Where We Are Going Today: La Dedos

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Updated 10 May 2025
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Where We Are Going Today: La Dedos

One of the recent additions to Jeddah’s street food scene is La Dedos, a grab-and-go destination for Dutch-style “Holland fries” with a flavorful local twist.

Situated on Kayal Street in Rawdah district, you might find long lines with the aroma of fresh fries filling the air.

They offer fries with truffle mayo sauce along with a variety of sauces inspired by Saudi flavours, including homar (tamarind), green or red hot chilli, garlic, cheddar cheese, ketchup and their signature house sauce.

You can also add chilli flakes or feta cheese as toppings.

The homemade fries are made to order and have a balanced texture that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

You can choose your fries in two sizes with or without sauces and opt for finger fries, thick-cut cubes, chips or go for La Dedos Mix.

They also offer a refreshing variety of juices, including mango, cinnamon berry and hibiscus.

I tried the truffle mayo sauce, ketchup and regular hot sauce, washing it all down with a glass of their refreshing and fruity G Juice. It made for a tasty and satisfying summer snack, especially after a long day.

Prices are reasonable, though service can be a bit slow during peak times.

For more information, check their Instagram @ladedos.sa


Where We Are Going Today: Taste and Tales by Chef Shagufa

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Updated 29 December 2025
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Where We Are Going Today: Taste and Tales by Chef Shagufa

  • We shared three platters among the six of us, and needless to say, the portions were generous and the flavors satisfying

Relatively new on the block, Taste and Tales by Chef Shagufa, located in Jeddah’s Al-Rehab district, has been making quite a buzz on social media.

So, on a cool Friday morning at 7:00 a.m., five of my cousins and I decided to visit the restaurant to experience its much-talked-about traditional South Asian breakfast for ourselves.

We ordered the restaurant’s hyped breakfast thali (platter), which included sooji halwa (semolina pudding), kheer (rice pudding), chickpea curry, potato curry, pickles, pooris (fried, fluffy bread), and paranthas (layered flatbread), all served in beautiful copper serveware.

We shared three platters among the six of us, and needless to say, the portions were generous and the flavors satisfying. 

Personally, I enjoyed everything on the platter except the semolina pudding, which I found a little bland for my taste.

For drinks, five of us ordered milk tea, which was fairly good. One of my cousins opted for their famed Pakola lassi and couldn’t stop raving about it. Since she didn’t let any of us sample it, we’ve decided it’s something to try on our next visit.

Our total bill came to SR150 ($40), slightly higher than what nearby restaurants charge for similar breakfast platters. However, the taste, presentation, and overall ambience more than make up for the difference.

Not many South Asian restaurants in Jeddah offer decent dine-in breakfast seating for families, but Taste and Tales stands out. With its simple interiors and modest seating, the space is clean, comfortable, and welcoming. It’s definitely a place I’d visit again with my female friends, cousins, and family.