An appealing mix of Egyptian class and kitsch, the ambience compensates at least in part for often mediocre food. It's a good place to get initiated into molakaya (a pungent traditional Egyptian soup made from a cross between spinach and okra) and other Egyptian dishes. Daily for lunch and dinner (dinner from 8:30 pm). Reservations recommended. $$-$$$. Most major credit cards. 26th of July Street (Zamalek), Cairo. Phone 02-2735-9640.
