Old Cairo (Coptic Cairo) Restaurants

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  • 1. Abu Ahmed Couscous

    $ | Old Cairo

    Unless you happen to walk in the opposite direction from the sites of Coptic Cairo, you’re not likely to stumble upon this little hole-in-the-wall kiosk, but it's been around for more than 85 years and is well known to many locals. The specialty is sweet couscous, which you can get with toppings like fresh cream or honey, though nothing beats having it the old-fashioned way—with powdered sugar and nuts.

    70 Mari Gerges St., Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
    10-0056–2055

    Known For

    • Fluffy couscous with a variety of sweet toppings
    • A good assortment of Egyptian desserts
    • Sells local Egyptian honey and olive oil

  • 2. Haty Abo Ashraf

    $$$$ | Old Cairo

    At this haty (grill room), you can order your tender, juicy meat selection with a chopped salad and a choice of dip (tahina, garlic paste, hummus, baba ganoush) for the side of fresh aish baladi (Egyptian flatbread). Abu Ashraf also serves muyyet salata (salad water), a vinegar shot that many Egyptians enjoy before a hearty meal to whet their appetites. You're sure to chuckle at the restaurant’s quirky and gaudy decor, with portraits of the owner on the wall and, most nights, the man himself behind the register.

    Al Fostat St., first neighborhood, Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
    10-2278–08219
    www.facebook.com/haty.abo.ashraf

    Known For

    • Fresh ingredents
    • Quirky decor
    • Clean bathrooms

  • 3. Old Cairo Restaurant & Café

    $$ | Old Cairo

    Thanks to the picture menu, the friendly English-speaking staff, and the free Wi-Fi for customers, this clean, convenient neighborhood restaurant is usually overrun with tourists. The Middle Eastern dishes are often given a local twist, and the menu includes vegan options as well. There are both indoor and outdoor seating areas; if you sit outside, you’ll be joined by friendly felines.

    Mari Gerges St., Al Kafour, Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
    11-0260–7892

    Known For

    • Delicious ta'amiya
    • Large portions
    • Freshly squeezed fruit juices

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