arabic sandwich menu

What is a sandwich in Egypt?

In Egypt, a sandwich is any bread with any thing inside it. Definitely don’t expect it to be square bread. Sandwiches can be in either pita bread ( aeysh baladi) or in delicious soft Syrian bread ( aeysh souri ).

What is hummus called in Arabic?

This is the word in local Egyptian dialect. طحينة (TaHina): Tahini. Or, as you might know it, “Tahini”. حمص (Hummus): Hummus. It’s exactly hummus. Pro tip: For appetisers, you can just assume what they have and order it.

How can I get local food in Egypt?

If you really want to get local in Egypt and understand local Egyptian food you have to read an Egyptian Arabic menu. Yes, it means you’re going to have to learn to read Arabic, but that won’t take you long. There are a few in here, some of them with text and some of them with a few pictures here and there. But that’s cheating.

What kind of food do Egyptians eat?

There are many other dishes and types of food we haven’t covered here that are common in Egyptian cuisine. Tajins (or tagen as they’re called here), koshary, stuffed peppers and okra ( mashwi ), sweets ( Halawiyaat) and coffee ( ‘ahweh ). We’ll publish guides to some of those later, definitely at least coffee and sweets.

Understanding Egyptian Menus 80-20 Style

No matter where you are in the world, you need to understand three things to understand any menu and order like a local. (Although how to order is another thing in itself!)

Egyptian Arabic Menu Two: Shawerma and Kofta

A Shawerma menu is the second most common kind of menu you’ll see around Egypt. Shawerma is a little more expensive. You typically will spend about 20-35 LE on a shawerma sandwich, no matter what part of town you’re in (even downtown).