If you’re ever in Riyadh, be sure to visit Swaikh Tikka, a small Bahraini eatery that serves mouthwatering grills with unique flavors. It is also a tea shop.
There are just four grills available at Swaikh Tikka but they are all excellent. The succulent tikka lamb starts at SR35 ($9.34). Each bite is a divine fusion of flavors, and the tender lamb melts in your mouth. A freshly ground black lemon is applied to the grilled meat to give it that lingering tikka loumi flavor. The dish is served on four skewers with onion and sauces. At the weekend, lamb shanks are also available.
The beef in the tikka roub is covered in yoghurt and is just as mouthwatering as the lamb. The menu also includes kebab and shish tawook sandwiches. Each serving is enough for one person, but if you’re with friends, try ordering some different dishes and sharing.
A wide variety of Arabic appetizers is available, including hummus, muttabal and salads, along with garlic sauce and the restaurant’s own tikka sauce. Try dipping your tikka in hummus for a flavor sensation.
There is a choice of two desserts — cheesecake or the special ‘Swaikh cake’ — and a range of beverages are available, including orange juice, yogurt milk, Vimto, and specialty tea for connoisseurs.
The restaurant is located in Riyadh’s Izdihar area, and is becoming increasingly popular with locals. Seating is available both indoors and outdoors. Visit @swaikh.tikka on Instagram for more details.
