By Monalisha Mallick
● Last Updated : 15 Dec 2024
Food Hospitality
Middle East
Do you know Saudi’s fast food favorite Al Baik is ranked ahead of international brands like Samsung, WhatsApp, YouTube, & Google in brand ranking by YouGov? So, what makes Al Baik the top favourite? Let’s discover the inspiring story of Al Baik, a fast food restaurant that represents the Kingdom’s cuisine and love for food.

It is widely recognized for its delicious fried chicken, seafood, and other fast food offerings
Al Baik first opened in 1974 in the city of Jeddah in KSA. Founded by the late Shakour AbuGhazalah, Al Baik has adhered to its vision of offering high quality affordable food which is served fast and courteously in a clean and inviting environment.
Today the fast food chain has more than 40 branches in Jeddah where it is headquartered. Besides that it has 8 branches in Mecca, 6 in Medina, one in Taif, one in Yanbu, one in Al Qunfudhah, one in Al-Lith, one in Al-Kharj, and one in Riyadh . Recently, Albaik expanded further into the central region of Saudi Arabia with two branches in Buraidah, and planning to open in Abha. The brand also has been introduced in Saudi Arabia’s South Province, in the city of Jizan.

A sample of the delicious food offered by Al Baik

The most famous fried chicken
We have taken few tweets that describe the emotions of the Kingdom associated with this famous restaurant:

Al Baik is not mere a restaurant
Don’t want to leave the comfort of your hotel room yet taste Al Baik’s menu? Order on Zomato & Talabat & savor the delicacy in the comfort of your hotel room.
Book your Saudi Trip Now & Taste the Best Chicken Fry in the World.
Monalisha Mallick
Creative soul. Writer. Traveler. Monalisha is infinitely curious about the world. When not answering questions about her career choice (graduation in Engineering and profession in writing), she enjoys going out to experience new places, savor fresh cuisines, meet people (many time weird) and soak in the culture from different eras and places.
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