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Fi Glbak, located on Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Al Awal Road in the Al Mohammadiyyah district of Riyadh, offers a focused take on Saudi cuisine. The restaurant has earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand for 2026, an award that recognizes good quality, good value cooking. This nod from the guide places Fi Glbak among a select group of restaurants in Saudi Arabia where the kitchen delivers reliably satisfying food without the high price tag.
The setting is designed for comfort, with air conditioning making it a cool retreat from the Riyadh heat. Parking is available, and valet service is offered for added convenience. The menu centers on the flavors and traditions of Saudi cooking, though specific dishes are not detailed in the available material. The Bib Gourmand award signals that the kitchen’s execution is consistent and its ingredients are well-sourced, offering a meal that represents the cuisine with integrity.
For those seeking a straightforward introduction to Saudi food in a welcoming environment, Fi Glbak provides a credible option. The recognition from Michelin serves as a reliable marker of its quality, making it a worthwhile stop for both locals and visitors exploring the city’s dining scene.
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good quality, good value cooking
Fi Glbak is the first restaurant to be opened by the very popular blogger Hisham Baeshen (whose cooking videos are shown on a loop on the huge screen at the back of the room). The aim is to bring together in one place the different culinary influences of the major regions of Saudi Arabia, in a charming and carefully designed setting where natural materials and vegetation play a predominant role. On the plate, it's easy to see why the chef, beyond his presence on camera, has millions of fans, with tasty, generous and fresh stuffed vine leaves, precisely cooked meat samossas with a well-balanced filling blending power and lightness, and a tasty lamb shoulder slowly confit over embers. Affordable prices and excellent service.
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