Saudi National Day with
ROKA Riyadh
For two nights, Chef Nawal Alkhalawi and ROKA Riyadh's Group Executive Chef, Luca Spiga collaborated on an exclusive menu celebrating Saudi National Day 🇸🇦
This ten-course set menu wasn’t just a dinner; it was a journey across two vibrant culinary worlds.
The collaboration represented a blend of bold Saudi ingredients and flavours with the refined techniques and tastes of Japanese culinary traditions.
“Teaming up with chef Nawal has been an exciting and new journey for us at ROKA. This collaboration allowed us to transform some of our signature dishes, blending them with the vibrant flavours of Saudi cuisine in innovative ways.” -
Luca Spiga, Group Executive Chef of ROKA
“This menu was a heartfelt tribute to my vision for Saudi cuisine, culture, and art. I have no doubt that Saudi recipes will echo out into the world and become a globally known and loved cuisine.
I use traditional recipes as one would the base colour of a canvas, preserving their authentic soul while adding colourful and exciting brush strokes to express our innovation and creativity as Saudis, and our leaders’ vision for us as a nation.”
- Chef Nawal AlKhalawi
By collaborating with local farmers and producers, we ensure that we source the freshest ingredients efficiently. This approach allows the incorporation of more locally sourced dishes, strengthening ties to the community and highlighting the region’s culinary heritage.
