Chotto Matte Launches Nikkei-Inspired Lunch Menu in Riyadh

Chotto Matte, a Nikkei dining spot in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District, has just launched a new daily lunch menu that blends Japanese precision with the bold, citrusy flair of Peruvian cuisine. Served from 12 PM to 4 PM every day, the SAR 155 set menu offers three courses and a lineup of fusion-forward dishes designed for midday indulgence.

The menu opens with a choice of starters, from simple, sea-salt-sprinkled Classic Edamame to a fiery twist with Dressed Edamame tossed in teriyaki and chilli, or a warm serving of traditional Miso Soup. Appetisers dive deeper into the Nikkei playbook: Sea Bass Ceviche cured in a punchy leche de tigre, Crispy Squid Tempura with anticucho emulsion, and Yasai Miso Crispy Sushi bring texture and heat, while a Wedge Salad gets an umami lift from its lemon queso dressing.

Main courses don’t hold back either. There’s the Nasu Miso, a standout aubergine dish glazed in miso and topped with apricot, puffed quinoa and sesame; Asado De Tira, featuring slow-cooked beef short rib with purple potato purée; Black Angus Fillet in a spicy soy caramel glaze; and a vegetarian-friendly Truffled Mushroom Rice finished with Japanese mushrooms and egg yolk.

The finale? Warm Cinnamon Churros served with Dulce de Leche and chocolate hazelnut sauce—an unmistakable nod to South America’s dessert scene, with a luxe twist.