The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

Most Egyptians nowadays have developed a fondness for Lebanese cuisine, and who can blame them? It’s filled with rich and spicy foods that transport you to Beirut in one bite. Of course, everyone is always looking for healthy and quick dishes that are filling and delicious, and what better fits this description than the Lebanese man’ousheh? The typical street food in Lebanon is made from a yummy thin layer of dough, and then you add zaatar or cheese or meat to it, or all the above if you’re adventurous.

A tour of Cairo’s many Lebanese restaurants shows the very best man’ousheh places. No matter where you are, Maadi, Zayed, or even New Cairo, we’ve got you and your man’ousheh cravings.

Man’oucheh

Man’oucheh has expanded very quickly, as the quality and variety of its food have earned the satisfaction and delight of all its customers. With three branches in Mohandessin, Maadi, and New Cairo, their unique man’ousheh and even more unique, specially made pizza are what they’re famous for. The pizza is made from a thin layer of dough that is similar to the man’ousheh’s base. A staple of theirs is the meat man’ousheh, which gives you a taste of authentic Lebanese cuisine.

The Lebanese Bakery

The Lebanese Bakery is one of the most popular sellers of man’ousheh, and their unique selling point is that all the chefs are Lebanese themselves, so you feel like you’re in Lebanon with one single bite. They’re also famous for their traditional Lebanese breakfasts, which serve eggs, fuul, and labneh with za’atar, olive oil and more. It’s also very easy to get to, since it has branches in so many places, including Maadi, New Cairo, Zayed, and Rehab.

El Makhbaz El Lebnani

El Makhbaz El Lebnani entirely specialises in man’ousheh, so they are known for their wide variety of fillings and toppings. However, the one irresistible menu item is the Za’atar Man’ousheh, tangy and fluffy in a way that you don’t stop thinking about afterwards. Their focus on authenticity and simplicity is the key factor that sets them apart from many competitors.

Saj w Man’oucheh

For those in New Maadi who are looking for a healthy and quick meal, look no further than Saj w Man’oucheh. The restaurant serves authentic Lebanese mana’esh, in addition to their special Lebanese pizza and hawashi. The carefully crafted light dough is why this place is many people’s favourite.

Man’oushet Lebanon

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If you’re in the 5th settlement, a must-visit is Man’oushet Lebanon. Not only do they serve some wonderful mana’esh, but they also specialise in za’atar kaak and mixed cheese kaak. Their options of savoury and sweet items are to die for.

Cairo is now filled to the brim with places that serve mana’esh, but these five places have been able to distinguish themselves from the rest, and they are highly recommended.