Yaza

Yaza is a casual fine-dining restaurant at 6315 Prince Sultan Road in the As Salamah district of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, listed by the Michelin Guide as Michelin Selected and flagged as an Inspectors' Favourite. The kitchen presents modern Saudi cooking that draws on Hijazi tradition and reinterprets it with contemporary technique. Josper-grilled meats are central to the approach, and the menu mixes classic and updated regional dishes. Signature plates include Hijazi debyaza lamb served with fresh bread, a dish rooted in the western region's festive cooking; roasted prawns with mint sauce, which reflect the Red Sea coast; and an Om Ali twist, a reworking of the Egyptian-origin bread pudding that is a popular dessert throughout the Arab world. The restaurant sits in the Michelin three-dollar band, with a meal typically costing about SAR 150-300 (roughly $40-80) per person. The dining room is polished but relaxed, in keeping with the casual fine-dining label: expect a contemporary interior, attentive service and a mood suited to family dinners, business meals and celebrations rather than a hushed tasting-menu atmosphere. Noise levels rise in the evening, and dress is smart-casual, with modest clothing the norm in Saudi Arabia. Alcohol is not available in the kingdom, so the beverage side relies on Saudi coffee, tea, juices, mocktails and soft drinks. Dinner is the typical service, though opening hours are not published and should be confirmed. Reservations are advisable, particularly for Thursday and Friday evenings, and can be made through the restaurant's Instagram or Google Maps listing. Booking a few days ahead is a sensible precaution for groups, and larger parties may need longer notice. The Inspectors' Favourite flag means the restaurant has drawn attention from Michelin reviewers, so interest from visiting diners is high. The location on Prince Sultan Road is convenient for visitors staying in the central and northern parts of the city. Those new to Hijazi food can start with the debyaza lamb, which best shows the kitchen's blend of tradition and modern presentation.