Mixed Ftaaeer
The mixed meat Ftaaeer has a two-layer dough, two cheeses and a choice of spicy topping.
Muhaisnah
AlAumdah is a casual Egyptian restaurant in Muhaisnah, known for traditional favourites and generously portioned meals. Reviews especially point to the falafel and mixed meat Ftaaeer, a cheese-filled pie that is best enjoyed hot.
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The mixed meat Ftaaeer has a two-layer dough, two cheeses and a choice of spicy topping.
Falafel is repeatedly praised for its Egyptian style, filling portions and crunchy texture.
Several reviews describe the servings as big, including the mix platter and falafel plate.
The restaurant stays open after midnight, making it useful for a late Egyptian meal.
Indoor and outdoor seating are available, with outdoor tables noted as pleasant in cooler weather and at night.
The chicken charcoal and homemade bread received a specific thumbs-up from one diner.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of AlAumdah Restaurant AlQusais Branch - مطعم العمدة فرع القصيص, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“Over all good experience. Falafel are super crunchy.”
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“Over all good experience. Falafel are super crunchy.”May 2024
“If you crave Egyptian food and snacks, this is definitely a place to visit. Uniquely Egyptian falafel and sandwiches, Egyptian starters and sweets and desserts.”December 2023
“Towards the end of my meal, I noticed a stack of orange boxes near the oven, which turned out to be for Ftaaeer, a delightful savory pastry similar to pizza.”
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“Towards the end of my meal, I noticed a stack of orange boxes near the oven, which turned out to be for Ftaaeer, a delightful savory pastry similar to pizza.”April 2024
“Their pies n kosharis r very good”
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“Their pies n kosharis r very good”August 2019
“We love the koshery and fateer kraft with honey. Their serving is big. Freshly made. But waiting time is little long.”January 2026
“The slightly salty cheese Hallomi fry is one of my favourite too”
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“The slightly salty cheese Hallomi fry is one of my favourite too”July 2024
“The Chicken and Cheese is my favorite of Aumdah Rest.”
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“The Chicken and Cheese is my favorite of Aumdah Rest.”April 2026
“I would prefer Falafel plate than the sandwich, beware the quantity is too much, order sensibly. Value restaurant.”
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“I would prefer Falafel plate than the sandwich, beware the quantity is too much, order sensibly. Value restaurant.”September 2020
“Only falafel sandwich is worth trying but if you are a regularly customer then sometimes you may not find falafel made fresh. It happened with me couple of times.”
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“Only falafel sandwich is worth trying but if you are a regularly customer then sometimes you may not find falafel made fresh. It happened with me couple of times.”May 2026
“The food is very good especially their Fatair... They have something like a meat-lover's Pizza it has 3 types of meat on it and has cheese filled center... one word... "AMAZING".”
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“The food is very good especially their Fatair... They have something like a meat-lover's Pizza it has 3 types of meat on it and has cheese filled center... one word... "AMAZING".”May 2025
“Really amazing food. They have the best fathayer available. We can select the toppings according to our choice.”
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“Really amazing food. They have the best fathayer available. We can select the toppings according to our choice.”February 2019
“Great Food for reasonable price- love the meat pie, fried egg kraft sandwich! will definitely recommend to friends and family”
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“Great Food for reasonable price- love the meat pie, fried egg kraft sandwich! will definitely recommend to friends and family”June 2026
“Chicken Pie with Kraft cheese and cream with honey pie is very tasty.. The special Fatoosh taste very good.. Overall very economy and tasty..”
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“Chicken Pie with Kraft cheese and cream with honey pie is very tasty.. The special Fatoosh taste very good.. Overall very economy and tasty..”February 2018
“I indulged in a variety of dishes including Falafel, Hummus with meat, and a few other selections, all of which were remarkably tasty and made with fresh ingredients.”
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“I indulged in a variety of dishes including Falafel, Hummus with meat, and a few other selections, all of which were remarkably tasty and made with fresh ingredients.”April 2024
“Though I like their Kebab Sandwich but again there is no consistency in quantity and quality of food.”
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“Though I like their Kebab Sandwich but again there is no consistency in quantity and quality of food.”May 2026
“Authentic Egyptian restaurant. With a mastery in Pizza making. Kraft Cheese Pie is a must try ❤️❤️”
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“Authentic Egyptian restaurant. With a mastery in Pizza making. Kraft Cheese Pie is a must try ❤️❤️”September 2019
“I couldn't resist ordering a large mixed meat Ftaaeer, priced at 37 AED for my kids, and it was a true feast for anyone who loves cheese and meat combinations.”
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“I couldn't resist ordering a large mixed meat Ftaaeer, priced at 37 AED for my kids, and it was a true feast for anyone who loves cheese and meat combinations.”April 2024
“Great Food for reasonable price- love the meat pie, fried egg kraft sandwich! will definitely recommend to friends and family”
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“Great Food for reasonable price- love the meat pie, fried egg kraft sandwich! will definitely recommend to friends and family”June 2026
“The food is very good especially their Fatair... They have something like a meat-lover's Pizza it has 3 types of meat on it and has cheese filled center... one word... "AMAZING".”
