Golden Royal in Jeddah offers a simple, no-frills approach to Indian cuisine. With two branches located in Al-Samer district and Al-Aziziyah district, the restaurant is popular for its authentic yet slightly simplified Indian dishes.
The ambiance is straightforward, with basic seating arrangements and minimal decoration. While this may not be a place for a special night out, it is a great spot for a casual meal with family or friends.
The menu is a wide-ranging offering of meat, chicken, seafood and vegetarian options, with a notable influence from south Indian cuisine. The restaurant makes an effort to include flavors from across India, so there is something for almost every taste.
One standout item is the chicken corn soup, a comforting and flavorful start to the meal.
For starters, the prawns dry fry is a solid choice. The prawns are cooked to perfection, with a nice balance of seasoning.
The chicken 65 dry boneless is another option that does not disappoint, crispy on the outside while remaining juicy inside. If you like spice, the butter chicken and chicken tikka masala are good, though they lean more toward the creamy rather than spicy side.
The chicken chettinadu is an interesting dish, combining chicken with spices, cashews, tahina and peanuts. It is a flavorful, hearty option but might not appeal to those who prefer milder tastes.
The mutton rogan josh, mutton vindaloo and mutton fry are well-executed, juicy and packed with rich curry flavors, providing a satisfying, savory depth.
Seafood lovers will enjoy the garlic butter shrimp and prawns cashew masala, while the prawns 65 stands out as a crispy and tender delight.
Vegetarian options are a bit limited, but the mix vegetable curry and potato fry are worth considering. The potato fry, in particular, is a south Indian specialty and has a delicious spiced flavor with a tempering of mustard seed, curry leave and cumin seeds.
When it comes to rice and bread, the biryani is a must-try. The fish-fillet biryani is an interesting and somewhat unconventional dish that works surprisingly well.
The restaurant also serves Indian Chinese dishes such as chicken, meat and prawn noodles and fried rice. The stir-fried dishes such as chicken dragon and chilli chicken are tasty, though they might not be as distinct or fresh as other options on the menu.
One of the highlights of dining here is the variety of breads. The butter naan, butter garlic naan and paratha are great, each offering different textures — chewy, crispy, buttery — with many layers to enjoy.
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