Cairo, the magical city of wonderful pyramids and pharaohs is packed with numerous attractions. But the city offers various reasons to the foodies as well to book flights for the metropolis. Here is some information about three most popular eating joints of Cairo.
Abou el-Sid
The winner of the Pan Arab Web Awards, Abou el-Sid is the first modern form of Egyptian bistro in Cairo that is very popular among the locals as well as with the gourmets arriving on flights here. Located in Zamalek, the classy restaurant offers delectable Cairo cuisines and authentic Egyptian spirits. The typical furniture setting, huge hanging lamps and the atmosphere of the place offer a traditional feel to the guests. Some of the must tries are mezzas, stuffed pigeons, fattah, rabbit molokhiya, and bamya. You can visit the other branch of this eating joint at Midan Amman in West Cairo. Don’t forget to taste the famous ‘Umman Ali’ before boarding flights back home.
Koshary Abou Tarek
Koshary Abou Tarek is one of the best restaurants in Cairo. Foodies arriving on flights in this metropolis of Egypt and wanting to taste the famous local dish – Koshary, often visit this place. Located in the city centre, the eating joint is one of the best places where one can taste the finest Koshary in Cairo. The food is really yummy and the price is reasonable. Apart from the eating, tourists enjoy the traditional yet simple atmosphere of this place. You can sit and enjoy your meal. There is a take-away option as well.
Zooba
Travellers taking flights to Cairo would definitely love to taste street food. But people having a concern regarding the cleanliness. Zooba is a perfect destination that provides hygienic and healthy yet mouth watering street food. The place serves authentic Egyptian breakfast and brunch including various types of salads, foul bean soups, taamia, hawawshi, spicy sausage with foul, a variety of yummy pickles, rice pudding, rosemary mango and many more. The best thing in Zooba is they serve the traditional food with a touch of modernity.