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A Beer Garden & Brewery in Bengaluru – ‘GEIST’ OMR
There is no shortage of breweries and good beer in Bengaluru and one of the more popular ones in town is ‘Geist Brewing Co’ on Old Madras Road. “Offering a range of craft beer to choose from, there is something for everybody here and if you thought it was only Beer that they sold here,…
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From Delhi 6 to Kozhikode – ‘KARIMS’ Mughlai Cuisine
Imagine my surprise when I heard the famed Karim’s was opening an outlet in Kozhikode? “This is the same Karim’s from Delhi 6 known for its famed Mughal cuisine and I have had the good fortune of dining at their original outlet in the Jama Masjid area”. We decided it was the best venue to…
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Kozhikode’s Best South Indian Vegetarian Restaurant – ‘Suprabatham The Veg’
“Surely, this has to be one of the best South Indian Vegetarian Restaurant in Kozhikode?” This isn’t my first visit to ‘Suprabatham’ and won”t certainly be my last considering the quality of food that is served here. Breakfast is usually the busiest time of the day and I would recommed skipping out on the weekend…
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An Exquisite Mandi worth Celebrating – ‘Zad AlSultan’ – Qatif / Dammam / Khobar / Jubail
Thursdays is my favourite day of the week and for good reason. Apart from being the last day of the week before the weekend, it is also the day my colleagues and I try a new Mandi spot. This has lead me to create the Hashtag #MandiThursdays on Instagram. It had been a while since…
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Outstanding Hyderabadi Biryanis at ‘Rummaan Restaurant’ – Dammam Seiko
A well known and famous Hyderabadi staple is their legendary ‘Hyderabadi Biryani’ and there is no shortage of Hyderabadi Restaurants in Dammam & Khobar that purport to serve the best of Hyderabad. There is no way around this than visiting these restaurants to try it out for myself. Out of all the restaurants that I…
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Torched Pizzas, Ribs and Burgers in Juffair – ‘SANDO X URBAN’ in Bahrain.
This eatery in Bahrain is one standout joint that you do not want to miss out on. I was invited by @sando.bahrain to review their restaurant and my friends and I decided to visit them over the weekend. Located in Juffair close to American Avenue, the joint is a no frills, well lit and comfortable…
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‘Khana Khazana’ Hyderabadi Restaurant – Al Khobar
I think I’ve covered almost every Hyderabad Restaurant in Dammam & Khobar except for this place. I have dined at ‘Khana Khazana’ before but in Riyadh and this time, I joined my colleagues for lunch to dine at their branch in Al Khobar. We had to wait until prayer time to finish to gain entry…
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A ‘Hole in the Wall’ Grill Shop in Dammam – ‘Tikka O Reyash’
It was a message from @bedouinfoodie that brought my attention to a restaurant in Dammam called @tikka_o_reyash. This was my second attempt at visiting this place since they weren’t open the last time I tried. Located right next to Prince Abdulmohsin Bin Jalawi Park, this tiny eatery does not have a separate dine in section…
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A New Addition to Khobar City Walk – ‘Tenderloin & Co.’
