Best Food in Cairo: 10 Must-Try Dishes

Quick answer: Best food in Cairo – 10 must-try dishes.

1. Koshary

Egyptian comfort food: pasta, rice, lentils, tomato sauce, fried onions.

2. Ful Medames

Slow-cooked fava beans with olive oil, lemon.

3. Ta’ameya (Egyptian falafel)

Made from fava beans, not chickpeas.

4. Mahshi

Stuffed vegetables.

5. Molokhia

Jute leaf soup with garlic and coriander.

6. Kabab and Kofta

Grilled lamb skewers.

7. Hawawshi

Stuffed bread with spiced meat.

8. Feteer Meshaltet

Layered pastry, sweet or savory.

9. Konafa

Shredded phyllo dessert with sweet cream.

10. Hibiscus tea (Karkadeh)

Hot or cold Egyptian classic.

Plan Your Food Trip

FAQs

Most famous food in Cairo?

Koshary

Safe?

Yes at busy stalls.

Budget?

Street: $5-10. Mid: $20-40.