Aseel Bashraheel

Saudis are a food-loving bunch, and they enjoy experimenting and trying out new dishes from across the globe. The following are popular sushi restaurants in the Kingdom:

1. Chez Sushi

This modern and casual restaurant on Prince Saud Al-Faisal Road in Jeddah, packs custom dishes such as a Japanese burrito and attractive lunch offers such as ladies’ nights.

2. Oishii Sushi

Owner Khulood Olaqi turned this home-based online store into a fully-fledged restaurant where she is both a chef and manager. Cozy, warm and welcoming, Oishii Sushi is located in As Sahafah district on King Fahd Branch Road in Riyadh.

3. Sushi Centro

Promising sushi that is “rolled to perfection,” the restaurant also provides traditional Japanese food that is rich in flavor and flair. Sushi Centro has two branches in Saudi Arabia, one in Jeddah in Centro Shaheen Hotel, and the other in Riyadh’s Centro Waha Hotel.

4. Nozomi

Nozomi’s menu is internationally renowned and award-winning, offering an unrivaled fine-dining experience on Riyadh’s Dabab Street.

5. Wakame

A hip restaurant that hums with business meetings, gossip and fast-paced service over a dimly lit sushi bar, Wakame has three branches in Jeddah: In Ar Rawdah district, in Obhur and on Al-Malik Road.

6. Sushi Yoshi

A franchise with branches in Riyadh, Jeddah and Alkhobar where guests can enjoy anime with their sushi.