Cairo Gourmet Restaurant and cafe

Name: Cairo Gourmet Restaurant and cafe
Address: 260 Al Diyar Building - Sheikh Zayed Rd, Al Wasl, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971543265555

Al Wasl

Egyptian restaurant Open now 0 543 265 555

Cairo Gourmet Restaurant and Cafe in Al Wasl serves traditional Egyptian and Middle Eastern food in a spacious, relaxed setting. Reviews particularly highlight its grilled dishes, generous portions, shisha area and Egyptian specialities such as koshari and molakhia.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

6,733 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Authentic cooking

Reviewers describe the food as genuinely Egyptian, with traditional breakfast, koshari and grilled dishes standing out.

Strong grills

The kebabs, kofta and mixed grills are repeatedly praised for juicy meat, smoky flavour and generous servings.

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What to Eat at Cairo Gourmet Restaurant and cafe

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Cairo Gourmet Restaurant and cafe, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 2

Kebabs Net +3

“The service is warm and hospitable, portions are generous, and the kebabs were absolutely amazing. Highly recommended.”
Koshari Net +3

“The food tastes very authentic, especially the grilled dishes, koshari, and traditional Egyptian breakfast. Everything was fresh and well prepared.”

Honorable mentions (33)

Akawi Net +1

“The kebab, molakhia, fattha, akawi and hawawshi were full of flavor, and the service was attentive throughout the evening.”
Bamia Net +1

“And the Bamia — absolutely out of this world! Every bite brought me straight back to Egypt.”
Chicken fatayer Net +1

“The portion sizes are very generous — the chicken fatayer was absolutely phenomenal, and the koshari was fresh, hearty and full of flavor.”
Fattha Net +1

“The kebab, molakhia, fattha, akawi and hawawshi were full of flavor, and the service was attentive throughout the evening.”
Fattush salad Net +1

“The hummus with meat, the fattush salad, the mutabal and watermelon with cheese were served swiftly in large servings. Fresh and wsrm bread and puckles came in the side. We found the food fantastic! I have lived in the Middle East and Egypt for many years and found the flavours very authentic and fresh.”
Grilled chicken with rice Net +1

“We had Koshary, Grilled chicken with rice and Vegetable Mahshi. All of them were really good and tasty and the quantity was also more than enough.”
Hawawshi Net +1

“The kebab, molakhia, fattha, akawi and hawawshi were full of flavor, and the service was attentive throughout the evening.”
Hearty soup Net +1

“From the hearty soup to the delicious stuffed vegetables and grilled meats, every dish was fresh and full of taste.”
Hot egyptian bread Net +1

“I had a platter and they bought me beautiful hot Egyptian bread, the lemon juice is a must.”
Hummus with meat Net +1

“The hummus with meat, the fattush salad, the mutabal and watermelon with cheese were served swiftly in large servings. Fresh and wsrm bread and puckles came in the side. We found the food fantastic! I have lived in the Middle East and Egypt for many years and found the flavours very authentic and fresh.”
Kefta Net +1

“For the main course, we ordered a plate of kefta and tarb with fries and tahini. Although I’m not usually a fan of tarb, it was surprisingly delicious. The kefta was juicy and flavorful.”
Kofta Net +1

“The kofta and mixed grill are also must-tries, offering great flavor and generous portions.”
Mango kunafa Net +1

“On desserts we tried the Mango Kunafa which was delicious and the famous Um Ali which was the best I had in a while.”
Mango kunafeh Net +1

“We tried their mango kunafeh as I have heard so much about it, and definitely it’s a must try.”
Mango milk cake Net +1

“A must to eat is the mango milk cake.”
Mixed grill Net +1

“The kofta and mixed grill are also must-tries, offering great flavor and generous portions.”
Molakhia Net +1

“The kebab, molakhia, fattha, akawi and hawawshi were full of flavor, and the service was attentive throughout the evening.”
Mutabal Net +1

“The hummus with meat, the fattush salad, the mutabal and watermelon with cheese were served swiftly in large servings. Fresh and wsrm bread and puckles came in the side. We found the food fantastic! I have lived in the Middle East and Egypt for many years and found the flavours very authentic and fresh.”
Pastry with cream & honey Net +1

“We also got the pastry with cream & honey which was so good.”
Phyllo meat pie (meat roqaq with cheese) Net +1

“For hot mezze, we chose the vine leaves (waraq enab) and the phyllo meat pie (meat roqaq with cheese). Both were flavorful, and thoroughly enjoyable”
Renga Net +1

“The food was absolutely amazing especially the renga, which was the best we’ve ever had! My husband loved it so much, and we truly enjoyed every bite.”
Sausages Net +1

“Food again was excellent - we had the sausages with Egyptian bread pickles tahini and dips.”
Starter bread Net +1

“What a great choice! Superbly crafted dished! Enjoyed our dinner here and the starter bread and dips are really amazing.”
Tajin of baked plain rice with milk Net +1

