Not only tasty dishes but also quite a nice location: Restaurant Yauatacha (16. October 2022)
The Yauatacha is a nice change to what you usually get in Riyadh – the place is lovely and offers quite a good selection of different dishes. Once you’re seated and got your menu, you’re getting a few pickled vegetables which is quite nice with some spicy dips.
I went for the “crispy duck salad (pomegranate, pomelo, pine nuts)” (125.00 SAR) which was absolutely lovely. The only pity was that the duck was shredded, which made it missing the ‘big pieces’.
The “spicy Szechuan wonton (prawn, peanut)” (55.00 SAR) were definitely quite interesting, but not as spicy as I had expected. However, a nice stuffing which was truly enjoyable.
The “classic steamed dim sum (Har gau (prawn, bamboo shoot), Chilean sea bass dumping (prawn, asparagus, coriander), Seafood black truffle dumpling (crab, scallop, prawn)” (105.00 SAR) was a nice selection of dim sums. Not really anything I was too used to in terms of flavour profile, but definitely lovely in terms of colouring and definitely interesting in terms of taste.
What I actually liked kind of the most, were the “pan-fried curry chicken bao (water chestnut)” (50.00 SAR) which were tasty little breads filled with curry. Quite a nice bite since you would have the intensity of the curry wrapped inside a nice little tasty dough.
But the place is not only nice in terms of food, but also in terms of interior …
… and you get an interesting view onto the streets of Riyadh.
All in all, I can recommend the Yauatacha since it’s a nice restaurant with good food, in a lovely atmosphere, super friendly and competent service, and fair prices, all in all. Make sure you book your table in advance as the place was quite crowded when I came in and was even more crowded when I had left.
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Contact Details:
Restaurant Yauatacha
Mode Al Faisaliah
Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Road
Al Olaya District
11433 Riyadh (KSA)
Tel.: +966 9200 065 55
E-Mail: reservations@yauatcha.sa
Homepage: https://yauatcha.com/riyadh/
About the Author: Sven
I started the blog in October 2009, while living in Milan which I definitely consider to be one of the food capitals of the world. I was in touch with food since my early childhood (as my father is a former chef). Whenever I can, I travel the world to discover new places, to meet people but mostly to try local dishes and to find hidden gems! If you know a place worth going, please drop a line to: info@thediningexperience.org.
Currently, I am a member of the following food-related associations: Chevalier @Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Zurich-Ville; Membre Gourmet Dégustateur @Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs [OMGD]; Gesellschafter @Goldener Fisch and Member @Slowfood Convivium Zurich City. 
