$-tier burgers and chicken at DMM’s Passenger Terminal
Herfy in the Passenger Terminal sits in the same price band as its city branches, roughly the cheapest fast-food you’ll see at King Fahd International. It’s the familiar blue-and-red Saudi chain you’ll have passed on highways across the country, now repurposed as an airport fallback when hunger wins over taste.
Expect the standard Herfy lineup: basic beef burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, and soft drinks, with combos usually under what a Western burger chain would charge in Saudi. Online reviews peg the food as “cheap and predictable,” with a 3-star type reputation to match. Think fuel stop, not a meal you’ll remember once you’re past the gate.
Quality sits firmly in the “fine if you’re hungry” zone, with frequent complaints about bland patties and forgettable fries. On the plus side, portions are normal fast-food size, not the shrunken airport version some chains pull. If you care more about a quick 10-minute bite than flavor, a standard cheeseburger combo here does the job.
Regulars in Saudi often treat Herfy as takeaway-only, and that mindset works at DMM too: grab a sandwich and fries, then eat at your gate rather than linger. Budget-focused travelers use it as the default when comparing prices with the airport’s Western brands, which usually run higher for roughly the same calories.
- Watch out for: lukewarm burgers when they’re pre-made during slower periods; ask if they can do yours fresh, even if it adds 5 extra minutes.
- Tip: if you’ve got time before boarding, order takeaway from Herfy, then grab a drink from another outlet near your exact gate in the Passenger Terminal so you’re not backtracking later.