Namu

Rating: 11.5
Author: Gault&Millau

Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Al Awal Rd, King Saud University, Riyadh 12371, Saudi Arabia

11.5/20
Gourmet Restaurant

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Location: Riyadh
Chef: Akira Back
Cooking: Korean

Gault&Millau's review 2026

11,5/20

Gourmet Restaurant

At the new Esplanade mall, a few restaurants have quickly sprung up. This Korean example is quite successful, in its architecture, with wood and a zen atmosphere, the Korean barbecue installed on each table, and a large staff attentive to every request. The menu has also been well thought out, offering all the flavors of the country, with kimchi at the forefront, marinated and pickled vegetables, and charcoal grilling. Freshness is guaranteed in the various appetizers, spicy or sweet and sour sauces, side salads, and even in the very good broths, richly infused with herbs and vegetables. You should definitely try a bulgogi or similar dish, such as the “marinated galbi,” made with good-quality Australian beef, to fully enjoy the use of the personal barbecue, and taste the kalguksu, more or less spicy, with homemade noodles and zucchini in broth.