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Where We Are Going Today: ‘Kazdoura’ in Jeddah

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Where We Are Going Today: ‘Kazdoura’ in Jeddah

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  • 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.

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Where We Are Going Today: Hot Taste

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Updated 08 November 2025

Where We Are Going Today: Hot Taste

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  • The menu is simple: smash burgers, sides, and drinks — nothing gimmicky or overdone

Hot Taste is the kind of burger spot you might overlook — not because of the food, but because the brand rarely advertises itself. No bold campaigns, no hype, no loud billboards. Yet once the food arrives, it’s clear this place knows what it is doing.

The menu is simple: smash burgers, sides, and drinks — nothing gimmicky or overdone.

I tried three of their bestsellers: the Classic, the Smoke, and the Big Show. All stood out for one thing: the patty. Well-seasoned, juicy, and carrying real beef flavor rather than being drowned in sauce. The Big Show, topped with a fried egg and melted cheese, adds just the right twist.

The sides showed similar care. The dynamite shrimp were crispy (although slightly heavy on sauce). The mango salad and the Island juice offered a refreshing balance between bites.

If Hot Taste has a weak spot, it is visibility. The branding is low-key, and the locations — tucked away in Dammam and Al-Ahsa — don’t stand out. Most people find it by chance or word of mouth rather than through marketing. With stronger promotion, it could easily rank among the region’s most popular burger places.

Still, the experience speaks for itself: fair prices, good portions, and quality that exceeds expectations. Check their Instagram — @hot_taste_ksa — for more details.