Tag: Food
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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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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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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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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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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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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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‘KOKORO’ – Authentic Japanese Curry Shop in Olaya, Khobar
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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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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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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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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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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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…
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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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‘Eating out in Phuket, Thailand’ – Street Food to Fine Dining
Phuket is among the world’s finest beach destinations, with fine white sands, nodding palm trees, glittering seas and lively towns. You can take an exhilarating speedboat trip to the many nearby tropical islands, including the famous Koh Phi Phi, or enjoy a serene cruise around the mystical Phang Nga Bay. Phuket is blessed with more…
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Seafood Extravaganza at ‘Ya Mal Alteeb’, Dammam
There is a new seafood place in town and this is special for the sole reason that they serve some QUALITY food. @joys10dz and @theovenaffairs had previously visited @yamalalteeb so we headed there for dinner joined by @foodingmyselfaround and wifey @shareeka23. The interiors here have been tastefully done and is themed to mimic everything related…
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The Spicy Wing Challenge at ‘Buffalo Wild Wings’, Ajdan Walk – Khobar
Khobar was in dire need of a food destination like @ajdanwalk and ever since they opened, the crowds haven’t relented. There isn’t a time of day when this place isn’t crowded and that is thanks to the host of restaurants that opened up here. ‘Buffalo Wild Wings’ @bwwingsksa opened up here a little while ago…
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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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Khobar Food Blogger Meet at ‘Nando’s KSA’ – Ajdan Walk, Khobar
A bloggers meet had been in the pipeline for quite some time now but deciding on where to eat was quickly becoming a topic of contention since no one could make up their minds. We finally settled for @ksanandos at @ajdanwalk and It was the best decision we made. It has only been a few…
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Getting Messy at ‘Pound of Prawns’ – Al Khobar
Everything here starts with a pound, be it Prawns, Crab, Lobster or Mussel and it is recommended you visit with a group of friends. It has only been a few months since this place opened up in Khobar and has been highly rated and reviewed by locals on @googlemaps. We hit the joint over the…
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‘Christmas at the D’Souza’s’ – Tis the Season to Be Jolly
It had been years since I last celebrated Christmas in Saudi Arabia. Christmas was usually spent in Bahrain, feasting on Christmas lunch and beer. This year was different and I was tied down with work to even consider driving over the causeway. All that changed when I was invited over for Christmas Dinner at the…
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Hyderabadi Food at ‘Shimla Hayider Restaurant’, Thoqbah – Khobar
If it hadn’t been for @foodingmyselfaround I would have totally missed out on authentic Hyderabadi food within walking distance of my flat. ‘Shimla Hayider Restaurant’ first opened over 30 years ago and changed locations over 9 years ago to Makkah street, Thoqbah. We headed over for lunch soon after noon prayers since we were told…
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Homemade Seafood Mandi from ‘Alomda Kitchen’, Safwa
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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Farm to Wok at the new ‘PFChangs’, Ajdan Walk – Khobar
‘PFChangs’ in Al Khobar was a long time coming and they finally opened up to the public along with the @thecheesecakefactoryme @ksanandos and a host of other restaurants in the new Ajdan Walk in Khobar corniche. It also happened to be the day that I finally met up with fellow food blogger @foodingmyselfaround for dinner.…
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Syrian Cuisine at ‘Bawabet Dimashq’ Restaurant, Al Khobar
Though @bawabtdimashk had been operating in Khobar for quite some time, this was going to be my first visit to the restaurant. ‘Dimashq’ is the arabic name for Damascus and Syrian cuisine happens to be one my culinary favourites. We ordered the ‘Hummus with Meat’ (SR. 27), ‘Kofta with Cheese’ (SR. 30), ‘Kebab with Blueberry’…
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‘Al Sheesh for Barbecue’ – Al Hira st, Jeddah
You tend to find some of the most astonishing food in places you least expect to and ‘Al Sheesh for Barbecue’ ticked all the right boxes. My colleague and friend Zeeshan, also a food enthusiast who operates @hungryboyksa had planned on bringing me here for over a week and I can honestly say, this is…
FOOD WITH SHAYNE 