Easter is finally here and Egypt is in a shopping frenzy for feseekh and renga. We are quite aware of the fact that many unlucky souls still fail to understand the beauty of such festivities; how the mere thought of rotten food leaves them gagging. We pity you! You are missing out on so much, especially if you are a sour food addict.

There are a few things in life I would sacrifice my boring existence for, but I have 13 reasons why our traditional Easter meal is worth your life:

How dare you accuse it of being stinky? This fish, along with feseekh, has defined the laws of time and physics and tolerated the agony of its own odor just for your pleasure

It brings nothing but joy. This isn’t food, this is tradition, this is culture, this is history and you are nothing if you are not in its presence

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This plate has the ability to make anyone drool more than the sight of a shirtless 20-year-old Brad Pitt in Legends of The Fall. I pity you for having dry salivary glands

It comes in all sizes and shapes. Grilled, fried, salad or pickled; this is the mighty powerful joker of the water

I would die for this plate a thousand deaths. This is heaven!

This salad is a mix of tehina, renga, onion, lemon, and spices. This is a salad that would force you to ignore your main course at a restaurant. This is a salad worth dying for

I would die for renga because life is easy with renga. You can just throw this piece of fish in bread and sigh for an eternity.

I will die for it this weekend to express my gratitude as it helps us delude ourselves into thinking it’s a healthy salad. We forget about the salt and water retention in front of its beauty

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This jar is a huge part of every Arab’s kid’s childhood.

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The look is of green onions next to what barbarians call it rotten fish is visionary. It does things to your soul

It is a universal food. It brings all sorts of people from all different parts of the world together. For one weekend, we live in world of peace

It is the only food that makes feseekh, a truly rotten creature, taste like a volcano of pleasure in your taste buds. Renga has that kind of power

I will eat renga to death this weekend because just look at that beauty!!!

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Dina is an orthodontist with a passion for writing and blogging that surpasses the joy of straightening teeth. Her book blog “Closet nerd book club” promotes the work of young aspiring Egyptian authors. Her life’s guilty pleasure is tacky reality TV shows and the two addictions that have taken over her life are Game of Thrones and Perez Hilton.

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Ladies and gents of Cairo, you’ll no longer be bothered by the existence of young millennials anymore because you now have Speakeasy.

Situated in the heart of Korba, Speakeasy is the most exclusive lounge and restaurant in Egypt. The venue’s haute-hideaway serves up gourmet Mediterranean culinary creations in a sumptuous setting made for mingling, mixing and after-dark memories.

Speakeasy speaks in three colors; white, red, and rose.

Egypt’s Speakeasy may have opened in January of this year, but the concept itself originated in 1920 when the prohibition era was the way of life and the sale of liquor was illegal; that’s the very same year where the Speakeasy venue was built.

The gentleman’s club is a one-of-a-kind place; not because of the luxurious setting, exotic décor or the vintage atmosphere, but because of how everything inside the place harmonizes with one another; be it food, drinks, cigars or anything else. Speakeasy’s unique menu is a pure work of art: The chef comes from a very profound culinary background and has created a special menu that you certainly will not find elsewhere.

The variety in the food and beverages at Speakeasy guarantees endless possibilities of pairings. In a similar manner, Speakeasy’s staff are experts in food and wine pairings. In case you’re wondering, yes, food pairing is a science. For example, you wouldn’t want to eat a seafood dish with a bold red wine, or a grilled steak with a white one.

Only Speakeasy staff can guide you on what wine to pair with the Surf and Turf; the heavenly combination between Beef Fillet and Lobster!

Aiming to keep demonstrating their superiority, Speakeasy only uses top-quality deluxe spices and special ingredients.

That’s where proper dates should be.

WE SAID THIS: Get ready to enjoy a one-of-a-kind atmosphere with a vintage feel and progressive shade. 

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Pizza is one of the world’s universally loved things. Everyone just loves pizza. EVERYONE. But there’s just one tiny problem. It’s quite a hassle to make. Yes, you can order one but what if you want to channel your inner Gordon Ramsay? What do you then???

Well, we here at Scoop Empire have bumped into this mini eggplant pizza recipe that will surely give you life. It is so easy and doesn’t not require that much work. Honestly, you’ll have your pizza ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients: 

Once you acquire all of the ingredients, it’s time to start cooking! 

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The tagine, a Moroccan dish with a conical top, has become a major part of the Middle Eastern cuisine. It’s also a versatile dish often used for both cooking and serving. The way it has been crafted and shaped allows steam to collect and run to the base.

They are also glazed, well-decorated vessels, often serving as house ornaments and antiques. In countries such as the United States, tagines are even sold as art, incorporating unique patterns and sands to form a simple and subdued look.

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Traditionally, a charcoal base is used for tagine cooking, but conventional ovens work just as well; serving a tagine should be done with caution however as the base becomes scalding during the kitchen tasks.

The dish preserves the moisture of food by allowing steam to condense at the top section while also circulating with the food, providing a potent mix of spices and flavoring. Many meals can be crafted quickly with tagines as they typically specialize in savory, spicy foods rather than longer preparation times.

Because they are made of earthenware material, tagines often require greater care and getting the best use out of them requires good seasoning; it is recommended that you submerge it in water for at least one hour first, then rub the inside of the ornament with olive oil. From here you should then place it in a cold oven set at 150 degrees Celsius for two hours and finally, wash it soapy clean water and dry off with a cloth.

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The tagline continues to be widely used around the world and has also fueled the spread of some delicious Middle-Eastern foods. For example, cauliflower and chickpea tagine with harissa and preserved lemon or Moroccan Spiced Falafel Bites. Countless recipes are available online for anyone intrigued by the cooking methods it offers.

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There has never been a better time to be a coffee drinker in Cairo (no, decaf, just stop) thanks to an influx of fabulous caffeine-eries armed with beans serving up your not-so-average cup of joe. We’re not talking about Starbucks (even though we swear by their Pumpkin Spice Latte), but coffee shops that use high-quality, roasted beans to make your pour overs, cold brews and cappuccinos.

