Tag: Sareeka Asok
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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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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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The Vietnamese Experience in Bahrain – ‘Vietnamese Gate Restaurant’, Juffair
I haven’t come across a restaurant that serves Vietnamese food in the Eastern Province to date and it isn’t surprising since there aren’t many Vietnamese expatriates either. I had planned a trip to Bahrain and I took that opportunity to scout for restaurants on @googlemaps which led me to ‘Vietnamese Gate Restaurant‘ in Juffair. South…
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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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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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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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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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Eating out during Ramadan at ‘Chick N Dip’ – Mall of Dhahran
I remember passing by @chickndipksa a few months ago at ‘Mall of Dhahran’ only to find it full to the brim and deciding that it wasn’t the best time to go for dine-in. Fast forward to Ramadan 2021, the restaurant had opened its doors for the day and with no one else in sight, we…
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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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Enjoying some Local Breakfast at ‘مطعم عمدة البلد’ – Al Bahah, Asir Region
We had intended on enjoying our breakfast at ‘Khalofah Foul’ while in Al-Bahah but with long queues outside the restaurant, we decided it wasn’t the best time to dine in. Instead we decided to try a restaurant next door called مطعم عمدة البلد, which had a few customers and since we were very hungry, we…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lunch Date at ‘Cheesecake Factory’ – Ajdan Walk, Khobar
After months of being locked away thanks to Covid-19, it was liked being released from prison (No I have never been arrested / jailed) and the only person that seemed to have enjoyed staying indoors was my wife Sareeka. The downside of the curfew being lifted is that there is quite a lot of people…
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‘With my Mate’ Combo Meal at ‘Butcher Shop & Grill’ – Al Khobar
It has been a while (3 years) since I last visited @butchershopar and honestly i’m ashamed of myself. The food has always been great and my love affairs with the ‘Butcher Shop & Grill’ goes way back to 2009 when I first visited them at their outlet in Bahrain City Center. Since then, I have…
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Asian Fusion Food at ‘The Chinese Factory’ – Silk Street, Kozhikode
It is hard to describe this restaurant, but “The Chinese Factory” (@thechinesefactory) is very different from the usual joints located in and around Calicut beach. Designed to look like a car workshop from the outside and tastefully decorated with memorabilia from old american diners from the 50’s & 60’s on the inside, this place is…
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‘Tom Yum Goong Banglamphu’ – Khao San Road, Bangkok – 2nd Visit
This was my second visit to this famed street eatery in the heart of Khao San & Sareeka’s first experience with Thai food. I didn’t waste time and started ordering items off the menu, pointing at the pictures to make sure they understood what I wanted. You shouldn’t expect them to speak the language, so…
FOOD WITH SHAYNE 