Category: Jeddah
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Uzbeki Cuisine in Jeddah – ‘LAZA Uzbek Restaurant’
I finally got to try Uzbeki Cuisine and this restaurant is sadly not in the Eastern Province but in the city of Jeddah. Say hello to @lazauzbek in the Al Mohammadiyyah area of Jeddah which is rated quite highly and for good reason. The staff are quite friendly and the interiors reflect Uzbeki landscape and…
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Distinct Burgers from ‘Buntone Burgers’ – Jeddah
When in Jeddah I try to make it a point to catch up with fellow foodie and friend Ahmed Darwish of @thefoodies.sa and he recommended we meet up at @buntoneburgers for lunch. After spending a few hours walking around the old historical Al-Balad area, we were absolutely starved and ready to eat. This isn’t your…
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Hyderabadi Food at ‘Romman Restaurant’, Jeddah
I was invited by a colleague to try out ‘Romman Restaurant’ in the crowded Sharafiyah district that serves Hyderabadi cuisine. A few of my colleagues had already visited the place and recommended I give it a try. Parking is hard to come by in the peak hours of the day so I would recommend parking…
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‘Amo Zain’ Sudanese Restaurant at Bani Malik, Jeddah
I finally had my way when my colleague from Sudan agreed to take me to a Sudanese restaurant. This newly opened restaurant in the Bani Malik area of Jeddah had never been visited before so we decided it was the right opportunity to experience food that I had never encountered before. With no roof and…
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Local Grills at ‘Baladi Kebab’ – Jeddah
Just another joint that serves Grills, Pies & Pastries, Sandwiches and Juices and located in the Mishrifah district of Jeddah. This place came recommended by a colleague and also happens to be quite close to our main office. We ordered the 2 plates of the ‘Mix Grill BBQ’ 1/2 Kilo (SR. 45) and a few…
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Traditional Street Food from the ‘Levant’ at ‘Zaroob KSA’, Jeddah
‘Zaroob” is a restaurant chain based in the UAE serving up food from the ‘Levant’ (Syria, Jordan, Lebanon & Palestine) and the name literally translates to ‘Alleyway’ and the food takes inspiration from traditional street food vendors from the region. The restaurant has been open for a few months now and I had the opportunity…
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‘Dim Sum Night’ at ‘Toki Restaurant’ – Jeddah
My go to person for all things related to food in Jeddah is Ahmed Darwish of @thefoodies.sa and I joined him for dinner at ‘Toki’ restaurant for their ‘Dim Sum Night’. @tokiksa is a contemporary Chinese cuisine restaurant in the Al Khalidiyah district of Jeddah and it can be a little tricky to spot this…
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Hyderabadi Food at ‘Aadaab Restaurant’ – Azizyah, Jeddah
As much as I love trying out different cuisines, I tend to miss good ol’ Indian food from time to time. ‘Aadaab Restaurant’ in the Azizyah area had a good rating on @googlemaps and I joined my colleagues for dinner. ‘Aadaab’ serves hyderabadi food and the best time to pay a visit would be before…
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Lip-Smacking ‘Local Srilankan Food’ at ‘Kandy Restaurant’, Jeddah
I have only had Srilankan food once or twice before, so I decided to head to Kandy restaurant which had a pretty good rating on @googlemaps, my guide to local restaurants whenever I travel. The place looks quite new, clean and well lit with about 6 to 7 tables to seat 4 people each. They…
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Experiencing Nigerian / Sudanese Street Food at ‘Milano Grill’, Jeddah
Food is my gateway into experiencing cultures that I’m unfamiliar with and every now and then, I get to experience something new and lasting. I haven’t really much of an opportunity to experience ‘North African’ cuisine and thanks to my colleague Wagdi, I experienced the Sudanese version of a Nigerian favourite called ‘Tsire’ also known…
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Experiencing Malaysian Cuisine at “Felda D’Saji” Restaurant, Jeddah
Compared to other cities in the Kingdom, Jeddah has a very diverse food scene and it continues to surprise me. “Felda D’Saji” is a Malaysian restaurant in the Al Rawdah district and has an excellent rating on @googlemaps. I ordered the ‘Nasi Lemak’ (SR. 35), where the rice is cooked with coconut cream and steamed…
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Asian Fusion at “BACO” – Jeddah
The food scene in Saudi Arabia is augmenting and these are exciting times for foodies in the Kingdom. One such restaurant is “BACO” (@baco.sa) that serves up Asian Fusion Food and thanks to my good friend Ahmed Darwish from the @thefoodies.sa fame, I got to experience something quite unique. Located in a posh shopping boulevard,…
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Meez Street Restaurant – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
I had the good fortune of hanging out with the amazing @thefoodies.sa when they invited me to join them for dinner to try out the new menu at @meezstreet. The menu is inspired and brought to life by their chef consultant @chefmaimia who was there to guide us through the menu. The place is beautifully…
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‘Fish Market Restaurant’ – Corniche Road, Jeddah
It is not everyday that I get to enjoy a meal with my colleagues from PSS department, so when the opportunity arose, we decided to try something different from the usual. I have been quite reliant on @googlemaps for spotting the best eats in the city of Jeddah and it hasn’t disappointed so far. @fishmarketksa…
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Century Burger – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Hello Jeddah, I am back to continue where I left off during my last visit. I have made a list of restaurants that I would like to visit now that I’m here for the next 7 weeks. To kick things off, @centuryburger was on top of my list of burger joints to try out in…
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Traditional Hejazi Cuisine ‘Saleeg’ at ‘مطعم مناحي’, Jeddah
I first heard about “Saleeg” many years ago and I’ve never really looked into it since then. It finally popped up the other day when I was looking for local cuisines in the Western Region and I knew exactly what I had to do. Saleeg (Arabic: سليق Hejazi pronunciation: [saˈliːg]) is a white-rice dish, cooked…
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Pakistani Food at ‘Zam Zam Restaurant’ – Jeddah
This Pakistani restaurant in the heart of Jeddah’s Al Faisaliyah district is a favourite local haunt for the expats living in and around the area. Serving up some amazing desi food, their rich and decadent Kadai (Both Mutton & Chicken) was creamy and decadent and the spices working it’s charm on the meat. I also…
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Hyderabadi Food at “Shadab Restaurant” in Al Azizyah, Jeddah
My colleague took me to “Shadab Restaurant”, a hyderabadi restaurant in Al Azizyah, Jeddah for dinner. Well known for it’s Haleem, I didn’t give a second thought about what i was going to have first! At SR. 12, the Mutton Haleem pressed all the right buttons with its super thick, creamy and comforting flavours enhanced…
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The Best of Pakistani Eats in Jeddah – ‘Makkah Restaurant’
I love Pakistani food. There is no other way to say it, and they don’t compromise when it comes to food. I’ve been in Jeddah for a few days now and my colleagues decided to take me to “Makkah Restaurant” in the Al Baghdadiyah area for dinner. This restaurant is famous for their “Mutton Kadai”,…