{"id":8595,"date":"2022-07-06T12:28:35","date_gmt":"2022-07-06T12:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ashasrestaurants.com\/ashasrestaurants\/news\/uncategorized\/ashas-to-spice-up-jeddah-dining-scene\/"},"modified":"2022-07-12T18:07:43","modified_gmt":"2022-07-12T18:07:43","slug":"ashas-spice-jeddah-dining-scene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ashasrestaurants.com\/ashas-spice-jeddah-dining-scene\/","title":{"rendered":"Asha\u2019s to spice up Jeddah dining scene"},"content":{"rendered":"

Saudi Arabia set to welcome first Asha\u2019s Restaurant to the Kingdom at Le Mall, Jeddah, as multi award-winning global chain celebrates 14<\/span><\/i>th<\/span><\/i> international location<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

North-West Indian frontier cuisine will soon have a new home in the GCC with the end-August opening of Asha\u2019s at Le Mall marking the global Indian restaurant chain\u2019s country debut in the vibrant Red Sea city of Jeddah<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Located in one of the Kingdom\u2019s largest retail destinations, Asha\u2019s at Le Mall will offer welcome respite from a busy day of retail therapy or the perfect venue for a casual dinner with a choice of spacious yet intimate indoor seating and signature hospitality allowing diners to relax, socialise and celebrate in comfort. <\/span><\/p>\n

A signature Asha\u2019s experience<\/h6>\n

The welcoming interior reflects a contemporary jewel-inspired colour palette enhanced by the subtle applications Indian motifs and featuring signature artworks adorning the restaurant walls. <\/span><\/p>\n

Saudi fans of Asha\u2019s award-winning<\/a> cuisine will now have the chance to explore centuries of tradition and India\u2019s North-West frontier heritage in their own city, with a personalised collection of signature dishes featuring <\/span>daal makhani<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>murgh malai kebabs and<\/span><\/i> Keralan chilli garlic prawns.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Other menu highlights include a selection of six standout biryanis, a dish much loved by GCC nationals and residents from across the region. The collection includes a personal favourite of Asha Bhosle – the saffron infused boneless lamb <\/span>Kesar Biryani<\/span><\/i>, inspired by her friend, the late great stage and screen actor Prithviraj Kapoor.<\/span><\/p>\n

A bespoke mocktail menu created by Asha\u2019s talented international mixologist complements the experience, including the mango, cardamom and saffron inspired <\/span>King Alphonso<\/span><\/i>, a refreshing adaptation of India\u2019s favourite beverage with the <\/span>My Chai<\/span><\/i>, and a jaggery, kokum, chai and hibiscus combination called <\/span>The Gift<\/span><\/i>. <\/span><\/p>\n

An Indian icon with global culinary ambition<\/h6>\n

As unique as her voice, the world-renowned Indian singer and actor, Asha Bhosle, is the driving force behind this award-winning culinary destination, which transcends cultures and crosses continents. <\/span><\/p>\n

The high profile opening of the first Asha\u2019s restaurant at WAFI Duba<\/a>i in 2002 heralded the realisation of the second great passion in her life \u2013 outstanding Indian food from the heart. In just 15 years, the global Indian restaurant chain has become a firm favourite of regional and international diners with Le Mall swelling the portfolio to 14 outlets and joining prime gateway city locations in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in the Gulf, and Birmingham and Manchester in the UK. <\/span><\/p>\n

Spices \u2013 and cultures \u2013 Singing in Harmony<\/h6>\n

Commenting on the latest addition to the Asha\u2019s Restaurant family, Mohammed Alshaya, Executive Chairman, M.H. Alshaya Co., said: \u201c<\/span>The latest addition to the Asha\u2019s Restaurant family is an extension of Asha\u2019s thriving partnership with the leading retail franchise operator, M.H. Alshaya.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Jim Dunn, Vice President Asian and Family Dining, Alshaya, added: \u201cAs a pioneer in creating and bringing global food concepts to the region, we\u2019re delighted to mark this milestone with Asha\u2019s, which has proven to be one of the Middle East\u2019s favourite Indian restaurants. The brand will be a great addition to the Saudi dining scene.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

India and Saudi Arabia have an enduring connection both in terms of economic and trade reciprocity as well as longstanding cultural ties. <\/span><\/p>\n

Asha\u2019s Jeddah debut is the first in a series of openings across the Kingdom with plans for three further restaurants under development in Riyadh and Al Khobar.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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