When in Jeddah I try to make it a point to catch up with fellow foodie and friend Ahmed Darwish of @thefoodies.sa and he recommended we meet up at @buntoneburgers for lunch. After spending a few hours walking around the old historical Al-Balad area, we were absolutely starved and ready to eat. This isn’t your…
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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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Before I kick off this review, is it Jizan, Jazan or Gizan? I still haven’t decided how I’m going to spell this city and I’m not going to try either. Work took me to Jazan and this was my first visit to the capital of the Jizan region. I’ve heard a lot about the food…
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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…
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Just another joint that serves Grills, Pies & Pastries, Sandwiches and Juices and located in the Mishrifah district of Jeddah. This place came recommended by a colleague and also happens to be quite close to our main office. We ordered the 2 plates of the ‘Mix Grill BBQ’ 1/2 Kilo (SR. 45) and a few…
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‘Zaroob” is a restaurant chain based in the UAE serving up food from the ‘Levant’ (Syria, Jordan, Lebanon & Palestine) and the name literally translates to ‘Alleyway’ and the food takes inspiration from traditional street food vendors from the region. The restaurant has been open for a few months now and I had the opportunity…
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My go to person for all things related to food in Jeddah is Ahmed Darwish of @thefoodies.sa and I joined him for dinner at ‘Toki’ restaurant for their ‘Dim Sum Night’. @tokiksa is a contemporary Chinese cuisine restaurant in the Al Khalidiyah district of Jeddah and it can be a little tricky to spot this…
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As much as I love trying out different cuisines, I tend to miss good ol’ Indian food from time to time. ‘Aadaab Restaurant’ in the Azizyah area had a good rating on @googlemaps and I joined my colleagues for dinner. ‘Aadaab’ serves hyderabadi food and the best time to pay a visit would be before…
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Blacktap started off in the US around 2015 which is quite recent but has quickly taken off with stores in London, Dubai and a new store in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Known for their craft burgers and ludicrous milkshakes, the joint was a bit crowded when I stopped by for dinner. I wasn’t up for a…
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I have only had Srilankan food once or twice before, so I decided to head to Kandy restaurant which had a pretty good rating on @googlemaps, my guide to local restaurants whenever I travel. The place looks quite new, clean and well lit with about 6 to 7 tables to seat 4 people each. They…
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Food is my gateway into experiencing cultures that I’m unfamiliar with and every now and then, I get to experience something new and lasting. I haven’t really much of an opportunity to experience ‘North African’ cuisine and thanks to my colleague Wagdi, I experienced the Sudanese version of a Nigerian favourite called ‘Tsire’ also known…
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Compared to other cities in the Kingdom, Jeddah has a very diverse food scene and it continues to surprise me. “Felda D’Saji” is a Malaysian restaurant in the Al Rawdah district and has an excellent rating on @googlemaps. I ordered the ‘Nasi Lemak’ (SR. 35), where the rice is cooked with coconut cream and steamed…
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I was invited to try out the new “J Town” menu at @thecountersaudi, named after the city of Jeddah and by god it was worth it. I would like to thank the amazing @thefoodies.sa for taking me along and showing me how they do things. It is fun when you have like minded individuals who…
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When I hear Hyderabadi food, the first image that comes to mind is of the legendary “Hyderabadi Biriyani”. Jeddah with it’s a sizeable Hyderabadi population has had it’s positives on the Jeddah restaurant scene. “Khana Khazana” in the Azizyah district of Jeddah is known for serving up some amazing chicken & mutton biriyani. We got there…
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It is not everyday that I get to enjoy a meal with my colleagues from PSS department, so when the opportunity arose, we decided to try something different from the usual. I have been quite reliant on @googlemaps for spotting the best eats in the city of Jeddah and it hasn’t disappointed so far. @fishmarketksa…
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This place was packed to full capacity when I got here and oh boy this was no small queue. I had to find a seat at the sharing table but after driving all that way, I wasn’t about to return on an empty stomach. ‘Section-b’ is a saudi based and very popular burger joint so…
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I first heard about “Saleeg” many years ago and I’ve never really looked into it since then. It finally popped up the other day when I was looking for local cuisines in the Western Region and I knew exactly what I had to do. Saleeg (Arabic: سليق Hejazi pronunciation: [saˈliːg]) is a white-rice dish, cooked…
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This Pakistani restaurant in the heart of Jeddah’s Al Faisaliyah district is a favourite local haunt for the expats living in and around the area. Serving up some amazing desi food, their rich and decadent Kadai (Both Mutton & Chicken) was creamy and decadent and the spices working it’s charm on the meat. I also…
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I love Pakistani food. There is no other way to say it, and they don’t compromise when it comes to food. I’ve been in Jeddah for a few days now and my colleagues decided to take me to “Makkah Restaurant” in the Al Baghdadiyah area for dinner. This restaurant is famous for their “Mutton Kadai”,…
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Food with Shayne 