These spots also serve as a great space for you to hang out, grab a quick one to go and get pastries and breakfast goods that will keep you sated until your next coffee fix. We give you our favorite places, and as always, let us know yours in the comments.

Place Des Arts – Maadi

Place Des Arts is not your typical coffee house as it’s also an art center where they provide artistic, cultural and educational workshops. Talk about hitting two birds with one stone. Excuse us while we drink coffee and be Picasso at the same time.

Kafein – Downtown

Hipsters flock there like birds when they migrate, except they never leave. Their vanilla lattes are a must.

Greco – Maadi

EVERYTHING IS FABULOUS AT GRECO! EVERYTHING WE TELL YOU! IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT YOU GET, IT WILL BE GLORIOUS AND WILL TASTE LIKE THE BEST THING YOU HAVE EVER TASTED!

Qahwa – 6th of October

If you live in 6th of October, Qahwa is your best chance to have some goddamn good coffee. They also do things like this where they give you free coffee in exchange of you promising them to hug your mother, smile to a stranger or some other adorbz things.

Kotob Khan – Maadi

There are books. Lots of them. Two stories. Loads of space. What more do you want? Get their Americano and thank us later.

Costa – Everywhere

Yes, we get it! Why is Costa on this damn list. Well, believe it or not, their cinnamon lattes are the whiz! They also deliver so you don’t need to go there to get yo damn coffee!

Cilantro – Everywhere

Again, Cilantro is here for a reason! We would climb mountains and cross borders for their latte frappe.

Coffee Corner – Maadi

They will always be there for you as it’s 24/7. Go for their cappuccinos. Enough said!

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We love coffee as much as the next person (probably even more). We have at least eight cups of coffee before it’s afternoon time at our office because, well, we won’t be able to function or tolerate other colleagues obviously.

So, it was quite amazing when the boys from Zino Coffee surprised us with a visit and turned our office into one of our favorite things in the world; a coffee shop.

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Run by Ahmed and Moustafa Abdelaziz, the two brothers gave birth to the brand in Germany and then soon came to Egypt, alongside other countries such as Russia, Thailand, South Korea and Cyprus.

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The Abdelaziz brothers set up shop in our office and put their barista game on and started serving us some coffee realness. They made us everything, and by everything, we mean EVERYTHING. From delicious cappuccinos to ice-cold lattes, freshly-baked cookies and more.

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“We’ve always believed in producing the best coffee possible, making sure that all of our coffee is grown under the highest standards of quality using ethical sourcing process. Our coffee experts personally travel to coffee farms in Latin America, Africa and Asia to select the highest quality Arabica beans,” the Abdelaziz brothers told us.

Their menu is also full of excitement as it meets all the fantasies of a true coffee aficionado. We highly recommend drowning yourself with cold caffeinated drinks, especially with summer knocking its doors.

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The world seems to be driven by trends, and usually, these trends are pointless fads that we just let pass. One trend, however, that we could get on board with, however, is the health and fitness trend. Eating unhealthy and being lazy has always been a part of our Egyptian culture.

But recently, along with the much-needed health trend, we’ve been seeing restaurants and shops committed to serving healthy food and drinks. One of those places is Raw Republic; a health store that offers juice that nourishes your body and nurtures your soul by offering unique combinations of nature’s ingredients.

Now I like to respect my culture and be unhealthy and lazy, but since my job forces me to be “trendy,” (and because I’m 25 with the health of a 60-year-old) I’ve been interested in the health trend as well.

If you take a look at their menu, you’ll find some of the weirdest flavor combinations, and even some ingredients that you never thought in a million years were healthy (or maybe that’s just me). In an attempt to become healthier and try to “nourish my body and nurture my soul,” I’ve decided to see what this Raw Republic place is about, and had a little chat with the owner, Dalia Hashish.

What’s the idea behind Raw Republic?

“The idea behind Raw Republic started when my husband and I had our first child. I felt like I was always busy with my job and had no time to meal prep or eat healthy. While at the same time, healthy-eating delivery options from the office were quiet limited. We wanted to create 100 % all natural healthy food for people constantly on the go and food that we would easily buy for our kids without worrying about hygiene or health. We realized that through our basic everyday meals as Egyptians, we are not even close to consuming the basic portions of raw food your body needs in order to be disease-free and healthy; that’s how Raw Republic was born.

As the first in Egypt to introduce “the green smoothie” we launched our idea at a fitness event with just 6 juices- all very unique mixes with ingredients that included fruits, vegetables, seeds, nut butter, nut milk, and coconut milk. Moreover, we used mineral water in all juices and used raw honey instead of sugar to guarantee optimum nutrition. We started out very simple with me as the juice maker and my partner and husband, Sherif as the cashier. The idea grew from then on into a fully fledged business operation and we are now running several stores- the six juices we started out with are still our best sellers!”

Are your products actually raw or processed?

“Our product range includes juices and smoothies, breakfast options such as oatmeals and smoothie bowls, parfaits, popsicles, salads, whole wheat wraps, soups, and much more. Everything on our menu is 100% all natural, preservative free, sugar free, chemical free, and concentrate free.

We even create our own homemade coconut milk and granola so that we minimize chemicals from store bought goods. We tend to experiment with different creative ways to use seasonal fruits or vegetables in recipes so as to cut out the use of unnecessary harmful ingredients. Our main aim is to make it easy for you to consume more raw foods and fall in love with what the Earth has to offer.

We must say, some of the flavors are a little bit unusual, especially for the ones who don’t like to experiment with food. Can you explain the thought process behind your flavors? Were you just experimenting and they turned out to be good, or are they known flavors than unhealthy people like us don’t know about?

“Our product mixes were all perceived as unusual when we first launched. People were resistant to trying juices with spinach, arugula, beetroot, celery and ginger. To change perceptions we worked hard on all our recipes in order for them to both taste great and offer optimum nutrition, instead of going hardcore green with our recipes. We first wanted to create awareness and gain acceptance through taste. We offered taste testers and didn’t mention that what they just tasted included spinach for example until after they tasted it. People were shocked at how good juices with raw vegetables could taste.”

