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White Robata

Restaurant Asian fusion restaurant

👍👍 Located in JACC. One of the best restaurants in Kuwait! You need to book a table in advance. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. Highly recommended! People often mention service, restaurant, delicious, great, atmosphere, staff, amazing, experience, Kuwait, friendly,


Address

Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmed Cultural Centre, Arabian Gulf St, Kuwait City, Kuwait

Website

www.whiterobata.com

Contact

+965 1858 000

Price rating

$$$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (824 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 1 to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 1 to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 1 to 11 PM
  • Friday: 1 to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 1 to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 1 to 11 PM
  • Monday: 1 to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (21) restaurant (19) delicious (19) great (19) atmosphere (17) staff (16) amazing (14) experience (13) Kuwait (12) friendly (12)
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  • 5/5 Fahad A. 2 years ago on Google
    Located in JACC. One of the best restaurants in Kuwait! You need to book a table in advance. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. Highly recommended!
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fahad AlNusf (. 1 year ago on Google • 55 reviews
    The best Asian fusion restaurant in Kuwait. The food was of premium quality, with fresh ingredients and expert preparation. The service was outstanding, with attentive and knowledgeable staff. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique twist on Asian cuisine. Some of the items we had: - Chutoro Nigiri - Salmon Nigiri - Salmon Aburi - Salmon Crispy Rice - Grilled Corn Salad - Tokyo Salad - Crab Acocado Maki - Edamame - Sriracha Honey Shrimps - Louisiana Chicken Karaage - Fuji Fries Buns: - Wagyu Burger -SF Chicken Slider From the Robata: - 48 hrs Braised Short Ribs - Seabass
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arwa A. 8 months ago on Google • 189 reviews
    Fantastic experience! Tasty food, phenomenal atmosphere, and amazing service. Very highly recommended.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 wildflowers2007 1 year ago on Google • 30 reviews
    The whole atmosphere was a bit loud for my taste. It has a dynamic vibe. The food was delicious but not exquisite. The fries and maki and salad has kind of a familiar and repeated sauce that i’ve tasted in different restaurants. The shrimps and grilled meat were exceptional though. I liked the wasabi lemonade from the cocktails but didn’t like the rest. I would definitely recommend it. And would come back. The waiters were friendly. Not well trained though as they kept placing the food at the empty side of the table. the location of the restaurant is remarkable.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abdullah A. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic food, and fantastic service. One of the few places in Kuwait to actually serve the meat Medium Rare when asked to prepare it medium rare. The dessert (chocolate fondant with ice cream) was 10/10. As was the wagyu kushiyaki and the miso black cod rice and Tokyo salad. Prices are fair for the quality and service you get. Special thanks to the waitress serving us on Wednesday evening outside with the glasses on, she was amazing!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Qutaiba A. 5 months ago on Google • 230 reviews
    - indoor and outdoor tables - fast service and delicious food Prices little bit high

