Robata

Rating: 12.5
Author: Gault&Millau

The Canopy, Hittin District, Northern Ring Road, Riyadh, 13512, Saudi Arabia

12.5/20
Gourmet Restaurant

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8 PHOTOS

Chef: John Carlos Mendoza | Barry Andrews | Roy De Castro
Cooking: Grill & barbecue | Japanese | Vegan
Services: Terrace
Style: Elegant | With friends

Gault&Millau's review 2026

Robata, in The Canopy at Hittin, follows a clear thread of modern Asian inspiration. The meal unfolds with crunchy salads, refined dumplings and textured sushi, each plate built on contrasts of flavor and texture. The gyoza, elegantly presented on its sauce and topped with a crisp tuile, illustrates the kitchen’s precision. The main dishes section is smartly divided, with “robata exclusives” such as toro tataki, Wagyu sando, Wagyu bone-in rib-eye, or truffle king crab takikomi, alongside cold small plates, hot and robata small plates, robata large cuts, and of course sushi and maki rolls, a structure that invites exploration without confusion. It is a table that combines depth, balance, and finesse, and one looks forward to returning to.