My favourite restaurants from the city of Al-Khobar as reviewed by your favourite food blogger ‘Food with Shayne’.
It was a random Instagram ad that introduced me to @kokoro_curry_sa and it only took me a few hours to head there and try it out for myself. @kokoro_curry_sa Located in Khobar’s Olaya district, ‘Kokoro Japanese Curry’ has a very simple menu. They have 3 types of Katsu curry (Including a vegetarian version that uses…
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I have been wanting to visit ‘Thermo Steakhouse’ ever since they opened their doors in 2020 but just couldn’t find the time to do it. That changed last week when they sent me an invite for a dine-in experience that included a live performance by @volha_the_violinist. @thermosteaks Located in ‘Villaggio Restaurant Village’ @villaggiosa, this place…
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This newly opened spot in the heart of Rakah is known for all things chicken which is very obvious from the name, ‘The Chicken Bar’. My reason to visit was influenced by @shareeka23 and we decided it was a good time to try it out. The restaurant has a lot of space but very few…
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We had chosen @marinade.restaurant for dining in with friends and to use the entertainer app for the Buy 1 Get 1 free offer. Unfortunately, this experience turned out to be one for the books and I felt it was important to highlight the issues I had. We were a group of 7 adults with 3…
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I hadn’t heard about ‘Bikki Restaurant’ in Al Khobar until Amit recommended we try it out for dinner. This restaurant has been in business for many years now and it’s quite popular with the local population who visit to experience South Asian food. It isn’t easy finding a spot to park and the restaurant was…
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The last time I visited @bistrolounge I wasn’t allowed entry because they didn’t allow single’s but now I got FAMILY. Armed with the @entertainersa app that allows for a ‘Buy 1 Get 1’ on the main course and 25% off the bill for the rest of the menu, we decided it was a good time…
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The ‘Great Wall’ @greatwall.sa is a Chinese restaurant with branches in Rastanura and Jubail and thanks to Hala from @sharqiatales, I was invited to review their new branch. The restaurant has gone all out with the interiors and it really stands out. It is spacious with a dining area upstairs to accommodate larger crowds. Hala…
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There are two reasons why I visit @thecheesecakefactoryme. The first being, to indulge in my all time favourite cheesecake, the ‘Mango Key Lime’. The other reason is to experience their one of a kind menu, though on the pricier side but offers absolute value for money. I was ecstatic when the ‘Cheesecake Factory’ sent me…
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Visiting ‘Taya Restaurant’ @altaya_ksa for lunch on a working day was a moment of spontaneity. We were the 1st visitors for the day and since they only open at 12pm, you will have to wait for prayer time to end before they open for service. We didn’t waste time with the menu and you shouldn’t…
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It had been a year since I last visited @ajdanwalk and the idea was to visit PF Changs but with wait times exceeding 15 minutes, we decided to skip and visit ‘Buffalo Wild Wings’ instead. I had promised the wifey I would treat her to some ‘Dynamite Shrimps’ but it was easy to convince her…
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I remember coming across a ton of posts with reviews about @operationfalafelshrq in early 2018 when they first launched in KSA but I never found the time to visit. Walking around @mall_of_dhahran and looking for a place to eat, I decided to give them a try since @shareeka23 was quite hungry and starting to complain.…
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Located in the Bayouniah area of Al Khobar, The newly opened ‘Jarjeer Restaurant’ @jarjeerrestaurants is an extension of ‘Salkara Restaurant’ located right next door. Tabled to open in January 2020, the pandemic delayed the opening by a whole year until last month, when they finally opened their doors to the public. The interiors are quite…
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There was a time when I frequented @ikeasaudiarabia just to dine in at their restaurant and order my favourite ‘Swedish Meatballs’ with Mashed potatoes and gravy for SR. 10 but that was until the quality of the meatballs dropped and I stopped going to the restaurant all together. The meatballs being a disappointment opened the…
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Calling all ‘CHICKEN’ obsessed foodies in the Khobar / Dammam area, say Hello to @hen.ksa. It is hard to miss this restaurant when you are on Pepsi road thanks to the loud yellow signage. I have been getting quite a few messages to try this place out so that’s exactly what I did. I have…
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We ushered in the new year with a visit to Khobar’s latest seafood joint @tackle.baks for lunch with our usual foodie gang @shareeka23, @joys10dz and @elmaaug. With rave reviews making the rounds about ‘Tackle Baks’ it was only we fair we give it a try. We ordered, Tom Yum Soup – SR. 25 ‘Spicy Shrimplets’…
