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What to order
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Kunafa
Most frequently recommended dessert; reviews call it the best, praise its freshly baked quality, and mention its cream filling as especially good.
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Rice Dishes
A recurring highlight across the reviews, with many praising the restaurant’s rice for being flavorful, tasty, and a signature part of the meal.
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Chicken Mandi
Recommended as a must-try with meat Mandi; reviewers say the rice is full of flavor and the meat is soft, juicy, and well cooked.
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Kabsa
Specifically called out as one of the best items, with reviewers praising the kabsa rice for its great taste and authentic Arabian flavor.
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Grilled Chicken
Mentioned multiple times as delicious and well cooked, including charcoal chicken and grilled chicken served with rice or on its own.
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Mutton Mandi
Praised for tender, juicy meat and well-balanced spices, making it one of the standout mandi dishes mentioned in the reviews.
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Hummus
Mentioned as very tasty in the mixed appetizer spread, showing it is a well-liked starter at the restaurant.
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Um Ali
Frequently listed as a dessert option and generally recommended, though one review noted it was disappointing compared with the other desserts.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 AM to 1 AM |
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| Tuesday | 10:30 AM to 1 AM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM to 1 AM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM to 2 AM |
| Friday | 12 PM to 2 AM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM to 1 AM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM to 1 AM |
About AlRomansiah
AlRomansiah is a Middle Eastern restaurant in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, known for rice-based Arabian dishes such as mandi, madhbi, kabsa, maqluba, and cracked wheat. Reviewers consistently praise the flavorful rice, well-cooked meat, and balanced spices, along with popular desserts like kunafa and um ali. The restaurant is described as casual, cozy, and family-friendly, with private seating areas and both table and floor seating. It is also noted for lunch and dinner service, with reservations recommended because it can get busy.
Amenities
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- All you can eat
- Braille menu
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- 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
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is AlRomansiah known for?
AlRomansiah is best known for mandi and other rice dishes like kabsa, madhbi, and maqluba, often served with soft, well-cooked meat and balanced spices. Reviewers also mention kunafa and um ali as standout desserts, and the rice plates are a major reason people return.
What dishes are most recommended at AlRomansiah?
The most recommended items are mandi, chicken madhbi, lamb burma, kabsa, and charcoal chicken, with some reviewers also praising chicken tikka rice and cracked wheat. For dessert, kunafa is frequently called out, while um ali gets mixed comments.
What is the atmosphere like at AlRomansiah?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and quiet, with a traditional feel and very large seating areas. Reviewers mention private family sections, floor seating, and table seating, which makes it a good fit for families, groups, and solo diners who want a relaxed meal.
Is AlRomansiah good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is SAR 20 to 120, and reviewers often describe the prices as reasonable or average rather than cheap. Portions are generally considered fine, though one review noted that the meat quantity in a one-person mandi can feel limited.
How busy does AlRomansiah get, and when should you go?
Reviewers say it gets packed around noon, and the listing notes that lunch and dinner reservations are recommended. If you want a smoother visit, going earlier than peak lunch time is the safest option because the restaurant is known to have a wait.
Is parking available at AlRomansiah?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does AlRomansiah have vegetarian options?
Yes, AlRomansiah offers vegetarian options.
Is AlRomansiah kid-friendly?
Yes, AlRomansiah is good for kids.
