Sayadiyah Express
Sultan Mall, Roshan Mall, Andalus Mall
Info & mapWrite a Review
Tel: 02 698 1144
visit website
One thing that is hard to find in Jeddah is inexpensive food that is prepared quickly and is also healthy. Most ‘fast’ food options are pretty greasy. So for that reason, Sayadiyah Express deserves praise. It is my favorite mall eatery, hands down.
Sayadiyah has locations in three food courts: Andalus Mall, Roshan Mall and Sultan Mall. I have been to all, but mainly visit the one in Sultan. As an aside, I would vote Sultan Mall as the best mall food court in the city. With Sayadiyah, Al Baik, a stand that serves koshari, Hanviv Brazilian, it has an assortment of great choices. Plus it’s always easy to find a seat (which can be impossible at Red Sea Mall).
Back to Sayadiyah, the concept is simple and is based on the popular seafood dish of the same name. There are six variations served, each is made with a good-sized piece of tasty white fish and cooked in a different sauce. When you first see the operation, it looks like Sayadiyah may fall into the trap of every dish tasting the same. However, this is not the case. The Coriander Fish is tart and tangy from the lemon and vinegar. The Lebanese Harra Fish kicks up heat with a spicy tomato-based sauce that is my personal favorite on the menu. The Spicy Fish is a bit of a misnomer since it’s less spicy than the Harra – in fact, it has a very nice garlic sauce with just a touch of spiciness.
Sayadiyah also makes a few shrimp and calamari entrees, though the fish outshines everything else. And of course, this would not be Saudi Arabia unless something on the menu was fried, so there are a handful of fried options for those who are OK missing out on the delicious sauces described above.
There is also a cream-based fish soup on the menu, which resembles chowder. Unfortunately the soup is a bit bland, but if you crumble the crisp fried bread they serve with it and put it in your soup, then squeeze in two pieces of lemon and a half packet of salt, it makes a good appetizer.
There is a limited selection of sides, but you really don’t need them anyways. The Sayadiyah rice is a nice option rather than plain white rice, and it is not greasy. No desserts are served but that works out perfectly because you are in the mall, and of course you were going to go to Baskin Robbins anyways.
So overall, two thumbs up for Sayadiyah. It’s not just a ‘safe bet’ when you find yourself at the mall, it’s actually a reason to go!
This post was submitted by dagnese.
Try the Premium version now FREE Download it TODAY!
Its good restaurant but no one answer the phoneeeeeeee
I decided to give this restaurant today a try. I went to the branch in Khaldiya.
As soon as I walked in I was intrigued by the huge poster on the right side. There was a short story of a lady who helped give the restaurant its distinct flavor and secrets. She focused on cooking seafood from the red sea. Whether true or not, the story made me anticipate what I’m going to eat with a greater deal.
I walked to my cashier and was told it is self service order. I went to a small monitor where the entire menu was displayed. At first it was a little confusing to use, though I loved the idea of self service.
I was curious to know how the fish tastes so I decided not to choose rice and instead choose two types of fish. I went for Lebanese Harra and another that included some spices.
Let me take a second to say that the restaurant is beautifully decorated and even better organized. I picked up a fruit salad from the fridge and made my way to the cashier.
I glanced at the chef cooking in 6 frying pans at the same time. All the fish were dressed accordingly to what the customer had chosen. I paid the amount (SAR 25 for Harra Fish, SAR 25 for the other fish, and SAR 6 for the fruit salad). Moderate pricing.
I watched the chef as he cooked the fish and it gave me a good impression of what’s coming. The cashier handed me a device to keep with me, which would ring once my order is done (another thing I really liked).
I went and washed my hands in the washroom which was quite clean (another plus).
By the time I sat on the table, I looked around the restaurant and I loved what I saw. Simply decorated, this place was pleasing for the eye and I was hoping for the taste buds as well. Soon enough, the device I was handed started vibrating and I went to get my food.
Two large plates decorated with the appropriate sauces were sizzling in front of me. The aura from these fish made me walk a little faster as I chose a table to sit. I was looking forward to eat.
As I indulged myself in fish heaven both were quite extraordinary. The restaurant did not come up short and the food was up to my expectations. If I’d have to recommend, I would go for the Harra Fish. I liked that one a bit more than the other one, though they’re both good.
Once I finished the fish I ate the fruit salad, which was okay. Could it have been done better? Sure. But after eating the seafood, I was satisfied enough to over look the simplicity of the fruit salad.
In conclusion, if you like seafood, you should try this place.
Sayadiyah Express is a great restaurant. he food is delicious, the portions are decent, and the prices are moderate. I encourage everyone to try it next time they are hungry while shopping, instead of the usual fast food.
Apart from being the designer of the Sayadiyah Express Logo, it is really my favorite restaurant in the city ..