What We Are Eating Today: Debyazah

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Updated 13 February 2021
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What We Are Eating Today: Debyazah

Debyazah is a luxurious Saudi catering brand founded by hospitality artist Nouf Masoud.
The name Debyazah reflects a Hejazi recipe mainly served as an Eid Al-Fitr breakfast dish.
Debyazah’s catering is inspired by the concept of luxury, royal canape food. Made by a well-trained culinary team, the brand offers something beyond the usual catering food — the creation of delicious, entertaining bundles of finger food with an artistic touch.
The company offers four catering services, including buffets, receptions, seated and dinner for two experiences, if you want to surprise a loved one. Each service contains sophisticated options, from fine dining to main stations, salads, appetizers and desserts.
Debyazah’s menu is unique, as it offers an array of signature dishes that will leave you satisfied, such as the classic gelato tower inspired by Le Grand Venise in Paris. It is delicious, attractive and extravagant.
The brand has served high-end international brands, such as Swarovski and Mercedes-Benz, and has catered Saudi royal weddings.
For those who like to make special occasions unforgettable, Debyazah resembles the elite premium hospitality experience of royals.
For more information visit Instagram @debyazah.


Where We Are Going Today: Under 500

Updated 20 February 2026
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Where We Are Going Today: Under 500

  • Both their soups, the lentil and the roasted tomato, are wonderful; I’ve been enjoying pairing either one with a main (a combo special Under 500 offers)

A place for all the gym rats and diet fiends, Under 500 offers fairly tasty meals complete with nutritious goodies, all of which are, well, under 500 calories.

I’ve quickly grown fond of this cloud kitchen — I won’t tell you it is the most delicious food you’ll ever have, but would absolutely recommend it if you want good meals that will leave you feeling energized and satisfied.

They have a wide selection of options; pasta, sandwiches, salads, bowls, rice meals, soups and some breakfast options.

First things first; all of their food smells amazing. They definitely load it up with spices to kick up the flavor since they are being conscious about what to put in it.

Both their soups, the lentil and the roasted tomato, are wonderful; I’ve been enjoying pairing either one with a main (a combo special Under 500 offers). The lentil, though it may need an extra pinch of salt and pepper, gives you a little taste of home while the roasted tomato is creamy and packed with Italian flavors.

They also add fresh kale to the lentil soup, an unusual choice I was a little iffy about but have grown to enjoy for its texture.

Another favorite is the grilled chicken burger, topped with a chipotle mayo, tomato salsa, guacamole and sauteed mushrooms in a multi-cereal bun. Be warned that it is a little messy, but very tasty.

Also recommended is their cheesesteak sandwich, made with tenderloin beef strips and topped with grilled onions, sauteed mushrooms, mixed peppers and mild cheddar cheese in a whole wheat baguette; perfectly good and enjoyable.

Their chicken quesadilla is also not a bad choice for a light meal — a little thinner than I would like maybe and I wish the salsa was spicier, but I did enjoy the flavors of this dish.

Now their hot meals; while yet to try their pasta, I have become well acquainted with the rice dishes.

The kabsa, chicken tikka biryani and their famous butter chicken are all solid picks. For me, the best out of the three is the butter chicken, which comes with a small side salad made up of cucumbers, tomato and pomegranate seeds (again, unusual choice but I don’t mind it).

A meal I would not order again is the chicken mushroom with mashed potatoes — the chicken and sweetcorn mash were good and so were the steamed vegetables on the side, but the mushroom sauce was not the right taste at all — much too tangy and no true mushroom flavor.

I have been recommended the steak and eggs and the honey mustard salmon bowl, and have to say the salmon quinoa looks very interesting with the grilled vegetables on the side; all of which I look forward to trying.

Overall, will Under 500 blow your mind? No. Will you find yourself reordering from it because of its reliability, decent cost, health factor and pretty good flavors? Yes, so try it out.