Two Houses, One Glass

Zuma and LPM Toast Riyadh With Craft and Clarity

Some collaborations feel inevitable the moment you hear them. Zuma Riyadh, home to contemporary Japanese izakaya energy, joins LPM Riyadh, the French house loved for its elegant ease. The result is a single glass with a clear point of view. It is called Tsukimi Fleur and it is the signature of an October worth circling on the calendar.

The story began with an exclusive bar takeover at Zuma Riyadh, a night that drew a crowd of tastemakers and curious regulars. Bartenders from both restaurants worked shoulder to shoulder, trading techniques, swapping garnishes, and grinning like musicians who have found the right tempo together. There was a quiet debut inside the theatre of service too. A bespoke ice program arrived in the city, crystal clear blocks shaped with purpose so that melt becomes part of the recipe rather than an accident. It was a small detail that said a lot. Riyadh is ready for craft at this level.

Tsukimi Fleur is a celebration of balance and a nod to two homes at once. Tsukimi evokes the Japanese moon viewing tradition. Fleur speaks the language of French grace. In the glass those ideas meet as something bright and precise. The recipe keeps faith with the zero alcohol promise while delivering a layered experience. Tanqueray zero brings botanical structure. Monin elderflower lends perfume and softness. Yuma adds citrus lift. Jasmine tea soda ties everything together with fine bubbles and a floral finish that lingers. The sip is refreshing and composed. It arrives looking like a small work of design and drinks like a conversation between two kitchens that trust their craft.

You can find Tsukimi Fleur throughout October 2025 in two homes. Order it at LPM Riyadh where it slips easily into a lunch that becomes a late afternoon. Order it at Zuma Riyadh in the vibrant lounge, at the bar, or in the sprawling main restaurant that moves across two floors. Each setting frames the drink differently. At LPM it reads as Riviera poise tuned for the city. At Zuma it reads as Tokyo energy distilled and focused. In both rooms it feels like a well judged welcome to the season.

What sets this collaboration apart is intention. There is no rush to shout. The teams at Zuma and LPM are speaking in the language of detail. Glassware that flatters without fuss. Ice that holds its line. Garnish that hints rather than hides. A service sequence that lets a guest enjoy the moment whether they are pairing Tsukimi Fleur with a plate or simply taking a pause between conversations. It is hospitality that understands rhythm.

The Riyadh dining scene has been building toward nights like this. Chefs trade ideas across kitchens. Guests move freely between genres. A Japanese izakaya room and a French fine dining room now share a signature and it feels natural, even inevitable. It suggests a city that welcomes collaboration and expects excellence. It also shows how a zero alcohol program can be inventive without compromise. The choice is not a limit. It is a canvas.

For those who collect the details, the Tsukimi Fleur is priced at 53 SAR and is available until October 31. The teams recommend booking ahead. At Zuma, reserve via +966 920 014 597 or the site if you prefer to plan in a couple of taps. At LPM, ask your host to time the pour with your first plate or your last course. Either way, the point is not to rush. Let the glass arrive. Notice the aroma. Take the first sip and see how the jasmine settles.

If you are choosing a moment, consider three. A midday stop at LPM when the dining room glows and the city seems to slow outside. An early evening at Zuma when the lounge hums and the two floor vista feels alive. A late night corner when conversation turns reflective and a clear headed ritual makes sense. The drink meets each of these moods with the same quiet confidence.

The larger picture is simple. Riyadh keeps finding new ways to bring its restaurants into dialogue. This collaboration is not a headline for headline’s sake. It is a thoughtful exchange between two kitchens that know who they are and respect one another’s strengths. It offers guests a signature that belongs to both houses and to the city. It also sets a tone for future crossovers, more playful, more thoughtful, and more open to precision.

October does not last long, but memory does. Tsukimi Fleur captures a season where Japanese artistry meets French savoir faire and the city raises a glass to the idea that craft can be clear, modern, and shared. Order one, take your time, and let Riyadh show you how far its taste has traveled.

Offering: Tsukimi Fleur

Availability: Through October 31

Price: 53 SAR

Reservations for Zuma Riyadh: +966 920 014 597 or visit zumarestaurant.com/riyadh