Fuddruckers
Takhassusi St., Riyadh
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A few months after I landed in Riyadh in 2008, I ate at Fuddruckers Riyadh in Sahara Mall. The place was your run-off-the-mill burger joint. I wasn’t surprised of their interior’s sort-of manly appeal. Even if I was a girl, I was hungry and I eat like a man (sometimes), so I ordered their 1/2 lb burger just to test if they really serve the “the world’ greatest hamburgers.” I was disappointed. The burger patty was rather bland and I’m not one to slap condiments on my burger just to give it taste. I didn’t get to finish the burger because I didn’t like it. This is why I didn’t return for two years but that vow was broken recently. I decided to give Fuddruckers in Riyadh a second chance. Maybe they did change… And change they did!
I came from an early errand in Takhasussi when I spotted Fuddruckers again. Seeing the stand-alone branch open in the morning piqued my curiosity. I entered the sun-drenched family area and was greeted by a display of freshly baked pastries – cookies, rice krispy, fudd volcano, apple pie, and pecan pie. I began to salivate. The sight of freshly baked buns in their open kitchen also appealed to me greatly. I wanted a burger immediately but the waiter said I was quite early. They open their regular menu at 11:00 am so I was given a brunch menu instead because it was just 10:45 am. Oh man!
Since I was hungry, I chose their steak breakfast. While waiting, I looked around and saw curtains and dividers in the second floor. I made a mental note to eat in the second floor if there will be a next time. The place is airy and wide. A mini arcade is in front to entertain the kids. As usual, a shelf containing bottles of hot sauce and ketchup and huge pump containers of mustard, BBQ sauce, and melted cheese is present for their famous burgers. My order came all piled up and warm. The steak was thin yet big; too much for me. It was flavorful and oozing with (fattening) juices. Like! The accompanying hash browns which I chose to be sauteed instead of fried was mildly savory. I was one full and happy girl. The breakfast made my morning! Of course, I had to take home a burger. After all, I came for it and I waited 15 minutes for their kitchen to cook burgers. I ordered the Swiss Melt this time wary that I had to dump a lot of ketchup and hot sauce for taste if I ordered the normal burger. Well, I liked the Swiss Melt. The combination of cheese, onions, and mushrooms was just lovely and not overpowering. The burger patty was bold in flavor. The sesame-topped bun was huge! Again, I failed to finish my burger. But this time, I didn’t get to finish it because it was simply too big for me.
I will be coming back for their steaks; to check if they’re better than other steak houses in the city. In my opinion, Fuddruckers still fail to become “the world’s greatest hamburger” but the fact that I want to return, enthusiastically if I might add, is a sign that their food is now above the run-of-the-mill offerings in all of Riyadh. In my book, at least.
Fuddruckers,
i really LOVE IT specially hot rocks burger i ordered it well-done, extra bacon , and chili sauce 2/3lb it was really amazing service was good food tasted amazing the 4 sauce’s that are mentioned up are the best special the melted cheddar cheese truly amazing… i think am going to fuddruckers today, but there is only one problem which is the location Takhassusi St. is very crowded and full of unrespectful teenagers that keep bothering women and u could never find any place to park your car close from fuddruckers
My husband and I treated our friends who had recently arrived at Fuddruckers to dinner. It was a very pleasant experience. The service staff was friendly and helped us pick out the more popular choices from the menu that was overwhelming us. The salad bar buffet had a good range. The food portions were huge for our Asian tummies but satisfied us no less. The food tasted good. It is definitely one of the restaurants that we will come back to in future.
I feel the quality has dropped dramatically here in the past few years. With all the new places opening you’d think they’d care a bit more.
I haven’t gone back in a year and I don’t miss it at all.
I first tried this franchise in the US some 18 years ago. I loved the quality of the beef, the atmosphere and self service setup with waiters around should help be needed. Once Fudds opened in riyadh I was happy.
In my opinion, till today it offers the best burger patty in the city (yes even better than newer snazy burger places in Riyadh). But that doesn’t mean they are the best place to eat.
I personally hate the fact that Fudds tend to be different in service, decor and taste depending on the branch. Although far away from me, the best was the branch located far away on the eastern side of King Abdullah Rd (had since been demolished).
The branch I frequent the most is the Takhasussi branch and my review would be pertaining to it.
Decor: although recently upgraded, still boring with a dull atmosphere as the seating area is big and hardly full.
Greeting/Waiter: varies sometimes they are great other times they are not. honestly I don’t like the waiting on table style used in Fudds now, I much preferred the open s;ef service style (I think they have introduced this because they noticed many customers make too much of a mess and over consume, I could be wrong). I was there 3 days ago and the waiter was polite and knowledgeable.
Food: I almoast always order the same original burger no cheese 1/3 pound cooked medium with wedges. What really annoys me is when you go to who claim to be a steak or burger joint and yet they don’t know what “medium” is.. sometimes you get it red inside and raw while others bring it brown.. this problem happens at Fudds every know and then (as with other restaurants in Riyadh). This last time it was more like medium raw but it was good. They have recently removed the honey mustard condiment from teh bar and every time I go I ask them why and know one gives me a aright answer, I have spoken to the manager about this and told him that this was one of things that kept you distinct from the rest.. but nothing had changed. The topping bar (and not Salad bar) is acceptable. Drinks standard. Deserts expensive and disappointing.
One more thing, they have recently added some steak dishes one of which was with shrimps which my wife had ordered, she loves shrimps but couldn’t eat those as they tasted like sand and the steak which I tasted was a joke, a slice that was so think it looked like it was pounded to a sheet of paper.
Verdict: Good burgers with incosistant service.