  • 3/5 Yusif a. 2 years ago on Google
    First of all the prices are ridiculously overpriced, the only way they are allowed to keep the prices as they are, is if they have Jiro himself oversee the kitchen. I’m willing to give this place four stars if they bring the duck dish back and stop playing that stupid house music every Japanese restaurant in Kuwait seems to be fond of. Also, for the price I’m paying every time I dine here, they should reanimate Oda Nobunaga‘s corpse and have him discuss why he burnt down mount Hiei while he plays twinkle twinkle little star with the shamisen.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fatma B. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was amazing… Their dessert was as so delicious … We liked all dishes
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dawn D. 2 years ago on Google
    My friend brought me here and his main warning was come hungry. It was incredible fusion. Sriracha shrimp was ridiculously good. Wagyu short ribs melts in your mouth. Everything popped with multiple layers of flavor. My confession I'm generally not a big fan of seafood but the sushi was mouthwatering. Don't even try to get in without reservations. It's popular and busy but worth it.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 preenzify 2 years ago on Google
    Best time will be for iftar as the crowd is less and your sure to get your seat. Food, ambience and service . Highly recommended. Blueberry cocktail and Pacific sushi not to be missed . Not a fan of meat but I'm sure it's the best too.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rocky 9. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice dine-in experience. The atmosphere is cozy and there is a variety of amazing dishes. The price to portion is a little bit high. Overall 5/5
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jamie C. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow. One of the best meals I have had in a very long time - would highly highly recommend. Tokyo salad, seared salmon nigiri and chicken yakitori were all perfect. Plus the sous-vide apple crumble was heavenly. Service was great, and had great seat on the counter overlooking the kitchen. Quite pricey, but absolutely worth it
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 markos m. 11 months ago on Google • 80 reviews
    It is one of the best restaurants in Kuwait. If you like the Asian fine dining experience, this is the right place for you. The atmosphere is luxurious and unique. The only negative thing is the low a/c temperature.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Hebah A. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing dining experience everything I tasted was delicious and fresh! The drink I ordered was spicy and yummy!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amani A. 2 years ago on Google
    Its a must, tasty Japanese restaurant
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 HAMID A. 2 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed almost all the dishes 👌🏽 and was able to custom some to my needs with spice on the side. Forgot the name of the plates 😅 so I’ll post the pics
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Latifah A. 2 years ago on Google
    lovely atmosphere and delicious food fuji fries is a must!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mohammad A. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved this contemporary Japanese restaurant, fancy dishes, good food and lovely ambiance indoor and outdoor. Very attentive servers
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Azu D. 9 months ago on Google • 35 reviews
    The foods are so yummy but costly for a medium portion. Steaks are pricey yet u can have great one from texas roadhouse. And sushi, sashimi u can get the same from other stores. overall i like the food. the filipino waiter. Always on time in giving our menu and very accommodating. The place is so dark especially if your located inside the restaurant during evening with a small lamp to lighten ur table.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sara G. 4 years ago on Google
    The food was on another level. As an experience it's not your typical casual dining but then again no fine dining in Kuwait but this is pretty close food quality and perhaps value wise. Portions are petite the variety of food is interesting maki, meat, gyoza. The menu is hard to navigate checking their Instagram helps. Would definitely go there again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rashed 1 year ago on Google
    A beautiful restaurant, nicely decorated, with an amazing view of the fountain. The staff was very friendly, and the service was outstanding. The food was really delicious and flavorful. I tried this restaurant twice in two years, and the taste was consistent.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 YOUSEF A. 2 years ago on Google
    The food is delicious, the staff is friendly, and the location is excellent
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Meshlej A. 3 years ago on Google
    Recieption staff is very rude and unfriendly. Location is very good. Quality is very good. Restaurant is full of young guys and teenagers. Management to take care of reception quality
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yaser R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, very nice atmosphere and location
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Fahad A. 10 months ago on Google
    The food was so tasty and delicious. friendly and fast service. Recommend for dinner
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mohammad Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Best restaurant in the world, if you’re visiting Kuwait then you have to try this place. And the service was great too. All in all i give it a 10/10
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Khaled M. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best resturants in Kuwait. Atmosphere is nice and servers are friendly. The prices are in the higher side. For example, the 48 hours sous vide rib costs 11 KD for one bone. All the food was cooked perfectly. I recommend the foie gras, 48 hours ribs, crispy roll and miso Black Cod.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abdulrazaq A. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place. The reservation system is simple and effective. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. The food is top class, everything we ordered was spot on, definitely a five star place for Kuwait.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mohammed I. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is great and tasty but the main course portions are very small especially the beef ribs and the Wagyu beef rice. Also, the prices are high for such small quantities. The service is good and the waiters are polite.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dawn M. 3 months ago on Google • 30 reviews New
    Was a great experience. Really great food and waitstaff was really attentive. We live in Dubai and have never had service like this!

  • 5/5 souvenir 9 months ago on Google • 28 reviews
    am very happy that there is a restaurant of this professionalism and sophistication in Kuwait. Delicious food, wonderful atmosphere, fast service. I will definitely come back to visit it soon and will recommend to friends. My only note is that I wish there was a pre-booking of tables. Good luck. Open soon in Riyadh, please.🥰

  • 5/5 Alkazemi 8. 7 months ago on Google • 24 reviews
    My number one restaurant in Kuwait. Service: top notch. The speed at which they clean up the tables and keep it tidy i just apprehensive alot. Recommendations: chuttoro tataki, butterfish aburi all the aburis. Kushiyaki the potato sinple and delicious.. and pacific roll for dessert the apple cobbler is just wow. The raw fish is always to standards. The prices are not cheap but worth the quality and the food coma afterwards. Special thanks to Mr Mayank for always making sure his customers are happy, well cared for and listens to any issues with an open mind. He is an amazing person and his heart and dedication are admirable.

  • 5/5 Wassim Wassim (The L. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent food (delicious and fresh) Presentation is great Staff so friendly and professional One of the best restaurants ❤

  • 5/5 almashmoum l �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious Japanese restaurant to be very expensive (Original) مطعم ياباني لذيذ لأكن يعتبر سعره غالي

  • 4/5 Ajay Ambrose R. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place ! Amazing food ! Ambience of the park was amazing ! Appetisers and Desserts were really good and the mains even though they were really good on taste you would expect larger portion sizes for the price ! Overall a really nice dining experience kudos to the service and hospitality !

