601756 Fri Mar 06 18:01:53 -0800 2009 5 53 Middle East and Africa 0 4481195 My husband and I are traveling to Egypt in a few weeks and will be in Cairo for 2 nights. We are staying at a resort (please don't use this against us!) next to the Hilton. I know that we are a good cab ride away but will most likely be going into Cairo for both dinners or at least one. We are serious foodies and are not picky whatsoever...we basically eat everything. We are looking for non-touristy restaurants with good, regional food. We are not on a budget per se, but are not looking for high-end either. Thanks in advance for all of your help. By the way, if you are ever in DC or Philly, I'd be glad to give you recommendations! Fri Mar 06 18:01:53 -0800 2009 191344 joann.hill12 1 4526838 Dear joann, at first i'm happy to know that you search for places befor you come and that will make you no to lose time here. there are alot of restourant here you should to let me know what kind of resturant you need to know clasic or modern or oriental or fast . whating your answer happy to helpe you thanks islam yasser Mob: 0101574827 Mail: islam.yabbas@yahoo.com Sun Mar 22 05:43:04 -0700 2009 4481195 276400 islam 1 4535919 Have so much fun! I was in Egypt for about ten days in October, and one of my nicest eating experiences in Cairo was at a restaurant called Sequoia in Zamalek. It's right on the Nile river and while it's a bit upscale the prices are not gauged out tourist prices. Fantastic place to watch the sun set as well. One disappointing thing I will say about being a tourist in Cairo is that trying to get off the beaten track is pretty difficult. Even picking an apparently famous restaurant from a guide book - your cab driver will probably need directions. All that I got to do off the beaten track in Cairo was because I was traveling with a friend who had lived there and could give directions in Arabic. Even knowing what landmark will work for an average cab driver and what wouldn't wasn't straight forward. So definitely use where you're staying, or just saunter into the Hilton and pretend that you're staying there - and ask them for help getting a cab to places. You may pay more - but you'll get there. Wed Mar 25 02:07:01 -0700 2009 4481195 180127 cresyd 1 4543270 Lucky you! We just got back for Cairo two weeks ago and had some great meals. We ate at a Lebanese/Egyptian restaurant called Taboulah and although there were tourists there were also locals. It was not overly expensive, but was really nice and the food was just amazing. A restaurant called Felfela was also highly recommended to us by two friends who are from Cairo, but we were unable to make it, although it sounded great. We also went to a restaurant in Zamelak, but I only have the name in Arabic, so can't tell you. Taboulah was our favourite though. Have an awesome time, take a nice walk along the Nile! Fri Mar 27 07:08:20 -0700 2009 4481195 277856 dnadog 1 4572914 I have spent a total of 2 months in Cairo and I regret to tell you that Cairo is not really a foodie town. The best meal I had there was in July 07 at a Lebanese restaurant in a hotel in Heliopolis. Last year, since we were there for so long, we ordered a lot from Otlob.com, which means "call me" in Arabic. Though I doubt you will be ordering in, it is interesting to go to the web site to see menus from a variety of restaurants to get an idea of what restaurants are in which area and what kind of food they serve. Our favorite was Le Pasha, which is a restaurant boat mored in Zamalek. The boat has about 4 restaurants and each one has a different cusine. I don't know the restaurant Sequoia that the poster below refers to but it is obviously another of these large boat restaurants that Cairo seems to specialize in. I watched a recent episode of No Reservations, Anthony Bourdain's eating/travel show, and I made a note of the restaurants he ate at so that I can try them when we return in August: Farahat Restaurant: At Farahat, Anthony Bourdain enjoys a local delicacy of Cairo -- pigeon. Address: 126 Azhar Street, Al-Hussein Abu Tarek Koshary Restaurant:Koshary is most accurately described as Cairanese fast food -- a dish of rice, noodles, spices, and fried onions. Anthony Bourdain samples this local treat at Abu Tarek. Address: 16 Maarouf and Shamplion Street, Wust al Balad, Cairo Mohamed Moustafa Ashour Foul Stall: Foul is the Cairanese breakfast of champions. Address: Unnamed alley south of Opera Square, Ataba, Cairo He seemed to enjoy the restaurant that served the pigeon in particular. As far as going into Cairo for dinners, just be aware that the traffic in Cairo is nightmarish, and while taxis are cheap and usually very available, it would probably be a good idea for you to hire a car and driver from your hotel for the evening. Few taxi drivers speak English and many taxis are very, very old and decrepit. You will be more comfortable with a car and driver even though you will pay more. Also bear in mind, that retaurants generally get crowded very late. We had dinner at 8PM at Le Pasha and we were practically the only ones there. The restaurant was filling up as we were leaving! Cairo is an unique and special place, and Egyptians are, almost without exception, gentle and lovely people. Enjoy your trip and I'll check back to see if you have any other questions! Mon Apr 06 16:01:04 -0700 2009 4481195 34558 roxlet 1 4585569 Thanks everyone for your suggestions! We just got back a few days ago so I missed some of your suggestions. :-( We had a WONDERFUL time and ate well! dnadog--we ate at Felfela and it was greally good. I had a great lentil soup and mixed grill kebab. Thanks again everyone! Fri Apr 10 15:30:21 -0700 2009 4481195 191344 joann.hill12