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Al Shaya Persian Restaurant

A chain of Iranian restaurants available at several locations in the city. They offer a good range of kebabs and a better range of mezze like tabbouleh, hummus, eggplant, vine leaves etc.

Address: Kingdom Centre B1F Food Court< Al Olaya
Price: Single portions under SR10, huge set meals SR21
Website: shayah.net (opens in a new tab)

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