There are plenty of must-try dishes in Riyadh. If you’re looking for the latest or greatest, whether that’s seasonal or monthly specials, you’re in the right scrumptious spot. September is a time when the city comes to life with lattes, ice cream sandwiches, and all sorts of seasonal flavours. Foodies take note. These are the must-try dishes in Riyadh to sink your teeth into this month. Don’t miss out because once they’re gone, they’re likely gone.
Choowy Goowy’s ice cream bites
Ice cream is always a good idea, and when it’s presented in little bite-size chunks, who wouldn’t want a taste? That’s where Choowy Goowy comes in. Is it ice cream? Is it a piece of chocolate? It’s both. Covered on the outside with a layer of milk chocolate, bite into it to get to the centre filled with ice cream and caramel. It’s unlikely you can stop at one, so know there’s a 20-piece box priced at SAR59.
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SAR59 (box). Open Sun-Wed 9am-midnight, Thu-Sat 1pm-midnight. One Square، King Abdul Aziz Rd, Ar Rabi, instagram.com/choowygoowy.sa.
FishFace’s crispy brisket and Kani salad burrito
Burritos are high on our list in general, so when an interesting mix comes into place we know we’ve got ourselves another one on the must-try dishes in Riyadh. Taking the cake (or rather the burrito for us), FishFace just released a sushi burrito. Made with veggies, rice, brisket, and of course seaweed, this dish looks promising.
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Open daily, 12.30pm-2am. Centro An Nakhil, instagram.com/fishfacejo.
Gacha’s chocolate pretzel cake
Love your salty-sweet combos? Must-try dishes in Riyadh always cater to something for everyone. Take Gacha for example, the spot just dropped a chocolate pretzel cake. Pairing rich and smooth milk chocolate with crunchy and salty pretzels, plus, vanilla frosting. Take a bite.
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Open daily, 8am-midnight. Order on Jahez, theChefz, HungerStation, instagram.com/gacha_ksa.
Go Greek’s flavour of the month
Vegan must-try dishes in Riyadh are becoming easier to come by. If you’re craving a frozen plant-based treat, here you go. The Esplanade spot Go Greek just started serving a great new melon frozen yoghurt flavour. Dig in.
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Open daily. Sat-Thu 10am-4am. Fri 3.30pm-4am. The Esplanade, Prince Turki Ibn Abdulaziz Al Awwal Rd, instagram.com/gogreekyogurt_sa.
Mizo Eatery’s kebda tacos
Out for a modern spin on a classic Saudi breakfast? Kebdah is big with locals so whenever it’s on the menu it’s definitely one of the must-try dishes in Riyadh. This kebdah is prepared with goat (or sheep or cow) liver and various herbs and spices, soft thick pieces of bread, and served with lime edges.
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Open Sun-Wed 11pm-1am, Thu-Sat 11am-2am. Veranda F&B, instagram.com/mizoeatery
Moo’s Bounty sponge cake
The cow goes “moo”, and so do we for this dessert. Bounty is one of the most popular chocolate bars in Saudi Arabia, so when there’s a cake flavoured like it, topped with soft serve ice cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce, you can practically taste it on the tip of your tongue. If you’re after coconutty must-try dishes in Riyadh, you have to try this.
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Open 8am-12.30am. River Walk, instagram.com/moo.riyadh.
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