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Michelin Star
Proudly Listed for Michelin Star
Hocho and The Rubi Room are now listed and recognized among Riyadh’s top fine dining destinations, earning a Michelin Star 2025, a reflection of our commitment to culinary excellence, authenticity, and the art of Japanese precision fused with Saudi hospitality.
Caterer
A proud moment for our team!
Proudly, Hocho and A5 members shortlisted for Caterer Saudi Awards 2026!
Fact Dining
A proud moment for our team!
Hocho has been nominated for the FACT Dining Awards Riyadh 2025, celebrating our dedication to authentic flavors, refined craftsmanship, and memorable dining experiences.
Caterer Middle East
How to open a restaurant in Riyadh in 20 days?
The article outlines how a dual-concept restaurant in Riyadh went from idea to opening in just 20 days.
Caterer Middle East Key points include:
- Having a clear and streamlined concept from the start, which allowed rapid decision-making.
- Intense coordination across approvals, layout, fit-out, equipment and licensing, all done on a tight timeline.
- Emphasis on agility: in a fast-changing F&B market like Saudi Arabia’s, the faster you move the better you leverage opportunity.
Caterer Middle East
Caterer Middle East
Caterer Middle East featured Chef Hassan Fetyani’s inspiring journey from Jeddah’s barbecue pits to leading Hocho’s Japanese fine dining experience.
The article highlights his training, mentorship, and global outlook that shaped his culinary path, now reflected in Hocho’s fusion of Japanese precision and Silk Road influence.
Time Out
Hōchō has been recognized by Time Out Riyadh as a standout addition to Via Riyadh’s dining scene. Described as the first premium Japanese–Silk Road fusion restaurant in the Saudi capital, Hōchō introduces a new level of contemporary fine dining. It is also the only concept in the region serving authentic Kobe beef, offering guests an exceptional culinary experience that blends Japanese precision with Silk Road-inspired creativity.
Taste & Flavors
Taste & Flavors praised Hōchō’s refined menu, describing it as “a testament to the rich tapestry of flavors that emerge when Japanese culinary artistry meets the diverse tastes of the Silk Road.” Highlighted among its signature offerings is the renowned Kobe beef, celebrated for its marbling, tenderness, and depth of flavor.
Taste & Flavors also spotlighted the restaurant’s warm and sophisticated interior, featuring rich tones and the exclusive Rubi Room, designed for private dining and special occasions.
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