  • 5/5 Samir H. H. 2 years ago on Google
    An amazing brasserie in kuwait and a hidden Gem in one of the finest institution which is the cultural center. it was the first time that I ever went to the restaurant area of the center and was absolutely surprised and grateful to my friends who have made the recommendation , and they were right. my friend was initially invited by his young grand daughter to try the outlet with them, as he has been an admirer ever since. the setting was amazing from the open grill kitchen, to the amazing menu of Asian influence, with a professional service staff wearing wonderful uniform. the table setting was close to perfect, with a change of cutlery and plates with the new menu orders. nothing was too much for them. Definitely, we will be visit them again. very delicious food with new menu ideas presented at the table. Each order we had was artistically presented, with each bite tasting uniquely. so much to talk about on our next visit.

  • 5/5 Jose Nina-Quispe (. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to eat some fancy small plated foods, but the flavors make up for the small portions. Great atmosphere and super friendly and accommodating staff.

  • 4/5 Lea M. 2 years ago on Google
    I loved that restaurant !! Food presentation is great !! the taste is even better !! The crab salad is super delicious !! The rock shrimp with a twist of sweet potato is a must try .. Ceviche !! wooow ! The team is super friendly .. You discover a unique flavor when you try their dishes. The price is fair comparing to the value you're getting. The only bad thing is that you smell food once you leave their place. I highly recommend that place.

  • 3/5 Christina A. 2 months ago on Google • 17 reviews New
    Excellent atmosphere and great service. The food, however, is not all that it's hyped up to be (in my humble opinion). Also, I could never seem to get a reservation, so that's a hassle, as well.

  • 5/5 Fahad A. 2 years ago on Google
    I love the place the food delicious , the atmosphere is great and the staff so friendly and professional. Only the short ribs was a bit dry!!! I highly recommend it ✅✅✅

  • 3/5 El J. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was tasty enough but unfortunately we had to fight the flies in order to eat. That was the biggest put off. Also- most of their prices, especially for appetiser’s, are too expensive for the portion size.

  • 4/5 Fatima S. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice staff, good ambience. Loved their sushi. Bit expensive but worth it.

  • 5/5 Mubarak 1 year ago on Google
    I’m glad this restaurant is still running their business here, because it’s the only reason why JACC is alive. Other than that, the cultural center would be so empty. Since Covid hit most of the businesses at JACC got shut down due to the lack of customers. The staff were very welcoming and super friendly, and they had to make sure that the table was clean at all time and empty dishes wouldn’t stay at the table for more than a couple minutes . Mahindar why is one of the staff members who took care of us and make sure that we got everything we needed and helped us getting the best dishes out of the menu. We had Honey Shrimps along with the Fuji Fries and it was one of my favorite dishes and it was mixture between potatoes and sweet potatoes. We also tried their best seller sushi Pacific Roll, and it was fire.. the Mushroom Fried Rice bowl was a game changer.. so this are the stuff that I recommend you guys to get whenever you visit. The other stuff we got is crab Maki and the Wagyu Burger.

  • 5/5 Hawra A. 8 months ago on Google
    Its hands down the best japanese infusuon restaurant in kuwait, no discussion. I've visited it over 11 times since it opened so its safe to say its my fav ! Great food and ambience.

  • 2/5 Bader Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Overhyped place, average food quality, poor variety and VERY loud music!

  • 2/5 Salma H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The prices are very, very exaggerated, the first time I visit and the last time, and Maki Wok and Roll cook it 10 zero (Original) الاسعار مبالغ فيها جداً جداً اول مره ازوره واخر مره وماكي ووك اند رول يطقونه 10 صفر

  • 4/5 YOUSEF H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The place is amazing - I ordered sweet and it was good - the dishes have distinctive not the same as all restaurants (Original) المكان روعة - طلبت سويت وكان جيد - الاطباق عندهم مميزة مو متشابهه مثل كل المطاعم

  • 5/5 Abdulaziz A. 3 years ago on Google
    Perfect Japanese Restaurant 👌

  • 5/5 Ali A. 3 years ago on Google
    😋😋

  • 5/5 thunayan a. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent atmosphere Excellent presentation Excellent taste Excellent staff members this is the place you want to be at its Very rare to find a restaurant with all 4 things I congratulate them.

  • 5/5 Abdullah A. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food. Long wait for a table.

  • 4/5 Ahmed B. 3 years ago on Google
    Fabulous food. Nice location. Good and friendly service. A must repeat place.

  • 3/5 Mishari R. 3 years ago on Google
    Had dinner here with my friends, the food was great, but the service was not even reaching the average level (it wasn’t even that busy) !

