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You're in Jiddah, and you want some homegrown fast food, where do you go? The Al Baik chain of outlets definitely; the saudis' are crazy about it, and once you've tried it, you'll realize why. There usually is ample parking space out front. The interiors are very clean and hygienic [the cleaning men are at it, scrubbing floors and shining bathrooms 24/7] and the general ambience is relaxed, with crowd ranging from executives in their ties, egyptians screaming over their phones, saudi, lebanese, palestinian, syrian kids upto their usual pranks and the odd western or asian group deep in discussion. The speed of service is dependent on the amount of customers at the moment when you order [I have once waited for almost 30 mins for my order to come through when the place was packed]. However I have to commend the pace at which the service is rendered; and always with a smile! I once remember asking for some sauce and napkins and being given a whole lot more than I wanted. When I just took a select few, I was smilingly told by my attendant, 'Al Baik is the best. We give you more than you want. Tell everyone this.' Very positive attitude to work I have to admit. Warning: Times to watch out for is usually after Isha or the late evening prayers, when the crowds flock to their outlets (at least the one near Sulaimaniyah). It's a little funny to see all the Saudi's in their white dishdashas / thobes running to be first in line as soon as the doors are opened. It is true though that Al Baik enjoys a good amount of crowd at pretty much all times. Their outlets are currently located in Jiddah, Madinah and Mecca. There's rumours about how the proprieter tried to open in Riyadh too, but came under resistance from the officials who did not want any competition to their own outlets. There is an Al Baik chain in Cairo - Egypt too, for those of you who can't get to Saudi. Definately one of my top 10 recommended Jiddah restaurants.
Especially recommended is the mouth watering spicy chicken broast (dipped in garlic sauce) and the shrimps (with coctail sauce). The sauces are specials made to order by Al Baik. Their dishes are accompanied by fresh french fries and buns. 4 pieces chicken (+ spicy) - SR 10 8 pieces chicken (+ spicy) - SR 19 8 pieces chicken nuggets - SR 10 Shrimps - SR 17 Jumbo shrimps - SR 27 Juice / Beer - SR 2 Coleslaw - SR 3 plus an assorted list of sandwiches, shawermas and hummus. Extra helping of buns can be got for .50 halalas Even their coke cans have the chicken logo of Al Baik printed onto it. I never really noticed a family room nor once have seen a woman in any of these outlets. Women have been given a facility of ordering from a separate window at the side. Leave a Comment Theme: Fast FoodPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: Prince Majid street Directions: There are outlets all over. Just ask anyone how to get to the one nearest to you. These guys don't have take out as far as I am aware, so there isn't really any contact information other than the outlet address.
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| | | | Al Baik: Finger-lickin' Good | Tip Rating:  Satisfaction: | | | | |
Al Baik is a locally owned fast food chain in Jeddah. There are other branches in Makkah and Medina, but none in Riyadh. They basically serve chicken, chips and shrimp. All is really fresh and tastes yum! No matter what time I go there whether it's 1500 or 0200 it always seems to be packed full of people, yet you still get service with a smile within 5 minutes, and your order never seems to take more than 10 minutes to be ready. Some of the branches have a family section - Khalediyah has a big one. Note though that the prices were slightly increased in May 2007, but its still great value for money!!
Its a toss up between spicy chicken nuggets (come in two different sizes, with french fries, garlic dipping sauce and a warm sesame seed bun) and jumbo shrimp combo (comes with 2 pottles of coleslaw, french fries, a sesame bun and cocktail sauce). Leave a Comment Theme: Fast FoodPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: Prince Majid streetPhone: 966 2 640-0520Directions: Mosadia, Azizia, Palestine st. etc (20 branches in Jeddah)
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| | | | Al Baik: 7 years later and I wish I could go back | Tip Rating: Satisfaction: | | | | |
I grew up in Jeddah from '82-'96. My favorite food was the Broast / Al-Baik my dad would bring home afterwork. That chicken is the best in the world and the GARLIC SAUCE is also excellent. My family has tried to recreate both since we moved, but to no avail. A family friend who still lived there brought me some here where I live a few years ago. Even though it was 2 days old and cold, I practically inhaled it. Al-Baik should open up stores around the world. P.S. I put "about average" down there compared to other Jeddah restaurants because it was SO INEXPENSIVE THERE. Sodas were, converted, 25 US cents.
I GET THE CHICKEN (DRUMSTICKS AND THIGHS), BREAD, FRIES, GARLIC SAUCE. The chicken is juicy inside yet crispy on the outside. KFC's Crispy pales in comparison. The fries are okay. Definitely edible, but not what I crave. The sesame buns I didn' t start eating until I was about 12 because as a kid, I wanted to leave room for more chicken and garlic sauce. But I started to make these garlic sauce, chicken, and fries sandwiches. This place is definitely not for the health-conscious. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Prince Majid streetDirections: I got mine from the one in MiniMarket, just on the other side of the street from North Saudia City.
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