Reviews Ahl Cairo

Good food and atmosphere. I think the place needs some renovation. Very steep and narrow stairs that could get slippery easily in winter. Hwawshi was good! Koushari is a must get. But remember to "reserve" the dessert in advance as it might get sold out by the time you're done with your food. Great customer service.

Great authentic Egyptian restaurant (Full review please read) By the way, I am Egyptian, I know how to cook Egyptian food and I am a bit fussed about my food. 🤓 Food Mahshi: ❤️❤️Mahshi is basically vegetables such as aubergine, courgettes, peppers, vine leaves and cabbage leaves stuffed with rice, herbs ans special spice. It was absolutely amazing and just as they would be made at an Egyptian home. I tried it on two different days and they were as awesome as they could be. Seriously the best you could ever have. 10/10👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Hawawshi: Hawawshi 🫓is grilled (minced meat in pitta-like bread). They use mince lamb here. It was good. I think they tried their best making it as close as the Egyptian version but I still think it is not 100% as the original one that would get in Egypt. In Egypt, it would have more spices and made with different bread, but those don’t necessarily exist in the UK so I am not really blaming them. I think they are trying to make it as simple as possible so that it matches all tastes. Molokhia (green soup): Molokhia 🍵is a jute leaf, considered a vitamin-rich superfood that's reputed to be a sleep and digestion aid as well as to improve eyesight. It is basically finely chopped jute leaf cooked in chicken or beef stock. Unbelievably delicious but it is like Paris, you either love it or hate it. It was very nicely cooked and would recommend it. Make sure you ask them to put the (Tasha) on top of it. Tasha is crushed garlic and dried coriander stir fried in butter. Absolutely delicious. 🍵 Fattayer: (similar to puff pastry) which is stuffed with mince beef. It was good. And it will look like pizza and good if you want to share. Chicken stock soup with (risoni pasta): It is basically Risoni pasta cooked in chicken stock. In Egypt we call the ‘Risoni pasat’ as ‘bird’s tongue’ because it is the same shape as a bird’s tongue, but it is nit actually a bird’s tongue; it is literally just pasta). You could have this on the side or as a starter, it was nice. Mehalabeya: Milk and vanilla Pudding. It is an Egyptian dessert made of milk, corn flour, vanilla and sugar. I definitely recommend it. Basbousa: Another Middle Eastern/ Mediterranean dessert. Mainly made of semolina, sugar syrup. Nice. Staff: The staff are very nice and friendly especially Mr. Ahmed who is a very gentle man. Prices: The prices are fairly reasonable. Location: The location is very convenient, near bus stops and the underground station. Venue: You can sit and eat in the restaurant downstairs, they have enough space for larger groups too. Would I come back again? Without a doubt definitely coming back!!!!

Absolutely amazing experience, we came all the way from huddersfield for a weekend away, and it was worth it!! The food was lovely and the staff was very helpful and kind, I really and highly recommend this place for everyone and definitely im coming back again.

Great experience, Wide variety of Egyptian food. Kaware3 was amazing

Loved the food and the hospitality. The food has got the Egyptian authentic taste. Would definetely go again to try more of my favs 🤗

Amazing authentic food, atmosphere and very friendly service. However the toilet hygiene is questionable. It would have been great if it were cleaner and had toilet papers alongside with showers in the loo (شطافة), so that people who are not used to using the shower would also be able to use the toilets properly.

Arguably the most authentic Egyptian restaurant in central London in my opinion [Many brand themselves as being Egyptian are not genuine unfortunately] Affordable delicious food and great hospitality from the owner Mohamed, I would definitely recommend if you around and looking for a tasty Egyptian cuisine & experience.

Truly authentic Egyptian cuisine. The variety of food we had at such small cost is something unheard of in London! Lovely staff and an all round very enjoyable meal! Strongly recommend!

Incredible, authentic Egyptian food for unbeatable prices on Edgware Road, with the most warm, welcoming Arab hospitality from staff. Tastes just like home!