Our recipes are unique to us as a brand. Each recipe was created by us as a team with the help of a nutritionist at the beginning. The concept of mixing different raw and fresh ingredients in a juice or another product is a very common concept in a lot of places outside of Egypt. Kids go to school with green smoothies outside of Egypt, and this is what we are essentially aiming to reach.”

Other than the products and unusual flavors you offer, what’s so special about Raw Republic?

“Other than our products, what makes us unique is the story we have to tell. Raw Republic is inspired by a love for Egypt and its beautiful land and unique cultures. You’ll find Nubian inspiration in our stores, our branding, and even in our products. The positive energy that stems out of the land of Nuba, its music, its people, and its food are the main inspiration behind our brand and the feeling we want to communicate to our customers through our products.”

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Raghda is a professional crazy cat lady who suffers from a rare condition called “resting bitch face.” She doesn’t believe in horoscopes and she doesn’t care that you don’t like Geminis.

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Shocks Burger

Oh dear lord! There are a few things in life that I appreciate regardless of their effect on our bodies and minds, but a delicious burger that will instantly change my mood is one of them. As every avid foodie and miserable human being on a diet, my search for that one meal that will rock my soul on my cheat day is never-ending. Yes, I said cheat day not meal, because a single meal is a joke for toddlers.

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Long story short, I heard rumors and read some reviews about a truck in front of Waterway in New Cairo but I had my doubts; that was until my favorite food bloggers, Egyptian Foodies, shared mouth-drooling photos of their menu. Shocks Burger will literally shock your soul, electrify your taste buds, drop your jaw to the ground then ship you straight out to burgers heaven. Yes, it is that good and I swear this is not an ad, but only true love.

The sweet chili cheese fries put every other fries in Egypt to shame. The minced meat is so well-seasoned that it leaves your taste buds in pure bliss. This is a must try!

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My choice of guilt was the deep chicken beef bacon sandwich, that has a chunk of mozzarella inside. The best fried chicken sandwich I’ve had in ages and it is GIGANTIC. It is so big and filled with different flavors, it’s more of an experience than a sandwich.

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My partner in crime assumed this was just another one of my usual overreactions, so he chose the classic cheeseburger to be on the safe side. I don’t know what happened, but he was moaning and I think I saw a tear on his cheek.

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That’s not where heaven ends. They actually have a sandwich called a Shocker, that has fried jalapenos, blue cheese cream, and caramelized onions.

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And the grand finale, the lotus Softie. It is neither soft or as cute as a lotus, it is a beast of a dessert. This ice cream left me speechless. Those small crumbles you see over the caramel are the famous Lotus biscuit, crushed into dust to infiltrate your soul and leave you in a trance. EPIC!

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And the price list is just as impressive. The sandwiches are almost the same price as McDonald’s but double the size. We all know the disappointment of an aspirin-sized McRoyal sandwich!

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Dina is an orthodontist with a passion for writing and blogging that surpasses the joy of straightening teeth. Her book blog “Closet nerd book club” promotes the work of young aspiring Egyptian authors. Her life’s guilty pleasure is tacky reality TV shows and the two addictions that have taken over her life are Game of Thrones and Perez Hilton.

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Dhaffer L’Abidine may be hot, Mona Zaki may be stunning, but none of them compare to the most attractive thing in the whole wide world: food. Food is probably the most gorgeous thing you’ll ever encounter in your life. Not sold? We’ve rounded up a list of the most beautiful foods you’ll ever bump into in Cairo.

This koshari from Zooba! Look at that da2a ya gama3a!

Koshary Essentials 101. #Homegrown #EatLocal #KnowYourFood #RealFood

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Anyone know the number to Mince’s mozza burger because we want her!?!?

Our Mozza burger (n.): Cheesy deliciousness in a bun. #MinceFest #Repost @thehungrygiraffeeats

A photo posted by Mince Burgers (@minceburgerseg) on May 14, 2016 at 3:52am PDT

This delicious chocolate rum and vanilla blueberry wine ice cream from Il Gelato! Yes, it has alcohol, you guys!!!

Chocolate Rum/Vanilla Blueberry Wine Gelato! #Morning #Gelato #Chocolate #Rum #Vanilla #Blueberry #Wine #Addicted #Drink #Food #Foodie #Foodgasm #Foodporn #NomNom #Yum #Yummy #Delicious #Getaway #Sea #RedSea #IlGelato #ElGouna #ElGounaRedsea

A photo posted by Hady ElHady (@hadyelhady) on Apr 18, 2016 at 1:37am PDT

This classic Greek salad from Crave is more beautiful than we are

One more healthy salad before the weekend. Our latest work @crave_egypt. #foodstyling #foodphotography #photo #photography #salad #cleanfitfuel #gogreen #healthy #healthysnack #lunch #lunchtime #work #break #greens #veggie #foodblog #foodbloggers #fitfam #lifestyle #goodlife #restaurant #homegrown #eatclean #dining #cuisine #comfortfood #family #goodfood #finedining

A photo posted by Flavor Republic (@flavor_republic) on Aug 25, 2016 at 12:21am PDT

Kazoku’s tenderloin is sexier than anything we’ve ever seen in Sahel this year

Dig into to the perfect tenderloin. #FollowTheBirds #Repost @mydiningexperiences

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Hilary Duff meant Ovio’s molten chocolate cake when she said “this is what dreams are made of”

Sweeten up your week with some gorgeous oozing chocolate ! | (Taster: @mahienadeem) #tastecairo #cairo #egypt #food #foodie #photooftheday

A photo posted by A Taste Of Cairo (@tastecairo) on Apr 25, 2016 at 9:58am PDT

Can someone introduce us to The Edward’s all meats pizza???