  • 5/5 Salem R. 3 years ago on Google
    Really good food and atmosphere .. a bit pricey

  • 5/5 Farah A. 3 years ago on Google
    2018 One of the best Japanese restaurants I have ever tried! We ordered: 1- Fuji fries: it’s a mix between sweet potato and the normal potato 2- pacific roll: was good tasted a bit spicy 3- wagyu kushiyaki: very delicioush! But too too small for one person I wish they could make it as tall as the chop sticks at least! 4- hirata bun: yumm😻 Drinks: 1- water: 2 kd expensive for a small water! 2- blackberry: 👌🏼 Friendly staff I liked the bar! Specially because it’s kind of a table but in the same time your sitting in-front of an open Kitchen very comfortable! I didn’t like the menu tho because of the names I wish they would change it to an iPad menu better so we can see the pictures 2021 Drink: black berry is a must😻👍🏼 1- crab maki: (2/5) very spicy 2- Tokyo salad (5/5) 3- Fuji fries 😻👍🏼(5/5) 4- hot stone (4/5) one time experience 9 kd 5- wagyu burger (5/5)

  • 5/5 Slice of life Q. 3 years ago on Google
    Best food in kuwait

  • 5/5 Hussa A. 3 years ago on Google
    get the fuji fries, tokyo salad, the first two types of sushi and the mushroom rice 🤤

  • 4/5 S A N. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and atmosphere, excellent presentation I think what makes it even more great is the location. Friendly staff but little slow. I would recommend the medium rare wagyu burger as it is my fav also the crab avocado maki is a must💯

  • 4/5 saad a. 5 years ago on Google
    The atmosphere is awesome The food was great and tasty The staff was great and helpful Very very good experience and I will come again soon

  • 5/5 Farah M. 4 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite places!

  • 5/5 Barrak Al B. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing food and amazing service!

  • 3/5 Shaima F. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely place with a different take on Japenese food. Overpriced though for the amount of food you get, but what you get is delicious.

  • 5/5 eGarWish 4 years ago on Google
    The drinks the appetizer the main dish the desserts the atmosphere and the service all are perfect

  • 5/5 Hebah K. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice atmosphere with delicious food. All the orders were perfect.

  • 4/5 Ahmad A. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice food and high quality but it's expensive

  • 4/5 sharifa a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great, but it is not suitable for those who like pepper (Original) رائع بس مو مناسب للي مايحبون الفلفل

  • 5/5 Mufaddal R. 4 years ago on Google
    Most amazing Japanese food I have ever had.. . Awesome!!!

  • 4/5 Meshari A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A sweet experience (Original) تجربة حلوة

  • 5/5 Essa A. 4 years ago on Google
    perfect menu and atmosphere

  • 5/5 Andrea T. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice place!

  • 3/5 fahad a. 4 years ago on Google
    The food not really delicious the taste of spice over The compensation of mixing the taste missing many things Over rated

  • 5/5 Valentina K. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food and great athmosfere. Desserts are over the top!

  • 5/5 Shoroq D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the finest restaurants in Kuwait, all delicious dishes and excellent service, quiet and sophisticated (Original) من اروع مطاعم الكويت كل الاطباق لذيذه وخدمه ممتازه هادئ وراقي

  • 1/5 Amal A. 3 years ago on Google
    Claims to be cosy, yet think they’re a Michelin Star restaurant. Mediocre food

  • 4/5 BAD fat M. 3 years ago on Google
    it was a great experience. food was great👍thank you

  • 4/5 Lisa M. 2 years ago on Google
    We love White Robata! Great place and amazing food. Service is excellent. Price are very high compare to portions served but overall worth it.

  • 3/5 Tahreer A. 3 years ago on Google
    Over priced and not that great !

  • 4/5 ahmed a. 3 years ago on Google
    Tasty food though a little over priced

  • 5/5 A A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) gr8 (Original) Gr8

  • 5/5 Fahad A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful restaurant, and in terms of service is excellent, as well as the food is delicious, it is worth a visit again, but the prices are little expensive, I mean, do not order while you are hungry (Original) مطعم جميل و من ناحية الخدمة ممتازه وكذلك الأكل لذيذ يستاهل الزيارة مره ثانية بس الاسعار شوي غالية يعني لاتطلب وانت جوعان🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • 5/5 alhabiba a. 3 years ago on Google
    Thanx for all staff, and i like your food

  • 2/5 Sam S. 3 years ago on Google
    Poor sushi and sashimi menu.

  • 4/5 Kameleddine B. 3 years ago on Google
    A delicious experience...enjoy it!

  • 5/5 Afnan A. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice environment. Good food 👍🏽 but expensive.

  • 3/5 azizborashed 3 years ago on Google
    The wasabi lemonade slaps.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free parking garage
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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