Khonji's

Khonji's is a Japanese restaurant at W Muscat in Al Mouj, the waterfront development on the coast west of central Muscat, Oman. It offers a sushi and Japanese small-plate menu in a design-led hotel setting, and it is one of several dining venues at W Muscat, alongside Ba Ban and Harvest. The menu covers the main elements of a modern Japanese restaurant: sashimi, maki rolls, tempura and dim sum. Sashimi relies on the freshness of raw fish and is best ordered as a starter or shared plate, while maki rolls offer a range of fillings suited to groups. Tempura provides a lightly battered, fried option for those who prefer cooked dishes, and dim sum adds a pan-Asian element that is common in hotel restaurants of this type. The format favours sharing, and ordering a selection for the table is the usual approach. The atmosphere is sleek and stylish, with the contemporary design associated with the W brand, and evenings are the main draw. Dress is smart casual to stylish, and noise levels are moderate to lively. Prices are in the upper-mid bracket at roughly OMR 15-30 per person, with sashimi and drinks pushing the total higher. Reservations are recommended for dinner and are made through W Muscat, particularly at weekends. Alcohol policy should be confirmed with the hotel, since licensing in Oman is limited mainly to hotels. The Al Mouj location provides a marina promenade and waterfront for a walk before or after dinner. As the area is some distance from the old city districts such as Mutrah, most visitors take a taxi or hotel transfer. The restaurant suits travellers wanting a change from Omani and Indian cuisine, and groups with mixed tastes, as the menu offers both raw and cooked options.