Where We Are Going Today: Mighty Catch restaurant in Qatif

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Updated 16 May 2023
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Where We Are Going Today: Mighty Catch restaurant in Qatif

  • The shrimp avocado salad has an extraordinary flavor because of the addition of fresh mango chunks

If you ever catch yourself craving seafood with unique oriental flavors, Mighty Catch restaurant in Qatif in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia may provide the answer.

The best part of Mighty Catch is that all the fish is from local farms, resulting in a fresh dish every single time.

The menu contains appetizers and main dishes bursting with flavor from various cuisines: Thai tom yum soup, Indian shrimp biryani, shrimp kunafa, and Japanese shrimp katsu.

It also offers seafood boils with customizable mix-and-match flavors: spicy and garlicky cajun, cream sauce, lemon butter, or a mixture.

One of its star dishes is the black lime salmon served on a bed of roasted vegetables. The significance of this dish is the dried black lime, popularly known as limoo amani in Middle Eastern cuisine. The salmon is cooked until it is buttery smooth on the inside and with golden edges filled with flavor. The black lime sauce on top creates the perfect flavor and texture balance.  

The shrimp avocado salad has an extraordinary flavor because of the addition of fresh mango chunks. These help create the perfect mixture of savory: tangy and sweet.

For those who have an appetite for spicy food, the Nashville chicken is a great choice. The Tennessee classic is deep-fried chicken slathered in a dark red cayenne sauce that adds a kick.

It is rare to find a restaurant with a range of international cuisines created so beautifully and effortlessly. One would expect the flavors to be affected when there are so many choices, but each dish is made with so much precision and elegance.

Customers can dine in Mighty Catch and enjoy the simplistic yet modern feel of the place, with all the focus on their meal. They may also order through the Shuka app from the comfort of their homes.

For more information, visit @mightycatch.sa.

 


Michelin Guide announces 3 new awards at restaurant celebration in Riyadh

Updated 05 February 2026
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Michelin Guide announces 3 new awards at restaurant celebration in Riyadh

RIYADH: The Michelin Guide hosted its inaugural celebration in Riyadh on Wednesday, where they announced three new special awards, delivered in partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Culinary Arts Commission.

The Michelin Service Award, in partnership with RAK Porcelain, went to Jeddah’s Yaza, helmed by chef and owner Hakim Bagabas, for what was described as an exceptional experience from start to finish.

Il Baretto’s manager Santiago Latorre was given the Exceptional Mocktail Award, as the Michelin Guide inspectors said the cocktail list offers a thoughtful mix of elevated classics and original signature mocktails.

The Young Chef Award went to Elia Kaady, at Maiz in Riyadh, who is considered one of the region’s rising talents.

The event honored the 11 restaurants that were awarded the Bib Gourmand distinction for delivering exceptional cuisine at great value.

The winners were Samia’s Dish and The Lucky Llama in Jeddah, Joontos and Tofareya in AlUla, Em Sharif Cafe, Fi Glbak, KAYZO, Mirzam, Najd Village, Sasani, and Tameesa in Riyadh.

Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guide, told Arab News: “​​When we look at what Saudi chefs are offering, they are also inspired by all the food cultures, but they are still really faithful to their roots, to their heritage, to their product.

“They are also really willing to tell quite an authentic and unique story. And for us, at the Michelin Guide, it definitely has a value.”

In addition to the Bib Gourmand category, 40 restaurants recognized in the Selected category were awarded plaques following the final wave of announcements on Dec. 15, bringing the total Saudi Michelin Guide restaurants to 51.

The restaurant celebration was followed by a reception where a culinary showcase brought together six guest chefs.

Three international restaurants showcased their gastronomic creations, including Le Gabriel - La Reserve Paris, which has three Michelin stars, Muse by Tom Aikens and Nusara, which both have a star.

Bib Gourmand title holders The Lucky Llama, KAYZO, and Fi Glbak also brought their unique flavors to the table.

“It’s a unique and authentic food culture (in Saudi Arabia) that deserves to be put on the spotlight, as well as the destination should be on the world culinary map. So, that is definitely what we are willing to achieve with the Michelin Guide,” Poullennec said.