Islamic Cairo North Restaurants
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1. Zeeyara
$$$$ | Islamic Cairo North |On the rooftop terrace of Le Riad Hotel de Charme, Zeeyara serves modernized Egyptian dishes, including a remarkable assortment of hot and cold mezzes and soups and specialties such as boneless stuffed pigeon or lamb with rice, mixed nuts, peas, and cinnamon—a must-try even if you're not a fan of lamb. Desserts are also delicious, and the mocktails are worth a try.
114 al-Muizz St., Cairo, Cairo, Egypt10-5019–5658Known For
- Phenomenal views
- Sophisticated menu
- Cordial, well-trained staff
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2. Fatatry El Hussein
$$ | Islamic Cairo North |Popular with locals and tourists alike, Fatatry El Hussein (also known as Egyptian Pancake House) specializes in fiteer, Egypt's flaky pastry served with your choice of sweet or savory fillings. For one heavenly bite after another, try the mixed-cheese version; dessert options such as custard or cream and honey will surely satisfy your sweet tooth.
123 al-Azhar St., Cairo, Cairo, Egypt2-2593–4844Known For
- Fresh-from-the-oven fiteer
- Extensive list of savory and sweet fillings
- Fast, friendly service
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3. Naguib Mahfouz Café
$$ | Islamic Cairo North | Middle EasternThis air-conditioned, upscale coffee shop is the perfect refuge from the clamor of the Khan. Have a drink, a light lunch, or—at the adjoining restaurant—a proper meal. To get here, face the Sayyidna al-Husayn Mosque and turn left into the passage that begins at the level of the minaret. Follow this through a couple of archways; the café is on the right.
5 al-Badestan La., Cairo, Cairo, Egypt02-2590–3788 -
4. Zezo
$$ | Islamic Cairo North |The menu at this modest eatery, run by the same family since the 1960s, focuses on thin-loaf sandwiches with meat fillings, some of which are very spicy, though you might consider trying scrambled eggs with basturma (seasoned, air-dried, cured beef). In the evening, locals flock here to share a meal with family and friends, so you might have to wait to be seated.
1 Midan Bab al-Futah, Cairo, Cairo, Egypt11-1912–7150Known For
- Sandwiches featuring soft Egyptian fino bread
- Lively (somewhat chaotic) street-style seating area
- Specialty honey-and-cream dessert sandwich
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