The King Fahd Causeway is a bridge connecting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Bahrain. Since its inception in 1986, the causeway has been a conduit for cultural exchange, including the sharing of culinary traditions. Al Khobar, being the gateway city in Saudi Arabia to the causeway, assimilates a myriad of flavors from both the Saudi and Bahraini cuisines. The area’s food history is rich with a vibrant mix of Arabian flavors, encompassing a variety of spices, rice dishes, and fresh seafood from the Arabian Gulf.
A traditional Saudi rice dish usually made with chicken, fragrant spices, and often adorned with raisins and almonds.
A Middle Eastern wrap often filled with grilled chicken or other meats, vegetables, and tahini sauce.
A savory pastry filled with a variety of fillings including vegetables, cheese, or minced meat.
A creamy spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic, typically served with flatbread.
A refreshing Levantine salad made of tomatoes, finely chopped parsley, mint, bulgur, and seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.
Deep-fried balls made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, commonly served in pita bread with salad and sauces.
A stuffed pancake or pie which can be filled with vegetables or minced meat and is often enjoyed as a street food snack.
A dish of cooked eggplant mixed with various seasonings, including tahini, olive oil, and various herbs.
Pieces of crispy bread combined with other ingredients like chickpeas, yogurt, and garlic; it may sometimes include chicken or meat.
Though more typical to Jordanian cuisine, it has influenced the region; this dish consists of lamb cooked in a sauce of fermented dried yogurt and served with rice.
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