Kantami
Al Malqa, Riyadh
Restaurant in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Kantami is the right Riyadh pick when the brief is Japanese food with a lively, design-forward izakaya feel rather than a formal chef’s counter. It suits social dinners, casual celebrations, and first-timers who want shareable dishes in a smart-casual room, with easier planning than the city’s harder luxury bookings.
About Kantami
Book Kantami if the goal is Japanese dining in Riyadh at a $$ price point. The basics are direct: the cuisine is Japanese, the dress code is smart casual, and the menu is associated with dishes such as Roripoppu Prawns, Flying Yakisoba, Tori Katsu Curry Bao, Matcha Tiramisu, Izakaya Gyoza, and baos.
The decision is clearest if those dishes appeal to your table. The known dish list includes prawns, yakisoba, bao, gyoza, curry, and matcha dessert, which gives a first-timer a useful snapshot of what to consider ordering. Beyond those points, details such as room layout, seating style, hours, chef credentials, awards, and service format are not confirmed here.
Japanese dining in Riyadh, without format claims
Kantami’s confirmed lane is Japanese food in Riyadh with smart-casual dress and $$ pricing. It should not be framed around a tasting menu, counter format, award history, chef-led experience, or specific design concept. The safer way to plan is to treat it as a Japanese restaurant whose known appeal comes from its listed dishes rather than from unconfirmed luxury signals.
For a first visit, use the signature dishes as the planning anchor. Roripoppu Prawns, Flying Yakisoba, Tori Katsu Curry Bao, Izakaya Gyoza, baos, and Matcha Tiramisu are the items to look for when deciding whether Kantami fits the meal you want.
Who should book, and who should choose another plan
Book Kantami if you want Japanese cuisine in Riyadh, are comfortable with a smart-casual setting, and are looking at a $$ restaurant. It may suit diners who are drawn to the named dishes and want a meal built around the confirmed dish list.
Any details beyond the confirmed cuisine, price point, dress code, city, and signature dishes should be checked directly before you make plans.
For wider planning, use our full Riyadh restaurants guide, plus the city guides for Riyadh hotels and Riyadh bars. For broader dining context, compare Kantami with other dining in Riyadh generically rather than relying on venue-to-venue claims.
Quick reference: go for Japanese cuisine in Riyadh at $$, dress smart casual, and consider the signature dishes: Roripoppu Prawns, Flying Yakisoba, Tori Katsu Curry Bao, Matcha Tiramisu, Izakaya Gyoza, and baos.
Planning details
- Location
- RRMC3634، 3634 Anas Ibn Malik Rd, Al Malqa, Riyadh 13524, Saudi Arabia
- Website
- instagram.com/kantami.sa
- Phone
- +966 55 632 3751
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern izakaya atmosphere with dim, moody lighting, neon and artistic decor inspired by the Japanese art of kintsugi, creating a casual but visually dramatic, story-driven dining space suited to social gatherings.
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Vibe
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Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Roripoppu Prawns
- Flying Yakisoba
- Tori Katsu Curry Bao
- Matcha Tiramisu
- Izakaya Gyoza
- Baos
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- Getting there
- RRMC3634، 3634 Anas Ibn Malik Rd, Al Malqa, Riyadh 13524, Saudi Arabia
Planning details
Location
RRMC3634، 3634 Anas Ibn Malik Rd, Al Malqa, Riyadh 13524, Saudi Arabia · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kantami good for a special occasion?
Kantami can be considered for a Japanese meal in Riyadh if the $$ price point, smart-casual dress code, and listed dishes suit the occasion.
Can I eat at the bar at Kantami?
What should a first-timer know about Kantami?
Kantami is a Japanese restaurant in Riyadh with $$ pricing and a smart-casual dress code. Signature dishes include Roripoppu Prawns, Flying Yakisoba, Tori Katsu Curry Bao, Matcha Tiramisu, Izakaya Gyoza, and baos.
What are alternatives to Kantami in Riyadh?
If Kantami’s Japanese menu, $$ pricing, or smart-casual dress code do not fit your plans, compare it with other dining in Riyadh based on the cuisine, price point, and type of meal you want.
Does Kantami handle dietary restrictions?
If you have a strict allergy or dietary requirement, contact Kantami directly before going.
Is Kantami worth the price?
Kantami is a stronger fit if you want Japanese cuisine in Riyadh at a $$ price point and the signature dishes appeal to you.
