Restaurants · Our pick in Riyadh
Namu
Korean barbecue
Korean barbecue at The Esplanade, where you grill your own beef at the table.
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Our take
- Cook at the table
- Good for groups
- MICHELIN Guide Saudi Arabia 2026
- Address
- The Esplanade Mall, Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Alawwal Street, King Saud University, Riyadh 12371
King Saud University district, Riyadh - Nearest station
- King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
850 m · 10 min walk
More distances - Website
- guide.michelin.com
About Namu
Namu, in The Esplanade Mall on Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Alawwal Street, is Korean barbecue in a lively room: share a few starters, choose your cut of beef and cook it on the hot plate at the centre of the table, with generous pickles and kimchi. It is in the MICHELIN Guide Saudi Arabia 2026.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Namu before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
What’s nearby
Distances from Namu are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations
- King Abdulaziz City for Science and TechnologyRed850 m10 min walk
- King Salman OasisRed1.2 km15 min walk
- At TakhassussiRed1.2 km15 min walk
Key sights
- Kingdom Centre3.6 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 17 min
- KAFD4.3 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 19 min
- At-Turaif, Diriyah7.0 kmCycle 35 minCar or taxi 24 min
- The National Museum11 kmCar or taxi 32 min
- The Masmak13 kmCar or taxi 36 min
- King Khalid International Airport27 kmCar or taxi 63 min
Main railway stations
- Riyadh railway station (SAR)13 kmCar or taxi 36 min
Location
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