Makkah food guide near the Haram

Food in Makkah is halal, varied and easy to find. This page explains what to expect and how to find places in our directory.

Information only. Rules, permits and timings change, so confirm with official sources and your scholar before you travel. We do not sell, book or guarantee anything.

Where to eat

Malls near the Haram have large food courts. See our malls page.
Ajyad and Jabal Omar have many restaurants and cafes within walking distance.
Aziziyah has family restaurants and local places for longer stays.

What to try

Kabsa and mandi rice with chicken or lamb, grilled meats, fuul and fresh bread, Arabic coffee and dates. You will also find South Asian, Turkish, Indonesian and fast food chains.

Popular local chains

Al Baik: broasted chicken and nuggets, a favourite with pilgrims. The Madinah branch near the Prophet's Mosque is reported to draw very large crowds, so go outside peak hours.
Al Tazaj: known for chicken kabsa, it also serves broasted chicken and the basboosa dessert, with many branches.
Al Romansiah: a popular kabsa restaurant. The Makkah branch near the Haram is a small express outlet with a limited menu. The Madinah branch is about a 6 minute drive from the Prophet's Mosque and also serves mandi, madhbi and shawaya.
Kudu: a Saudi fast food chain with its own ordering app, see our delivery apps page.
Shawaya House: grilled chicken, with branches near Quba and Qiblatain in Madinah.
Hashi Basha: known for hashi (young camel), near Uhud in Madinah.
Shrimp Nation: seafood boil in Madinah.

Branches, menus and opening hours change, so check Google Maps before you walk over.

Local dishes to look for

Kabsa is spiced rice with chicken or meat and the most common dish in the food courts near the Haram. Bukhari rice comes with grilled chicken. Mandi is slow cooked meat on rice. Saleeq is a traditional Saudi home style dish. Arika is a Yemeni breakfast dish. Baleela is a chickpea snack sold by stalls near the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah.

Restaurants by cuisine

Visitors from many countries find food they know near the Haram and the Prophet's Mosque, including Indonesian, Bangladeshi, African, Turkish and Middle Eastern restaurants. Search Google Maps for the cuisine plus the landmark, for example "Indonesian restaurant near Masjid an Nabawi" or "Turkish restaurant near Masjid al Haram", then check the live hours and recent reviews. You can also use our directory.

Tips

Eat light before tawaf.
Carry water and a small snack in hot weather.
Opening hours change in Ramadan, so confirm first.

Find places

Open the directory, choose Food and select your area. Each place opens in Google Maps with live details.

Frequently asked

Is all food near the Haram halal?

Restaurants in Makkah and Madinah serve halal food. Look for the display of the licence at the door.

Where can I eat near Masjid al Haram?

The malls near the Haram have large food courts. Open our directory and choose Food, then the area.

What local dishes should I try?

Kabsa, mandi, grilled meat, fuul and fresh bread are common. Dates and Arabic coffee are served everywhere.

Which popular restaurant chains are there in Makkah and Madinah?

Al Baik for broasted chicken, Al Tazaj for chicken kabsa, Al Romansiah for kabsa and mandi, and Kudu for fast food. Check Google Maps for the nearest branch and opening hours.

Sources and review

Reviewed by the Makkah Madina Guide editorial team on 20 October 2026. Always check the latest rules with the Nusuk platform and the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, and ask a qualified scholar for religious rulings.

Sources: Halal Xplorer: food and drink scene in Makkah and Madinah.

Madinah visitors: see the Madinah areas in the directory.