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5 Of Our Favorite Restaurants In El Takhassusi

Calling all foodies in Riyadh! El Takhassusi is the place to be if you’re on the hunt for restaurants serving delicious eats. Let’s roll through 5 spots that are a must-savor no matter your cravings. From burgers to scrumptious Middle Eastern picks, El Takhassusi has it all!

1. Fuddruckers

Their menu is loaded with everything from pasta and chicken to seafood and steaks, but the true hero? The “greatest burger in the world!” Fuddruckers also lets you be the chef, allowing you to create your own burger masterpiece. Choose your meat, sauces, and toppings for a burger experience like no other.

2. Awani

Awani restaurant is rewriting food history in El Takhassusi with its Levantine delights. Grilled meats, fatteh, and Feiruz drawings on the walls create an atmosphere that’s part foodie heaven, part art gallery. Don’t miss the explosive flavors of their hot and cold mezzes that transport you straight to the Levant. Their hummus is so creamy!

3. Lunchroom

Rise and shine, early birds! Lunchroom’s got your back from 7 am to 2 pm, offering a cozy wooden interior for both a restaurant and a cafe experience. Start your day right with their fetta and ricotta dip paired with fresh tandoor bread. Then, dive into the goodness of clay oven-baked goods, panouzzi, and eggs. And oh, those dark chocolate tahini cookies? Game changers!

4. Em Sherif Café

Craving some fancy Lebanese vibes? Em Sherif Café and restaurant in El Takhassusi is the go-to spot with a menu packed with Lebanese goodies. Man’ouch, falafel, shawarma, succulent grilled meats – they’ve got it all. Their traditional Lebanese desserts are not to be missed especially halewet el jeben.

5. Gunbun

Open from 1 pm to 1 am, El Takhassusi’s Gunbun restaurant is the place to be for the foodies of Riyadh. Dive into cool appetizers like fried pickles and fried kale. Then dig into the Wagyu sourdough – a delightful combination of sourdough, chutney mayo, Wagyu patty, white cheese, pickles, and mayo. And if you’ve got a sweet tooth, the Waffle Taco with tres leches soft serve, dark chocolate ganache, and caramelized pecan nuts is a dessert dream.

El Takhassusi is a food lover’s paradise, and these 5 restaurants are the crown jewels. You may also like These Two Fashion Icons Are To Open Cafes In Riyadh.