Where We Are Going Today: ‘Kazdoura’ in Jeddah

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Updated 10 November 2025
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Where We Are Going Today: ‘Kazdoura’ in Jeddah

  • Seafood lovers will enjoy pan-fried seabass sayadieh with crispy onions, tahini tajen sauce, and crushed nuts

Located in Jeddah Park Mall, Kazdoura offers a lively dining experience in which traditional Middle Eastern flavors meet a contemporary twist.

The menu features soups, salads, appetizers, grills, mains, and desserts — all creatively reimagined, classic MENA dishes.

Starters like pumpkin soup and tabbouleh beetroot salad offer fresh, balanced flavors, while hot appetizers such as crispy cauliflower with tahini, and herrak essbao — a pasta dish with lentils, sumac, and pomegranate molasses — show inventive takes on tradition.

Hummus with eggplant, topped with fried pita and yogurt, is rich and comforting, although portions may be small for sharing.

The vibrant decor, warm lighting, and attentive staff create a welcoming atmosphere, ideal for casual lunches, family dinners, or small celebrations.

For mains, Kazdoura’s grilled dishes shine. Charcoal-grilled chicken and lamb shank, served with rice, yogurt, nuts, and crispy bread, are hearty and flavorful.

Seafood lovers will enjoy pan-fried seabass sayadieh with crispy onions, tahini tajen sauce, and crushed nuts.

Unique dishes like cherry lamb kebab offer surprising, delightful flavors. Even tacos with beef, chicken, or shrimp shawarma provide a fun, modern twist.

While portions can be limited and flavors rich, the menu balances familiar Middle Eastern dishes with creative offerings. Be mindful, though, that waiting times can be long during peak hours.

Do not miss the refreshing drinks, including mojitos ranging from classic to passion fruit and berry basil — perfect to balance the richness of the dishes. For more details, visit @eatkazdoura.

 


Where We Are Going Today: Circle 3 at Fenna Alawwal

Updated 03 December 2025
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Where We Are Going Today: Circle 3 at Fenna Alawwal

RIYADH: Fenna Alawwal is located in Riyadh’s Al-Safarat neighbourhood, known as the Diplomatic Quarter, and serves as a cultural and creative hub that embraces a diverse community of thinkers and creators.

Connected to the center, Circle 3 by Acoustic is a restaurant and coffee shop that serves a variety of food options and beverages. I tried the lunch menu and coffee during my visit.

The center is spacious, and the interiors have a minimalist touch; the ambient music was soft and soothing. Overall, the vibes at Fenna Alawwal were very relaxing and pleasant. 

Connected to the center, Circle 3 by Acoustic, which is a restaurant and coffee shop that serves a variety of food options and beverages, where I tried the lunch menu and coffee. (AN photo by Haifa Alshammari)

For SR130 ($35), I ordered the eggplant fattah, the baked lasagna, and coffee after my meal. The cost was understandable, considering the restaurant’s location, and the food was good overall.

One of the services provided by the center was the “short stories” station for visitors interested in reading, along with a mini art gallery in the center’s outdoor area, and a library and bookshop. 

Fenna Alawwal is located in the Al Safarat neighbourhood, known as the diplomatic quarter. (AN photo by Haifa Alshammari)

Yet, I would have liked Wi-Fi, as the center is an excellent option for people looking for a private, quiet spot in Riyadh to enjoy a cup of coffee and work.

Fenna Alawwal also has its own parking lot, which is an advantage considering the low chances of finding an empty parking space near the center.