Category: Middle Eastern
Muhammad Saeed Al Garmooshi
This is not to be confused with “Al-Garmooshi Chain of Restaurants”. Muhammad Saeed Al-Garmooshi {محمد سعيد القرموشي} Restaurant is located in the corner of Husayn bin Muhsan Street {شارع حصين بن محصن} & Hira Street {شارع حراء} (b/w Madina Rd. & Prince Sultan Rd.). After much research, I found that M.S. Al-Garmooshi is the more authentic [...]
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Shawarma Shaker Al Jazira
In al-Bughdadiyyah Ashargiyyah District on Al-Matar (Airport) Street, adjacent to a fuel station, and just across fromthe Tomb of Eve Graveyard stands (from what I’ve been told) the first Shawarma maker in Jeddah; established in 1385 Hijri (1965). Shawarma Shaker Al-Jazira has built a profound reputation of making the best Shawarmas in town. Don’t confuse [...]
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Aseil Restaurant
I was invited to the soft opening of this restaurant, which is considered the first fine dining authentic Saudi restaurant in Jeddah. The owners are the same people behind the success of Square Meater, Semsom, Kalila, and Margarita. The efforts are very clear just from the exterior of the restaurant, where you feel you are [...]
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Tel: 026062349
Zereshk
Named after the Persian word for the dried fruit of ‘Berberis’, Zereshk a new Persian restaurant has arrived in Jeddah. A new concept from the KAKI group who also run Zaika, Al Shurafa, Pearls Cafe, Phillys, and Sultani (one of the oldest Persian Restaurants in Jeddah). Set in the former location of Black Rosé, the [...]
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Tel: 02 6642233
Sofrat Diritna
Located just off Madina Road on Qasim Zinah St, and Opposite Panda Supermarket, Sofrat Diritna serve high quality Jordanian and Palestinian food. Ready meals are available for both lunch and dinner, and those who wish to takeout will be pleased to hear that home delivery orders are also available. The Menu includes some traditional dishes [...]
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Tel: 02 2562222
Najd Restaurant
Najd Restaurant is not your typical Jeddah restaurant, they serve up traditional local and regional food in a clean and surprisingly formal environment. The restaurant is on Palestine Street nestled on a corner opposite the Jamjoom Commercial Centre, only a stone’s throw from Jeddah’s famous water fountain and the recently redeveloped Equestrian Club. The restaurant [...]
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Tel: 02 6687799
Tike
Tike is an established chain of Turkish restaurants that first opened in Jeddah in 2011. Set on Jeddah’s busy Rawdah street the prime location makes Tike easy to find. A contemporary snazzy interior contrasts nicely with the traditional Turkish delicacies on offer. Browsing through the menu, which is more like a book to be fair [...]
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Tel: 02 6832128
Studio Masr
Planet Hollywood Egyptian Style, Studio Masr is everything it says on the tin, and has recently opened in Jeddah’s Solidaire Mall. Middle Eastern favourites like Kofta, and Shish Tawook are all available along with traditional Egyptian classics like stuffed pigeon. Worth a visit for a modern take on old favourites. Review this venue today for [...]
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Tel: 02 2615754

















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