Yaza
Saudi Arabia
At a glance
Yaza is a contemporary dining establishment in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, known for its unique approach to Saudi cuisine. Located on Prince Sultan Road, Yaza is renowned as the first Saudi restaurant to be featured in the Michelin Guide, highlighting its standing in the culinary world. The restaurant showcases a Saudi fusion kitchen concept by blending traditional Saudi flavors with international culinary techniques, offering a modern twist to the classic dishes derived from the 13 regions of the Kingdom.
The culinary direction at Yaza is spearheaded by talented chefs who craft dishes with daily-fresh ingredients, focusing on maintaining the authenticity of Saudi flavors while introducing international influences. This fusion results in a memorable and progressive dining experience that appeals to both local patrons and international visitors seeking to explore the diverse tastes of Saudi Arabia.
Diners at Yaza can expect an elegant and refined atmosphere, ideal for both intimate gatherings and larger celebratory occasions. The interior design complements the restaurant's innovative culinary approach, providing a stylish and inviting setting that elevates the dining experience. Known for its excellent service, Yaza ensures that each guest enjoys a seamless culinary journey that reflects the rich cultural tapestry of Saudi Arabia.
Whether a local resident or a tourist, Yaza stands as a prime destination for those wishing to experience the evolution of Saudi culinary arts in an elegant environment, embodying both tradition and innovation.
Reviews
Loved their risotto with parmesan cheese. It is a must try for sure. And loved their mini manti’s. Lamb and tacos were good too but not my favorite. Appetizers’s portions are really small so should keep that in mind.
An exceptional dining experience from start to finish. Every dish was thoughtfully crafted and full of flavor, the service was flawless, and the hospitality truly stood out. The chef was incredibly professional and passionate, and the way the menu was explained made the whole experience feel even more special. Yaza absolutely deserves its Michelin star. Highly recommended.
Amazing food and exceptional service! ✨🤍 A special thank you to Naresa, Nebras, and Esmael for their kindness and professionalism, and to the talented Chef Hakim for the delicious experience. Highly recommended!
Modernized Saudi food well done. Service was great and the menu was explained very well. This place needs a second visit to try more of the dishes. We found the taco mugalgal, grilled manto, and Debyaza w Saleeg fantastic. The sayadya najil tartar was mediocre and would not order it again. Highly recommended 10/10
The staff greeted us warmly with Arabic coffee and dates. After we ordered, we received a complimentary starter with pickled vegetables, labnah and freshly baked bread. The food was a fusion of Saudi beloved dishes with Easter and Western cuisines. For starters we ordered mento with Japanese sauce, was nice, but I preferred our traditional mento. We also had the Sayadiah rice crackers that were nice and crunchy, but would have loved the carmalized onions to be at the center. The fried prawns was the star of the appetizer, the lumi sauce was a nice surprise and I couldn’t get enough of it. As for the main dishes, we ordered the Haneen’s lamb which was so tender and fell apart immediately, the sauce that came with it was a nice compliment. The seafood mix was nice, but I was hoping for more seafood included. The broth it was cooked in was delicious and well balanced. Finally, the lamb debyazi was a nice surprise and the flavors went well with each other, I just wished the meat was tender like the Haneen’s. Overall the food was nice, but did expect more flavor and/or quantity for the price we paid.
