Najd Village Restaurant

Najd Village Restaurant

Riyadh
Saudi Traditional
4.80
$$$

About

Najd Village is a cultural dining landmark in Riyadh that transports guests back in time to the mud-brick villages of central Saudi Arabia's Najd region. The restaurant occupies a painstakingly restored heritage building with hand-carved wooden doors, low cushion seating, and flickering oil lanterns that create an atmosphere of timeless Arabian warmth. Families and groups gather around communal platters, just as Saudis have done for centuries.

Menu Highlights

Appetizers

  • Hummus Najdi — Classic chickpea dip finished with olive oil and toasted pine nuts — SAR 28
  • Mutabbal — Smoky charred eggplant blended with tahini and pomegranate seeds — SAR 25
  • Sambousak — Crispy pastry triangles filled with spiced lamb or cheese — SAR 30

Main Courses

  • Lamb Kabsa — Slow-cooked whole lamb shank on saffron-spiced rice with almonds and raisins — SAR 85
  • Chicken Mandi — Smoked chicken on fragrant basmati with dawadmi sauce — SAR 65
  • Jereesh — Crushed wheat porridge cooked with lamb stock and clarified butter — SAR 55
  • Mathlooba — Layered rice and lamb casserole with roasted vegetables — SAR 75

Desserts

  • Kunafa bil Qishta — Crispy vermicelli pastry layered with clotted cream and rose syrup — SAR 35
  • Ma'amoul — Date-filled shortbread cookies dusted with powdered sugar — SAR 25

Beverages

  • Saudi Qahwa — Traditional light-roast cardamom coffee served with dates — SAR 15
  • Laban Ayran — Chilled salted yogurt drink — SAR 12
  • Fresh Mint Lemonade — House-squeezed with garden mint — SAR 18

Hours

Saturday–Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM | Thursday–Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM

Dietary Options

Halal, Gluten-free options

Restaurant Info

Cuisine
Saudi Traditional
Price Range
$$$
Rating
4.80
/ 5
Reservation
Yes
Delivery
No

Hours

Saturday–Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM Thursday–Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM Closed on national holidays – please call ahead.