By Norah Al Eisa and Deema Al Bugmi

Best vegetarian/vegan-friendly restaurants in Sharqiya.

The vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free communities are growing more than ever lately, and restaurants in Sharqiya are beginning to take notice! We’ve gathered the best restaurants where you’ll find a wide variety of options catering to your green lifestyle.

Burritos

Every meal is customizable. You can order any of their burritos, rice bowls, salads, tacos and quesadillas and fill them to your heart’s content with all kinds of vegetables, beans or rice.

FireGrill

Location: Fouad Center, Prince Turki St., Khobar
Mob: +966-536026033
Web: firegrill-sa.com

Buritto Loco

Location: Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Rd., Khobar
Tel: +966-13-8977070
Web: burritolocome.com

Ziryab

It wouldn’t be a proper list without a Lebanese restaurant, boasting endless vegetarian appetizers. Our personal favorites are the Hummus Beiruti, Tappas spinach and penne arrabiata.

Location: Prince Humud St., Khobar
Tel: +966-13-8855897
Instagram: ziryabsa

Beit Ward

Okay, it really wouldn’t be a proper list without TWO Lebanese places! All their cold mezzeh dishes and hot potatoes are vegan; just sit back and enjoy good food and good company for a few hours.

Location: Algosaibi Hotel, Amr Bin Murrah St., Khobar
Tel: +966-13-8822882

Sukh Sagar

Deemed as the “oasis for vegetarian foodies,” Sukh Sagar offers delicious Indian food with an all-vegetarian menu.

Location: King Fahd Rd., Khobar
Tel: +966-13-8937989
Instagram: SukhSagarSocial

FOR BURGERS!

Who says you have to give up burgers when going vegetarian? These two spots offer great veggie burgers customized to your liking.

Johnny Rockets

Location: Gate 1, Al Rashid Mall, Khobar
Tel: +966-13-8965500

Burger Fuel

Web: sa.burgerfuel.com
Instagram: burgerfuel

Elevation Burger

Location: Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Rd., Khobar
Web: elevationburger.com

ICE CREAM

Beat the Sharqiya heat with their wide selection of delicious sorbets.

Häagen-Dazs

Locations: Algosaibi Village, Prince Turki St., Khobar / Al Rashid Mall, Khobar

Baskin Robbins

Locations: Everywhere

Smoothie Factory

Forty different vegan-friendly smoothie options? Sign me up! They also offer cappuccinos, mochas and other coffee blends using almond milk instead of dairy.

Web: smoothiefactory.net
Instagram: smoothiefactoryksa

Kelly’s Kitchen

Kelly’s Kitchen is willing to customize your cake order for any occasion using only vegan, gluten-free or dairy-free ingredients.

Instagram: kellyskitchen