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What to order
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Peri Peri Shawaya With Arabic Rice
Most frequently praised dish in the reviews. It was repeatedly described as flavorful, rich, well-seasoned, and cooked with the right heat level, with generous portions and quick service.
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Shawaya Mandi
Recommended for being very tasty and satisfying, with reviewers highlighting the mandi as delicious and fresh, especially for Arabic cuisine lovers.
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Five Piece Combo
Mentioned several times as a satisfying and well-portioned meal, with reviewers saying it tasted great, was flavorful, and arrived quickly.
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Three Piece Combo
Praised for being tasty, hot, and well portioned, with fast service and a smooth dining experience.
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Saudi Hot Wings
Recommended as part of the Five-Piece Combo for its great taste and satisfying flavor.
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Energy Booster
Noted as a refreshing drink that helped with energy and paired well with the combo meals.
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Shawaya Chicken
Highlighted as juicy, flavorful, and perfectly grilled, with fresh mandi rice and a satisfying overall meal.
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Dressed Salad
Specifically called top class and worth trying alongside the mandi.
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Grape Lime
Mentioned as a nice drink option with the peri peri mandi.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
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| Tuesday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Wednesday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Thursday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Friday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Saturday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Sunday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
About Saudi Shawaya
Saudi Shawaya is a restaurant in Payyanur, Kerala serving Arabic and mandi-style food. Reviewers consistently praise the peri peri shawaya, Arabic rice, mandi, and the restaurant’s fast service, especially when the menu is limited. It is described as a casual, trendy, and upscale place that works for lunch, dinner, and solo dining, with dine-in, takeout, delivery, and drive-through options. The price range is listed as ₹1–400, and reviews often mention it as an affordable meal with good parking and seating.
Amenities
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Drive-through
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great tea selection
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- All you can eat
- Coffee
- Halal food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Good for kids birthday
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Saudi Shawaya known for?
Saudi Shawaya is best known for peri peri shawaya served with Arabic rice or mandi, which reviewers repeatedly describe as flavorful and well-seasoned. The limited menu is part of the appeal, and people often mention that the food comes quickly even when the place is busy.
What dishes are most recommended at Saudi Shawaya?
The most recommended items are peri peri shawaya, Arabic rice, mandi, and the shawaya mandi combo, with some reviews also calling out the dressed salad and beetroot pickle. A few guests mention grape lime or other drinks, but the main draw is the chicken-and-rice plates.
What is the atmosphere like at Saudi Shawaya?
The atmosphere is described as casual, trendy, and upscale, with a setting that reviewers say suits couples, families, groups, and solo diners. It is also noted as a place with sports, seating, and enough parking, so it works for a sit-down meal as well as a quick visit.
Is Saudi Shawaya good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers often call it an affordable meal, and the listed price range is ₹1–400. The value comes from filling mandi and shawaya plates, with some mention of all-you-can-eat style unlimited rice and fast service that keeps the experience efficient.
When is the best time to visit Saudi Shawaya?
Reviews suggest going early or being ready for a wait at peak times, because lunch and dinner reservations are recommended and the place is usually busy. One reviewer noted the food arrived in minutes once seated, and another mentioned the restaurant closes around 11 pm.
Is parking available at Saudi Shawaya?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is the food at Saudi Shawaya halal?
Yes, Saudi Shawaya serves halal food.
Is Saudi Shawaya kid-friendly?
Yes, Saudi Shawaya is good for kids.
