Shanghai Me Doha is giving West Bay a new reason to stretch Friday lunch into the afternoon.
Launching on Friday, 12 June, Maneki Brunch brings together the restaurant’s Chinese and Japanese culinary language with live jazz, sharing plates and a collaboration with RITUALS.
It’s designed less as a quick meal and more as a social Friday ritual, with music, drinks and small touches of indulgence woven through the experience.
At a glance
- Shanghai Me Doha will launch Maneki Brunch on Friday, 12 June, in West Bay.
- The experience features a sharing-style menu, signature beverages, live jazz and curated RITUALS moments.
- Packages start from QAR 350, with reservations now open for the 12:30 PM to 4 PM Friday brunch.
A Friday brunch shaped by Maneki-neko
The name takes its cue from Maneki-neko, the Japanese symbol of luck and prosperity often seen with one raised paw.
At Shanghai Me Doha, that idea becomes a polished weekend gathering built around generosity, rhythm and a sense of occasion.
The restaurant’s setting already leans glamorous, and Maneki Brunch is positioned to make the most of that atmosphere with a longer, more animated afternoon format.
Chinese flavours meet Japanese precision
The brunch menu is served sharing-style, with a selection of Shanghai Me Doha’s best-known dishes presented for the table.
That approach suits the restaurant’s broader identity, which blends contemporary Chinese flavours with refined Japanese techniques.
Rather than a static buffet-style proposition, the format is built for conversation, pacing and groups that want the meal to feel like an occasion.
Signature drinks form part of the experience, with three beverage tiers available depending on how guests want to shape the afternoon.
Live jazz and RITUALS touches
Music is a central part of Maneki Brunch, with live jazz performances and familiar sing-along favourites setting a lively tone.
The entertainment is intended to build gradually across the afternoon, giving the brunch the feel of a dining room that shifts from polished lunch to upbeat social gathering.
Shanghai Me Doha is also extending its collaboration with RITUALS, following an earlier graduation season partnership.
For the launch of Maneki Brunch, the partnership begins with The Ritual of Sakura collection, a fitting choice given the Japanese inspiration behind the concept.
Guests can expect curated surprises, thoughtful gifts and small RITUALS moments during the brunch, adding a lifestyle element beyond the menu and music.
Packages, timing and reservations
Maneki Brunch takes place at Shanghai Me Doha in West Bay from 12:30 PM until 4 PM.
The brunch packages are structured across three beverage options.
- Soft Beverage Package – QAR 350
- House Beverage Package – QAR 450
- Premium Beverage Package – QAR 500
Reservations are now open for the launch on Friday, 12 June.
For guests looking for a new Friday address in Doha, Maneki Brunch has the right ingredients: a strong dining room, a sociable menu, live music and a collaboration that gives the afternoon its own sense of ceremony.