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“The food is very good especially their Fatair... They have something like a meat-lover's Pizza it has 3 types of meat on it and has cheese filled center... one word... "AMAZING".”May 2025
“However, upon entering the Restaurant, your attention will be drawn towards the pile of stacked orange boxes. Upon inquiring, the friendly server explained that they were for Pies (Fata-eer in Arabic) and we proceeded with his recommendation of mix (meat) pie, which was absolutely impressive. I must say, if you are a cheese and meat person, this item is a must try (at least once). The dough has two decks, gets topped with two types of cheese along with a variety of meat and must be enjoyed while it is hot. You do have the option to make it spicy.”
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“However, upon entering the Restaurant, your attention will be drawn towards the pile of stacked orange boxes. Upon inquiring, the friendly server explained that they were for Pies (Fata-eer in Arabic) and we proceeded with his recommendation of mix (meat) pie, which was absolutely impressive. I must say, if you are a cheese and meat person, this item is a must try (at least once). The dough has two decks, gets topped with two types of cheese along with a variety of meat and must be enjoyed while it is hot. You do have the option to make it spicy.”March 2022
“One of the best Egyptian resto branch.... I really loved their mix platter......Worth the money for that big portion......Affordable and very tasty”
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“One of the best Egyptian resto branch.... I really loved their mix platter......Worth the money for that big portion......Affordable and very tasty”March 2025
“Have neen eating here for 5 years and never failed to disappoint. Their mixed pies are their specialty.”
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“Have neen eating here for 5 years and never failed to disappoint. Their mixed pies are their specialty.”December 2020
“High quality food very fast and very cheap for all puplic Just try a sandwish of falafil with labanah”
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“High quality food very fast and very cheap for all puplic Just try a sandwish of falafil with labanah”March 2018
“I liked their Services plate which had brinjal fry, foul, falafil, salad and (chips 1 star)”
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“I liked their Services plate which had brinjal fry, foul, falafil, salad and (chips 1 star)”July 2024
“Chicken Pie with Kraft cheese and cream with honey pie is very tasty.. The special Fatoosh taste very good.. Overall very economy and tasty..”
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“Chicken Pie with Kraft cheese and cream with honey pie is very tasty.. The special Fatoosh taste very good.. Overall very economy and tasty..”February 2018
“Tried spicy Falafel and sandwich, both were good on taste.”
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“Tried spicy Falafel and sandwich, both were good on taste.”September 2020
Mixed feedback
“We love the koshery and fateer kraft with honey. Their serving is big. Freshly made. But waiting time is little long.”
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“We love the koshery and fateer kraft with honey. Their serving is big. Freshly made. But waiting time is little long.”January 2026
Mixed feedback
“The best fool and falafel around the city with all other Egyptian fast food”
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“The best fool and falafel around the city with all other Egyptian fast food”August 2018
“This is mix beef but i dont know with is inside it is not beef at all i will never try this again”
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“This is mix beef but i dont know with is inside it is not beef at all i will never try this again”January 2025
“The only disappointment was the Umm Ali dessert, which I found to be below par and not worth recommending.”
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“The only disappointment was the Umm Ali dessert, which I found to be below par and not worth recommending.”April 2024
Allow Time. Build in extra time for table service, especially at Al Qusais, as multiple reviews mention long waits.
Check Freshness. If ordering falafel, ask whether a fresh batch is available; one regular customer found it was sometimes not freshly made.
Try Ftaaeer. Ask for the mixed meat Ftaaeer and eat it hot; it comes with two cheeses and can be made spicy.
Order Sensibly. The falafel plate can be more substantial than expected, so avoid over-ordering at first.
Plan Parking. Parking was described as paid; another reviewer said parking behind the building may be an option.
Consider Takeaway. For a family visit, takeaway or online ordering may be easier because a separate family seating area is not reliably available.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Waiting can be lengthy at this branch; one family waited 10–15 minutes before anyone took the order.
Reviews report uneven quantity, quality and temperature, including food arriving cold compared with another branch.
Some visitors describe rude or inattentive service, including being told to order at the door after waiting at a table.
There is no reliably separate family area; one reviewer said tables intended for families were usually occupied by men.
A review specifically asks the restaurant to improve cleanliness, while an older review mentioned flies in the dining area.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
large mixed meat Ftaaeer
“I couldn't resist ordering a large mixed meat Ftaaeer, priced at 37 AED for my kids, and it was a true feast for anyone who loves cheese and meat combinations”Google review · April 2024
The Bottom Line
AlAumdah is a casual Egyptian restaurant in Muhaisnah for familiar comfort food rather than a polished dining-room experience. The menu is broad, but reviews give the clearest reasons to come: crunchy falafel, koshery, and Ftaaeer. The standout is the mixed meat pie, made with two layers of dough, two cheeses and assorted meat; it can also be ordered spicy and is best eaten hot.
Portions are often described as generous, and the restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. It also stays open after midnight, which is handy for a late meal, while outdoor tables are more appealing in cooler weather and at night. A large mixed meat Ftaaeer was reported at 37 AED in one review, though opinions on value vary, with some diners calling prices reasonable and others finding them high.
Service is the main variable at this Al Qusais branch. Some guests report quick, polite staff, but others waited 10–15 minutes to order or found employees rude. Food quality can vary too: falafel is not always freshly made, and comparisons with other branches mention cold or less consistent food.
Families should check the seating situation first; takeaway may be the simpler choice. Parking is paid, so factor that into the visit.