Michael Chow Brings his Iconic Restaurant to the Middle East
Earlier this month in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a jubilant opening of the latest MR CHOW restaurant unfolded in the center of the King Abdullah Financial District. The sumptuous evening marked the inauguration of the legendary restaurant in the Middle East, as well as a notable partnership with Mohammed Jawa, Founder and Chairman of groundbreaking MJS Holding, which strives to bring premier restaurants into the growing region. Meticulously designed by founder and luminary Michael Chow, the vast 8,000 sq. ft. venue boasts two stunning levels and an elegant terrace overlooking the mesmeric city.
Courtesy of MJS, photo by Mateo Vercellone.
A Celebration of Cultures and Culinary Artistry Unfolds in Riyadh
“Our partnership with Mr. Chow in Riyadh represents more than just a venture,” explained Jawa. “It’s a fusion of cultures, a celebration of culinary artistry, and a commitment to redefining hospitality in the heart of Saudi Arabia.” The opening event welcomed the international glitterati with a larger-than-life MR CHOW balloon and drone show, with hypnotic, lavish performances by models donning sashaying lamps, avant-garde goldfish tanks, and towering floral branches.
Courtesy of MJS, photo by Mateo Vercellone.
VIP attendees such as film producer Joel Silver, art collector Abdullah Al Turki, architect Kulapat Yantrasast, and Michael Chow’s son, actor Maximilian Chow, enjoyed extravagant cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while dancing the night away to bespoke beats by founder’s choice, DJ CASH.
Courtesy of MJS, photo by Mateo Vercellone.
MR CHOW’s Heritage of Luxury and Authenticity is Ever-Evolving
MR CHOW Riyadh rejoices in the restaurant’s storied history of offering guests heavenly cuisine organic to Beijing alongside impeccable European-style service and atmosphere. Following in the footsteps of an iconic succession of restaurants, beginning in London in 1969 and parading into Beverly Hills in 1974 and New York in 1979, with the most recent iterations dazzling Miami and Las Vegas, Mr. Chow’s newest iteration shines with the same authentic and posh spirit.
Partner Mohammed Jawa, Brian Muratovic (MrChow Nyc), Maximilian Chow, Dino Kastrati (MrChow London), courtesy of MJS, photo by Mateo Vercellone.
Locals and citizens of the world alike are invited into the immaculate space in Riyadh, where rapturous lighting and sleek design make way for warm connections and the enjoyment of enchanting dishes; from Peking Duck, to Green Prawns, Ma Mignon, and the handmade Noodle Show, every bite is a symphony for the taste buds.
Courtesy of MR CHOW Riyadh.
A deft student of both Saint Martin’s School of Arts and the Hammersmith School of Building and Architecture, the iconic restaurateur has had a keen eye for the poetry of fine dining from the very beginning. “I never meant it as a business,” explained Chow of his genesis in London. “I wanted to create a happening, an immersive aesthetic experience fusing art, architecture, design and cuisine, and a place to bridge the East to the West, celebrating the greatness of my country, China.”
Michael Chow in front of Andy Warhol portrait; courtesy of MR CHOW Riyadh.
