6 Iconic Dishes to Eat in Saudi Arabia (And How to Order Like a Local)
From Kabsa (Fragrant Spiced Basmati Rice with Lamb or Chicken) (Kabsa) to Jareesh (Crushed Wheat with Yogurt), here is what to order and what it should cost in ﷼ (SAR).
Kabsa (Fragrant Spiced Basmati Rice with Lamb or Chicken) (Kabsa) — ﷼23–﷼68
Authentic Saudi specialty from Riyadh, Diriyah (At-Turaif) & Najd Plateau: Kabsa (Fragrant Spiced Basmati Rice with Lamb or Chicken), best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Riyadh, Diriyah (At-Turaif) & Najd Plateau (King Khalid International Airport (RUH — Direct Riyadh Metro Yellow Line 4 to KAFD).
Jareesh (Crushed Wheat with Yogurt) (Jareesh) — ﷼23–﷼68
Authentic Saudi specialty from Riyadh, Diriyah (At-Turaif) & Najd Plateau: Jareesh (Crushed Wheat with Yogurt), best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Riyadh, Diriyah (At-Turaif) & Najd Plateau (King Khalid International Airport (RUH — Direct Riyadh Metro Yellow Line 4 to KAFD).
Kleija (Kleija) — ﷼23–﷼68
Authentic Saudi specialty from Riyadh, Diriyah (At-Turaif) & Najd Plateau: Kleija, best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Riyadh, Diriyah (At-Turaif) & Najd Plateau (King Khalid International Airport (RUH — Direct Riyadh Metro Yellow Line 4 to KAFD).
Saudi Cardamom Blonde Coffee (Qahwa) (Saudi Cardamom Blonde Coffee) — ﷼23–﷼68
Authentic Saudi specialty from Riyadh, Diriyah (At-Turaif) & Najd Plateau: Saudi Cardamom Blonde Coffee (Qahwa), best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Riyadh, Diriyah (At-Turaif) & Najd Plateau (King Khalid International Airport (RUH — Direct Riyadh Metro Yellow Line 4 to KAFD).
Mandi (Underground Pit-Roasted Lamb) (Mandi) — ﷼23–﷼68
Authentic Saudi specialty from AlUla (Hegra / Madain Saleh), Dadan & Tabuk: Mandi (Underground Pit-Roasted Lamb), best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: AlUla (Hegra / Madain Saleh), Dadan & Tabuk (AlUla International Airport (ULH)).
AlUla Medjool Dates (AlUla Medjool Dates) — ﷼23–﷼68
Authentic Saudi specialty from AlUla (Hegra / Madain Saleh), Dadan & Tabuk: AlUla Medjool Dates, best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: AlUla (Hegra / Madain Saleh), Dadan & Tabuk (AlUla International Airport (ULH)).