The guide also awarded the Bib Gourmand to many restaurants across Riyadh, Jeddah and AlUla.
The world-renowned MICHELIN Guide, which currently covers more than 40 destinations worldwide, has officially arrived in Saudi Arabia. Inspectors travelled across the Kingdom to explore its evolving culinary scene and recognise the very best restaurants in the country.
The debut MICHELIN Guide of Saudi Arabia has announced its recommendations for the year, and these local gems are not to be missed. The list includes several Bib Gourmand-awarded restaurants across Riyadh, Jeddah, and AlUla.
Riyadh’s dining scene is buzzing with energy. The capital’s Bib Gourmand lineup celebrates a blend of tradition and innovation, a distinction awarded to establishments that provide value-for-money meals. Saudi eatery Fi Glbak, breakfast favourite Tameesa, modern Saudi restaurant Mirzam, and homegrown Japanese concept KAYZO, Em Sherif Cafe, Najd Village and Sasani have received the Bib Gourmand nod. Other notable recommendations in the guide include Aseeb, Benoit, Café Boulud, HOCHO, Hong, Il Baretto, Julien by Daniel Boulud, Long Chim, Lusin, Maiz, MLLE, Namu, Ovun Bistro, Robata, Rüya, Ruhi, Takya, Taleed by Michael Mina, Tanjia, Thara, The Globe at Al Faisaliah, The Rubi Room at HOCHO, Tofareya, Villa Mamas, Yokari and Yawmiyat by Dalal.
Along the Red Sea coast, Jeddah’s Bib Gourmand selection features The Lucky Llama and Samia’s Dish. Standout restaurants such as Fish Market, Karamna, Kuuru, Maritime, Meez, MYAZU, Niyyali, Rasoi by Vineet, ROKA Jeddah, Tamees House, Toki, and Yaza have also made the guide, making them must-visit destinations for food lovers.
In AlUla, Joontos at Dar Tantora and Tofareya each earn Bib Gourmand recognition, alongside other recommended spots including Harrat, Somewhere, and Tama. This list concludes the MICHELIN Guide additions for the Kingdom’s dining scene.
The MICHELIN Guide selection is made according to the tried-and-tested methodology applied all over the world by the MICHELIN inspectors, based on its universally applied set of five criteria: the quality of the ingredients, the mastery of cooking, the harmony of flavours, the personality of the chef through the cuisine, and the consistency both over time and across the entire menu. These are applied to all the selected restaurants to help bona fide foodies make an informed choice among high-quality options. The MICHELIN Guide conveys its restaurant reviews through an extensive system of distinctions, the most revered of which are its globally renowned MICHELIN stars.
One MICHELIN star is awarded to restaurants for “high-quality cooking that is worth a stop”, two MICHELIN stars for “excellent cooking that is worth a detour”, and three MICHELIN stars for “exceptional cuisine that is worth a special journey.”
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