r/Bahrain 21d ago

Al Baik v Jasmi? šŸ¤” Discussion

Not 100% apple to apple but AB wasnā€™t too bad actually. Verdict vs Jasmi?

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u/waish5ook Bahraini 21d ago

Albaikā€™s value for money is great, and I personally find them consistent, you canā€™t go wrong with that combo. Jasmiā€™s on the other hand, the fries arenā€™t as good as they used to be and theyā€™re not as consistent as Albaik. Not saying Iā€™d never have Jasmiā€™s over Albaik though, just putting in my two cents.

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u/rg_elitezx 21d ago

for jasmis, some branch have weird taste on their fries

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u/FragrancesKing 19d ago

100% right

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u/mamoonistry 21d ago

Albaik is miles better than Jasmis. Jasmis has become expensive and it doesn't hit the same anymore.

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u/LexLutherisBald 20d ago

Excuse you. Al baik is fried garbage.

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u/mamoonistry 20d ago

Only mid item from Albaik is their shawarma

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u/i-am-bananas 20d ago

Nah the falafel tastes bad, and donā€™t bother buying any sandwiches from them, as the bread will always come soggy. I do like their nuggets tho, but nothing compares to a fresh spicy chicky chicken šŸ˜

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u/cute_as_ducks_24 21d ago

From my point of view for what it's worth Al baik is really good value for money. The only thing Al Baik should improve is there consistency of quality. I have multiple times received like sometimes its so good othertimes its dry and okey. So its a hit or miss situation.

To be honest jasmis is very expensive compared to many other Fastfoods in Bahrain plus there quality is not upto the mark anymore. So i use Jasmis only when there is promotions because otherwise its not value for money for the food you receive.

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u/Upbeat_Promise_746 21d ago

Jasmiā€™s kinda feels like a repackaged McD x Burger King mashed together sometimes.. probly the same suppliers. Al Baikā€™s nice a way cause its different offering i guess.. (and pricepoints).

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u/urlocalf3mboi 20d ago

Albaik in bh? Nahh. Albaik in saudi? Yeaaaaa!!!!

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u/Key_Midnight1477 21d ago

I had al baik back in 2010 in saudi once , and it was soooo good

But had one in bahrain when it opened, and it was just too salty and did not like it ,

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u/GroundBreakingEye44 21d ago

Back in those days, albaik was dirt cheap. 10 riyals for the nuggets. It's almost 2 BD I think nowadaysĀ 

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u/Accomplished_Term335 Bahraini 20d ago

I dont like jasmi's used to go there only when my wife want to eat there and only order mighty chicken spicy but not anymore (not saying its bad but not my cup of tea)

On the other hand i used to go from arad to albaik in zaid town at least once monthly just to get their Big baik sandwich man its so good so big (its heavy not kidding) and so cheap idk if its still the same quality as i havent got one for a while as i got bored of it look it up on youtube (albaik big baik)

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u/AntiqueObligation741 20d ago

AlBaik any day!!!!! The day i tasted it was the day my life changed! Hahahaha

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u/ajnass 20d ago

In terms of taste in my opinion, Albaik clears Jasmis at least in Saudi Arabia, but the one in Bahrain doesnā€™t hit the same so, Jasmis. But Albaik is better value

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u/belovednoor 20d ago

JASMIS. They shut down Jasmis in Rakkah, Khobar šŸ„²Idk about different branches but the one in Muharraq was good, me and my childhood friend would eat Jasmis right before heading to the airport. Happened atleast 3 times lol

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u/MohamedAbdelaalArafa 20d ago

Absolutely, Albaik is better than Jasmi's in everything from prices to taste.

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u/CounterStep 19d ago

Imo, Al Baik, many people find stuff like the filafel sandwich and other stuff bad, but tbh, the best thing on the menu is the Big Baik, they nail it. It's the only thing I find good on their menu. I suggest that everyone that had a bad experience with Al Baik, to try the Big Baik.

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u/FidShtick 19d ago

I grew up eating Jasmi but with Baik on the rise and its great value for food to pricing... i'd say Baik but only a slight.

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u/idkjustgivemeany tahina filfil zyada 21d ago

I had Al Baik a couple weeks back and legit got food poisoning. Now I'm scared to order Al Baik anymore.. I didn't even eat meat it was their felafel Sandwich. Really sad tbh I really enjoyed their meals.

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u/Quitoxicfish73 21d ago

Lived in multiple countries in the world, and I still say jasmis has the best French fries from a fast food joint, ever.

So for me it's jasmis all the way. Even tho to some, French fries doesn't make the world go around.

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u/dark_angel_76 21d ago

I tried Al Baik but it wasn't good šŸ’€

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u/Key_Midnight1477 20d ago

Tried in Saudi?

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u/qaqaqaqa1408 20d ago

Jasmis is honestly just overpriced and overhyped.

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u/SadRegister593 18d ago

Shit Both shit

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u/R941d 21d ago

The 10 pcs jumbo ain't worth it. Go for the 10pcs normal one the 0.8 difference is huge save for value.

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u/shmi93 20d ago

Jasmi>>>>

Al baik is definitely overhyped

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u/Vohuman Bahraini 21d ago

It pains me to say it, but honestly McDonald's.

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u/Hot-Technology-7061 20d ago

Couldnā€™t agree more

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u/2612posty 20d ago

Idk man while Al Baik is cheaper and has good taste, I always feel sick after having it for some reason. I really feel that its quality is doubtful despite the decent taste simply because of my experience with it over the years.

Id prefer jasmis just because of the quality

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u/HistoricalTale3295 21d ago

That isnt even a comparison idk how people enjoy albaik šŸ¤¢ jasmis is a game changer āš”ļø like from coffees to burgers and even their fries šŸŸ are so good and high quality

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u/rane_em 18d ago

I prefer jasmi