Takara

Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Sri Lankan chef Rangana Chathuranga de Silva began his career as a kitchen steward at the Hilton Colombo, before rising through the ranks to lead the kitchen at Takara, where he's run the show since the restaurant launched in 2019. De Silva’s hit menu, which has barely changed since opening, puts a Saudi spin on traditional Japanese dishes. Some 90 per cent of the menu is locally sourced: the team head out to Khobar’s seafood and vegetable markets each morning to handpick the freshest produce, with regional ingredients such as za’atar, Arabic ghee, and kunafa making a regular appearance. Don't miss the menu's emblematic kunafa shrimp: a Takara take on tempura, as well as long-time favourites such as black Angus beef teppanyaki and wagyu on a hot stone.

Key Information

• Average price per person $112
• Lunch and dinner: Mon – Sun
• 966 50 383 0505
• Visit Takara's Website

Location

Al Yarmouk, Al Khobar, 34412