‘Mahmous’ is an Arabic rice dish local to the Qatif & Tarout area and when I wanted to know more about how it was prepared, my colleague recommended I try @jawadi1 restaurant in Qatif. ‘Mahmous’ gets it colour from caramalised onions which substituted meat and chicken and was a staple of the region. Though it…
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It was my good friend and IISD classmate @litznraymon who recommended I try @aishosamachsea in March 2018 (It took that long) and it finally happened in 2021. Located in Qatif, this restaurant serves grilled and baked fish, Sushi and all good things FOOD. The menu is extensive and can make it harder to decide and…
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There is a treasure trove of restaurant in the Qatif area waiting to be explored and they have some of the most phenomenal grilled food restaurants in the Eastern Province. Most of my recommendations have been from my colleagues in the area and they have delivered exponentially. It was @sharqiatales that brought @al_sabate to my…
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My experience with Mexican cuisine is limited to hours spent watching ‘Food Network’, YouTube & Street Food series on Netflix. I haven’t had authentic Mexican food till date and the only Tacos, Quesadillas & Burritos I’ve ever consumed have been from fast food chains. I had been wanting to try a Mexican joint in Qatif…
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How would you like to try a one of a kind Mandi, that is made to order, home cooked by the people at @alomda.kitchen? Known for their seafood Mandi’s, this plate can serve unto 6 people and will only set you back SR. 190 depending on the size and weight of the fish. @alomda.kitchen is…
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Saihat is located off Jubail road before the city of Qatif in the Eastern Province and thanks to my good friend, Amir Viqar and his history of great recommendations we headed to “Bab Al Murad” for dinner. Located at an intersection and taking over much of the sidewalk, this place was swarmed with people. It’s always…
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As always, deciding on what to eat when you are out with friends is one of the hardest decisions to make. We wanted to try something new, and I had a Keto diet to follow so we decided we should visit a grill joint. That is when I remembered my friend and colleague, Amir Viqar…
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I have lived in Saudi long enough to try different varieties of Mandi, both meat and chicken and the one mandi that I always fall back on is the irresistible “Mandi Waleema” (SR.105) from “Qateef Hospitality Palace”. No other place has gotten close to perfecting the meat & rice combination like they have. A lil’…
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