Famous Food in Saudi Arabia: 5 Dishes to Try

What to eat in Saudi Arabia, and what each dish is.

Quick answer

The food to try in Saudi Arabia includes Kabsa, Mutabbaq, Jareesh and 2 more.

Best time to visit Saudi Arabia: October–March.

Kabsa

Saudi Arabia's national dish — fragrant rice with slow-cooked chicken or lamb, tomatoes, and spices.

Crispy stuffed pancake filled with eggs, meat, and onion — a Jeddah street food staple.

Crushed wheat slow-cooked with chicken broth and ghee — a traditional Najdi comfort dish.

Slow-cooked ground wheat and meat — Saudi Arabia's most ancient and beloved festive food.

Premium Medjool and Ajwa dates paired with cardamom-spiced Arabic coffee — hospitality in a cup.

What is the most famous food in Saudi Arabia?

Kabsa is the dish most travellers start with. Saudi Arabia's national dish — fragrant rice with slow-cooked chicken or lamb, tomatoes, and spices.

What should I eat in Saudi Arabia?

Try Kabsa, Mutabbaq, Jareesh, Harees, Dates & Qahwa.

Is it easy to find vegetarian food in Saudi Arabia?

Tell us about dietary needs when you book. Trripah plans meals and restaurant stops around vegetarian, Jain and other requirements.