Abou Shakra Restaurants - Cairo

Abou Shakra is a well known chain of oriental Egyptian food. I have tried many of their branches. This one is not the best considering the level of service but it still a good choice.

Let's all agree that Cairo has a serious problem with food. Food is simply BAD here. This evening I ordered a mixed grill meal and a baladi salad from Abu Shakra. Everything about the order was just fine, with two reservations however: rice portion is so small, and the dish presentation was simply primitive (disproportionately big platter, compared to the anemic portions, with scattered pieces of meat and a clumsy little pyramid of rice) Order came fast and warm directly from the grill, this is a huge plus. The place is relatively clean, but it's also very compact with no exterior view. Compared to the price tag of $10, it's a good deal, but when put in the context of regional food capitals such as Beirut or Istanbul, with this price odds become a bit different. 5 stars for good taste, speed, cleanliness and helpful staff. Minus 1 star for little portions and bad presentation.

A nice place to eat. The food were larger in portion once, but now it seemed a bit average. The food taste however was good, although a bit pricy. The place is not that big, but comfortable enough to enjoy your meal. Parking would be a bit of a problem, but the workers outside might help. The waiting service could be better, but otherwise acceptable for a high-end place.

Let's start by being square and fair: This is the most famous spot for kebab and grills to the extent that it has become synonymous with typical oriental grill house and roastery. Yet, when you want to get to bottom of things, you are underserved if you stick to menu prices. A generous tip will fix things instantly, though still imperfectly compared to what was served 20 years ago. True to market trends, you should expect little better elsewhere, but you feel ripped off all along.

Great food and service. Many of the locals recommend this place for a slightly raised menu cable good prices.