‘Tenderloin’ has opened up their latest joint in Al Khobar City Walk, bringing their success story all the way from Al Hassa. I was invited to their official launch and as always I will be giving you my unbiased opinion on the experience. They pulled out all the stops for the opening we were entertained…
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Saudi’s 1st Ramen Noodle Shop? – ‘Yasumi Ramen’ in Dhahran
I found it hard to contain my excitement when I came across ‘Yasumi Ramen’ while shopping at the Tamimi in Dhahran and immediately made plans to visit over the weekend. I was joined by the wifey @shareeka23 and @ancel_bernard. We couldn’t find seating right away and had to wait a good half hour before they…
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Reviewing the new Breakfast Menu at ‘Thermo Steakhouse’ – Al Khobar
I decided to check out ‘Thermo Steakhouse’ to review their new Breakfast menu so the missus and I set off early on Friday morning to give it a go. There wasn’t much of a crowd so we had the place to ourselves and got down to the serious business of menu tasting. We were served,…
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Experiencing Eduardo’s Mexican Menu at the One & Only ‘Kempinski Al Othman’ – Al Khobar
I was recently invited by @kempinskialkhobar to review their new Mexican menu at Flame Restaurant, a creation by Chef Eduardo Gutierrez. Promising authentic Mexican food without having to leave Al-Khobar, I was quite excited at the prospect of experiencing their set menu. At SR. 150 including VAT and only available on Mondays from 6pm, the…
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Stunning Sea View Breakfast at Khobar Corniche – ‘Oriya’
Oriya has been on my list of restaurants to visit for the longest time and there is a reason why this place is quite popular with the younger generation. With views of the sea and distant Bahrain, dining at this lovely restaurant in Khobar is an experience worth exploring. Located in ‘Crystal Hall’ on south…
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Enjoying Nepali Momo’s in Khobar – ‘Spice Taste Restaurant’
It was thanks to a review by @sharqiatales and @ksafoodntravel that I decided to check out ‘Spice Taste Restaurant’ in the heart of Subeika, a few meters away from Shifa clinic to try their ‘Momo’s’. It’s quite easy to miss this spot and it would be a better idea to park a little away and…
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A Pakistani Restaurant for Truckers & Bachelors – ‘Mehran Restaurant’ – Dammam
I come across some of the best Pakistani restaurants in Dammam / Khobar thanks to my colleagues who can’t wait to show me their latest find. Mehran Restaurant in the Khaldiyah al Shamaliyah area of Dammam is a popular spot for truck drivers and blue collar workers looking for a quick and tasty meal and…
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Popular Seafood Restaurant in Jumeirah, Dubai – ‘Bu Qtair Restaurant’
There is no shortage of good seafood in Dubai but there is history behind how ‘Bu Qtair Restaurant’ started out as a tiny little shack and grew into what it is today that got me intrigued. Located in Jumeirah, this shack has turned into a full fledged restaurant serving fresh seafood that you get to…
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Korean Fast Food at ‘Korean Kitchen’ – Abu Dhabi, UAE
It so happens that my cousin Saanya is a fan of all things Korean and it was no coincidence when she brought up the idea of dining at ‘Korean Kitchen’ for lunch. I didn’t need much convincing since I too happen to love Korean Food. ‘Korean Kitchen’ in Abu Dhabi is run by Korean entrepreneurs…
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Trying ‘Yemeni Haneeth’ in Dubai – ‘Tibba Restaurant for Mandi & Madhbi’
Something that I haven’t had the good fortune of finding in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia has been ‘Yemeni Haneeth’. This spice-crusted, slow-roasted meat and rice dish is quite unique in the way it’s prepared and if you haven’t tried it yet, this post should help you decide. Located right opposite Deira City Center,…
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‘Daikan Ramen’ – Flavoursome Japanese Ramen at Al Nakheel Mall, Dubai
Now, I am no expert when it comes to judging Ramen and with the limited amount of Ramen restaurants in Saudi Arabia, there was never really an opportunity. That being said, the few times I have ever tried have turned me into a fanboy of sorts and I do keep an eye out for restaurants…
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Kerala and Indian Cuisine in Dammam – ‘Royal Malabar Restaurant’
It was thanks to @shareeka23 cravings for homemade food that we decided to visit ‘Royal Malabar” (@royalmalabar.sa) for dinner. This was my first visit and had been on my list of restaurants to visit for quite some time. The place was absolutely empty when we got there around 6pm and we took the opportunity to…
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Celebrating ‘Pahiyas Festival’ with Pancit HabHab and the Embassy of the Philippines, Riyadh
This is ‘Pancit HabHab’, a speciality noodle dish prepared using dried flour noodles and native to Quezon province of the Philippines. Why did I prepare this you might ask….? As part of ‘Pahiyas Festival’, a thanksgiving celebration for bountiful harvest celebrated in the Philippines every year, I was contacted by the Philippines Embassy in Riyadh…