Craving the all meats pizza from @theedwardseg #vscocam#vscogram#afterlight#vintage#iphonegraphy#picoftheday#sushi#asian#japan#foodie#food#foodporn#love#happy#like#follow#like4like#followback#nutella#chocolate#pizza#workout#gym#abs#fitness#iifym#summer#wings

A photo posted by Karim Ahmed – Workout To Eat (@karimpetsadsis) on Jun 27, 2016 at 11:16am PDT

We want to take Taghmisa’s cheesy fries to Vegas then marry it 

Sohour is not only Foul & Eggs, you can enjoy Cheesy Fries topped with Cheddar & Mozzarella @taghmisa #FoodistaEgypt #foodporn #foodgasm #foodblog #foodblogger #instafood #instagood #blog #blogger #happiness #fried #cheese #cheddar #f2f #l2l #eeeeeats #foodlover #foodlove #foodstagram

A photo posted by By Aya El Garhy & Alaa ElGarhy (@foodistaegypt) on Jun 20, 2016 at 2:25pm PDT

Relationship status: One Oak’s skewer

Just discovered my second home! @1oakeg #Meat #Steak #Beef #Tenderloin #Sirloin #Skewer #Meatlover #Carnivore #Green #Veggies #Food #Foodie #Foodies #FoodPorn #FoodGasm #Foodstagram #FoodPic #FoodPics #FoodBlog #InstaFood #InstaGood #InstaDaily #InstaLike #Instagram #PhotoOfTheDay #VscoCam #Canon #FoodPhotography #CairoSpots #Cairo

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Love at first sight exists, you guys! Thank you Casper & Gambini’s and its tiramisu for giving us all the proof we needed

This is no ordinary Tiramisu, this is @casperandgambiniseg ‘s signature, a great mixture of whipped cream and cheese surrounds Sponge cake soaked in coffee, such a unique and intense way to have a Tiramisu.

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Don’t get us started on AMPM’s Asian salmon 

My favorite thing about @ampm_eatgood !! Their asian salmon was just perfect #vscocam#vscogram#afterlight#vintage#iphonegraphy#picoftheday#sushi#asian#japan#foodie#food#foodporn#love#happy#like#follow#like4like#followback#nutella#chocolate#pizza#workout#gym#abs#fitness#iifym#summer#wings#buffalo

A photo posted by Karim Ahmed – Workout To Eat (@karimpetsadsis) on Apr 12, 2016 at 7:28am PDT

This absolutely perfect sushi circle from Mori Sushi!

It’s International Sushi day! And there’s no better way to celebrate but at @morisushi , colorful, wide variety and certainly delicious. Photo credits: @cairomunch #cairospots #sushi #bar #asian #japan #fish #healthy #green #colors #foodporn #eeeeeats #ourplatesdaily #dinner #ramadan #iftar

A photo posted by Cairo Spots (@cairospots) on Jun 18, 2016 at 10:51am PDT

Why do these noodles from Pinoy make us feel things?

Is it just us or this pancit malabon has hypnotising powers? Look how gorgeous it looks.

A photo posted by Pinoy! (@pinoyegypt) on Oct 3, 2015 at 2:07am PDT

We love you, Studio Masr’s mansef

The beautiful “Mansef” dish at @studiomasrgrill at @portoegypt’s #PortoMarina, tastes exactly as it looks, so damn delicious! #SummerSpots ••• #NorthCoast #PortoGroup #PortoMarina #Cairo #Sahel #Food #Foodporn #Love #Delicious #Yummy #Hungry #Foodie

A photo posted by Cairo Spots (@cairospots) on Aug 12, 2016 at 1:40pm PDT

And in this moment, we swear we were Kazlak’s coffee butter sirloin steak 

Gave @kazlakegypt Maadi. a visit and it didnt disappoint ! @massoudwaleed is the man behind this place and guys, his visions and dedication show in the food they serve at this place ! I tried the Coffee Butter Sirloin steak and for the first time in Egypt, i get a perfectly MEDIUM WELL cooked Steak that was tasty and not just that but the quality of the meat was top notch ! #vscocam#vscogram#afterlight#vintage#iphonegraphy#picoftheday#sushi#asian#japan#foodie#food#foodporn#love#happy#like#follow#like4like#followback#nutella#chocolate#pizza#workout#gym#abs#fitness#iifym#summer#wings

A photo posted by Karim Ahmed – Workout To Eat (@karimpetsadsis) on Aug 5, 2016 at 6:33am PDT

Don’t cha wish your kebda was as hot as Kazouza’s?

تلاته كمان لو سمحت …. قصة لا تنتهي Kebda @kazouzaegypt in #maadi . . #kebda #liver #streeteats #eat #eats #food #foodie #foodpic #instafood #nice #yum #yumyum #yummi #yumminess #delicious ##sandwich #cairo #egypt #egyptianstreeteats

A photo posted by Egyptian Street Eats (@egyptianstreeteats) on Sep 4, 2015 at 10:03am PDT

We want to spoil Bab El Hadid’s cheese malfouf and make all its dreams come true

#Repost @cairospots ・・・ @babelhadid’s incredible signature creation “Cheese Malfouf”, an Egyptian/Oriental restaurant located in Maadi, New Cairo & Marina 4, read our full article at cairospots.com! Photography by @emannaguibs ••• #Cairospots #Food #Foodporn #Foodie #Cheese #Egypt #Cairo #Yummy #Delicious #Hungry #Maadi #NewCairo #Marina #Sahel #Summer #SummerSpots #Eat #Eats

A photo posted by Bab El Hadid باب الحديد (@babelhadid) on Aug 16, 2016 at 5:12am PDT

We want to cuddle with Gringo’s tinga shredded chicken burrito

The two foodie physicians shared their Gringo’s Burrito experience. And seems like they liked it, right doctors? #Repost @foodie.doctors with @repostapp. ・・・ Tinga shredded chicken Burrito @gringosburrito with rice, black beans, cheese, cilanto lime, sour cream and tomatoes. It was packed with flavors, Thanks to the well-marinated chicken and the juicy ingredients.