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Walking along 16th street in Khobar looking for a place to eat, we chanced upon ‘Food Inn Restaurant’ with a decent rating of 4.0 on @googlemaps. I was joined by @shareeka23 and @foodingmyselfaround and we decided we would try something new for a change. The restaurant advertises that it is a ‘Mughalai – Chinese –…
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With barely a few good ‘Family Friendly’ Kerala restaurant in Thoqbah, the opening of ‘Welcome Family Restaurant’ is quite welcome and necessary. Serving everything from the usual Porotta and beef to their special ‘Kappa Biriyani, we enjoyed our dine-in experience at this very new restaurant. There is not much of an ambience but the restaurant…
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‘Oah Yamal Restaurant’ (@oahyamal) is a classic style restaurant like no other, focusing on cuisines from the different regions of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf. From the western region of Hejaz to the eastern province, their carefully curated menu is a great way to experience Saudi food. The inclusion of dishes originating from the gulf makes this restaurant a…
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Kerala’s go to comfort food or the meal of choice for most bloggers operating out of the state is ‘Porotta and Beef’ and born out of that obsession is the ‘Kizhi Porotta’. I have only come across this on Instagram and it sounds exciting. Beef Masala and Porotta is layered and wrapped in Banana Leaf…
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I can’t quite remember when I first visited ‘Marhaba Restaurant’ (@marhabasa) in Khobar. But upon my return to the kingdom in 2009, I have dined at the restaurant frequently thanks to the numerous company parties my department has hosted here. They have always maintained a certain standard when it comes to their food and I…
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With Winter only a few weeks away, the ‘Food Truck Zone’ in Olaya, Khobar is gearing up for another peak eating season and with Covid19 still amongst us, it might not be as packed as last year. Sareeka and I decided to try out @thepeaktrailer for Dinner. This was the only food truck with a…
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I had a very late introduction to Coffee, but I have made up for lost time and enjoy the current coffee scene that is taking over Saudi Arabia. Coffee is a great way to unwind after a long day at work, fun with friends or a drink that can give you that much needed push […]
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I have had @century.cuisine on my list of restaurants to visit for the longest time and it was purely by chance that I got invited to a special birthday dinner for @ancel_bernard by @joys10dz and @elmaaug and whenever @theovenaffairs is involved, you know there is cake that’s going to steal the show. The interiors aren’t…
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Being part of the Giveaway was one of the best things that happened to me this year and it’s thanks to the giveaway that I came across ‘Bakeology by Shifa Kazi’. I won some delicious ‘Home Made Sauces’ then and since then I have had her on my list of ‘Home Made Chefs’ in the…
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@sugarishcakes got in touch with me to review some of her home baked desserts and I was more than ready to oblige. Instagram has helped a lot of home based business to find their footing but to really stand out among the crowd, the products that you offer have to give you an edge over…
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It has been raining Biriyanis over the last few weekends and today, we collected our order from ‘Malabar Catering Services’. This wasn’t our first arrangement with them, having placed an order during Onam. They are one of the latest entrants in the ‘Home Based Businesses’ that have sprung up in the Eastern Province over the…
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I was recently invited to review a home based chef going by the Instagram handle @ziraz_bingpot. Running two unique Biriyanis on their menu, the ‘Kerala Chicken Dum Biriyani’ and ‘Chennai Special Mutton Biriyani’ are both famous South Indian Biriyanis, unique and with a completely different set of ingredients. Biriyanis can vary from district to district…
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I have only tried Koshari and Hawawshi before and my exposure to Egyptian cuisine was limited. I absolutely love Koshari for it’s simplicity and how nutritious it can be and here at @heliopolis_1 we were in for an absolute feast. We were invited by @heliopolis_1 thanks to @nomanaksamia and together with @foodingmyselfaround and @shareeka23 we…
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I have had @pantryksa on my list of restaurants to visit and today felt like the right day, considering it’s been two years since @shareeka23 and I got married. With that in mind, we headed there for lunch. Parking is a bit hard to find with a cafe right next door which is also quite…
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In my search for a good seafood restaurant in Khobar, I came across @como_rest that was highly rated on @googlemaps. @joys10dz wanted a venue for @elmaaug birthday dinner and this looked like that perfect place to host a party. Located opposite Gulf Building in Khobar Corniche, this place has separate dining sections for Singles &…
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