Al Anbariya Seafood in Dhahban
Al Anbariya was among the first to initiate the concept of the "seafood park" back in the year 2000 in Dhaban. At first, the restaurant created a wave of madness among Jeddah's community and enjoyed tremendous success.
Yet, being the pioneer of this category, Al Anbariya has recently taken charge of restoring the brand's legacy through rejuvenating its property and starting all over with a different strategy that aims to provide a distinct and memorable experience as opposed to others.
We were lucky to be invited to try their December midweek offer, where we were offered one of their prestigious VIP rooms, ready with our own TV, dining table and bathroom. After we selected our fish, shrimp, and chose how we wanted them done, we kicked back and relaxed in our private room, enjoying free board games, a Bluetooth speaker, tea & coffee, and snacks like popcorn. Killing time away till our food arrives till our tables and spread before us without having to worry about anything. Don't think that this was some VIP blogger treatment, this is how it goes here at Al Anbariya for everyone who books their own private rooms.
We selected an excellent selection of grilled and fried fish and shrimp, with 3 lobsters cooked Thermidor style, with sides of rice and fried calamari. Of course, we didn't forget to throw in some oven-cooked dishes that Al Anbariya are so known for, like the Kashmiri Shrimp! Shrimp cooked in a clay pot with Indian spices and herbs, with that right amount of spice!
After our fantastic meal, we were treated to after dinner green tea, and started a mini competition of "Kiram" or "Carrom": The game of carrom is believed to have originated from the Indian subcontinent. Little is known about the game's exact origins prior to the 19th century! The kids had a blast playing around in their designated play areas, where you can monitor them through the Seafood Park's CCTV that you can access on your TV in your room.
We left past midnight with smiles and full stomachs, willing to try this fantastic experience again!