Contemporary Japanese Izakaya in Riga overlooking the Daugava Marina.
Shiyuzu is a contemporary Japanese restaurant in Riga, set along the Daugava waterfront within the modern ExPorto complex. Inspired by the spirit of the Japanese izakaya, Shiyuzu offers a refined and thoughtful approach to contemporary Japanese cuisine – light, balanced and nuanced. Shaped by global influences and a genuine appreciation for exceptional ingredients, the restaurant focuses on clean flavours, precision and atmosphere.
For those seeking elegant dining in Riga, a restaurant overlooking the Daugava Marina or an atmosphere designed for unhurried evenings, Shiyuzu offers an experience where quality and ambience exist in perfect balance. The kitchen’s philosophy is rooted in restraint and precision, allowing freshness, texture and natural flavour to remain at the centre of every dish. Each plate is carefully composed to create a clean and harmonious dining experience that feels refined without excess.

A defining part of the experience is the terrace overlooking the Daugava Marina and yacht harbour – a setting that brings a subtle Mediterranean atmosphere to the heart of Riga. As the sun sets over the waterfront, the mood becomes effortlessly elegant, reminiscent of the world’s most refined coastal destinations. Whether for intimate dinners, evenings with friends or meaningful occasions, Shiyuzu offers a sense of calm, rhythm and understated luxury.
More than a Japanese restaurant in Riga, Shiyuzu is a place where food, aesthetics and atmosphere come together seamlessly. A harmonious setting for relaxed lunches, elegant dinners and evenings by the Daugava Marina, where every detail feels thoughtful yet natural.
Shiyuzu embraces a modern approach to dining – without excess, with attention to detail, ingredient quality and sensory experience. Here, dining is not only about flavour, but about atmosphere, presentation and the feeling created around the table, where sophistication blends naturally with comfort.
Dining here is not only about flavour, but about the senses!
