| Satisfying most edible desires, Cairo, Egypt is home to | | | | of roasted meat often wrapped in bread) an import |
| a never-ending source of eateries. Inexpensive food is | | | | hailing from Lebanon and Syria. |
| always easily accessible everywhere about the | | | | In less expensive restaurants in Cairo, one may only |
| streets, as restaurants and snack stalls are all over the | | | | dine on vegetables and sometimes beef hot dogs or |
| place. The highest-rated dining opportunities are most | | | | corned beef. It is also common to find salads, eggs, |
| often, but not always situated in hotels and Nile boats. | | | | and fried potatoes on the menu. In order to experience |
| The borders found between eateries and cafes are | | | | the most hygienic of eateries, it is suggested to dine |
| not clearly defined within the Egyptian capital. In | | | | where most people visit, as the standards vary from |
| numerous locations, it is rather satisfactory to simply | | | | place to place. Avoiding empty outlets are highly |
| sip on a drink or sheesha. Mid-range and high-range | | | | recommended, as the food usually lacks freshness. |
| sites may request a minimum charge. The less | | | | Downtown is a good place to locate many of the |
| expensive eateries and some of the pricier outlets | | | | better Kushari outlets. |
| typically do not serve alcohol. | | | | The selections of traditional Egyptian food are |
| Overall, downtown Cairo is decent for eating while on | | | | restricted, as you come in contact with mid- and |
| a budget, while a higher level of dining is found in | | | | upper- price ranges. While the circumstances are |
| places, such as Zamalek, Mohandeseen, and any other | | | | getting better, traditional eating in Egypt is usually |
| parts of the city considered more well off than others. | | | | experienced within private households. Real Egyptian |
| The majority of guidebooks and food experts concur | | | | food is sometimes enjoyed at well-known chain |
| that Cairo is not the best place to visit for dining. The | | | | eateries, such as Felfela (which has many different |
| ingredients used to prepare food are usually seen as | | | | outlets) and Abou Sid (found in Zamalek, Maadi and |
| lower in quality, as even the "creme de la creme" of | | | | Doqqi). |
| Cairo restaurants may offer dishes that create a | | | | Overall, tourists find that Arabic and Oriental |
| question mark. With that being said, there is still an | | | | restaurants offer varying cooking styles. On the bright |
| array of restaurants in Cairo to consider eating at. | | | | side, Cairo is lucky to have a decent handful of |
| When visitors possess a desire to explore the culinary | | | | Lebanese outfits that offers quality eats. This includes |
| treats of Cairo, they should seek out the publication | | | | chains like Dar al-Qamar, which join a host of trendy |
| called Cairo Dining, which produces a half-yearly | | | | restaurants. Also, Turkish food and restaurants are |
| update of the 1,000 of restaurants in Cairo. This also | | | | present, as they usually accommodates guest of the |
| includes locations to check out. The magazine sorts | | | | gulf. |
| listings by price, types of food, and region. The | | | | Western and Asian Food |
| magazine is on display at chain cafes (such as Cilantro | | | | There has also been an increase in Western fast food |
| and Beanos). Otlob . com is also known to deliver food | | | | restaurants in Cairo. These establishments are often |
| from a wide-range of restaurants in Cairo. It is also a | | | | seen as some of the best hangouts for young |
| practical choice, as it supplies a collection of eateries | | | | Cairenes who are looking for a location to relax. It |
| that are separated by kind of food and region. This | | | | seems these restaurants are the "coolest" places to |
| English publication also discusses various menus. | | | | hang out with friends. Throughout the city, McDonalds, |
| Additionally, travelers find that most restaurants in | | | | Hardees, Pizza Hut and KFC are quite popular. An |
| Cairo (with the exception of high-quality | | | | attractive TGI Friday's is also situated on the banks of |
| establishments) deliver food or offer takeout. | | | | the Nile, which is also at the entrance of Maadi, offering |
| Cairo Restaurant Suggestionsal-Gahsh | | | | beer but no wine to their patrons. |
| When looking for the best fowl in Cairo, this | | | | Burgers in Cairo are found at Fudd Rocker's (Maadi |
| inexpensive eatery (whose name stands for "the | | | | and Mohandesseen), as well as at the Lucile in Maadi. |
