Please recommend a good, cheap restaurant- especially for fish!

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Allons-y Active member

Member since 21 October 2010

Allons-yActive member14 September 2012 10:25:35

Hello!

I am not in the habit of going out to restaurants in Jeddah, but I now have a friend in this city with a car, so we're going out to dinner tonight and may do so more in the future.

Since I'm a big fan of grilled fish (not fried), I'm in search of cheap options that you recommend. Please list any and all places that come to mind.

Also, I'm open to other restaurant/takeaway suggestions. My main priorities are that the places are cheap and tasty, and I do prefer hole-in-the-wall eateries to generic chains, but if you have a suggestion that is cheap, delicious, and in a more elegant setting, that's fine, too!

Many, many thanks in advance for your input.

TheLegendLeads ViP

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TheLegendLeadsViP14 September 2012 14:18:45

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I don't know much about Jeddah. But in Riyadh I usually go to Amu-Hamza with friends. We choose the stuff ourselves and ask them to grill. Najin and Hamour are my ever fav. Do ask about their buffet offers.

Asmak Nafoura is equally good too.

Dr.Ayk Contributor

Member since 05 May 2011

Dr.AykContributor14 September 2012 16:39:52

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if you need very tasty and cheap sea-food restaurant in Jeddah, so you have to go to Bangala, this is the main local market for fish in Jeddah ( near Al Balad district) and there is a restaurant inside it. The fish is very fresh, they cook it grilled, fried, with sause etc. If you need any help contact me

Allons-y Active member

Member since 21 October 2010

Allons-yActive member14 September 2012 21:22:42

Thank you for the replies. We will probably try for Bangala very soon, though we didn't get there today.

Cheers.

helpful New member

Member since 16 September 2012

helpfulNew member17 September 2012 01:43:29

try Amo- Hamza

goneglobal Member

Member since 29 August 2012

goneglobalMember17 September 2012 08:31:58

Thanks for these responses -- I had the same query
If you like sushi, there are a couple of great places by the Crowne Plaza on the Corniche.

goneglobal Member

Member since 29 August 2012

goneglobalMember17 September 2012 08:33:13

Dr. Ayk,
Do you have any ideas of the opening hours of the fish market /Bangala?

JasfurJQ ViP

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JasfurJQViP18 September 2012 06:08:05

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welcome, try the manhattan fish restaurant i am not sure if they have branches already but they have here in andalus street i just hope its cheap i never tried because we buy fresh fish at the port cheaper and fresh.

mountaineer8888 ViP

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mountaineer8888ViP18 October 2012 10:17:35

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u can try small restaurants selling fish near the gold market in balad. called Souq Nahda. not great ambience but great food

Which Witch Contributor

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Which WitchContributor18 October 2012 11:04:09

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goneglobal wrote:
Dr. Ayk,
Do you have any ideas of the opening hours of the fish market /Bangala?

Bangala market open daily from early morning ~5-6am. Best time to go is before midday prayer.
Be prepared for the terrible smell which may reduce your appetite.

rockerchick Member

Member since 10 November 2012

rockerchickMember13 November 2012 07:35:08

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hello Allons-y!
have u tried AMO HAMZA yet? they are right, it is relatively inexpensive & well-known for grilled fish. the ambience is more of a family restaurant, complete wirh a play area, so expect a lot of children running around.
during special occassions, u might wanna try BAMBOO RESTAURANT. prices are a bit higher than AMO HAMZA but fish/seafood dishes are also good. besides u get good ambience (all-bamboo decor) plus peace & quiet.

bon a petit!

Allons-y Active member

Member since 21 October 2010

Allons-yActive member13 November 2012 13:36:14

#12

Hi, Rockerchick. I haven't been to Amo Hamza yet, but I hope to get there sometime. Thanks for the info!

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