{"id":36773,"date":"2025-07-02T20:56:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T20:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/?p=36773"},"modified":"2025-07-02T20:56:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T20:56:06","slug":"sasani-opens-in-riyadhs-hittin-district-with-authentic-persian-dishes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/sasani-opens-in-riyadhs-hittin-district-with-authentic-persian-dishes\/","title":{"rendered":"SASANI Opens in Riyadh\u2019s Hittin District with Authentic Persian Dishes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Riyadh\u2019s dining scene has a new arrival with the opening of <strong>SASANI, a Persian restaurant located in the Hittin District near Boulevard City<\/strong>. The concept blends traditional Persian recipes with a modern approach, offering a menu built on flavour, culture, and hospitality.<\/p>\n<p>From the moment guests step in, SASANI sets the tone with Persian lanterns, traditional music, and the distinct scent of saffron. The restaurant\u2019s name nods to the Sasanian Empire, reflecting its focus on rich heritage and culinary depth.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DIJyd7vMgzA\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; 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transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DIJyd7vMgzA\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Sasani \u0633\u0627\u0633\u0627\u0646\u064a (@sasanifood)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The menu starts with some well-loved Persian appetisers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mast-o khiar<\/strong>, a refreshing yogurt and cucumber dip, often seasoned with dried mint and sometimes raisins or walnuts<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salad-e shirazi<\/strong>, a chopped salad of cucumber, tomato, onion, and lemon juice<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kashk-o bademjan<\/strong>, a warm dip made with roasted eggplant and whey (kashk), topped with fried onions and mint<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kufteh tabreezi<\/strong>, large herb- and meat-filled rice balls, packed with flavour and usually served in a light broth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For mains, SASANI offers a solid line-up of stews and rice dishes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ghorme sabzi<\/strong>: a slow-cooked herb stew made with dried limes, kidney beans, and tender lamb<\/li>\n<li><strong>Baghali polow ba gardan<\/strong>: dill and broad bean rice served with lamb neck<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; 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height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; 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border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DLU5csuNT-N\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Sasani \u0633\u0627\u0633\u0627\u0646\u064a (@sasanifood)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>And on the grill, the menu highlights dishes like <strong>Joojeh kabab<\/strong>, marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection, often served with rice or flatbread.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re in the mood for a relaxed dinner or looking for somewhere to bring the family, SASANI delivers a dining experience grounded in Persian tradition. The <strong>menu covers everything from classic comfort food to more intricate dishes<\/strong>, and its location near Boulevard City makes it an easy stop for your next meal out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Riyadh\u2019s dining scene has a new arrival with the opening of SASANI, a Persian restaurant located in the Hittin District near Boulevard City. The concept blends traditional Persian recipes with a modern approach, offering a menu built on flavour, culture, and hospitality. 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