A photo posted by Gringo’s (@gringosburrito) on May 30, 2016 at 7:26am PDT

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Snapchat haters, meet your new hero. A Jordanian man who, according to reports, divorced his wife for not letting him eat before she took a picture of his food for Snapchat.

The reports said the couple was having dinner in a crowded restaurant on Saturday, and the food took over 30 minutes to arrive. So when the food arrived, the hungry man was starving and wanted to start eating. Eyewitnesses claim that whenever the man reached for his food, the wife told him not to eat because she’s still Snapchatting.

The couple started shouting at one another, then the husband proceeded with preventing his wife from photographing the food. The man was heard screaming “enty taleq” (you’re divorced) and left without paying the bills.

WE SAID THIS: Do you think she still got to post the food on Snapchat?

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Raghda is a professional crazy cat lady who suffers from a rare condition called “resting bitch face.” She doesn’t believe in horoscopes and she doesn’t care that you don’t like Geminis.

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It’s not surprise that Egyptians love food. New restaurants and cafes open every week to meet up with Cairo’s huge demand. In such a competitive market, some restaurants nowadays use unique themes to attract their customers; as people got used to the ordinary way of presenting food.

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Garemt Akl (Food Crime) is one of those restaurants; its unique prison-theme gives its customers the chance to have a jail-like experience. Everything you could expect in a prison is there; handcuffs, iron chains, hanging ropes, graffiti, and even prison-inspired names for the dishes.

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The restaurant, however, received backlash as a lot of people on social media thought the theme was insensitive to prisoners. Ahmed Hamad, one of the co-owners of the restaurant, stated that they did not mean to disrespect anyone and the whole theme was in good spirit and humor.

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The place as well as the food are very Instagrammable; the most important criteria for foodies nowadays. Guests can also enjoy the photo booth inside the restaurant where they can have their mugshots taken.

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Mohamed is a political science graduate. He’s half Egyptian/half Bahraini, born in Dubai. He’s really passionate about travelling, philosophy, politics, and movies. He’d always choose to live in the Shire, study in Hogwarts, and die in Westeros

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On Thursday 4^th of May – i.e. tomorrow – Uber will be delivering free Krispy Kreme doughnuts to its users in Dubai from 9 am until 12 pm.

All you have to do is open the Uber app, press on the Krispy Kreme icon appearing on the bottom of your screen, press request, and voila a dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts will be delivered to your location free of charge.

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And of course, because everyone loves Krispy Kreme doughnuts, chances are the app will be saturated with a lot –and we mean a lot- of users trying to get their hands on these delicious treats.

This means that you may not be find an available Uber to deliver your doughnuts right from the first time. When this happens all you have to do is simply try again after a couple of moments.

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Also, note that the doughnut box you receive can not be customized to your own liking; the doughnut boxes have been standardized to contain three salted-caramel flavored doughnuts, and three chocolate-mint doughnuts.

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If you’re going to be breaking out the tequila come Cinco de Mayo, it’s only responsible to make sure you have plenty of food on hand. But before we get to that, it’s only right for you know what Cinco de Mayo actually is. Why? Because, just like some of our team, you probably don’t know what this day is all about yet you still downed shots of who-knows-what and celebrated it anyway.

This guacamole recipe will give you all the feels 

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As well as this perfect salsa verde recipe that will make your heart sing 

Via Food 52

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Obviously get unlimited Doritos because…

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SO YOU CAN DROWN THEM IN THE ABOVE DIPS! You can find them at your nearest supermarket.

This spicy taco skillet is what dreams are made of 

Via Kitchen Stories

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And of course, some frozen margaritas 

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This churros with chocolate dipping sauce recipe will send you to desserts heaven

Via BBC Food

Click here for the recipe.

WE SAID THIS: *downs tequila*

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Chef James-Knight Pacheco

It is always refreshing to sit down to a meal and be surprised with how the chef has taken an everyday dish and made it their own. If anything, it’s what makes us come back for more as consumers knowing that it is only here that you will have that one plate in a way that no one else will serve it.

That was exactly the case when I was invited for a special tasting of Chef James-Knight Pacheso’s latest revamp of 3in1’s new menu at the Vida hotel in Dubai. Having been part of the first 10 people to go on this exciting journey I felt honored as I listened to his passion behind each dish and how he had chosen to highlight each ingredient in a unique way.

Pacheco has worked under some of the best chefs in the world (including Gordan Ramsy); no stranger to the kitchen, he was brought in to the Vida family to add to an already existing stunning venue, developing what is now a matching menu.

3in1 Terrace

His mission is simple: how to give a different look at Arab cuisine, creating different fusions using influences and ingredients from around the world.

We started our meal with what Pacheco has coined as the Super Q, and his take on what is known as oriental salad in most Arab cuisines. His super food version is a mesh of both black and white quinoa, charred capsicum, flaked almonds, kale, broccoli and pears. The dish is far from ordinary and would suffice on its own as a light snack, leaving you satisfied. It is priced at a descent price point of 45 AED.

Super Q. – via Zomato

We then were braced with another interesting take on a modern day dish, roasted sea-bass served with thyme potatoes, ratatouille and capers. Although the fish was cooked to perfection I must say it was the other tastes on the plate that really had me wanting more.

The ratatouille adding reference to a more French cuisine, yet still paying homage to the Arab world by using what would usually be seen in a tomato based tajine. Tucked under the sea-bass so that you get the full bite, you are met with a mix of flavors that are truly pleasing to one’s palette.

The side of potato is once again a simple take on a roasted potato, yet accented with crumbled-aged olives and thyme. The mix between the two textures fits perfectly, completing the dish and staying true to the elegance the dish has to offer. Priced at 130 AED this could work for either lunch or dinner, filling on its own or paired up with a light mezza to start with.

Fillet of Bass

A mixed grill is standard on most menus across the Middle East, each served with its own variation yet mostly comprised of lamb, veal and chicken. I especially appreciated this dish although the portion looked quite small when compared to most of its kind but it actually breaks down as the perfect amount for one person to enjoy.

