We loved the interior! Compared to the Coventry one, this one looked so much more pleasing (maybe because it is fresh, brand new). The counter/display area is laid out similar, and the colour theme remains the same (obviously!!).

 

I did want to sit in a booth, but there were a lot of reservations, so we were made to sit at a standard table. It was fine though, we came for the desserts! The place accommodates for a various number of people. 2, 3, 4, 6 and more! I really liked how there's enough space between the counter and the tables/booths because the one in Coventry really gets crowdy and noisy when the lines build up during peak times. 

 

The bubble pop waffle was the main selling point! But because we had that already, we ordered a Bubbelicious (Sweet) Sundae and Choc 'Fr'enzy Waffle. 

 

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But anyways, this was delicious! Perfect waffles, with the perfect amount of toppings! And between two people, this is great! Soft vanilla ice cream again is just really nice to have the waffles with. The hazelnut gelato, on the other hand, seemed like it was ice cream rather than gelato, because of the iciness. I'm hoping I'm wrong, but I'm not really sure. About the toppings, they sure aren't stingy with it. Look at it, the whole waffle is covered with sauces, and full round Ferrero Rocher!

 

As far as price goes, they are not overpriced. You are paying for what you get and I love places like that. It's so easy to spend money on food, but if a place makes it worth it then that is great. Service, in general, was great, a lady offered to explain the menu if it was our first time but because it wasn't, she didn't have to go through the menu which she was glad about haha. When we did arrive, then we did have to wait outside for about 10 minutes, which was fine because it was expected, but what I liked was how we were offered a menu to look at whilst we waited! Super helpful! 

So yeah. I now have dessert place to go! Happy me! And Happy partner! <3 

Hi, guys! It's been 8 months since the first Saudi Arabia travel diary went out, and finally, the last one is here for you guys! Damn, I've been pretty slow with this. I do hope you guys love this final part, let me know on the whole travel diaries in general in the comment section below!

                          

 

SUBHAN'ALLAH 

                        

Since we had packed the night before, as well as the morning. The general plan was that we could stay out in the Haram and do as many tawaaf we wanted until Maghrib. Then after praying Maghrib, we had to be back to the hotel to collect our luggage and leave. And that's what I did. 

After eating, and praying Zuhr in the hotel, I went to the Haram, performed Tawaaf's, prayed Asr, recited the Qur'an, performed some Tawaaf for the last time, and ended my stay in the Haram with my Maghrib namaaz.

                        

The emptiness one feels knowing it's the last day really touches the heart. There is no tranquillity or happiness that can be compared to being in the Haram in front of the Kabah. Just none. You will feel like you have not done the most you can, to be honest. I felt like I should have done so much more. Despite knowing the fact that I had done more compared to my first Umrah. It's just like that I guess. You just really want to do more for Allah and please him <3 

                        

Little food talk that I had on the day. I've talked about the Iced Frappuccino and Baskin Robbin on my food post which is linked here. But in summary, I bought the Iced Frappuccino in the morning after the first tawaaf and before heading to the hotel. A good one, but it wasn't the best, and since it was strong in coffee, it definitely helped with getting through the day. The Baskin Robbin ice cream was just delicious! I loved it. And this visit was made 1 HOUR before we had to actually leave and take a taxi. 

On the way to the airport, we made a stop to KFC! We ordered our food and sat down only to be told despite us being a family we couldn’t eat in the place. So when we got our food, we sat outside in front of a shop that was closed and ate! Luckily the weather was warm and little breezy so there was no problem with it. I don’t remember what I ordered but I think it was a Zinger Stacker which was delicious! 

(Such a poor photograph shot)

We caught our flight; to Istanbul (transit), and thankfully this time the wait wasn’t so long. After going through check-in etc (which Alhumdulillah went well) we took our next flight to the UK. When we reached Birmingham, the coldness hit us! Glad I took a jacket with me. It was weird being back at home away from our other home (Makkah). But the journey had to come to an end. I loved every moment spent in Saudi. It was beautiful, and I hope you all enjoyed reading the posts and looking at the photographs. 

                        

Do leave your thoughts, in the comment section below about the journey, or any suggestions for upcoming posts! I have reached 50K+ in pageviews!!! Thank you all for the support, honestly, appreciate it! On that note, the post comes to an end! 

 

(The mainboard with the menu, on this post, is old, and it has changed recently, but I have provided the up to date information about the box meal below)

During the daytime, they have 3 box options. Small (1 base and 1 topping), Regular (2 base and 2 toppings), and Large (3 base and 3 toppings). In the beginning, we went for Large quite a few times, until we realised it is actually very very filling, so we recently have gone down to the regular which is the just right. 

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What I ordered (and what I usually order) was Noodles, Spicy Chips, Chilli Popcorn Chicken, Spring Rolls and Black Bean Chicken sauce (currently everything remains the same just no spring rolls).

In this first visit, the partner ordered Noodles, Spicy Chips, Chilli Popcorn and Garlic Chicken, and Jeera Chicken sauce. But nowadays he just orders Spicy Chips, Chilli Popcorn Chicken and the sauces tends to vary depending on what he feels like. 

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This is the Chilli Oil. My favourite! I cover my food with this so much because it's not so spicy, but it adds that heat and spice to everything which is absolutely delicious! If you are someone that can't handle spiciness then try with a little bit first, and then add more if you want. My personal preference is to just add so much (not too much that you lose the flavours of the actual food)

 

The spring rolls were gooood! They were vegetable spring rolls, and delicious to have with everything. The chilli popcorn chicken is definitely a fave, for both me and the partner. They give a good amount of them. It's coated great, and not overpowering with chilli flavour. And yes, I am a pro at chopsticks! I love using it. 

 

Noodles are egg fried noodles, so it's those standard ones, but I love ordering it because I'd rather order that then the rice, and because it's yummy having it with the various toppings I have in the box. The spicy chips are the bomb! So crispy, and perfect! When it's covered with all the other toppings, and you have a piece of it then it's even more delicious because it has all the flavour in it. And lastly, the black bean chicken sauce is more on the sweet side, but not sooooo sweet. When I eat in, I see many people ordering that one too, so it seems like it's a popular one because it's not on the spicy side, and gives a great combo/balance with all the other items.

 

I know I've been pretty vague at reviewing the food for this one, but all I can say is do visit the shop. It's affordable and tasty! Worth every penny. Plus it's a good option to go for rather than the greasy fast food from Maryland and Royal hahaha. If you haven't then definitely go visit! And I know some readers on Instagram have commented that they have been, so do let me know what other things you guys have tried out.