Saudi Arabia’s Culinary Scene in Riyadh during Ramadan
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s capital city has a diverse range of local and international restaurants offering special menus and dishes to mark the holy month.
Whether you’re looking for a conventional iftar meal or a fusion dish at a trendy outlet, the culinary scene in Riyadh offers something for everyone.
French-Mediterranean Delights at La Petite Maison
La Petite Maison — known for its French-Mediterranean cuisine — is offering a carefully curated iftar menu of French culinary delights for SR250 ($67) per person.
Authentic Local Flavors at Four Seasons Hotel
The Four Seasons Hotel at the Kingdom Center’s Ramadan Tent presents an array of authentic local flavors across a buffet of seven different stations, including live cooking. The traditional dishes include Saudi ouzzi, chicken kabsa, jareesh, and lamb qursan. The hotel’s opulent iftar and suhoor experiences go for SR570 and SR340 per person respectively.
Japanese Fusion at ROKA
Japanese restaurant ROKA has a set iftar menu for SR195 per person. It starts with a refreshing drink and a selection of dates to break your fast, followed by a selection of the restaurant’s signature dishes. Keep your eye out for their special date-flavored mochi — a seasonal treat.
Mediterranean Feast at Meraki
Iftar at Greek restaurant Meraki begins with a Mediterranean spread and chickpea soup and then moves on to mouth-watering main courses including lamb chops and prawn pasta. Dates and Saudi coffee are included in the price of SR290 per person.
Luxurious Fawanees Experience at Mandarin Oriental Al-Faisaliah
The luxurious Fawanees Experience iftar tent at the Mandarin Oriental Al-Faisaliah has also returned and offers a variety of local and international dishes for SR475 per person. That price also includes traditional Ramadan drinks such as tamr hindi, jellab, and gamar el-deen.