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The Best Egyptian Restaurant in the Eastern Province – ‘Shajarat Al-Durr’ in Khobar
This is the best Egyptian Restaurant in Al-Khobar and if your Egyptian colleague or friend hasn’t recommended this place or invited you to dine at this restaurant, that person isn’t really your friend. Located right opposite Almana Hospital in Khobar, ‘Shajarat Al-Durr’ @shajarat_aldurr is one of the finest Egyptian Restaurants in the Eastern Province both…
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A Latin American Restaurant in Kozhikode? – ‘Latin Street’
“I’ll have a ‘Filet Mignon’ Medium Rare please.” This isn’t something you’d get done right in Kozhikode especially when it comes to how you wanted your steak done. Served with a side of Bone Marrow? ‘Latin Street’ @latinstreetcalicut is a Latin American restaurant that gets them both right, serving wholesome Mexican food. I must say…
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The 1st ever ‘Pork Only’ Eatery in Kozhikode – PIGGYS
Imagine my surprise when I found out that there was a eatery in Calicut that served only ‘Pork Dishes’. Though you’ll find stores that sell fresh pork, this was the first time I’ve found a place exclusively for Pork Lovers in Kozhikode. @piggystakeaway Piggys started last year but only registered on my radar very recently…
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Great Coffee & Good Food – ‘Cafficana’, Kozhikode
In the two years that I’ve been away from Calicut, there has been of surge of new restaurants that have opened up and one such place is @cafficana. A few minutes away from home, the area has lacked a good coffee shop and ‘Cafficana’ has closed that gap which makes me very happy. We decided…
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Calicut Paragon’s ‘M-Grill’ at Focus Mall, Kozhikode
One of my favourite places to dine in Calicut is Paragon’s ‘M-Grill’ @mgrillrestaurant in Focus Mall. I’ve lost count on the number of times I’ve visited this place and that has to do with how they have included other international cuisines to the menu here and made it work. From steaks to grills and the…
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Eateries on the Kozhikode NH Bypass – ‘Kozhikoden Kitchen’
The NH bypass that runs through Kozhikode has quite a few eateries / road side restaurants that serve food 24/7. ‘Kozhikoden Kitchen’ is one such place located close to ‘Hi-Lite’ mall that we decided to stop by for breakfast after a visit to the fish market. You’ll find Non Veg dishes through out the day…
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Home Based ‘Burgers & Fried Chicken’ in Kozhikode – E = MC2
I love the idea of an underdog punching above their weight and winning and when it’s a home based business serving Burgers and Fried Chicken in Kozhikode doing just that, I’m always ready to give it a try. It was thanks to @aftab_a21 that I came to know about @emc.burgers and there is a very…
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Fusion Food in Kozhikode – ‘BREKLERS’
It was on @jagathpk recommendation that I decided to try out @breklers in Jawahar Nagar. Located in a quieter part of Calicut town, this cafe hits all the right buttons. This fusion restaurant serves Indian, Continental, Asian and Arab cuisines making it hard to come to a decision. We decided to ask for their recommendation…
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New York Style Pizzeria in Dammam & Khobar – ‘BRNX Pizza’
I came across @brnx_pizza on TikTok and what caught my attention was the sheer size of the pizzas in that video. With the weekend already in full swing, @amitajk @nickyphil and I decided to have dinner at ‘BRNX Pizza’. Styled to imitate a ‘New York Pizzeria’ (My only exposure to New York has been from…
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Dining at a Hyderabadi Restaurant in Dammam Seiko – ‘Shalimar Restaurant’
I have lost count on the number of recommendations I have received from friends and followers to try ‘Shalimar Restaurant’ in Dammam and it finally happened yesterday when my colleagues and I decided to go out for lunch to their branch in Dammam Seiko. I expected a crowd but I guess we were right on…
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Rocket Chargha from ‘Crazy Chicken Restaurant’ – Al Khobar
I first came across a post on Facebook about a new restaurant in Khobar that served something called ‘Rocket Chargha’ about a year ago and since then I have had this place on my list of restaurants to visit. That list now stands at 75 restaurants! You will find ‘Crazy Chicken’ restaurant opposite ‘Ghazi Restaurant’…
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Cheap & Tasty Bangladeshi Food at ‘Spicy Bangladeshi Restaurant’, Rakah
I have local informers who work behind the scenes to inform me of the best eateries in and around the ‘Eastern Province’ and one of my consistent performers has been @nickyphil who has been very consistent with his recommendations. He has been raving about a Bangladeshi restaurant in Rakah that serves tasty and affordable biryani…
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A Great Spot for Shawarma’s in Saihat, Qatif – ‘Alyaa Restaurant’
