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

When it comes to finger food, wings have always been one of the staples – they’re delicious and absolutely perfect for gatherings. And while finger food the likes of wings can mostly be found only in bars – a la the Tap – and some fast food chains as a side dish, Lord of the Wings is one of the few restaurants in Cairo’s that specialises in it.

Tucked away in one of Cairo Festival City’s hallways leading to the food court, Lord of the Wings' newest branch in Egypt's capital boasts an industrial design, with brick walls, wooden tables, exposed air conditioning vents and thick wires running along the walls, in addition to flat screens displaying occasional football matches or the diner’s menu.

After being shown to our table, we were given the menus, which, other than the wings, also has burgers and steaks.  

We started things off with some Canadian Poutine fries (41LE), along with some Super Duper Nachos (49LE) with an addition of bacon (14LE) to give it some extra crunch, as for the main course, we opted for the house specialty Garlic Parmesan Boneless Wings (49LE for 6 pieces), with The American Burger (53LE) and The Tenderloin Steak (145 LE).

After a good half an hour, the Poutine fries arrived and with it all our orders came pouring in.

Served in a large bowl and topped with gravy and melted cheese, the Poutine fries tasted great and had good consistency –though it was drenched in gravy and cheese – while the cheese complimented the overall flavour. The only thing that fell flat was the gravy, which had a bland taste and didn’t add anything to the dish.   

With little to no bacon, we had to return the Super Duper Nachos, which then came back with well-balanced amount of bacon bits and cheese, while being served with sour cream, salsa and guacamole. The nachos had a crunch but they had a bland taste which was saved by the melted cheese and the served dips. 

Six medium-sized pieces of breaded boneless chicken covered with buffalo sauce, drenched with special garlic parmesan sauce and served with blue cheese sauce and some carrot and cucumber strips, the wings were quite delicious. The chicken itself was tender and tangy with a delightful crunchy crust and a savoury garlic parmesan kick at every bite. It was interesting how the garlic parmesan sauce worked so well with the buffalo sauce, which showcased how much attention was put into the flavours of the dish; overall it was the highlight of our visit.  

An Angus patty covered with lettuce, onions, pickles, American cheese and special sauce, the American burger was accompanied by a generous portion of fries; only the burger itself had a chewy consistency and lacked flavours, while the bun had a stale taste as if the whole thing was rushed.The fries, on the hand, were tasty well-seasoned and had a homemade feel.

The tenderloin steak came as two pieces of steak with some sautéed vegetables and mashed potatoes. Though it was ordered well-done, the steak was cooked medium-well which didn’t jeopardize the taste but it wasn’t what we ordered. The vegetables side was okay but the mashed potatoes felt a little rushed with a mediocre taste and some lumps in them.   

We washed everything with Peanut Butter Shake (25 LE) which was very refreshing and very sweet – maybe a bit too sweet –with a thick texture and some generous caramel sauce.

In spite of the feeling that we had that some of the items were quite rushed and poorly executed, as far as wings, Lord of the Wings definitely excelled in terms of both quality and flavour.