You know how you’re always in the lookout for something new when it comes to food in a new place that you overlook the more obvious choices? That’s what I felt when I tried Pizza Inn again after quite some time. It was one of the first few pizza chains I tried in Saudi Arabia [...]
The Crepe Cafe is an international fast casual food chain. Their branch in Riyadh Gallery is so popular they had to occupy the other side of the mall garden to accommodate their guests. Their location in Riyadh Gallery is lovely. It’s an oasis in the middle of a bustling mall but I prefer going to [...]
There’s nothing like finding a food place that serves on-the-go complete meal for busy people. Yummy Wok in Takhasussi does that. It serves flavorful Chinese food in a box. Their menu is sparse, just the basic choice of either noodles or rice. Ingredients that can be mixed in are the usual beef, chicken, and shrimps [...]
Korean Palace Restaurant is one of the long-standing restaurants in Riyadh with loyal patrons over the years. Its original location was once situated along King Fahad Road but earlier last year, they closed their doors and most of us were left wondering where it went and if it will ever come back. Just two months [...]
One of the many pizza chains in Riyadh, Z pizza tries to make a difference by offering “organic, fresh produce and additive-free, select ingredients”. Z Pizza was established in the art community of Laguna Beach, California to cater to a more health conscious audience. The restaurant in fact offers not only pizzas but has a [...]
A newcomer in town, Cocos restaurant and bakery is the latest trendy eatery on Tahlia street. This restaurant has become quite popular in neighboring UAE where the chef and some staff of the Riyadh branch have been trained. From outside the restaurant looks inviting and very sophisticated with the dark colors and dim purple lighting. [...]
Oi Lounge is a Japanese restaurant that serves sushi and maki on a conveyor belt; a fresh concept in Riyadh. Although not all seats and tables are near the belt, it’s still a novelty here in Riyadh. The whole restaurant is clean and sleek with touches of cute displays and decors. A huge beautiful teacup [...]
Nowadays, there are hundreds of burger franchises around the world and the competition is tight. It’s all about the taste and branding. Owners have to figure out a way to make their product unique from the rest of the herd, and Fatburger tries to do just that. Fatburger boasts of being voted as the best [...]
One of the pioneers of baked goodness in the city, Golden Brown Bakery offers more than cupcakes. But it’s the cupcakes that I’m concentrating on now because they had me at first sight. My mother and I were walking in Thalateen Street one night when we decided to finally check out Golden Brown Bakery. The [...]
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