Tche Tche Café
Amir Sultan Street
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Its cool in the north, that’s what came to my mind when my friend and I entered the Singles section of Tche Tche Café, which is located on Sultan street, just a little after the roundabout on Heera street on the left side, occupying three lots of a commercial building. I never noticed this café before; even I passed by quite a few times. My visit yesterday only happened because a friend of mine mentioned that they have a great menu, friendly staff and good Shi Sha. This was enough to convince me to pay this place a visit.
Before entering the café I noticed that they display a big signage, indicating that their place is a smoking place, a health warning and very good, so at least before you go inside you are made aware of the possibility of guest smoking, since this issue has created quite a few discussions in the past.
As usual we were greeted by a waiter and the café being almost empty, we had an array of options to choose from, as where to sit and take dinner. Their stone walls in Terra Cotta colored bricks and light brown furniture with red cushions gives one a welcoming feeling. Two flat screen TV’s on both side will make sure that you get the latest sport events while here. When we took place at one of the tables by the wall we immediately received their menu’s and started browsing through the pages. A very wide selection of food is available. The menu is simple designed and with a couple of pictures very appealing. A big section for breakfast featuring pancakes and waffles grabbed my attention immediately! That would be a nice place for a breakfast, but we were here for dinner and so we had to decide between a good mixes of salads, snacks and appetizer, huge variety on sandwiches and burgers, Pizza’s, Pasta, dishes from the oven “al forno” and a mouth watering selection of grill items.
I wanted to stay away from the greasy and ‘unhealthy’ food that night and was pleased to see that there were several dishes which are prepared fresh and fit my healthy diet plan. My friend was a little mean and was going to order all that stuff I tried to skip, he could indulge in all that tasty, so beloved food, which I like so much!
I mentioned earlier that its cool in the north, literally their A/C was on the lowest and it was a little chilly, so when we placed our order my friend requested some hot tea, I chose the Four Seasons cocktail and opted for the multi layers version. We also ordered a healthy Ruccola Salad with mushrooms and slices of grilled Halloumi cheese with their house dressing, a sinful portion of chili cheese fries, one healthy grilled chicken with special rosemary sauce, grilled vegetables and mashed potatoes and a sinful BBQ Steak sandwich with fried potato wedges. My friend also ordered an Apple Argeeleh from their selection which also has exotic flavors like Liquorice or Cherry.
The Argeeleh and drinks arrived in no time and my Four Seasons was very good indeed. You could either drink one layer or stir a little bit to enjoy the mixed flavors of fruits such as Kiwi or Banana. The Argeeleh came in a futuristic glass and chrome kinda tube and he was happy with its taste.
Soon our first course arrived and my healthy salad turned out to be a good choice. The portion was not too big and with the sliced Halloumi cheese which was slightly grilled it blended well with the Ruccola salad and mushrooms. The dressing was just a little too sour but nothing major. Same for my friends bowl of Chili Cheese fries, covered in a thick yellow coat of cheese and underneath a tasty chili. There was even a small jar with extra cheese, should the one on top not be enough. Also here, only praise from his side. The waiter then quickly approached our table to enquire if we liked everything, something what I experience very seldom in a Jeddah restaurant, and we nodded that we are satisfied. Thumbs up for that, someone who actually cared for his guests.
While we were still on our appetizers our main order arrived. A little early I thought, not knowing exactly if I should continue my salad or start with the Chicken??? So we both moved our appetizer to the side and started with our main dishes. For my Rosemary grilled chicken it was nicely presented, with two grilled chicken breasts on top of mashed potatoes and smothered with rosemary sauce. Mixed grilled vegetables were on the side. The chicken was not grilled for a long time and it was only lukewarm making it not that juicy as expected but being tasty with the rosemary sauce. The mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables complemented the chicken quite well and a small sesame bun was served with it too. My friends BBQ Beef sandwich was cut into two pieces, otherwise probably being too long to fit on the plate. With a mountain of potato wedges it looked very delicious and I was tempted to from ask him to try one potato. But I was able to resist! He mentioned that it was tasty and a big portion which was hard to finish after having chili cheese fries. I couldn’t finish my meal neither could my friend. It was just too filling. Our plates were cleared quickly, once the waiter noticed that we were done.
My friend ordered another Four Seasons cocktail and we sat for sometime chatting about the past weeks and events that happened and who played well and who not during this World Cup.
While we paid our dinner, which was SR 260.00 for the two of us I asked the waiter since when this restaurant has been open? Over a year already! Unfortunately they don’t have a take away menu or offer any delivery; also it is quite a distance from my home just to get there for a dinner. But based on the experience we had I can very well say that this is a nice place for its people living in the neighborhood or working in the near surroundings to enjoy a decent meal with friends or family.
Another review will be up soon, stay tuned for the next one by toonsla, until then, enjoy your meal!
Directions: Amir Sultan Street, after Heera roundabout on the left side. Opposite of Shawarmatec, Vitamn and Quiznos
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Actually one of the best Shisha you can enjoy in Jeddah , they are very professional in Shisha , that’s why they spread over 30 branches starting from jordan to Dubai , Kuwait Sharm , Ghardaka, Egypt,Syria and much more outlets.
Their drink and food meneu is perfect specially the milkshake chocolate and their black pepper steak as well as the Fatayer (Za2tar, Jebneh,pizza)
Perfect place , don’t miss it
Haytham
I ordered 2 dishes from their pasta menu simply they are not good at all and it taste weird. I ordered one vanilla milk shake, i doubt if they know what a milk shake is.
