Award-Winning Asian Flavours

Michelin Plate Dining Done Right

 For a dining experience designed to elevate the senses, step into the stylish and atmospheric Zest Restaurant located within Hotel Juliani, right in the heart of Spinola Bay. Inspired by flavours from Asian and Japanese-Peruvian Nikkei cuisine, Zest Restaurant’s menu features fresh sushi rolls, ceviche, fluffy bao buns, tangy curries, spicy noodle dishes and more.

Our Restaurant

Invigorate the Senses

Once a traditional Maltese townhouse, Zest Restaurant forms part of the charming Boutique Hotel Juliani in the core of Spinola Bay, St Julian’s. The building’s facade maintains its unique Mediterranean flair. Yet, upon entering, Zest Restaurant offers an idyllic escape from the outside world – awakening the senses with its eye-catching interiors, sleek design and mouthwatering menu.  

Our Restaurant

Invigorate the Senses

Once a traditional Maltese townhouse, Zest Restaurant forms part of the charming Boutique Hotel Juliani in the core of Spinola Bay, St Julian’s. The building’s facade maintains its unique Mediterranean flair. Yet, upon entering, Zest Restaurant offers an idyllic escape from the outside world – awakening the senses with its eye-catching interiors, sleek design and mouthwatering menu.  

Our Food

A Story of Flavour

Since 2003, Zest Flavours has been a leader in innovation within the local restaurant scene. Inspired by international flavours experienced through working in hospitality overseas and travelling across continents, Zest Restaurant was among the first to introduce Asian cuisine to the Maltese Islands. As the restaurant came into its own, it evolved into an award-winning establishment, earning the Michelin Plate stamp-of-approval in 2021. 

Zest Restaurant and Zest Street Food’s menus also incorporate Nikkei Cuisine – a distinct cultural cuisine developed over multiple generations that blends Japanese cooking styles and Peruvian flavours. Nowadays, the ‘East Meets West’ concept still forms part of Zest Flavours, specifically through Zest Occasion’s bespoke menus for any event. 

Our Location

Where You’ll Find Us

Zest Restaurant is situated in one of Malta’s main entertainment districts, St Julian’s. Centrally located, patrons can find a seaside promenade outside the restaurant, as well as numerous bars and nightclubs just a few minutes’ walk away. Whether you’re the dance-the-night-away type or looking to enjoy a peaceful stroll by the sea, every evening is complete with Zest Flavours. 

Award-Winning Asian Flavours

Michelin Plate Dining Done Right

 

For a dining experience designed to elevate the senses, step into the stylish and atmospheric Zest Restaurant located within Hotel Juliani, right in the heart of Spinola Bay. Inspired by flavours from Asian and Japanese-Peruvian Nikkei cuisine, Zest Restaurant’s menu features fresh sushi rolls, ceviche, fluffy bao buns, tangy curries, spicy noodle dishes and more.

Our Restaurant

Invigorate the Senses

Once a traditional Maltese townhouse, Zest Restaurant forms part of the charming Boutique Hotel Juliani in the core of Spinola Bay, St Julian’s. The building’s facade maintains its unique Mediterranean flair. Yet, upon entering, Zest Restaurant offers an idyllic escape from the outside world – awakening the senses with its eye-catching interiors, sleek design and mouthwatering menu.  

Our Food

A Story of Flavour

Since 2003, Zest Flavours has been a leader in innovation within the local restaurant scene. Inspired by international flavours experienced through working in hospitality overseas and travelling across continents, Zest Restaurant was among the first to introduce Asian cuisine to the Maltese Islands. As the restaurant came into its own, it evolved into an award-winning establishment, earning the Michelin Plate stamp-of-approval in 2021. 

Zest Restaurant and Zest Street Food’s menus also incorporate Nikkei Cuisine – a distinct cultural cuisine developed over multiple generations that blends Japanese cooking styles and Peruvian flavours. Nowadays, the ‘East Meets West’ concept still forms part of Zest Flavours, specifically through Zest Occasion’s bespoke menus for any event. 

Our Location

Where You’ll Find Us

Zest Restaurant is situated in one of Malta’s main entertainment districts, St Julian’s. Centrally located, patrons can find a seaside promenade outside the restaurant, as well as numerous bars and nightclubs just a few minutes’ walk away. Whether you’re the dance-the-night-away type or looking to enjoy a peaceful stroll by the sea, every evening is complete with Zest Flavours. 

The Menu

Appetisers
  • Appetisers
  • Bao Buns
  • Soups
  • Sushi
  • Noodles
  • Curries
  • Mains
  • Sides
  • Desserts
  • Six Pack Revolution

Homemade Guacamole

10.50
Served with cassava root chips

Prawn & Shiitake Thai Style Dim Sums

9

Sea Bass Ceviche

13
Quinoa, fresh lime and charred white corn

Nikkei Tiraditos

Tuna 12 Salmon 14
with sesame and soy dressing & chipotle

Crispy Tofu & Kimchi Japanese Gyoza

9

Duck & Coriander Japanese Gyoza

9

Arepas with Sliced Pork Belly

10.50
with cabbage kimchi, tomatoes and mustard seed salsa

Crispy Octopus Taco

10.50
with home made guacamole, ancho chili, red onion and coriander

Tempura of Local Prawn

14

Seasonal Vegetable Tempura

10

Black Venus Risotto

11.50
with parmesan and porcini, pea shoot and sweet potato crisp

Indonesian Satay

Chicken 10.50 Rabbit 12.50
with homemade peanut sauce

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