Tag: Lovin Saudi
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Cheesy Steaks & Cheap Grills in Dammam / Safwa – ‘ASIAKH’
Don’t like the idea of driving all the way to Qatif to try Cheesy Steaks and Cheap Grills? Then ‘Asiakh‘ in Dammam would be a decent spot to start. This place came recommended by quite a few people and it was only fair that I give it a go. Located within walking distance of Dammam…
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Dining at ‘Pikniq’ in Patio Mall – Al Khobar
It’s hard to keep count on the number of strip malls and eateries that are opening up in Khobar and I gave up trying to keep up a long time ago. ‘Patio Mall‘ is one such venue that hosts a numbe of restaurants and cafes with outdoor seating and dining and I was quite impressed…
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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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Top Grills at ‘Al Deira Grills Restaurant’ – Tarout Island, Qatif
I consider this restaurant in Tarout to be a top contender for the best finds of 2022 and I have to thank Fadi Al Ghamdy for recommending this outstanding grill shop. ‘Al Deira Grills Restaurant’ in the heart of Tarout Island sells their fares by the skewer and with prices starting at SR. 4 per…
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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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Bargain BBQ in Safwa, Qatif – ‘Tekka Tatbeelah’
With the cost of dining out turning into an expensive affair over the last few years, I was pleasantly surprised to hear about a restaurant that still served grilled meats by the skewer @ SR. 3.50 inc VAT and I knew I had to give this place a try. Located between Qatif and Rastanura, Safwa…
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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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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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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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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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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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Cheap Eats and Great Ambiance at ‘Al Sabat BBQ Restaurant’ – Qatif
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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‘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 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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Everything Chicken at ‘HEN’ – Khobar
Calling all ‘CHICKEN’ obsessed foodies in the Khobar / Dammam area, say Hello to @hen.ksa. It is hard to miss this restaurant when you are on Pepsi road thanks to the loud yellow signage. I have been getting quite a few messages to try this place out so that’s exactly what I did. I have…
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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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Traditional Gulf & Saudi Cuisine at ‘Oah Yamal’ – Khobar
‘Oah Yamal Restaurant’ (@oahyamal) is a classic style restaurant like no other, focusing on cuisines from the different regions of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf. From the western region of Hejaz to the eastern province, their carefully curated menu is a great way to experience Saudi food. The inclusion of dishes originating from the gulf makes this restaurant a…
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Every Recipe has a Story at ‘The Pantry’ – Al Khobar
I have had @pantryksa on my list of restaurants to visit and today felt like the right day, considering it’s been two years since @shareeka23 and I got married. With that in mind, we headed there for lunch. Parking is a bit hard to find with a cafe right next door which is also quite…
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Burgers at ‘Grill Shack SA’ – Dammam
We had initially planned on visiting another restaurant before we decided to try @grillshacksa instead. The only way you are getting let in here is when they open the door for you and check your temperature. They have strictly adhered to the Social Distancing guidelines and have done a good job enforcing it. The menu…
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Breakfast at ‘Le Cafe – Wallfower’ – Villaggio Restaurant Village, Khobar
Covid-19 has instilled a sense of fear and ‘The Villaggio’ was practically empty with a handful of people going about their business. We decided to try out ‘Le Cafe’s Wallflower’ for breakfast since this place was one of the few that had opened up. The ambience is welcoming and the design subtle and we quickly…
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Finding Uighur Chinese Cuisine at ‘Eastern Wall Restaurant | 达曼中餐馆’ – Dhahran
You think you know a place, only to find that you never did. That’s what happened to me when I found out about an ‘Uighur Chinese Restaurant’ in Dhahran. I was taken by surprise when one of my mates brought this up in a Whatsapp group chat and since then i’ve had my sights set…
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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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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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‘Amo Zain’ Sudanese Restaurant at Bani Malik, Jeddah
I finally had my way when my colleague from Sudan agreed to take me to a Sudanese restaurant. This newly opened restaurant in the Bani Malik area of Jeddah had never been visited before so we decided it was the right opportunity to experience food that I had never encountered before. With no roof and…
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Local Grills at ‘Baladi Kebab’ – Jeddah
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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Traditional Street Food from the ‘Levant’ at ‘Zaroob KSA’, Jeddah
‘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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Street Side Food at “Bab Al Murad” Traditional Restaurant – Saihat
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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“J Town Burgers” at The Counter Burger, Jeddah
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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Century Burger – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Hello Jeddah, I am back to continue where I left off during my last visit. I have made a list of restaurants that I would like to visit now that I’m here for the next 7 weeks. To kick things off, @centuryburger was on top of my list of burger joints to try out in…
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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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Dinner at ‘True Food Experts’ (@t.fex.sa) – Dammam
It had been a while since I last caught up with my mate’s @amitajk & @nickyphil. By the time we met, I was absolutely starved so Amit recommended we try out this recently opened food joint called “True Food Experts” (@t.fex.sa). I had never heard of the place before so we headed straight to the…
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Smoked Meat Paradise at ‘OAK SMOKEHOUSE’ – Al Khobar
“OAK SMOKEHOUSE” is a smokehouse in Khobar that specialises in smoked Briskets & Ribs and I decided it was time to drop in for a visit. I ordered the “Brisket” (250gm – SR. 79) and a coleslaw (SR.9) to go with the meat. First impressions, great tasting meat, tender and moist with juicy bits of…
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Spicy Chicken Broasted at ‘Kufa Restaurant’ – Khobar & Dammam
Kufa Restaurant opened its first branch in Thoqbah, Al Khobar and have since expanded to include 2 branches in the city of Dammam. They are well known for 3 items on their menu. 1. The Spicy Chicken Broasted2. The Spicy Fish Fillet Broasted3. The Spicy Prawn Broasted I usually prefer to go for the “Spicy…
FOOD WITH SHAYNE 