| mule") is said to please. The location is great, as easy | | | | With a trendy interior, the Mint in Mohandeseen is an |
| access to the most revered mosque in Cairo (Seidna | | | | alcohol-free Italian establishment. The city also boasts |
| Zeinab) and close proximity to Ibn Tulun is gained. | | | | western-style bakeries and cafes, where lighter fare is |
| Many people enjoy adding this stop to a visit | | | | supplied like sandwiches and salads. A trip to the |
| throughout Islamic Cairo. | | | | popular chains of Cilantro and Beanos and The Mariott |
| Kushari Tahrir | | | | Bakery will provide similar dishes. Wireless Internet is |
| Many downtown outlets are associated with this | | | | also available at these sites. |
| Kushari chain, which is quite popular with visitors. The | | | | For international dining that is more on the stylish side, |
| only type of food served is Kushari, which is known to | | | | Cairo has a selection to consider, which includes Italian, |
| be quite satisfying. | | | | Chinese, and Japanese outlets. Additionally, continental |
| Abou al-Sid | | | | cooking is found in regions, such as Dokki, Zamalek, |
| This chic Zamalek restaurant creates sophisticated | | | | and Mohandeseen. |
| Egyptian dishes. It is suggested to make reservations | | | | Dietary Issues and Cleanliness |
| ahead of time and remember to dress up for dinner. | | | | A few health precautions are suggested for travel in |
| Soqaia, Zamalek | | | | Cairo, as it is not suggested to consume tap water or |
| Here, people come to enjoy tasty Lebanese food with | | | | eat unpeeled fresh fruits and vegetables. This is usually |
| an assortment of more than 50 kinds of waterpipe | | | | followed for at least the first couple of days of |
| tobacco. Decent beverages and an impressive | | | | vacation. To enjoy vegetarian options, L'aubergine |
| positioning by the Nile location are seen as one of the | | | | located in Zamalek is a favorable eatery that is known |
| best places to visit when looking for someone to enjoy | | | | for its vegetarian food. If not, you will find that Egyptian |
| the Cairo evening air. | | | | cuisine is filled with vegetable dishes, but keep in mind |
| Maison Thomas, Zamalek | | | | that some meals possess concealed meat in the |
| For the tastiest pizza and delicious Italian food | | | | prepared stock and sauces. When available outside of |
| restaurant in Cairo, check out this restaurant, which | | | | major hotels, consume sushi and ice cream with |
| also provides access to an in-house deli that supplies | | | | caution. |
| pork, which is quite rare in Cairo. | | | | Self-Catering |
| Euro Deli, Zamalek | | | | The Metro chain and Alfa Market in Zamalek are |
| To experience the comfort of this international cafe, | | | | convenient supermarkets. Otherwise vegetables and |
| come to take pleasure in one of the healthiest | | | | fruit are plentiful and cheap. Bakeries like The Bakery |
| sandwiches, salads and bagels that the city has to | | | | chain sell western-style bread and pastries. Organic |
| offer. | | | | food is available at Sekem in Zamalek. |
| La Bodega, Zamalek | | | | As you encounter Souks and other outdoor markets, |
| At this high-end eatery, you will encounter a satisfying | | | | you will learn how to grab excellent produce by |
| menu, great service, and refreshing drinks, which is | | | | bargaining with the prices. Freshly baked bread is |
| often hard to locate in the Cairo. | | | | abundant and found as two different kinds: whole |
| Egyptian and Oriental Dishes | | | | wheat ("aysh baladi") and made with white flour ("aysh |
| To enjoy traditional Egyptian dishes, these kinds of | | | | shami"). It is quite common to see hundreds upon |
| meals are found nearly in every place. The stalls and | | | | hundreds of small children on bikes delivering this bread |
| restaurants of the street is where traditional dishes, | | | | to every corner of Cairo. Each neighborhood also has |
| such as foul (bean paste), taamiyya (falafel), and | | | | dedicated streets where produce and other goods are |
| muzagga'a (zesty aubergines) is located. Tourists also | | | | made available. |
| encounter kushari, which consists of macaroni, lentils, | | | | Small bakeries ("furuns") provide all sorts of baked |
| chickpeas, and the occasional addition of tomato | | | | goods from doughnuts to breadsticks (Italian style). The |
| sauce. Other typical meals include fatayeer (Egyptian | | | | fresh items at bakeries give travelers a break from |
| pancakes with various fillings) and shawarma (pieces | | | | the usual breakfast of beans. |