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Restaurant in Dar es Salaam
What should I order at Cairo Egyptian Restaurant?
What to order
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Mixed Grill Platter
Mentioned multiple times as delicious, generous in portion, and highly recommended. It offers a good variety of meats and is appropriate for sharing.
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Chicken Kababs / Half Chicken
Frequently praised for being juicy, tender, and delicious. The chicken kababs and half chicken are highlighted as standout meat dishes.
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Egyptian Pie
Recommended more than once for its great taste and authentic flavor, often paired with soup.
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Soup
Mentioned alongside the Egyptian pie as a very good combination and highly enjoyable.
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Calzone
Highly recommended for its great taste and quality.
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Umm Ali
Recommended dessert noted for its delicious flavor and authenticity.
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Stuffed Vegetables
Recommended as part of a meal with other Egyptian specialties, appreciated for its flavor.
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Baked Mince and Pasta with Bechamel
Mentioned as a tasty and enjoyable dish, part of the recommended Egyptian cuisine.
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Fresh Bread with Starters (Hummus, Mutabbal)
Recommended as a great accompaniment to the meal, with fresh bread and traditional starters praised.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 12 to 11 PM |
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| Tuesday | 12 to 11 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 11 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 11 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 11 PM |
About Cairo Egyptian Restaurant
Cairo Egyptian Restaurant is an Egyptian restaurant in Dar es Salaam with rooftop seating, outdoor seating, and views of the ocean and Oyster Bay. Reviewers consistently praise the authentic Egyptian food, friendly and attentive service, and the clean, welcoming setting. The menu is described as having meat and seafood dishes, pies, hummus, mutabbal, calzone, umm ali, kababs, and mocktails, and the restaurant is noted for its Egyptian-themed interior and music. It is also mentioned as family-friendly, with a kids play area and late-night food service.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Live music
- Rooftop seating
- Sports
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- All you can eat
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Halal food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Good for kids birthday
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Cairo Egyptian Restaurant known for?
It is best known for Egyptian food served with an ocean view and rooftop seating in Dar es Salaam. Reviewers repeatedly mention authentic flavors, especially the Royal Mix Grill, kababs, pies, and fresh bread with starters like hummus and mutabbal.
What dishes are most recommended at Cairo Egyptian Restaurant?
Reviewers most often highlight the Royal Mix Grill, chicken kababs, lamb kababs, pies, soup, calzone, and umm ali. The bread with hummus and mutabbal is also called out as a strong starter, and several comments say the portions are good.
What is the atmosphere like at Cairo Egyptian Restaurant?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, romantic, and upscale, with Egyptian decor, art pieces, and music in the background. It suits groups, families, and solo diners, especially because it has rooftop seating, ocean breezes, and a kids play area.
Is Cairo Egyptian Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price range is TZS 20–80K, and reviewers give mixed but generally positive value comments. Some say the price is worth it for the view and authentic food, while others describe the prices as normal for Dar es Salaam.
When is the best time to visit Cairo Egyptian Restaurant?
Early lunch can be quieter, and one review notes that food arrived quickly around that time. By about 5 to 6 pm it gets busier, and the restaurant is also known for serving food after 10 pm, which is unusual in Dar es Salaam.
Is parking available at Cairo Egyptian Restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Cairo Egyptian Restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, Cairo Egyptian Restaurant offers vegan options.
Is the food at Cairo Egyptian Restaurant halal?
Yes, Cairo Egyptian Restaurant serves halal food.
Is Cairo Egyptian Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Cairo Egyptian Restaurant is good for kids.
