Authentic Chinese Restaurant in Riyadh — Jade Room, Al Malqa

Jade Room is an authentic Chinese fine-dining restaurant in Riyadh, inside Sama Gallery in Al Malqa, north Riyadh. Chef Kaiyang Xing and his Chinese team run the kitchen, all food is halal, and seating works through a live waitlist on Requeue.

In September 2026, Time Out Riyadh named Jade Room “Highly Commended” in its list of the best Asian restaurants in Riyadh. The full menu is published here, with the price, calories and allergens of every one of its 40 items.

How can you tell if a Chinese restaurant is authentic?

Look for regional specificity. “Chinese food” covers several distinct cuisines, and an authentic kitchen cooks them as themselves rather than blending everything into one sweet sauce. At Jade Room the menu names its regions: Sichuan Crispy Shredded Beef, Hunan Stir-Fried Beef with Chili and Coriander, Cantonese Steamed Hareed, and Peking Chicken with Mandarin Pancakes and Cucumber. Many dishes are wok-fired: cooked fast over high heat, which keeps texture and flavor intact.

What should you order at Jade Room?

Order several dishes for the table: most of the menu is designed for sharing. A good first visit starts with dim sum such as Crystal Prawn Dumplings (SAR 50), moves on to a wok dish like Sichuan Crispy Shredded Beef (SAR 95) or Crispy Chilli Garlic Sea Bass (SAR 110), adds noodles or fried rice, and ends with Icy Cheesecake (SAR 40).

Is Jade Room halal, and can dishes be made less spicy?

Yes to both. All food at Jade Room is halal, and any dish can be made less spicy if you tell your server. There are no dedicated vegetarian dishes at the moment, as the chili-garlic seasoning on the vegetable dishes contains shrimp powder. Calories and allergens are listed for every dish on the menu page. There is no kids’ menu and no dress code.

How does the Jade Room waitlist work?

Jade Room seats guests through a live queue on Requeue. Waiting times vary by day, so it is best to join before you set off. You can watch the queue move in real time, and the team will call you to confirm. For large groups, call 9200 32131.

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Where is Jade Room?

Jade Room is in Al Malqa, north Riyadh, inside Sama Gallery on Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Al Awal Road. Parking is in the basement car park at Sama Gallery. For more on the district and dining there, see our guide to the Chinese restaurant in Al Malqa.

Address: Sama Gallery, Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Al Awal Rd, Al Malqa, Riyadh 13523

Hours: Saturday - Wednesday 16:00 - 01:00, Thursday - Friday 16:00 - 01:30

Phone: 9200 32131 · Get directions on Google Maps

Frequently asked

Which is the best Chinese restaurant in Riyadh?

It depends on what you are after. For authentic, regional Chinese cooking from a Chinese culinary team in a refined setting, Jade Room in Al Malqa is one of the restaurants Time Out Riyadh singled out in September 2026, rating it Highly Commended among the city’s best Asian restaurants. All food is halal, and the dim sum and noodles are made by hand every day.

What are examples of authentic Chinese food?

Authentic Chinese food is regional: steamed dim sum such as crystal prawn dumplings, Sichuan dishes built on chili and numbing pepper, fiery Hunan stir-fries, delicate Cantonese steamed fish, and Peking-style dishes served with thin pancakes. Jade Room’s menu includes examples of each, with many dishes wok-fired over high heat.

Is there a new Chinese restaurant in Riyadh?

Yes. Jade Room opened on 9 July 2026 inside Sama Gallery in Al Malqa, north Riyadh. Its menu has 40 items across dim sum, seafood, chicken, beef, vegetables, noodles and rice, desserts and mocktails. Guests join a live waitlist on Requeue and the team calls them to confirm.