Tag: Visit 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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‘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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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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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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Reviewing ‘The Chicken Bar’ in Ar Rakah, Khobar
This newly opened spot in the heart of Rakah is known for all things chicken which is very obvious from the name, ‘The Chicken Bar’. My reason to visit was influenced by @shareeka23 and we decided it was a good time to try it out. The restaurant has a lot of space but very few…
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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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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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‘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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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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Wild About Wings at ‘Buffalo Wild Wings’ – Ajdan Walk, Al Khobar
It had been a year since I last visited @ajdanwalk and the idea was to visit PF Changs but with wait times exceeding 15 minutes, we decided to skip and visit ‘Buffalo Wild Wings’ instead. I had promised the wifey I would treat her to some ‘Dynamite Shrimps’ but it was easy to convince her…
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Eating Turkish Food in Abha – ‘Tolie Restaurant’
Scouting for places to eat in Abha was both time consuming and tiring, but we finally settled in on @tolie_restorant, a Turkish restaurant in the heart of the city. Offering splendid views of the city from the rooftop seating area, this is a great place to hangout if the cold weather of Abha is something…
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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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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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Experiencing Najdi Cuisine at “Najd Village” – Riyadh
It had been almost 4 years since my last visit to Riyadh and I wanted to make it count. Looking up @googlemaps we came across “Najd Village” on Abu Bakr road. Now I have never experienced Najdi cuisine and since this is authentically Saudi, I didn’t want to miss the opportunity.Setup to replicate the traditional…
FOOD WITH SHAYNE 