salmon Truffle, Shrimp Burst, Mango Madness, Wakame California, Scorpion, Peking style and robata inspired selections, gyoza and premium teppanyaki dishes provide a broad introduction to the restaurants contemporary Japanese menu. For seafood lovers, sashimi, salmon, tiger prawns and specialty sushi provide some of the strongest choices. Guests preferring cooked dishes can choose from teppanyaki, chicken katsu, robata and beef specialities.

Customer Satisfaction & Reviews

Wakame Riyadh currently receives very strong customer feedback, with approximately 4.9 out of 5 from nearly 7,000 Google reviews in current business information.

Customers frequently praise the freshness and presentation of the food, sushi quality, flavour, restaurant atmosphere and attentive service. Prawn gyoza, sushi, Kani salad, katsu dishes and other signature selections are repeatedly mentioned positively in customer feedback. Recent reviews also highlight friendly and professional staff, with several diners specifically praising attentive service and hospitality.

Some customer comments mention areas for improvement such as occasional difficulty finding parking and service details during busy periods. One recent review, for example, praised the food but noted that plates were not changed after appetisers. These individual comments do not represent every customers experience. Overall, the available review pattern indicates very high customer satisfaction, particularly regarding food quality, service and atmosphere.

Dining Atmosphere

Wakame Riyadh provides a modern Japanese dining environment with contemporary interiors, warm lighting and a sophisticated atmosphere. The restaurant is suitable for relaxed lunches, business meetings, family dinners, romantic meals, celebrations and evening social gatherings.

Family and Group Dining

The restaurants broad menu makes it suitable for groups with different food preferences.

Guests can combine sushi and sashimi with cooked dishes such as chicken katsu, teppanyaki, grilled seafood, noodles and rice. This provides flexibility for families and groups where not everyone prefers raw seafood.

Business Dining

Wakame is also suited to business lunches and corporate dining. Its premium atmosphere, extensive menu and central Riyadh location make it appropriate for professional meetings and business meals. Reservations can be useful during busy periods, particularly around lunch and dinner.

Takeaway and Delivery

Wakame provides takeaway and delivery options, allowing customers to enjoy selected Japanese dishes away from the restaurant. The menu is particularly suitable for takeaway because sushi, maki, sashimi, gyoza and several cooked Japanese dishes can be ordered for individual meals or groups.

Restaurant Hours

Current official information lists the Riyadh restaurant as operating:

Saturday–Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM

Thursday–Friday: 11:30 AM – 1:30 AM

Opening hours can change during public holidays, special occasions and seasonal periods.

Location in Riyadh

Wakame Riyadh is located on Olaya Street in the Yasmin District of Riyadh.

The location places the restaurant within one of Riyadhs growing commercial and residential areas and provides convenient access for residents, business visitors and tourists.

Accessibility and Facilities

Wakame provides practical facilities including air conditioning, Wi Fi, parking, outdoor seating, takeaway and booking services. Wheelchair accessibility is also listed among its available facilities.

Ideal For

Wakame Riyadh is particularly suitable for sushi lovers, Japanese food enthusiasts, sashimi fans, Asian fusion diners, families, couples, business lunches, celebrations, groups and customers seeking premium Japanese cuisine in Riyadh. It is also a good option for diners who want both raw and cooked Japanese dishes within the same restaurant.

Why Choose Wakame Riyadh

Wakame Riyadh combines Japanese sushi, sashimi, creative maki, gyoza, robata, teppanyaki, premium seafood and Asian fusion cuisine in a modern restaurant environment. Its extensive menu gives diners the opportunity to explore both traditional Japanese flavours and contemporary creations. Strong customer feedback for food quality, presentation, service and atmosphere further supports its position as a popular Japanese restaurant in Riyadh.

For customers searching for Japanese restaurants in Riyadh, sushi restaurants, premium sushi, sashimi, Japanese fusion food, robata, teppanyaki or Asian fine dining, Wakame Riyadh is a strong choice.

Licence and Registration

Restaurant Licence Number: Not publicly confirmed

A specific current municipal restaurant licence number was not reliably confirmed from publicly available information and should therefore be verified directly with the restaurant or relevant Saudi authority before being published as an official registration detail.

Offered Services

Japanese Dining: Contemporary Japanese cuisine

Sushi: Traditional and creative sushi selections

Sashimi: Fresh Japanese style sashimi

Signature Maki: Creative speciality sushi rolls

Gyoza: Japanese dumplings

Robata: Japanese style grilled dishes

Teppanyaki: Teppan grilled meat and seafood

Seafood: Salmon, prawns and other seafood dishes

Beef Specialities: Angus beef and Japanese style preparations

Chicken Dishes: Chicken katsu and teppan dishes

Asian Fusion: Contemporary Asian inspired cuisine

Takeaway: Food takeaway service

Delivery: Selected food delivery options

Outdoor Dining: Outdoor seating

Private and Group Dining: Suitable for groups and occasions