Saudi Cuisine

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sh3hryar Serial expat

Member since 07 May 2013

sh3hryarSerial expat19 September 2013 14:41:48

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Hi all,

Where should I head to get authentic Saudi cuisine (sort of food you would get in a Saudi home).

I am based in Riyadh.

Thanks.

TheLegendLeads ViP

Member since 06 April 2010

"The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity." -- Dorothy Parker

TheLegendLeadsViP19 September 2013 15:11:41

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Most of dishes (not only available commercially, but also consumed at their homes) are NOT saudi dishes. For example kibsa, mandi, madbi etc are from Yemen; shwarmas are from Turkey; Most bbq stuff from Lebanon; fool falafel etc are from Sudan. That's the reason you will find the term 'saudi cuisine almost non-existent. And of course, for the best of above food items, you can visit respective cuisines.

Alliecat ViP

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AlliecatViP19 September 2013 15:34:46

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What about kabsa?

TheLegendLeads ViP

Member since 06 April 2010

"The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity." -- Dorothy Parker

TheLegendLeadsViP19 September 2013 15:36:13

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I mentioned it above Allie. It's kibsa from Yemen.

Alliecat ViP

Member since 13 October 2009

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AlliecatViP19 September 2013 15:40:30

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oh, I thought you were referring to 'kibbeh'.

sh3hryar Serial expat

Member since 07 May 2013

sh3hryarSerial expat19 September 2013 15:52:42

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So nothing exists like Saudi Cuisine?

TheLegendLeads ViP

Member since 06 April 2010

"The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity." -- Dorothy Parker

TheLegendLeadsViP19 September 2013 15:58:31

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To the best of what I know: No.

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