Tag: Eating out in Khobar
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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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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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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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Indian / Pakistani Food at ‘Bikki Restaurant’ – Al Khobar
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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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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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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Wild About Wings at ‘Buffalo Wild Wings’ – Ajdan Walk, Al Khobar
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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Multicuisine Kerala Restaurant ‘Jarjeer Restaurant’ – Khobar
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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‘Tackle Baks’, A Refreshing Seafood Experience – Al Khobar
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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Mughalai, Chinese, Grill & Seafood at ‘Food Inn Restaurant’ – Khobar
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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Soft Serve Icecream at ‘Branch Soft Serve’ – Dammam
Ordering an ice cream at ‘Branch Soft Serve‘ is not an easy task. The menu is in Arabic and the staff couldn’t explain the menu to us either. It would be great if they considered putting up an English menu but at the end of the day, the staff improvised and gave us samples to…
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Kerala Restaurant in Thoqbah – ‘Welcome Family Restaurant’
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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Pakistani Food since 1985 at ‘Marhaba Restaurant’ – Khobar / Jeddah / Riyadh
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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Burgers from ‘The Peak’ Food Truck – Olaya, Khobar
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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A Birthday Party at ‘Century Cuisine’ – Khobar
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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Shrimp, Crabs, Lobster and Everything Seafood at ‘Shrimp Nation’ – Dammam & Khobar
Over the last 2-3 years there has been a surge of restaurants opening up that serve up ‘Seafood Boil’. Seafood like Shrimp, Crab and Lobster are cooked in large oven bags packed with a spicy rub mix and leftover veggies, in this case ‘Corn’ and left to stew. From Shrimp Anatomy to Shrimpail and Pound…
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Wholesome Egyptian Food at ‘Heliopolis Restaurant’ – Al Khobar
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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The Fine Dining Experience at ‘Vanille’ – Al Khobar
It was thanks to @nomanaksamia that we were invited to review @vanilleksa in the city of Al Khobar and joining us was @thefoodiemama.rin and @foodingmyselfaround. It had been a few months since I last saw them, no thanks to Covid-19. We were greeted by the Head Chef and author of his own book ‘The Islander…
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Eating Healthy at “Melenzane KSA” – Al Khobar
My last visit to Melenzane (@melenzaneksa) was almost a year and a half ago and I had left satisfied. This time was no different and my review clearly explains the items I chose for Lunch. The menu has changed since the last visit to include a few new items to please the health conscious foodie.…
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“Brisket” – BBQ Ribs, Al Khobar
Located in the Ulaya district of Khobar, @brisket_sa is one of the many joints that opened up over the last year. Serving up American style BBQ, they have a very simple menu with some burgers, brisket and Ribs. The waiter who took my order wasn’t the friendliest and looked least interested in being there. I…
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“Black Gold Burger” at The Cuts Urban Kitchen – Khobar
I had decided what my “cheat meal” was going to be this weekend, so I drove down to @thecuts_ksa to try out their #BlackGold menu. I had already decided on the “Black Gold Burger” (SR.60) well before I got there. Made with #Wagyu beef and topped with fried jalapeños, American cheese & fried mozzarella, matchstick…
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Philly Cheese Steak from ‘Streat’ Food Truck – Khobar
I don’t think anyone had seen Food Trucks here in Saudi until a few years ago. The trend has since taken off and is doing well in the Sharqiya with numerous food trucks selling everything from Coffee to Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches. Yes, you heard that right and this is not just a one-off. My last…
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Breakfast at ‘Scramble’ – Al Khobar
Friday morning is my favourite time of the week. It’s usually the time i get a well earned sleep after slogging it out at work. It is also the time for me to try out what Khobar has in store for me, and thanks to “Foodie in Arabia” and the Eastern Province Foodies, i decided…
FOOD WITH SHAYNE 