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

Cairo is no short of restaurants that offer a wide scope of exotic tastes from around the globe, however, it’s quite challenging to find an outlet that truly reflects the spirit of the of the cuisine it represents. Making authenticity a priority, New Cairo’s luxury hotel, Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski, offers more than just a huge range of culinary choices.

To capture the essence of Thai food, the hotel’s Thai restaurant, Yana, welcomes to its team another expert, Chef Surasaka, who, carrying a passion for his homeland’s renowned cuisine, came all the way from Bangkok to Egypt six years ago.

With several successful expeditions in Sharm El Sheikh and Hurgada under his belt, Chef Surasaka has finally landed his expertise in Cairo, joining Yana’s invincible team to flaunt some of his specialties; from the classic Chachoengsao-style Som Tam (green papaya salad), to the famous Chinese Dim Sum.

But enjoying an authentic Asian experience is not the only thing that’s worth checking out at Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski; the hotel’s poolside venue, Bab Al Qasr, invites one and all to join their eventful nights, where Lebanese delights meet fresh BBQ and live entertainment, including Oriental music and belly-dancing performances. Bab Al Qasr is open daily from 7PM to 1AM, for more information and reservations, call 010 97 1111 51.

At Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski, a splendid time is guaranteed for all, even the little ones; the hotel offers an action-packed fun day, tailored especially for the little ones. Taking place every Saturday at Le Petit Royal Kids Club from 2PM to 5PM, Kids’ Saturday Funday has a variety of engaging activities that caters to every child’s need, as well as a tasty buffet that comes at the price of 95LE++.

For more information, call 02-2389-9000 or check out Royal Maxim Place Kempinski on Facebook.