It was on @ixrck recommendation that I decided to try ‘Alyaa Restaurant’ @alia_rest in Saihat for dinner. The restaurant seems to be a popular spot for the residents in the area and I was told to try their ‘Mixed Shawarma Platter’ and something called ‘Fanshora’. The ‘Mixed Shawarma Platter’ offers the best of both worlds…
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The Best Madghout in Saudi Arabia? – ‘Madghout Tahamah’, Dammam
After months of waiting, I finally got to try out the famed Madghout at MT in Dammam with my friends. Located very close to Dammam Railway station, this restaurant is quite popular with the locals. We decided to order, 1. Camel Madgouth – SR. 602. Chicken Madghout – SR. 18 The ‘Camel Madgouth’ has to…
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Authentic Manglorean Seafood at ‘Machali Kingdom’ – Al Khobar
After being told about this place by numerous followers and friends, I finally decided to try out @machaliksa in Khobar for lunch along with @ancel_bernard. We got there when there wasn’t much of a crowd but by the time we were done with lunch and about to leave, there were quite a few people waiting…
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Trying out Walimah Mandi’s at ‘Al Modyaf’ – Rakah, Al Khobar
Every now and then I hear the cries of sheep somewhere in the distance and I am reminded I am due for a ‘Mandi’ and it so happened I was passing by @modyaf_co in Rakah which I decided to try out for lunch. I decided to order the ‘Walimah Modyaf’ (SR. 77) that they said…
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A Steakhouse worth visiting in Al-Khobar – ‘THERMO’
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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A Special Dinner Invitation from ‘Tabreez Restaurant’ – Qatif
My last visit to ‘Tabreez’ seemed to have generated a lot of buzz for the restaurant so I was invited to visit them again, courtesy of the owner Mr Fadel who would guide us on what best to order at his restaurant. This would turn out to be an experience like no other and this…
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Reviewing ‘Jamie’s Italian’ in Al-Nakheel Mall, Dammam
There are very few who wouldn’t know who @jamieoliver is and I can count myself a fan since ‘Jamie’s School Dinners’. It came as a huge surprise when I heard Jamie had launched an @jamiesitaliangcc outlet at Al Nakheel Mall in Dammam and we had the perfect excuse to visit them this weekend, Ancel’s Birthday. …
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All things GRILLED at ‘Tabreez Restaurant’ – Qatif
I sometimes browse @googlemaps looking for restaurants that I haven’t dined in before and while scrolling through the Qatif area, I came across ‘Tabreez Restaurant’ that was rated at 4.8 with over 640 reviews. I was surprised my colleagues from the area hadn’t heard of it before so I decided I would give it a…
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All Day Palestinian Breakfast at ‘Dukkan & Tarweeqa’, Dammam
I can’t remember the last time I woke up early over the weekend for breakfast but that’s what happened the day we visited @dukkanwtarweeqa in Dammam. This all day breakfast place was suggested by my colleague Ibrahim Bsoul and I trust his taste in food. We decided to order by looking at the pictures on…
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Seafood & Mahmous at ‘Jawadi Restaurant’ – Qatif
‘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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Reviewing ‘The Chicken Bar’ in Ar Rakah, Khobar
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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Italian Style Pizza’s in Dhahran from ‘8 Portions Pizza’
I have only heard of good things about @8portionspizza and although they’ve been operating for a few years, this was to be my first visit. Located in the Al Qusur district of Dhahran, this pizza joint has a very unique menu that had my attention from the get go. The interiors are a little gloomy…
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Dining at ‘Bistro Lounge’ – Al Khobar
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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‘Restaurant JAKARTA’ – Indonesian Street Eatery in Dammam
Located in Jalawiyah, this tiny hole in the wall restaurant serving Indonesian food is easy to miss. ‘Restaurant Jakarta’ serves pre prepared items and closely resembles Indonesian Street food that you come across on TV. I was introduced to this place by @ancel_bernard who has been visiting this place for quite some time. We ordered,1.…
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Reviewing ‘The Great Wall’ Chinese Restaurant – Khobar / Jubail / Rastanura
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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Reviewing ‘The Cheesecake Factory’ New Menu – Ajdan Walk, Khobar
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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Exploring the Boundless ‘Food Culture of Yemen’.
Some of the Middle East’s most loved dishes has its origins in Yemen and it’s not just ‘Mandi’ that I am referring to here. Its rich food culture has contributed a lot more than just the well-known Mandi and I would like to bridge the gap my unlettered mind has made conclusions on. I never…
FOOD WITH SHAYNE 