Laying on a bed of Sultana rice, an array of lamb chops, lamb kofta, veal skewers and shesh tawouk. Garnished with ground peanuts and pomegranate and a piece of pita, it is served with a Samble Olek Mayo. Priced at 180 AED it is definitely worth every bite, especially that aftertaste of sumac that just makes everything better.

The Griller

Last but not least, Pacheco’s butterscotch, popcorn cheesecake with a peanut base gives you that perfect dessert for two. The butterscotch keeps the dish rich, yet is balanced with the cheesecake itself. Paired with an espresso this meal left me impressed and looking forward to my next visit.

Salted-Caramel Cheese Cake

I would give this meal a 4 out of five based on price point, taste and overall value. I would have liked to see more out of the fish dish, and although the desert was very pretty on the eyes I felt the popcorn and the peanut mix was a little overwhelming, hence the sharing for two!

WE SAID THIS: The menu is now available at the Vida Hotels 3in1, a must try!

Sabrina Khalil

Determined, strong willed and a true joker of all trades, Sabrina Khalil is capable of molding herself for any task handed to her. Raised to take over the family hospitality business ranging from hotels on the red sea to duty free stores, Sabrina caught the business bug early on as a teenager. After conquering her fathers trade and always having a knack for all that is entertainment Sabrina teamed up with her best friend of over 15 years to bring their vision to life Nineteen84 luxury and event management; things got even bigger when they teamed up with another long time friend Kareem El Nagdy to start Scoop Empire and the rest is what you call history now.

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Today, I am writing about the thing I am passionate about the most. Not traveling, movies, Game of Thrones, philosophy, politics, art, history, anime, or Greek mythology; I will write about cheese. I can’t think of anything else in the world that gives me pleasure more than eating food that’s stuffed and covered with melted cheese.

Via Giphy

I sacrificed my non-existent beach body to explore different restaurants and dishes that have cheese on/in them, just to make this guide even more comprehensive and reliable. My fellow cheese addicts, I give you the best thing in the whole entire world.

Desoky and Soda 

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The first thing that pops up to my mind when I mention cheesy food is Desoky and Soda; AKA cheese heaven. Those guys flood their food with cheese in the way every cheese lover fantasizes about the golden deliciousness. The only dilemma I face when I go there is not being able to decide between the cheesy pies, cheesy pastas and cheesy dips.

Location: Maadi and Dokki
Recommended Dish: Ghomos crispy gebna say7a (crispy chicken dip with melted cheese)
Current price: 52 EGP

City Crepe 

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Before opening their branch in Maadi, me and my friends would literally go to Nasr City every week just to eat from City Crepe. This place totally revolutionized the way Egyptians see and eat crepes. City Crepe stuff their crepes with an insane amount of cheese that you’ll actually find it really hard to take the first bite. City Crepe is hands down the ultimate cheat meal place that any cheese lover should seek when they’re on a diet.

Location: There are currently more than 20 branches all over Egypt
Recommended Dish: Hebeisha
Current Price: 33 EGP

7amza

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7amza is a very unique experience for cheese lovers. The place is very generous when it comes to pouring cheese all over everything. Their Fifth Settlement branch saved me the years I was going to spend waiting in line in the crowded Nasr City Branch. I can’t wait for this amazing place to open in Maadi.

Location: Nasr City and Fifth Settlement
Recommended Dish: Italian Hawawshy
Current Price: 28-32 EGP

El Sultan 

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El Sultan is one of Cairo’s hidden gems. They serve the cheesiest pizzas and pies to ever exist, and you won’t even believe how cheap they are. The thing I also adore about El Sultan is that it actually delivers 24\7; making it the perfect place to head to on weekends after a wild night. Their ma7showat el atraf (stuffed crust) pizza is everything you want and more.

Location: Nasr City
Recommended Dish: Feteera meshakel geban, edafa crispy, 7ashow kharegy (mix cheese pie, xxtra crispy chicken, cheese on top)
Current Price: 26-59 EGP

Fuego 

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Although you might be surprised to find Cairo’s favorite sushi bar in a guide for cheese lovers, but once you see the amount of cream cheese they put in their sushi, you’ll change your mind. The variety in Fuego’s sushi menu is huge, and a LOT of the choices there contain cream cheese. If their “All you can eat sushi” offer didn’t exist, I would have been a much richer individual.

Location: Zamalek, Maadi, and 6th of October
Recommended Dish: All you can eat sushi. Focus on Hot Ura Maki, Smoked Bermuda, Sake Roll, Catalina Roll, and Philadelphia Roll
Current Price: 240-270 EGP ++ (and 5% green discount if you finish all your order)

Kazlak 

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The first thing people think about when they hear Kazlak is steak. However, this list is about cheese, and several plates in Kazlak’s menu make it very relevant to this guide. Their juicy lucy burger and cheesy pizzas make Kazlak a fierce competitor in this cheese lovers list. My favorite thing about this restaurant is their amazing mac n’ cheese.

Location: Maadi
Recommended Dish: Mac and cheese
Current Price: 25 EGP

Nakhel 

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Nakhel is one of my favorite Syrian food restaurants, mainly because their shawerma, fries, and fried chicken are always drowning cheese. The food is relatively cheap so it has your back when your wallet doesn’t.

Location: Rehab and Obour
Recommended Dish: Zinger sandwich
Current Price: 27 EGP

My Queen

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My Queen‘s original branch in Mohandessin is literally always crowded because of, well, their food. They serve their deliciousness till very late, AKA it’s always there for you when you’re intoxicated at ungodly hours of the night. Their must-try chicken mozzarella sandwich is bae.

Location: Muhandeseen, Nasr City, and 6th of October
Recommended Dish: Chicken mozzarella
Current Price: 21.5-28.5 EGP

Swiss Cottage 

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This is the perfect place for a date or a special occasion. They offer the pleasures of genuine Swiss cuisine by giving you the full fondue experience. Swiss Cottage’s cheese fondue is prepared by imported Swiss cheese.

