In the downtown area of Jeddah city lies “Caliente,” a very unique food truck that offers an array of Latin cuisine options.
Caliente owner and chef Abdulrahman Enani was featured in the American reality cooking competition television series “Top Chef.” He sharpened his culinary skills in South America and has also taken cooking courses in California.
The food truck promotes fun vibes, good music and really delicious authentic food. It offers different Latin varieties such as mojo sandwiches, yuca fries and other amazing options.
Inspired by Latin culture, the ambiance of the food truck is represented by bright colors and decorations. Its refreshing thirst-quenching drinks include orange oregano iced tea and mangonada while the pina colada island ice cream is served in a fresh coconut.
If you are craving sashimi, Caliente offers a traditional seafood favorite in Peru called ceviche, which is also the chef’s signature dish.
Located at Prince Naif Road in Jeddah. For more information, visit the Instagram account @caliente_foodtruck.
Where We Are Going Today: Caliente
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Where We Are Going Today: Caliente
- Inspired by Latin culture, the ambiance of the food truck is represented by bright colors and decorations
Where We Are Going Today: Yu by Toki Restaurant in Riyadh
- One order comes with two rolls on a plate, perfect for those looking to share one of the best dishes on the menu
Bringing its flavors from Toki in Jeddah, Yu by Toki is in Riyadh at Mamlaka Social Dining, tucked into a back corner, where the Chinese restaurant offers dishes inspired by Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine, with a modern twist.
At Mamlaka Social Dining, guests order directly from each restaurant’s booth before choosing a table within the shared dining area. Many opt for the outdoor terrace, which offers sweeping views of Riyadh from the iconic tower.
Yu’s one-page menu is concise yet diverse in options, with a particular focus on starters and dim sum. The starters introduce the menu’s flavor palette.
To start, I opted for the Szechuan crispy duck roll which comes wrapped in homemade pancake and stuffed with cucumber and spring onion alongside the crispy duck meat.
One order comes with two rolls on a plate, perfect for those looking to share one of the best dishes on the menu. The crunchy duck meat, fresh cucumber, and sweet sauce provides a balanced and delicious starter experience.
Another popular dish — often sold out — is the bang bang chicken, served with chili and pandan cream for a bold, spicy kick. For a milder option, the smoked corn chicken offers a deeper, caramelized flavor profile.
When it comes to buns and dumplings, I would go for either the baked smoked angus bun or the Szechuan sui mai.
If you are looking for something on the heavier side, the baked smoked angus bun is intense with strong flavors of beef paired with a sauce and fluffy bun.
On the other hand, the Szechuan sui mai is a light and fresh dish, paired with soybean, chili, Chinese mushrooms, and spring onion.
For the main course, I selected the sweet and sour chicken and paired it with the vegetable noodles.
Unfortunately, Yu by Toki’s does not offer dessert, which can be disappointing for those looking to indulge in Chinese varieties. Mamlaka Social Dining solves this by offering a vast array of options.
