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A shawarma spit turning in front of the grill

Hurghada · Sekalla, Hurghada

Hurghada's shawarma counters

Hurghada's late-night meal, three streets from the marina restaurants.

Budget

In the streets of Sekalla, counters serve shawarma, foul, taameya and grills until late, for the price of a drink on the quay. It is where hotel staff eat, which is the best indicator there is.

The extra bit

Pick the most eaten-into spit: it turns fastest, so it is freshest.

Know before you go

Cash, and prices are posted in pounds: politely refuse the euro "tourist" menus.

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Sekalla, Hurghada

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