Al Masry Restaurant
المصري
An old-school local grill house near the Aswan Souq, where kofta skewers and stuffed pigeon are highly recommended, with main courses served with various side dishes.
Located on a side street near the Aswan Souq, this restaurant has a simple entrance and is a popular spot for locals seeking Egyptian meat dishes. Signatures include kofta skewers, mutton skewers, grilled chicken, stuffed pigeon, and molokhia. Ordering a main course usually includes lentil soup, bread, rice, side dishes, and salad. English menus and set meals are available. Vegetarian options are limited. Reviews are mixed: some call it clean and affordable, while others find it overpriced and note that the English menu has higher prices. Credit cards are not accepted, so bringing cash is recommended. No recent average per-person cost was found. It gets crowded during dinner, so arriving early is advised. Within walking distance from the Souq.
Opening hours
Daily 12:00 PM–12:00 AM (some sources list 10:00 AM–1:00 AM the next day)
Nearby sights
- Aswan Souq (Sharia as-Souq)
- Kitchener's Island (Aswan Botanical Garden)
- Tombs of the Nobles (Qubbet el-Hawa)
- Elephantine Island
- Sofitel Legend Old Cataract
- Unfinished Obelisk
- Nubian Museum
- Mausoleum of Aga Khan III