Who doesn’t crave typical Egyptian food from time to time, whether juicy oriental grills or finger-licking Egyptian delicacies? Here’s your go to list of the best 10 restaurants that specialize in Egyptian cuisine in Cairo.
Abou Shakra
Abou Shakra is one of Cairo’s most famous restaurants that serve delicious Egyptian grills. Their distinctive seasoning adds a unique flavor that you just cannot mistake.
With several locations around Cairo, you can easily reach Abou Shakra anywhere. They also deliver; just call their hotline or try ordering through one of the well-known food applications.
El-Dahan
If you’re a fan of oriental grills, then you’ve most certainly tried eating at El-Dahan or at least heard about it. Established in 1890, El-Dahan is one of the oldest restaurants specializing in oriental food.
If you’re looking for exceptional service and taste to swear by, head to any of El-Dahan’s branches conveniently spread out around Cairo..
Sobhy Kaber
Sobhy Kaber is one of the most popular restaurants that offer delicious dishes such as grills, casseroles, and other popular Egyptian specialties made from the best quality meat produced at Sobhy Kaber farms. Sobhy Kaber has many branches inside Egypt and abroad.
El-Menoufy
We can’t list up the best Egyptian restaurants and not mention El-Menoufy, one of the famous restaurants in Cairo that serve delicious grills like Kebab, Kofta, Tarb, and Hawawshi.
Whether you are going to eat at the restaurant or order at home, you will absolutely love their delicious food.
Antar El-Kababgy
Whether you’re craving Kebab, kofta, shish tawook, or tarb, Antar El-Kababgy will meet your needs with the most delicious oriental grills you can eat.
Antar has many branches in Cairo, so it shouldn’t be too difficult to find one near you. Also, the prices are affordable, the service is excellent, and the food is of great quality.
El Brince
If you want to try the original taste of authentic Egyptian food, head straight to Embaba, where you are guaranteed an unforgettable experience at El Brince restaurant.
El Brince’s menu offers several must-try dishes, including onion meat casserole, grilled sausage, molokhia casserole, akawi casserole, and other tasteful dishes.
Abou El Sid
With branches in Zamalek, City Stars and Mall of Egypt, Abou El Sid offers its visitors unique dishes like mombar, stuffed pigeons, and Molokhia. Their exceptional taste will take your breath away from the first bite.
You can eat your favorite oriental food at the restaurant itself or order in via phone.
Andrea
Andrea serves hands down the best Egyptian breakfast in town. Foul, falafel, Pastrami fried eggs, feteer; they got it all. Andrea’s grills are also well known for their own very unique seasoning, nothing that you will taste at any of the restaurants listed above.
Andrea is especially famous for their grilled chicken, kofta, sausages, and stuffed vine leaves. Originally located in Maryoutiya, they have now moved to New Giza and are ideally situated with an amazing view over the city of 6th October
Mistiqa
If you’ve already visited their Sahel or Sokhna branch and are looking to find them in Cairo, you can find Mistiqa at both Gezira Club in Zamalek and Arkan Plaza in 6th October.
Try their hawawshi, shish tawook, quail or kofta; you will not regret it, trust us.
Sofitel El Gezirah Grill
We just had to keep the best for last. Sofitel El Gezirah Grill is one of the finest restaurants that serve Egyptian food in Cairo. Not only will you be enjoying a delicious oriental grill experience, but also a breathtaking Nile view at the same time.
