Food in the Kingdom is irresistible. So many different cuisines are 24/7 on the table. But you don’t need to spend a fortune on gourmet and international restaurants just to please your stomach. We’ve discovered the best restaurants and dishes to devour for less than SR20 for you to check out.
JEDDAH
Kooz Karak
Butter Chicken Wrap
Price: 18 SAR
First on our list is Kooz Karak’s rich butter chicken wrap. If you haven’t tried indulging yourself in one before, what are you waiting for? Light, filling, and infused with flavors, this butter chicken wrap is a must-try.
Location: 3106 Prince Saud Al Faisal, Al Khalidiyyah, Jeddah
Instagram: koozkarak
Al Romansiah
Half Grilled Chicken with Rice
Price: 16.50 SAR
Established in 1997, Al Romansiah has been one of Saudi’s most original restaurants, offering high-quality of Saudi fare at a reasonable cost. Al Romansiah has 30 branches all across the Kingdom; branding the restaurant around the concept of romance, their half-grilled chicken with rice plate will get you head over heels in love with the place.
Location: Ar-Rawdah branch, Khaled Bin Waleed, Jeddah
Instagram: alromansiahksa
Alloush Shawarma Joint
Chicken Shawarma Platter
Price: 10 SAR
Businesses like Alloush Shawarma have jumped on board with their full-sized meals that don’t burn a hole in your pocket. Our best pick at Alloush is their well-seasoned chicken shawarma platter served with a generous quantity of delicious fries, giving you the gratifying feeling of satiety.
Location: Palestine Rd., Al Samer, Jeddah
Al Malky
Sweet Pumpkin Pie
Price: 11 SAR
Al Malky, a restaurant featuring delicious dairy confectionaries dating back to 1917 in Egypt, has expanded its business and opened a branch in Jeddah. Their sweet pumpkin pie tastes divine. The pie’s rich creamy topping, along with the subtle touch of cinnamon that tingles your taste buds really heightens the flavor.
Location: Abdulrahman Al Sidayri, Sari Rd., Jeddah
Al Madinah
Beiruti
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich with Arabian Bread
Price: 6 SAR
Beef Shawarma Sandwich with Arabian Bread
Price: 8 SAR
Whether you’re a chicken or beef person, you are in safe hands with Beiruti’s Lebanese Shawarma sandwiches. Wrapped in soft, homemade Arabian bread that literally melts in your mouth, Beiruti’s sandwiches give you all the food feels.
Location: Bir Uthman, Sultana Rd., Medina
Instagram: beiruti.sa
Al Maamoun
Liver and Beef Trotters
Price: 20 SAR
Al Maamoun, also known among Madinah residents as Al Akhras, serves local food at a very reasonable cost. Get comfortable and make yourself at home as you try their finger-licking liver and beef trotter dish.
Location: Al Jumuah, Medina
Twitter: mamon1one
Diseree Khalidiya
Diseree Madfoon
Price: 10 SAR
Tracing back to African roots, Diseree Khalidiya delights the people in Madinah with their tender, spicy beef cutlets rested on a bed of distinctively flavored rice. This is a must-try restaurant for Madinah visitors – confidently it won’t disappoint.
Location: Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz St, Al Iskan, Medina
