Al Baik has been the go-to comfort food since the ’70s because it’s affordable, quick yet very consistent with its delicious and unique tastes. 

But here’s 10 reasons why EXACTLY it is so well-loved in the Kingdom:

1. Two words: Broasted Chicken. That’s all.

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2. The garlic sauce… (and all the other ones too)

3. Because you’d travel across the globe just to see those drumsticks..

Just once

4. It’s always there for you…

All day everyday

5. Because even if it was leg day, Al Baik would be the ultimate cheat meal every time 

6. Their nuggets could possibly beat other well-known versions

Yes, we said it.

7. It’s affordable..

but not the kind of affordable you can find something wrong with.

8. Never take it for granted..

People who’ve left Saudi will understand.

9. If you had to wait a while in the queue, you’d gladly do it

10. I mean, it’s pretty much Saudi’s national food