Makkah region has a rich culinary heritage influenced by the diverse cultures of its visitors
The Makkah food heritage is an important part of the city’s culture and identity, reflecting the city’s diversity and long history as a pilgrimage destination
Pilgrims from all over the world come to Makkah and bring their culinary traditions with them. As a result, the region has a wide range of dishes that can be served, from traditional Saudi cuisine to international cuisine.
Are you excited to know more about culinary diversity in Makkah? Here are some of the different types of food you can find in Makkah
Traditional Saudi Arabian cuisine: It includes dishes such as kabsa (rice with meat), Al- Saliq is (a white rice dish cooked with a special sauce and mastic, and it is famous in the Hijaz region.
Middle Eastern cuisine: It includes dishes such as hummus, falafel, and shawarma
Indian cuisine: It includes dishes such as biryani, naan bread, and curry, you can taste the most delicious biryani, as a special mixture of spices and fresh meat at Shaza Makkah
Egyptian cuisine: It includes dishes such as kochari (a dish of rice, lentils, and pasta), and beans.
Of course, you can start your day with energy when you eat a plate of delicious fava beans prepared by the experts in the breakfast buffet at MIDAN Restaurant
Asian cuisine: It includes various dishes such as fried rice with eggs, and sati with peanut sauce.
African cuisine: It includes various dishes such as sereh, which is marinated slices of meat with Nigerian spices and Sudanese almond powder added to it, is a popular African dish.
As a result of this diversity, Makkah has become a wonderful mixture that includes a rich food heritage influenced by the diverse cultures of its visitors, and all these cuisines are specially handcrafted by Shaza Makkah’s expert chefs for its different guests around the world. No matter what your tastes crave, you are sure to find something you like at MIDAN restaurant in Shaza Makkah Hotel.
