Craving a relaxed vibe with bold, inventive flavors? The Lazy Cat, a popular Kuwaiti concept now thriving in Riyadh’s Laysen Valley, offers a diverse menu perfect for all-day indulgence.
Starting strong, the creamy cashew labneh flat bread is elevated with crunchy pecans, pistachios, bursts of pomegranate, fragrant za’atar, and fresh mint, all drizzled with olive oil. Served with sourdough, it’s a textural and flavorful must-order.
Mains deliver mixed, but standout, experiences. The truffle and mushroom pizza is a triumph. Rich mushroom bechamel, generous assorted fungi, melted cheeses, and that essential truffle oil create an umami-packed, deeply satisfying slice.
Equally impressive is the crispy chicken muffin: perfectly fried buttermilk chicken, crisp lettuce, tangy pickles, and punchy aioli cradled in a toasted English muffin.
For brunch enthusiasts, the Turkish simit Benedict reimagines brunch classics with local flair: soft-boiled eggs and tangy yogurt sauce rest atop a halved simit (sesame-crusted bread ring), drizzled with vibrant butter infused with red and green peppers.
The spices cut through the richness beautifully, and the simit’s freshness paired well.
However, the Lazy Burger stumbles. The English muffin proves too soft against the juicy beef and wet condiments, compromising its integrity. The pastrami pizza, while interesting, suffered from sauce overload — white sauce and garlic peppercorn ranch drowned the pastrami.
The krunchoko — a family-sized slab of layered chocolate, cream, and crispy rice cereal dusted with cocoa — is pure, shareable joy. In contrast, the honey toast Gaimar is a sugar avalanche; its clotted cream and honeycomb drown in sweetness, making even a small bite overwhelming.
While not every dish hits the mark, the stellar cashew labneh, truffle pizza, crispy chicken muffin, simit Benedict, and generously portioned krunchoko make it well worth a visit for creative comfort food with standout highlights.
