Al-Saj Al-Shami, Middle Eastern restaurant in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Al-Saj Al-Shami is a Levantine restaurant in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, serving Syrian dishes such as shawarma, grilled meats, salads, and breakfast plates. The menu covers meals at any hour and is suited for both solo diners and groups sharing several plates.
The Levantine cooking tradition behind this restaurant traces back to Syrian culinary practices that developed over centuries across the eastern Mediterranean. Syrian communities that settled in cities like Jeddah brought these recipes and methods with them, helping spread them beyond their region of origin.
The name refers to the saj, a domed iron griddle used across the Levant to cook flatbread and meat over an open fire. Watching food prepared on a saj is a common sight in Syrian street cooking, and the restaurant brings that same tradition to its kitchen.
The restaurant stays open well into the early morning hours, making it a practical option for late-night meals. Delivery is available for those who prefer to eat at home, and portions are generous enough to share.
The menu features a Friends Breakfast Box, a set designed for group sharing that brings together several morning dishes at once. It draws on the Levantine habit of having breakfast as a communal meal, where different small plates cover the table rather than each person ordering separately.
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