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Ramadan in Cairo is a season of culinary creativity, where tradition meets unexpected innovation. And while we all love a classic suhoor spread—fuul, gebna, eggs, and all the essentials—some restaurants and cafes have taken things to the next level with bizarre yet intriguing food fusions. Whether these dishes are genius or just downright absurd is up for debate. Here’s a rundown of some of the most unconventional suhoor combos gracing Cairo’s tables this Ramadan:

Fuul Guacamole Served with Puff Pastry

Fuul? Great. Guacamole? Fantastic. Puff pastry? Love it. But all three together? Ovio has decided to blur the lines between Mexican, Egyptian, and French cuisine with this daring dish. The creamy, garlicky richness of fuul meets the tangy avocado goodness of guacamole, all encased in buttery puff pastry and with the topping of cherry tomatoes. Will it be a match made in culinary heaven or a fusion too far? Only the brave will know. 

Fuul with Truffle

Fuul is usually a humble, comforting dish—until someone decides to drench it in truffle oil. This elevated version of a classic Egyptian favourite combines the heartiness of slow-cooked fava beans with the deep, aromatic intensity of truffle. The real question is: does truffle make everything better, or should we just leave fuul alone?

Labneh and Truffle

If you thought labneh was best kept simple, think again. Lametna suhoor spot elevates the humble labneh by infusing it with the unmistakable earthiness of truffle. The elevated affair is a decadent, creamy spread that might just change the way you look at suhoor forever. Fancy or far-fetched? We’ll let your taste buds decide.

The Egg Revolution: Cheese and Pesto

Eggs are a suhoor staple, but Lametna is going beyond the borders by mixing them with cheese and pesto. This Mediterranean-inspired combination brings the richness of melted cheese with the herby kick of pesto, turning your everyday scrambled eggs into something far more gourmet. Will it convert the sceptics? Only one way to find out.

Fuul with Pistachio: A Sweet and Savoury Gamble

Fuul and pistachios—two things you’d never expect to see together on one plate. Yet, here we are. With nutty, slightly sweet pistachios sprinkled over a steaming bowl of fuul, this dish might be the biggest gamble of all. Could this be the ultimate crunchy, creamy, salty-sweet combination? Or will it have diners questioning their life choices at 3 AM?

Gebna Beida with Tomato and Truffle

Soft, tangy gebna beida paired with juicy tomatoes is a timeless duo, but truffle oil makes an unexpected cameo once again. This dish promises an umami-packed flavour explosion, but is it a refined take on a traditional favourite or just another attempt to make suhoor fancy? Only the truffle-obsessed will know.

Would You Try Them?

Cairo’s Ramadan dining scene is nothing if not adventurous, and this year’s suhoor inventions prove that the city is fearless when it comes to pushing culinary boundaries. Whether you’re a foodie eager to try something new or a purist who believes fuul should stay fuul, these bizarre combos will definitely be a talking point at your next late-night meal. Would you dare to give them a shot? Or are you sticking to the classic