Dar Basma
دار بسمة
A home-style Al-Ahsa restaurant in a century-old house in Hofuf's old town, serving refined traditional dishes made with local red rice and dates.
Opened in 2018 in a century-old family house in the historic center of Hofuf, beside Ibrahim Palace Park, the restaurant promotes the taste of Al-Ahsa home cooking. It uses red Hasawi rice from local farms, slow-cooked meat broth and seasonal dates to create refined versions of traditional dishes. Diners recommend Hasawi meatballs with rice, jarish porridge, black lime risotto and shrimp rice, and the menu also includes harees broth. Outdoor seating under the palms is available. Prices are on the higher side, but its reputation is consistent. Reservations are accepted, and walk-ins are welcome. It is a short walk from Ibrahim Palace.
Opening hours
Daily, 13:00–24:00
Nearby sights
- Bayt Al-Bay'ah (House of Allegiance)
- Qasr Ibrahim
- Al-Qaisariya Souq
- Qasr Khuzam (Al-Ahsa)
- Qasr Sahood
- Al-Ahsa Oasis Palm Groves
- King Abdullah Environmental Park
- Ain Umm Sab'a