The waiter was polite he apologized for the two orders of pasta but i had to pay for it.
I complained a couple of times about their shisha which they never change. IMHO this would be worst cafe i ever visIted in jeddah. Never again
The most intimidating factor of “Tche Tche” is figuring out how you’re supposed to pronounce its name. Beyond that, the establishment presents itself as one that welcomes all, and discriminates against none. Inside, it is very well lit, and the walls are laid with some sort of rocky rough textured tile the color of coffee with cream. The light fixtures create a nice and subtle amber glow, highlighting the walls without creating an awkward yellow atmosphere. In general, it conjures up images of the inside of a cave, except not dark and depressing.
Two flat screen TVs lay on opposing sides, so that wherever you sit you get a view of what is playing. The night we dined at “Tche Tche”, they had highlights of the World Cup with various audience reactions from around the world. One LCD screen has colorful abstract paintings to its left and right. The other television, however, is lacking in any paintings, although the spaces for them are clearly visible. While it certainly did not ruin our experience, it was noticeable and detracted from the desired symmetry. The tables and chairs compliment the overall décor with a mixture of light wood and red leather, giving the sense that “Tche Tche” is almost like an upper class diner with added character.
Before even getting to the sort of food “Tche Tche” has to offer, I have to mention the attractiveness of the menu itself.
It’s almost more like a brochure than a menu, with high quality paper and professionally developed photographs of various food items. I had a good time going through the pages before even seeing what they had to offer.
The menu selection is of a good variety. The majority of the menu consists of what some might call “junk food”. Of course, one could also call it “comfort food”, or “food for the soul”.
It really depends on where you’re coming from. There are offerings of potato wedges, nachos, fried chicken fingers, and more in that same field of munchies. For the more health conscious, however, there is also a good selection of salads and non-fried protein heavy items such as steak, chicken, and fish.
As I looked over the menu and flipped through the pages, I incrementally developed a craving for something that would not be very good for me. This put me in a bit of a spot, however, as the friend I was dining with was trying very hard to stick to his diet, and after already having lost 20 kilos, he really didn’t want to ruin it. With a slight tinge of guilt, I ordered the Chili Cheese Fries as he gloomily asked for the Halloumi Salad.
The Chili Cheese Fries were heavily drenched in processed cheese, and they even put a bit more on the side in case they weren’t quite drenched enough. The fries themselves were of the long and skinny kind, the sort you would get at McDonalds. It was heavy and unhealthy, and it hit the spot perfectly. The Halloumi Salad was quite good for health food, the cheese well grilled atop a bed of nicely mixed greens.
For the main course, I had the BBQ Steak Sandwich and my friend, with a strength of willpower I have to commend, went with the Rosemary Chicken. The steak sandwich was tasty, served with a mix of grilled onions and peppers. The sauce seemed to be a bit closer to teriyaki than bbq, and the meat was a bit more well done than I prefer, but I still enjoyed it.
I also appreciated that it was served with a side of seasoned potato wedges, when they could have easily just given me more long and skinny fries. My friend enjoyed his Rosemary Chicken, served with mashed potatoes and gravy and a side of grilled vegetables, but his face still consisted of the slight despair we all experience when on a diet.
Instead of ordering something decadent for desert, and there were certainly plenty of options in that regard, I decided to simply have the Four Seasons fruit cocktail. Made with apple, mango, guava, and kiwi, it was actually quite delicious and very satisfying.
The service was of a good pace and friendly. Our waiter consistently checked if we needed anything without being overbearing. Although I cannot say that “Tche Tche” offers anything for one to go drastically out of his way for, it does seem like the perfect sort of neighborhood establishment available for a relaxing and casual experience. With good prices and decent quality food, it is the perfect sort of place for some after work or school food, shisha, or snacks. One could go just to catch a game, do some reading while enjoying lunch or dinner, or just having a casual time with your friends. It’s the sort of place one could become a regular off, but not one you would really go to for a special occasion or to impress a visitor.
This review by Sharif Islam also appeared in Arab News on 14/07/2010 – http://arabnews.com/lifestyle/food_health/article84115.ece)
i agree with Ahmed Samkoor 100%
too noisy
tables stick to each other and when its rush hour, believe u’ll be shocked, although the first floor was closed for some unknown reason, and they could avoid this by splitting the guests in the ground floor and first floor.
as well as the food was fine i rate it 7/10
hope they can improve themselves in the future specially reducing the number of tables.
thx
i went to this place 4 times ..
to be honest every time its becoming worst from my point view.
i have 3 criteria for any cafe
1- atmosphere ( decoration , hospitality , service , costumers , music or tv )
2- shisha taste
3- food
1- its one of the worst cafe .. decoration is too bad , hospitality was an average not so friendly and not rude either , customers too noisy and any one sets anywhere , music couldnt hear from the ppl noise
2- shisha wasnt so bad 60%
3- great
even so, dont think to go there again if i the have choice
The best sisha ever!! a vey nice place in red and natural stones theme, the service is too good that the charcoal is being changed almost every 2 minutes, the drinks and food in general are very good but expecialy the pizza and pasta’s.
I love this place.
I have noticed the place which is so close to Uno’s, and it looked nice from the outside. Too bad it is strictly for smokers, because all what Toonsla described I liked, except for the Argeelah part, of course.
You should call them… I can only tell about the singles section and maybe the family section has a non smoking area?