Balad Street Food

Jeddah


It's not quite like the street-food markets of Southeast Asia, but this place, with a little collection of covered wooden seating lining the corner beneath the Corniche Commercial Center, offers tasty shawarma and falafel wraps for pennies. Arrive in the late afternoon, when the markets open and the turnover is quicker, ensuring your snack is super fresh.

Simply make your decision and give SR4 to the guy at the counter; he'll order your choice for you.


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