Koshary Abou Tarek
كشري أبو طارق
A famous koshary spot in downtown Cairo, which grew from a 1950s roadside cart into a multi-story specialty restaurant.
Starting from a street cart in the 1950s, it now occupies multiple floors in the city center, serving almost exclusively one main dish: koshary, a mix of rice, macaroni, lentils, and chickpeas, topped with tomato sauce, garlic vinegar, and fried onions to taste. The portions are generous, prices are low, and table turnover is fast. Even when full, seats usually open up quickly. No reservations are needed; you order and pay after being seated. The main ingredients contain no animal products, making it suitable for vegetarians. Located at the intersection of Marouf Street and Champollion Street, within walking distance of Tahrir Square and the Egyptian Museum.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 7:00–24:00 (some sources indicate until 1:00 the next day)
Nearby sights
- Egyptian Museum
- Abdeen Palace
- Cairo Tower
- Museum of Islamic Art, Cairo
- Bab Zuweila
- Wikala of al-Ghuri (Tanoura Dance)
- Al-Muizz Street
- Khan el-Khalili