KUURU · Jeddah · Riyadh
Kuuru, True Nikkei
Peru's fire. Japan's precision. Saudi Arabia's table.
Featured in the MICHELIN Guide MICHELIN Guide Saudi Arabia · 2026
No. 6 · MENA's 50 Best Restaurants The World's 50 Best Restaurants · 2026
MICHELIN Guide Saudi Arabia 2026
Featured in the MICHELIN Guide
The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026
The Best Restaurant in Saudi Arabia 2026, up from No. 30 in 2025. The number beside this text is where the region ranks Kuuru among every restaurant in the Middle East and North Africa.
The Concept 日系 Nikkei
Where Peru meets Japan
Welcome to Kuuru, where we celebrate True Nikkei flavors. Our culinary journey goes beyond borders and fuses the vibrant traditions of Peru with the refined techniques of Japan, capturing the essence of both cultures, connected through time and enriched by the vibrant energy of Saudi Arabia.
Japan Precision
Peru Soul
One cuisine
Signature Dishes From the Nikkei Bar
Plates that made the list
Kuuru Ceviche
Cold appetizers & salads
Najel, smoked corn, sweet potato, cilantro, Nikkei leche de tigre.
Shrimp Crocante
Hot appetizers
Crispy shrimp, spicy passion fruit sauce, cilantro, roasted almonds.
Kani Kari
Hot appetizers
King crab, cream cheese and almond on crispy dough, spicy passion fruit honey.
Nakka Truffle
Nikkei-style nigiri
Salmon belly, lemon zest, Maldon salt, truffle.
Ceviche, cut to order
The Spaces Art & Interior
Built like the cuisine
The Nikkei Bar
A live counter where the kitchen performs: nigiri and ceviche, made in front of you.
The Dining Room
Inca-Peruvian texture under turquoise wire chandeliers, luxury with warmth.
The Mocktail Bar
Where the two cultures meet in a glass: mixology without limits.
From the feed
Kuuru, in motion
“The most award-winning restaurant in the city”
Good to know
Questions, answered
What kind of cuisine does Kuuru serve?
Nikkei: the Japanese Peruvian kitchen born when Japanese migrants settled in Peru over a century ago. At Kuuru we call our expression of it True Nikkei: Japanese precision, Peruvian flavor, served as colourful sharing-style plates, from ceviche and Nikkei-style nigiri to wagyu and black cod. Read what Nikkei is or browse the menu.
Is Kuuru a Saudi restaurant? Who owns it?
Yes. Kuuru is a homegrown Saudi restaurant by Leylaty Group. It opened in Jeddah in 2021 and in Riyadh in 2024. Read the Kuuru story.
Is Kuuru in the MICHELIN Guide?
Yes. Kuuru was selected in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Saudi Arabia, for the Jeddah restaurant. Every accolade is listed with sources on the awards page.
Why is Kuuru called the best restaurant in Saudi Arabia?
MENA's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 ranked Kuuru No. 6 in the Middle East and North Africa and named it The Best Restaurant in Saudi Arabia, up from No. 30 the year before. See the full recognition list.
Where is Kuuru located?
Two cities. Kuuru Jeddah is on Al Malik Road in Al Khalidiyyah. Kuuru Riyadh is in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD).
How do I book a table at Kuuru?
Through the reservations page, or by phone on +966 9200 35739 for larger parties and private dining.