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Top 5 Mandi Restaurants In Riyadh

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Mandi rice, a delicacy that’s been around for centuries and is still popular today, comes in wide varieties. It’s a traditional dish that is thought to have originated in Yemen. Later, it gained popularity in various Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia.

Mandi restaurants are widely available all over Saudi Arabia. Jeddah has some highly recommended Mandi Restaurants especially.

Mandi is made with rice, spices, and meat and served with tzatziki (a yogurt-based sauce) or Daqoos, a spicy tomato chutney. 

If you’re searching for the best mandi place, it can be difficult to navigate a list of places without help from the internet.

So here are our top 5 picks for the best places to eat Mandi in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Suhail Arabic Restaurant (سهيل)- Riyadh

Suhail is a fine-dining restaurant that serves authentic Arabian dishes with a modern twist. The restaurant’s menu features innovative and creative cuisine that is of Saudi heritage. 

Suhail Arabic Restaurant Riyadh
Image Credit: Suhail Arabic Restaurant Google Maps

The interior decoration is themed on a luxurious oasis in the desert, with palm trees and tents as decorations. Suitable for indoor and outdoor seating and serves a private party room that can fit up to 15 people. 

The Restaurant offers guests a pleasing plate of dry qirsan with sauce for dipping and dessert–a Loqimat–at the end of the meal. 

It’s an excellent place to try authentic Mandi with a touch of luxury in Riyadh

Services Available: Reservations, Seating, Table Service, Takeout, Private Dining

Timings: All days 12:30 pm – 12:00 am

Al Nadeg (مطعم الناضج)– Riyadh

Al Nadeg is a traditional Saudi and Yemeni cuisine. It has a chain of restaurants all over Riyadh. To enjoy it, you must embrace the experience, sit on the floor, and eat with your hands.

Al Nadeg - Riyadh
Image Credit: Al Nadeg (مطعم الناضج)– Riyadh Google Maps

The restaurant’s entrance is a takeaway with a constant flow of customers. It might be a little to look at furnishings-wise, but this uncut gem indeed produces the goods regarding the food. It is simple, effective, and one of Riyadh’s best places for traditional Mandi fare.

Image Credit: Al Nadeg (مطعم الناضج)– Riyadh Google Maps

The staff strives to ensure that your visit is pleasant from beginning to end by providing friendly, attentive service.

Services Available: Table Service, Delivery, Takeout, Reservations

Timings: All days, 11:00 am- 1:00 am

Kabsat Arabic Restaurant(مطعم كبسات للأكلات الشعبية) – Riyadh

Kabsat Arabic Restaurant is a trendy and incredible place where many people enjoy dining.

Kabsat Arabic Restaurant(مطعم كبسات للأكلات الشعبية) - Riyadh
Image Credit: Kabsat Arabic Restaurant(مطعم كبسات للأكلات الشعبية)

The Restaurant serves a wide selection of authentic, traditional Arabian dishes created with fresh ingredients to make them taste as “Heavenly” as possible.

Kabsat Restaurant(مطعم كبسات للأكلات الشعبية)  - Riyadh
Image Credit: Kabsat Arabic Restaurant(مطعم كبسات للأكلات الشعبية) Google Maps

The Restaurant has a variety of menus for all tastes, including traditional Arabic dishes. It is an ideal choice to enjoy the most delicious Mandi.

Services available: Dine-in · Kerbside pickup · No-contact delivery

Timings: Monday – Friday: 12:00 pm – 1:30 am

              Saturday: 12:00 pm – 1:00 am

              Sunday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 AM

Al Romansiah( الرومانسية ) – Riyadh

Al Romansiah is a famous traditional Arabic restaurant that serves almost all major Arabian Gulf dishes. It has multiple outlets all over Riyadh.

Al Romansiah Restaurant - Nahda Branch - الرومانسية -النهضة
Image Credit: Al Romansiah( الرومانسية ) Google Maps

They should be considered one of the best Saudi restaurants in Riyadh as they serve various chicken dishes, madfoon, and mandi specialties pleasing to the palate.

It has two floors: a first floor for singles and a second floor for families. The second floor has an elevator. You can also use their mobile application to pre-order online for takeout or delivery.

Al Romansiah Restaurant - Nahda Branch - الرومانسية -النهضة
Image Credit: Al Romansiah( الرومانسية ) Google Maps

You can download their mobile apps