Chineseat Heart
Contemporary Chinese dining, rooted in tradition.
Jade Room brings the soul of authentic Chinese kitchens into a contemporary dining experience, thoughtfully curated for Saudi. Authentic at heart. Contemporary by design.
Changing the perception of Chinese dining
Jade Room was created to move beyond the familiar conventions of Chinese restaurants and present the cuisine through a more contemporary lens. From the interiors and table setting to service, presentation and atmosphere, every detail is considered as part of one experience.
Traditional at the core
The menu celebrates the depth and diversity of Chinese cuisine through bold flavours, precise techniques and quality ingredients. Traditional foundations remain at the core, while thoughtful refinement makes the experience relevant to how Saudi eats today.
The food is Chinese. The experience is Jade Room.
A contemporary space where Chinese heritage meets Saudi's evolving dining culture. Warm materials, considered lighting, refined tableware and subtle cultural references create an atmosphere that feels elevated without becoming formal.
Explore the MenuThe Story of Jade Room, an Authentic Chinese Restaurant in Riyadh
Jade Room is an authentic Chinese restaurant in Al Malqa, Riyadh, created to rediscover Chinese cuisine rather than imitate it. Opened on 9 July 2026 by Pillars Investment Company, it is led by a Chinese culinary team cooking regional dishes, from Sichuan to Canton, refined for the Saudi palate.
In September 2026, Time Out Riyadh rated Jade Room “Highly Commended” in its list of the best Asian restaurants in Riyadh.
Chinese chefs in Riyadh
Chinese cooking is learned in kitchens, not from recipes alone: the control of wok heat, the balance of chili and numbing Sichuan pepper, the lightness of Cantonese steaming. Jade Room’s kitchen is led by Chinese Chef Kaiyang Xing, whose experience spans Sichuan, Cantonese, Beijing and Northern Chinese cooking. He and his team bring those techniques to Riyadh, refining spice and sweetness for Saudi guests without changing what each dish is. Many signature items, including the noodles and the dim sum, are made by hand every day, and the sauces are made in-house: Sichuan chili oil, a hand-blended fermented black bean sauce, fresh ginger-scallion oil and the sweet-spicy glazes on the signature beef dishes. Dishes are portioned to be shared by two guests.
From Sichuan to Canton: the regions on the menu
Sichuan brings the dried-chili, peppercorn and cumin heat of Sichuan Crispy Shredded Beef and Brisket Cubes with Crispy Chili Garlic. Hunan, known for sharper, fresher heat, gives Hunan Stir-Fried Beef with Chili and Coriander. Canton, the home of dim sum, is behind Crystal Prawn Dumplings and Cantonese Steamed Hareed. And the Peking tradition of dishes wrapped in thin pancakes lives on in Peking Chicken with Mandarin Pancakes and Cucumber.
Why is it called Jade Room?
Jade has been treasured in China for thousands of years, carved into ornaments and objects of value and long linked with purity and virtue. The restaurant was named for exactly that meaning, something precious and lasting, and its deep green tones and gold details echo it.
Frequently asked
Who owns Jade Room?
Jade Room is owned by Pillars Investment Company. It opened on 9 July 2026 at Sama Gallery in Al Malqa, north Riyadh. For tables, join the live waitlist on Requeue.
Are the chefs at Jade Room Chinese?
Yes. The kitchen at Jade Room is led by Chinese Chef Kaiyang Xing and his team, who cook regional dishes from Sichuan, Hunan, Canton and the Peking tradition. Dishes are refined for the Saudi palate, all food is halal, and any dish can be made less spicy if you ask your server.
What does the name Jade Room mean?
The name was chosen for jade, a stone prized in Chinese culture for thousands of years and associated with purity, virtue and lasting value. The same deep green and gold run through the restaurant’s design, from the dining room to its gold-framed entrance at Sama Gallery.