Food

Food in Egypt is generous, flavorful, and rooted in home-style traditions. Start with koshari—layers of rice, lentils, pasta, and crispy onions finished with spicy tomato sauce. Breakfast favorites include ful medames and ta’ameya (Egyptian falafel), best with fresh baladi bread. For mains, try grilled kofta and shish tawook, roast pigeon with freekeh, and comforting molokhia served with rice and lemon. On the coast, Alexandria and the Red Sea deliver superb seafood, from grilled seabream to shrimp tagine. Save room for sweets: basbousa, kunafa, and Om Ali pair perfectly with mint tea or Arabic coffee. For street Food, choose busy vendors, opt for bottled water, and avoid ice from unknown sources. Tipping is customary; small notes are appreciated. Respect local norms by using the right hand for shared plates and dressing modestly in traditional neighborhoods. Join a guided tasting walk or cooking class to meet artisans and uncover Egypt’s culinary culture.