“We also had a Tajin of baked plain rice with milk, which was incredibly creamy.”
Tajin with two squabs (pigeons) Net +1

“Another standout dish was the Tajin with two squabs (pigeons) served with brown rice and nuts—the meat was tender and the rice was well-cooked.”
Tarb Net +1

“For the main course, we ordered a plate of kefta and tarb with fries and tahini. Although I’m not usually a fan of tarb, it was surprisingly delicious. The kefta was juicy and flavorful.”
Um ali Net +1

“On desserts we tried the Mango Kunafa which was delicious and the famous Um Ali which was the best I had in a while.”
Vegetable mahshi Net +1

“We had Koshary, Grilled chicken with rice and Vegetable Mahshi. All of them were really good and tasty and the quantity was also more than enough.”
Vine leaves (waraq enab) Net +1

“For hot mezze, we chose the vine leaves (waraq enab) and the phyllo meat pie (meat roqaq with cheese). Both were flavorful, and thoroughly enjoyable”
Watermelon salad Net +1

“Best Egyptian food I’ve ever had. We ordered the Egyptian Gourmet platter along with a plate of sausages, liver and the watermelon salad as we’ve never had watermelon with feta cheese and I was amazed by how delicious the combination of the two was.”
Watermelon with cheese Net +1

“The hummus with meat, the fattush salad, the mutabal and watermelon with cheese were served swiftly in large servings. Fresh and wsrm bread and puckles came in the side. We found the food fantastic! I have lived in the Middle East and Egypt for many years and found the flavours very authentic and fresh.”
Watermelon with feta cheese Net +1

“Best Egyptian food I’ve ever had. We ordered the Egyptian Gourmet platter along with a plate of sausages, liver and the watermelon salad as we’ve never had watermelon with feta cheese and I was amazed by how delicious the combination of the two was.”
Béchamel Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“The lahm belbasl was on the sweeter side, which didn’t suit the dish at all, and the béchamel was just average with nothing special to offer.”

Drinks 4

Ginger tea with orange Net +1

“The ginger tea with orange was a highlight! Helped ease my sore throat.”
Lemon juice Net +1

“I had a platter and they bought me beautiful hot Egyptian bread, the lemon juice is a must.”
Lemon juice with mint Net +1

“We ordered lemon juice with mint which was very delightful and refreshing and well balanced in terms of acidity/sweetness.”
Mango juice Net +1

“The mango juice was unreal 😭 real mangos not flavored water it was very nice”

What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

Duck drum stick Net −1

“I ordered food, half a duck, surprisingly, it was missing a limp, Drum stick, I’m not sure why, but I would have been happy to know that I get my duck drum stick ordered separately. Thanks.”
Half a duck Net −1

“I ordered food, half a duck, surprisingly, it was missing a limp, Drum stick, I’m not sure why, but I would have been happy to know that I get my duck drum stick ordered separately. Thanks.”
Lahm belbasl Net −1

“The lahm belbasl was on the sweeter side, which didn’t suit the dish at all, and the béchamel was just average with nothing special to offer.”
Molokhia Net −1

“The molokhia was very weak — lacking flavor and not up to standard.”
Soup Net −1

“One note only : appetizers is not as expected taste and soup also was normal .”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Allow for parking. Allow extra time for parking, especially on your first visit; a reviewer found it challenging before staff helped.

Check portions. Ask how much food the recommendations will produce before ordering; one group of four received enough for ten.

Plan the visit

Practical details

260 Al Diyar Building - Sheikh Zayed Rd

Al Wasl, Dubai

0 543 265 555

Mon	8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Tue	8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Wed	8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Thu	8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Fri	8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sat	8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sun	8:00 AM – 2:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Parking difficulty

Parking can be challenging at first, although one reviewer said the team helped find a solution.

Oversized orders

One table of four received enough food for ten, leaving dishes cold and much of the meal uneaten.

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The Bottom Line

Cairo Gourmet is an Egyptian restaurant and cafe in Al Wasl with a broad menu built around traditional dishes. It is a useful choice if you want to try Egyptian cooking beyond the familiar basics: reviewers mention kebabs, koshari, molakhia, Egyptian breakfast and generous mixed meals. The grilled meats are one of the clearest strengths, often described as juicy, smoky and well prepared.

Portions tend to be substantial, so sharing can work well, though one table of four received enough food for ten and found that dishes arriving together became cold. If you are new to the cuisine, ask the team to explain ingredients and preparation before ordering. That guidance has helped diners choose more confidently from the large menu.

The restaurant has separate smoking and non-smoking areas, making it possible to combine a meal with shisha or sit away from smoke. The atmosphere is described as spacious, traditional and welcoming, with service usually attentive and friendly. Parking can be difficult at first, so allow a little extra time.

During Ramadan, the Iftar buffet has been praised for its variety and organisation. For dessert, mango kunafeh and mango milk cake both receive particularly specific recommendations.