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Golden meat skewers on the grate, over a charcoal fire.

Cairo · Garden City and branches

Abou Shakra

Cairo kebab since 1947, served from the same short menu as on day one.

€€ Mid-range

A grill house turned institution: kebab, kofta, pigeon, rice and salads, with no frills. Cairenes take guests there when they want well-cooked meat and no questions asked.

The extra bit

Lamb kebab is judged on its fat: ask for it half-fat, which is how it is meant to be.

Know before you go

The Garden City original remains the best address: the branches do not all share the same grill.

Directions

Qasr el-Aini street, Garden City, Cairo

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