RAW originally opened up back in 2016 in the industrial area of Shuwaikh but recently closed that location down. It was one of my favorite sushi places, but a lot of people had an issue with the location since at night the area around was super dark and creepy. So they closed that space down and moved to the city where they just officially reopened this past weekend across the street from Hamra Tower [Map]
Along with the new location, they revamped their menu by adding a lot of interesting and delicious new dishes that go beyond what you’d find at your typical Japanese restaurant. You can check out the full menu [Here].
I’ve been there three times so far (two tastings and a dinner), and really love the food. You really can’t go wrong by choosing any of the 20+ items on the menu.
RAW is currently only open for dinner, so you should call and reserve ahead of time just in case they’re busy. For more information check out their instagram @eatrawkwt
Note: Make sure you try the Koji Glazed Thigh (pictured above), the Tofu Croquettes, Sablefish and the Yuzu Yogurt dessert.
14 replies on “RAW Sushi in the City”
daaaamn, this looks top-notch!
date night!
yes please!
Mark, if you love the food at Raw I seriously doubt your taste in food. Tried it tonight along with your “recommendations” and was extremely dissapointed. Wouldn’t go again unless they change their entire menu. Also, as an added bonus, the chairs are really uncomfortable.
The bench is uncomfortable for sure but I seriously doubt your taste in food to be honest.
Robatta and Ora are my two favorite places right now, raw isn’t even in the same league as those two.
Ok then don’t go back to raw it’s not like it’s my restaurant…
Seriously Mark? Even with food we can’t disagree?
You can disagree but you don’t have to question my taste.
I don’t understand why you keep butting in. If someone attacks me I’m supposed to take it like a McDonalds cashier? If you want to have a proper discussion with me then don’t attack me, be respectful or else I’m gonna talk to you the same way you talk to me.
I’m sorry.
I tried the new revamped Raw on their first day, whilst the food actually tasted really nice, I honestly thought the quantity was minuscule. Especially considering the prices. That, along with the un-comfy seats kinda made me disappointed 🙁
I wonder if they’re aware how uncomfortable their benches are…
Haha ikr!
I’m guessing their logic was that they tried to add more tables so they can handle a fair amount of customers at once. But that really sacrificed the comfort aspect of things.
Don’t think that’s the reason, they just need to add cushions to the benches and we’ll be good