Location: Maadi
Recommended Dish: Cheese fondue
Current Price: 320 EGP

Honorable Mention

Alban Swisra 

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Alban Swisra is not on the list because it is located in Alexandria and not in Cairo, but one cannot write a guide about cheese without mentioning the cheesiest (in the best way possible) restaurant in Egypt. I will just leave this here and pray they open a branch anywhere in Cairo soon.

WE SAID THIS: I would love to hear recommendations of other cheesy places from my fellow cheese lovers. Good luck, and may the cheese be ever in your favor. 

Mohamed Rashed

Mohamed is a political science graduate. He’s half Egyptian/half Bahraini, born in Dubai. He’s really passionate about travelling, philosophy, politics, and movies. He’d always choose to live in the Shire, study in Hogwarts, and die in Westeros

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The civil war in Syria has left more than just a death toll and destroyed cities. It has also left in its wake a refugee crisis that is considered to be the biggest since World War II.

This crisis of diaspora and dispossession was worsened by the wave of conservative nationalism sweeping the most nation-states of Europe, North America, and the Middle East.

Indeed, the countries that once had their doors open to victims of warfare and humanitarian crises are now building walls, and creating public enemies out of innocent refugees.

But with all the metaphorical and literals walls being built, the doors being shut, and the racist discourse of forced assimilation taking over, we have still managed to find hope in Portugal, specifically in Lisbon. The hope comes in the form of a restaurant initiative called Mezze.

Mezze, a restaurant whose main employees and chefs are refugees, is a project that was pioneered by a non-profit organization under the name of Pão a Pão Association. This association was founded and created by a Syrian university student, Alaa Alhariri, and three Portuguese students.

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The idea behind Mezze is firstly to ensure the Syrian refugees in Portugal possess a self-sustaining and stable form of income, by harnessing the cooking skills that a lot of the refugees already bring with them from Syria.

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The second important task that Mezze seeks to achieve is to integrate Syrian refugees with other immigrant groups residing in Lisbon, with local Portuguese peoples, and with the tourists of the city. And what better way to do that than to have people share bread, hummus, baklava, yalanji, kebbeh, and fattoush?

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Indeed, to ensure integration and cultural exchange is maximized, Mezze will also be the place where dance, music, gastronomy, and cooking workshops, some delivered by and others delivered to the members of the Syrian refugee community.

The idea behind this specific initiative is to create an environment of genuine and mutual interaction, where everyone -regardless of nationality or social class- sincerely feels like they are both giving and receiving.

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In other words, refugees won’t feel that they are simple receiving a charitable donation and locals won’t be tricked into believing that refugees are some unknown Other whose presence is causing the country’s economy to bleed, and its social fabric to fall apart.

WE SAID THIS: We really wish to see more similar initiatives popping up on the international arena.

Rana Elhawary

Rana studied Political Science and Women & Gender Studies, this pretty much means she has something to say about anything and everything, even when she really shouldn’t! She is a serious insomniac, an intense reader, and a firm believer in the power of sarcasm. She has no aspirations towards becoming a politician, but she tends to throw around the “F” word -Feminism – a lot.

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Instagramming your breakfast is nothing new; in fact, it is the new normal. You’ve probably posted a mouthwatering snap of melted cheese on your sandwich, or maybe you’ve even made a Boomerang of a knife piercing a poached egg to release the bright orange goodness inside. Moral of the story is we love Instagramming food.

I was inspired by @toastsforall this morning. // Homemade lemon iced tea and avocado 🥑 toast for breakfast.

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It has been a while since we’ve come across a new Instagram food trend: 2016 was the year of the avocado toast and chia seeds but it seems 2017 belongs to the cloud egg. What’s a cloud egg? The new breakfast trend sees people making fluffy, cloud-like egg whites with the yolk served in the middle to represent the sun.

Via Food Network

Though they may look difficult to make, these fluffily little adorbz creations are much easier than you might think.

Via CME

All you actually need to do is first separate the egg white from the yolk. The egg white is then whipped, just like making a meringue but without the sugar. Add this to a baking tray, make sure you put a small hole in the middle for the yolk to sit in later, and bake in the oven at around 230°C for five minutes.

Once baked, add the yolk to the middle and cook for a few more minutes until ready. It really is that simple, you can also fold extras into the whipped egg whites, think cheese, smoked turkey, (haram) bacon.

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Usually, kids have the monopoly on sugar-related hissy fits. But fully grown adults in the US gave them a run for their money as they went fifty shades of cray cray over Starbucks’ Unicorn Frappuccino.

The drink looks like something out of a fairy tale. It starts out as purple with blue swirls, with a fruity, sweet taste. But stirring the drink will magically transform the purple color into pink, and the flavor will change and become tarter and tangier. Oh, and there’s more; it’s topped with vanilla whipped cream and a sprinkle of sweet pink and sour blue. Yum!

Via Naomi D’Souza

Well, what if we told you that you can have that Unicorn drink in the Middle East? Dubai’s very own Food Truck Co’s GoNuts has created their own version of the sweet treat. Based on the Palm Jumeirah Boardwalk, the original dessert-only truck is now serving up a mystical milkshake with fairy dust to boot.

WE SAID THIS: The drink is available for AED45. We can’t wait till other Middle Eastern countries can drown in this mystical drink!

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With the prices of pretty much everything skyrocketing, Egyptian couples are having hard time going out on dates without obliterating a huge portion of their salaries/allowances. But worry not, I am here for the rescue, as I compiled a list of some restaurants that are ta3weem (flotation) friendly.

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There are two challenges that face this guide; the 25% taxes and services that are added to the check, and the possibility of your partner ordering anything with salmon. The prices I have below are the current prices these restaurants have at this very moment; they include the 25% taxes and service, and are retrieved from elmenus.com.

