Kiyomi

At this spend level, the case for booking is strongest if the table wants a polished contemporary Asian meal rather than a casual sushi stop. Kiyomi is in Zagreb and combines dimmed evening lighting, open-kitchen and robata energy, a lively modern room. The verdict: book when you want dim sum, robata and sushi in one stylish setting, consider one of the tasting-menu options if the group wants a structured way through the kitchen’s range.

Kiyomi is for the explorer who wants breadth: contemporary Asian dim sum, robata and sushi under one roof, led by Vid Nikolić, Co-Owner & Executive Chef. That matters because the strongest argument here is range. The decision is less “sushi or something else?” and more “how much of the room’s dim sum, robata and sushi offering should the table commit to?”

Go for the full Asian range, not a single sushi order

The smart order is not to treat this as a sushi-only booking. The menu’s strengths are spread across dim sum, robata-grilled dishes and sushi. For a first visit, the dim sum tasting menu or Toriko’s tasting menu makes sense for diners who want a structured way to understand the kitchen rather than turning the meal into a long set of individual choices.

The value question is fairly clear: Kiyomi makes most sense when you want its broader contemporary Asian range rather than one narrow category. The dim sum tasting menu and Toriko’s tasting menu are both signature options, while robata grilled dishes and sushi give the meal additional directions. If the priority is a narrow category only, Kiyomi may feel like more restaurant than the assignment requires.

Michelin Guide Croatia 2026 Plate gives the booking a useful trust signal without making that the only reason to go. Expect a stylish, modern, lively and elegant atmosphere rather than a stiff room. The dimmed evening lighting and open-kitchen robata feel make it a better fit for dinner outings than for plans that require a quieter setting.

Let the food format lead the night

The most reliable way to think about Kiyomi is through its food pillars: contemporary Asian dim sum, robata and sushi. The restaurant’s appeal is not built around one narrow specialty, but around moving across those formats in a polished Zagreb dining room. That makes the tasting-menu route especially useful when the table wants a clear path through the kitchen’s range.

At about $80 per person, the decision should be based on whether you want that breadth. Dim sum, grilled dishes and sushi can suit a group that wants variety and a more social meal. If conversation is the priority, choose a time with that in mind rather than assuming the lively atmosphere will suit every plan.

Use it for lunch or dinner plans with momentum

Kiyomi is open Monday to Thursday from 12:00–23:00 and Friday to Saturday from 12:00–24:00, with Sunday closed. Business lunch is listed from 12:00–17:00, while dinner remains the clearer fit if you want the room’s dimmed lighting and lively evening feel. Sunday is not the day to build around it.

Booking should be treated as sensible planning. For a small group or a planned occasion, plan ahead and be flexible on time, especially if the goal is a polished lunch or dinner built around dim sum, robata and sushi.