Tag: Saudi Restaurants
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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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‘Khana Khazana’ Hyderabadi Restaurant – Al Khobar
I think I’ve covered almost every Hyderabad Restaurant in Dammam & Khobar except for this place. I have dined at ‘Khana Khazana’ before but in Riyadh and this time, I joined my colleagues for lunch to dine at their branch in Al Khobar. We had to wait until prayer time to finish to gain entry…
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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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Mouthwatering Iraqi Grills in Dammam – ‘Ankawa Restaurant’
Scouting for a restaurant on the @entertainersa app might not always yield the best results but we struck gold with ‘Ankawa Restaurant’ @ankawa_rest in Dammam. This Iraqi restaurant is located right next to Chucky Cheese in Dammam corniche and we were in for a real treat. They have a large seating area and a section…
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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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Enjoying a Local Grill Shop in Hofuf – ‘Kebab BuTamba’
Our trip to Al-Ahsa would have ended in disappointment but thanks to some quick thinking from Sylish and Safuvan, we headed to ‘Kebab BuTamba’ in the Al-Faisaliyah area of Hofuf. This roadside eatery would be the ideal spot to dine at during winter with its outdoor tables and most important of all, mouth-watering grills. We…
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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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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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Middle Eastern to South Asian at ‘Taya Restaurant’ – Al Khobar & Jubail
Visiting ‘Taya Restaurant’ @altaya_ksa for lunch on a working day was a moment of spontaneity. We were the 1st visitors for the day and since they only open at 12pm, you will have to wait for prayer time to end before they open for service. We didn’t waste time with the menu and you shouldn’t…
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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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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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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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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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Cheesy Goodness at ‘Carnival Burgers’ – Khobar
We were in for a real treat when we decided to dine at @carnival_sa. @foodingmyselfaround and I had visited a pop-up shop next door at ‘The Shed’ and since it was time for dinner, we walked straight into ‘Carnival Burger’. Everyone in queue had only burger in mind, ‘The Crunchy Head’ (SR. 35). One after…
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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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