“The capital city is so much more than just pyramids. There are numerous options
when it comes to food your lone stomach needs to have a bit of adjustment made for all the
delicious items.”
If you are a foodie and is completely unabashed because of it, then there is news for you at
the north-eastern part of Africa. The Egyptian capital is home to foodies from all over the
world. If you have dreamt of diving on to a plate that is heaped with macaroni béchamel then
you are at the right place. There are tones of dishes that can be found in the country which
are unexpectedly tasty.
Right from local variation of many Italian classics that are baked and smothered with
béchamel sauce to a lot more, that can be expected. The place has had a long-term
influence from Arabs, French, British and the Ottomans. Here is why Egypt is the ultimate
food destination.
Rich flavors
An Egypt Tour Guide shall take you to a gastronomic tour besides the usual land or river
cruise. You will quickly notice that the cuisine in the country is dominated by unique carbs,
fava beans and rich flavors. While many food trends that are specifically international may
have made their way into the capital, the cult street food which is Egyptian stays to be an all-
time favourite. There has been a tremendous resurgence of the food native to the capital
with modern twists. Many homegrown outlets have been serving takes on the food that is
traditional. The success can be owed to breaking away from the norm that “international
food is better” along with consumer habits.
Restaurants galore
Since late 2011 there have been more than seven thousand restaurants that have opened
doors, across cities. If you are traveling with an Egyptian Tour Guide, then you shall notice
that various restaurants have introduced variety of cuisines. This massive change can be
credited to the fact that foodie websites and social media have opened new avenues. The
standards and food knowledge of people have changed. Food business has been booming
because the consistent demand for interesting as well as new food concepts. New breed
restaurants have made their mark and there are few dishes in the eateries that are available
24/7. Some dishes are also made as and when the seasonal produce is procured.
Food that is lip smacking
Just like the country, Egyptian cuisine is nothing short of a mystery. There are dishes that
make tourists visit the country each year. These include Koshary that is one dish made of
macaronilentils and rice and sautéed in a sauce that comprises vinegar as well as tomato. It
is being termed as a new cultural phenomenon. You shall dig on to the Fitter baladi, Ful
Madamas, Mahshi, falafel, molokhia, kofta and kababs. For the ones who have sweet tooth
you can devour some amazing desserts that include Um ali, Knafa, basboosa and baklava.
A fabulous food stop
The capital city is so much more than just pyramids. There are numerous options when it
comes to food and your lone stomach needs to have a bit of adjustment made for all the
delicious items. When in the country you shall have no “rest days” for your tummy.