Ovio 

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Breakfast dates are the best because a) they are the cheapest kind of dates b) they’re quite cute in a Nicholas Sparks way c) THEY ARE THE CHEAPEST KIND OF DATES. Ovio is the first place that comes to my mind when someone mentions breakfast dates. What better way to end the weekend than by devouring their amazing pancakes on a Saturday morning.

Location: Sheikh Zayed and Maadi
Recommended dishes: Crêpe française and eggs florentine
Cost: 182.5 EGP

La Casetta 

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La Casetta is my all time favorite Italian restaurant. I had a proper breakdown when its Maadi branch closed down. You can see how beautiful and sexy their pizzas are from the picture above, and trust me, it’s as delicious as it looks — maybe even more. Their cheese garlic bread is everything.

Location: Heliopolis, Nasr City, and Dokki
Recommended dishes: Al Pacino pizza and spaghetti smoked salmon
Cost: 157 EGP

Il Mulino 

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Il Mulino is one of the coziest places I’ve ever been to in Cairo. The quality and taste of everything is unmatched. Il Mulino is perfect for breakfast, brunch, dinner, and sushi dates. Their risotto is a must-try.

Location: Maadi and Heliopolis
Recommended dishes: Risotto al pollo and spaghetti alla carbonara
Cost: 165 EGP

Mahraja & ZenZen

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Mahraja &  Zenzen is not a very date-material place, but you should definitely go to it if you both like Indian.

Location: Maadi
Recommended dishes: Sweet and sour chicken, chicken lemon sauce, steamed rice, and chicken fried noodles
Their Price: 170 EGP

Didos 

Via Elmenus

Didos is a very nice and cosy restaurant in Zamalek that serves delicious Italian food. *coughs* Yes, I love Italian food and I cannot lie *coughs*

Location: Zamalek
Recommended dishes: Costoletta speciale and frutti di mari pizza
Their Prices: 182.5 EGP

Tabla Luna 

Since you’ve made it this far on this listicle, I’m gonna go out on a limb here and say that you and your other half definitely cannot afford a flight ticket to Latin America, but it’s okay, because Tabla Luna is here. If you’re not a veteran in the Latin American, you’ll probably have a hard time understanding their menu, but their friendly staff will always be there for you so make sure to ask them.

Location: Zamalek, Maadi and 6th of October City
Recommended dishes: Chicken enchiladas and the confused Argentinian
Cost: 172.5 EGP

Santorini 

Santorini is every young couple’s dream honeymoon destination, which is why this restaurant is the perfect place for you and your significant other to try out some Greek/Mediterranean deliciousness.

Location: 6th of October City
Recommended dishes: Santorini roll and veal souvlaki
Cost: 182 EGP

Za’rour 

If you lovelies are into Lebanese food then Za’rour is a must-try. From their unique decorations to their big, fat, juicy shawerma that will make you feel alive and more; it’s just kteer mene7a (wonderful).

Location: Heliopolis
Recommended dishes: Kabab w karaz fatteh and batenjen w lahmeh fatteh
Cost: 168 EGP

Honorary mention

Zulu

Zulu is Cairo’s first destination for South African food. They have a cozy, bohemian-styled restaurant that is perfect for dinner dates. Oh, and the owners are just lovely.

Location: Maadi
Recommended dishes: Bunny chow with Durban curry chicken and macaroni and cheese
Cost: 200 EGP (This is the only restaurant on this list where you ave to pay 200 EGP)

WE SAID THIS: You’re welcome, couples.

Mohamed Rashed

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Point 90 Mall’s hottest new spot is Beef Bunker and it’s everything any meat or food lover could possibly ask for, mainly because it has a meal for every possible kind of food lover that exists.

The concept behind Beef Bunker is clear; there is more to beef than just burgers. I found this concept — and Beef Bunker’s slogan — to be especially appealing given the fact that Egypt has come to be saturated with restaurants that have reduced the notion of beef to merely burgers, and have abandoned any other chances at doing more with beef.

Consider, for example, the dish located on the right-hand side of the picture below: Beef tataki with ponzu sauce. This dish is a salad-like combination of avocados, balsamic vinegar, and rocket leaves.

My favorite ingredient in this dish, however, is the rare-cooked slices of delicious beef. And, no, they are not raw, they are perfectly rare-cooked, giving a much richer taste than cold cuts and/or grilled chicken.

Speaking of chicken, the chicken quesadilla wonton cups — located on the top left-hand corner in the picture above — is a must-try item. This dish is a twist on the classic chicken quesadilla, as it contains the regular ingredients of a chicken quesadilla, but is presented like a cupcake.

A final twist on a classic was the fried bacon mac and cheese, located on the bottom left-hand corner of the picture above. Yes, everyone’s favorite dish, but fried to a perfect golden color, and served without having been drowned in frying oil.

And for the fish lovers out there, the dish located right in the middle of the picture above — the tuna with mango salsa — is the dish for you. This dish contains a lemony, yet sweet zesty taste, that contrasts yet somehow compliments the raw tuna fish.

Next up, of course, were the main courses. The picture right above is one of a panzerotti; a fried calzone stuffed with mozzarella arugula pesto sauce. This panzerotti’s dough was fried to perfection, and the arugula pesto gave the mozzarella cheese a sweetish and novel taste.

The two steaks — the fillet mignon and the prime Ribeye respectively shown below — were cooked to a medium — rare perfection. And the parmesan potato sticks were yet another twist on a familiar classic. The sticks were cooked more like wedges, but still had the familiar ‘comfort food’ texture associated with fries.

The bang bang pasta (shown below) had a uniquely spicy tasting sauce. The sauce was not too thick, yet it was rich in flavor. The spicy taste of the sauce was a great compliment to the shellfish taste of the shrimp.

The mini-Nutella calzones were our choice when it came to dessert. These calzones were baked to perfection, stuffed with Nutella and cheese, and covered in powdered sugar and fresh in-house made strawberry syrup.

What makes this dessert perfect -aside from its lightness, the fact that it melts in your mouth, and its novelty to Egypt, is the fact that it is easily shareable.

WE SAID THIS: We can’t wait to go to Beef Bunker again!

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