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ROKA named best restaurant in Riyadh

Presenting the top prize from the Time Out Riyadh Restaurant Awards 2022, in association with PepsiCo

ROKA was named the best restaurant in Riyadh at the Time Out Riyadh Restaurants Awards 2022, in association with PepsiCo.

So, if you’re searching for the place to eat out in the Saudi capital right now, ROKA Riyadh is it. Period.

ROKA was crowned the best restaurant in Riyadh by Time Out Riyadh at the first Time Out Riyadh Restaurant Awards 2022 in an amazing awards ceremony at the Fairmont Riyadh on Thursday September 15.

Best restaurant in Riyadh:  ROKA Riyadh ribs from ROKA named restaurant of the year in Riyadh

The highly competitive Restaurant of the Year award celebrates an eatery that has made a real impact on Riyadh’s very competitive, ever-evolving dining scene over the past 12 months.

Japanese restaurant ROKA picked up the prestigious Restaurant of the Year Award because it has shown all the qualities to be the best restaurant in Riyadh in just a short time since it opened.

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After all, of there’s one place that has been the talk of the food-obsessed Saudi capital for the last 12 months, it is without a doubt ROKA. It set a new standard, and made As Sulimaniyah even more of a foodie destination than it already was. That’s saying something.

Best restaurant in Riyadh: ROKA Riyadh kitchen with staff preparing dishes and bar:

Stellar sushi, rocking robata, magnificent mixology, super staff and an amazing ambience are just the start of what makes this place so special. Diners were ready to dig in from the get-go, and most importantly, they want to keep coming back.

In a city where there are new eateries opening up at every turn, this is one that already has a loyal following. With a determination to keep delivering and raising its own game, ROKA is rocking Riyadh’s dining scene like no other. It’s not just the best restaurant in Riyadh when it comes to Japanese food, but the best restaurant in Riyadh. Full stop.

Best restaurant in Riyadh: ROKA Riyadh kampachi salad with yellowtail sashimi

Piqued your interest and made your stomach growl? Thought so. For our full review of ROKA Riyadh, click here.

Time Out Riyadh Restaurant Awards 2022: finding the best restaurant in Riyadh

Beyond ROKA receiving the best restaurant in Riyadh prize, the Time Out Riyadh Restaurant Awards 2022 recognised the top dining experiences in the Saudi capital across 17 categories. Check out the full list of winners and Highly Commended venues from the Time Out Riyadh Restaurant Awards 2022 here. It has all the tasty inspiration you need for your next meal out in the city.

Categories spanned the huge range of cuisines represented across the Saudi capital, from Italian and Indian to European and Saudi. Furthermore, we celebrated venues in themed categories ranging from breakfast to afternoon tea, and of course we couldn’t forget about coffee and dessert.

ROKA Riyadh interior: ROKA named restaurant of the year in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Time Out Riyadh reviews all restaurants anonymously – paying for all its meals so you can trust that every experience is exactly what any customer can expect to get. It’s what makes finding the best restaurant in Riyadh all the more special. Curious to know more? For full details on the Time Out review process click here.

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We also know what we’re doing. The Time Out Restaurant Awards are the longest-running, most established dining awards in the Middle East. The Time Out team has been reviewing restaurants for 20 years across the region so we know a thing or two about what makes an eatery worth your time, money and stomach real estate.

Now, we have ROKA named best restaurant in Riyadh in the milestone Time Out Riyadh Restaurant Awards 2022. Things are going to get even more delicious from here.

It’s time to rock up to ROKA and the other award-winning restaurants in Riyadh and get eating.

As Sulimaniyah, rokarestaurant.com (92 001 2327).

For all the best restaurants in Riyadh click here.