Fasahet Somaya

Cairo, Egypt

Discover Egyptian home cooking just a stone's throw from the Abdeen Palace Museum. Swing by this cash-only spot early: the kitchen opens only two hours a day, and there's often a hefty queue. There's no menu as such; chefs choose which dishes to serve according to the season, but look out for the mulukhiyah (jute leaf stew), rich and simmering with earthy spices. Pastries are plentiful here – a signature is their rokak, a square pie with meat filling. Also notable is their hearty rendition of koshari – Egypt's national dish – which here is laden with a zesty, spicy tomato sauce.

Key Information

• Average price per person $14
• Dinner: Sun – Fri
• 20 10 01741767
• Visit Fasahet Somaya's Website

Location

59 Al Falki, Bab Al Louq, Cairo, 4280123