Felfela
فلفلة
An old Cairo restaurant founded in 1959, famous for its ful medames and ta'ameya, featuring lively decor.
Founded in 1959 on Hoda Shaarawy Street in the city center, near Talaat Harb Street, this is one of the most familiar Egyptian restaurants for tourists in Cairo. The specialties are ful medames and ta'ameya prepared in various ways, alongside roasted pigeon, mixed grills, and Om Ali dessert, served with an English menu and quick service. Walk-ins are welcome; no reservations are required. Reviews are mixed: some praise the excellent ta'ameya, while others find it a bit touristy with surcharges on the bill, so it is wise to check prices when ordering. The takeaway shop around the corner is cheaper but offers fewer dishes.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 10:00–23:45 (slight variations across sources)
Nearby sights
- Egyptian Museum
- Abdeen Palace
- Cairo Tower
- Museum of Islamic Art, Cairo
- Bab Zuweila
- Mosque of Ibn Tulun
- Manial Palace
- Wikala of al-Ghuri (Tanoura Dance)