One of the best places to eat in the Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Service is impeccable, the Middle Eastern food is excellent, and the atmosphere is a perfect complement to the delicately spiced food. The cafe—good for a snack or light meal—is named for the famous Nobel Prize-winning writer, who used to eat there almost every day. Daily for lunch, dinner and late-night snacks until 1:30 am. Reservations recommended. $$-$$$. Most major credit cards. 5 Sekket el-Badistan (in Khan el-Khalili), Cairo. Phone 02-2590-3788.
