Japanese

Hokkaido (P6) Tel 652 1234 ext1145

Hyatt Regency, Madinah Road

Tucked away off the main lobby, the décor is simple and elegant.  Choose between standard waiter service or sit at a tepanyaki table to be entertained by the choreographed cooking of seemingly endless dishes of your choice from the extensive menu.   Expect to pay SR130 per person.  The lunchtime Bento boxes are a favourite for businessmen – SR70 per head. 

This is the perfect place for first class food and entertainment.  Watch the teppanyaki chef prepare your meal, juggling knives, spatulas and even eggs!  As pleasing to the eye as well as to the palate, traditional delicacies such as tempura, sushi and sashimi or flamboyant grills, teppanyaki style.  Budget SR130 per person.  A traditional 'Bento Box' lunch is available for SR70.

 

La Japonais (H8) Tel: 658 8200

The Westin Jeddah, North Corniche

Decorated in an ultra-modern style, with wavelike walls of polished steel the dramatic glass windows allow superb views over the Corniche and Red Sea.  The restaurant can be accessed by a private glass lift running up the outside of the building and offers traditional Japanese cuisine from an a la carte menu and the sushi bar and teppanyaki tables.  Open in the evening only.

 

Osaka (M6) Tel 664 5956

Prince Abdullah Street, opposite Stationery Fantasy

Very sophisticated Japanese restaurant with prices to match.  Expect to pay SR350 for two.  Having said that, the portions are huge and delicious, and beautifully presented.  The sushi and tempura is outstanding, and the teppanyaki table is great fun, watching your food being prepared by the expert chef on the hot plate in front of you.  There is also a private room that seats 12.  Open Saturday to Wednesday 1.00am-4.00pm and 7.00pm-1.00am.  Thursday 1.00pm-1.30am.

 

Sakura (O7) Tel: 661 1000

Crowne Plaza, off Palestine Street near the Corniche

Serves authentic Japanese cuisine complete with traditional Teppan and Tempura specialities, Teppanyaki tables and Sushi bar in a classical Japanese environment.

 

Tempura Yakatori (K6) Tel: 639 3468

Sary Street at junction with Al Yamamah Street

Smart but relaxed Japanese restaurant with sushi bar, whose extensive menu covers a wide spectrum including Chinese and Asian food served on traditional plates.  The servings are deceptively petite! Chinese. Interesting fruit cocktails

 

Try also Gulf Royal Seafood as listed above, off Andalus Street, next to Shezan (P7) Tel: 667 4406;