Kumar restaurant gives a fancy twist to the beloved Indian cuisine. The brain behind the recipes is chef Kumar, who has spent most of his life working in the British restaurant industry. After gaining plenty of experience, the chef decided to dedicate the rest of his professional life to revolutionizing Indian cuisine and presenting vibrant foods to the rest of the world.
According to his profile on the menu of his restaurant, he believes in mixing contemporary flavors with Indian cuisine to create fusions that will not only impress people internationally but will help Indians around the world rediscover their love for their food.
The dishes offered by the restaurant are authentic to the Indian roots. The spices, ingredients and servings are all balanced to give everyone the ultimate experience. Some of their most popular dishes are their biryani special, sizzling fish masala and chicken maharaja.
Another dish that is extremely popular is their Mumbai puffs platter with a twist. These are traditionally served with tamarind water and chickpea masala, however, the restaurant has added their chicken tikka to the dough for explosive flavor.
Kumar restaurant’s chaats are especially delicious. Despite offering a fine dining dish, they successfully preserve the street-food vibe.
Obviously, any Indian restaurant can be judged just by their tea, and it’s safe to say Kumar excels in that criteria. Their maharaja karak is a plain milk tea served in a classic brass pot and is perfect to have after food.
The restaurants are located in Al-Rawdah district, Jeddah, and Riyadh Park in the Saudi capital. For more information, visit their Instagram @kumar.ksa.
Where We Are Going Today: Kumar
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Where We Are Going Today: Kumar
- The dishes offered by the restaurant are authentic to the Indian roots
Where We Are Going Today: Alkofeia in Jeddah
- The menu is extensive, with a plethora of dishes prepared fresh
In my household, weekends are a chance to step away from mundane daily chores and unwind, which usually translates into eating out and trying something different.
And, so while driving with my husband around Jeddah’s Rawdah district, Palestinian restaurant Alkofeia caught our attention with its unusual warm rustic facade.
The interiors of the multi-story restaurant exude an old-world Middle Eastern charm, with miniature roped furniture strategically hanging from the ceiling and vintage sign boards plastered across the walls. The abstract wooden tables, chairs with traditional Palestinian embroidered covers and distinctive cutlery add a unique touch. The restaurant is spacious, with both indoor and outdoor seating.
The menu is extensive, with a plethora of dishes prepared fresh.
For starters, we ordered the beetroot hummus, which was super creamy and flavorful; and the fattoush salad — which was quite fancifully served by the waiter — was fresh, crisp and tangy with the right amount of pomegranate molasses. We also shared a comforting bowl of barley soup.
For the main course, I had chicken maqlouba, which also comprised finely sliced potatoes, cauliflower, tomatoes and toasted almonds; it was simply delicious. My husband had a traditional meat and rice dish garnished with toasted almonds; he quite enjoyed it but I did not. Different palates, I guess.
Both dishes came with a side of small bowls of plain yogurt.
For drinks, both of us had pomegranate juice, finely balanced between sweet and sour.
The prices are wallet-friendly given the prime location and generous portion sizes. We had enough leftovers to take home for lunch the next day.
The servers are friendly but could be a little more attentive considering the restaurant was not busy when we went.
This was my second visit — and surely, not my last.
