Qasr AlMadhbi, Middle Eastern restaurant in Al Khalidiya, United Arab Emirates.
Qasr AlMadhbi is a restaurant in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, focused on Mandi, a traditional dish of slow-cooked meat served over aromatic rice. The menu also features fresh salads and house-made sauces that come alongside each main plate.
The restaurant opened in 2015 and introduced the Madhbi cooking tradition, which originates from the Arabian Peninsula, to the Al Khobar area. Since then it has become one of the better-known spots for this style of cooking in the city.
The name of the restaurant refers to an old cooking method from the Arabian Peninsula in which meat is grilled directly over embers in a pit. Meals are typically served on large shared platters, following a tradition of eating together that is common across the region.
Reservations can be made by phone and are a good idea on weekends when the restaurant tends to fill up. There is a separate area set aside for families with children, which is useful during busier periods.
The pit ovens used to cook the meat are not a decorative feature but are fired up daily for every service. Arriving early in the day sometimes allows visitors to see the preparation begin before the lunch rush starts.
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