The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

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The Egyptian restaurant scene in Downtown has been changing rapidly, making it challenging to keep up with the best options. Recently, the quality of food at some establishments has been questionable. To help you navigate this evolving landscape, we have put together an updated guide featuring seven Egyptian restaurants that have been recently tried and approved for their consistent quality. These restaurants serve excellent Egyptian food and are located in the Downtown area.

1- Tablya Balady

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The renowned five ladies’ restaurant is perfect for an authentic homemade food experience. Tablya Balady offers a variety of complex homemade dishes that deliciously cover most of Egyptian cuisine. From stuffed cabbages and keshk with duck to Kaware’ and seafood, they know how to do it all too well. A must-try there would be the stuffed pigeons. You’ll never be the same after that taste; it’s truly one-of-a-kind! The place is around Mohamed Mahmoud Street, and the seating area is outdoors. The menu items are updated daily to ensure each dish’s consistent quality. The portions are moderate to big, and the prices are moderate to expensive, depending on the dish. However, the taste and quality are definitely worth it.

2- Tasha

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For unmatched homemade Egyptian food, Tasha offers a rich and diverse menu combining cuisines from different Egyptian cities, such as Alexandrian, Falahy, Upper Egyptian, and Badwian. This niche palate also includes dishes such as oven-baked rice, keshk, wicca, and mabbakkah. The restaurant is near Al-Qasr Al-Ainy, offering an indoor cosy restaurant vibe; they serve vegan options and lamb meat. Menu items are primarily available except for some day-to-day variations. The portions and prices are moderate, but the food quality is super high.

3- El-Nasr

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For tasty liver and brains, El-Nasr has been famous for offering quality delicious liver and brains with a rich flavour at affordable prices. The location is on Bab El-Louk Street, and there are not enough seats to eat there, but you can always get it and eat at a nearby cafe to complete the Downtown experience.

4- Abo El-Seoud

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For old Bahha fans, this place will bring back nostalgic memories. Located right next to the original Bahha, Abo El-Seoud offers the same exact palate but with a lot less saturated fats and a way more generous and welcoming spirit. The staff are very friendly and welcoming, the seating is outdoor, and the prices are quite affordable within the food category.

5- El-Fayoumi Oriental Pizza & Pies

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For sujok and mix-cheese pie lovers, this place has proved its divine tastiness and quality in the oriental pizzas and savour/ sweet pies sector. Another must-try would be the chicken ranch pizza for its outstanding flavour and execution. However, it’s definitely not like Vinny’s, as it’s still an oriental affordable pizza. The location is near Al-Qasr Al-Ainy, their seating is outdoor, and their prices are also moderate.

6- Fish & Chips

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A seafood place for experiencing a well-executed combination of different cultures, Fish & Chips definitely offers a variety of culinary inventions that you wouldn’t normally stumble upon elsewhere. Their special dish is a grilled fillet stuffed with grilled shrimp. Other specials include western fish and chips, mullet stuffed shrimps, shrimp fatteh, and sweet-and-sour shrimp. The place itself has such a colourful and vibrant aesthetic that’s super cool for pictures; the location is also near Bab El-Louk, with indoor cosy seating, big portions, moderate prices, and high creativity and quality.

7- Pomodoro (3am Hassan)

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The legendary 3am Hassan, known for his extraordinary seafood pasta, maintains good quality to this day. At Noubar Street, they serve huge portions at reasonable prices.