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“Average Without Amazing View and Coffee”
Review of Abu Shakra

Abu Shakra
Ranked #25 of 1,898 Restaurants in Giza
Cuisines: Egyptian
Dining options: Delivery, Reservations
Restaurant details
Dining options: Delivery, Reservations
Reviewed 19 April 2017

Four of us ate here after visiting the Sphinx and the pyramids. I really liked the interior design, and found the bathrooms clean and pretty. The view, of course, is incredible and is likely why most people come here. We were even seated in the back of the restaurant as far from the huge picture window as we could be, yet we still had an amazing view of the pyramids. It appeared that most of the tables close to the window were reserved for tour groups. But it honestly didn't matter as we had a great view anyway.

I ordered the mixed grill, which included lamb and chicken. Before our meals came, we were given pita bread and some sauces, including a delicious yogurt sauce and baba ghanoush. They gave us more yogurt sauce when we asked for it. My mixed grill came with rice, which was seasoned very nicely. I think it had a bit of nutmeg in in it. While my lamb was very good, the chicken was a bit over-cooked.

After lunch I needed some caffeine so I ordered a coffee. I really wanted espresso with milk (cappuccino or latte) but they said they didn't have that and could only serve me espresso. However, the espresso was delicious. It really seemed more like Turkish to me, thick and full-flavored. I enjoyed this jolt of caffeine very much and would recommend ending your meal with one.

A lot of other reviewers have remarked on the service and reported that it was slow and disappointing. I didn't think the service was terrible. I found the waitstaff pleasant and friendly. I would agree that the service was not the most efficient and quick service in the world. However, it was not terrible and when we would signal that we needed something we would be helped.

Date of visit: March 2017
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Thank Redrabbits81
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Reviewed 11 April 2017

they suppose have a nice meat cutlets, but most of the "certified cut" are not available, they cheated in minced meat quality.the server was very slow, refuse to write down the order and of course got it wrong, argued insisted on us paying for it, the manager was helpful and took it out on the bill. clean bathroom though:0)

Date of visit: March 2017
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Thank mohmdo
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Reviewed 3 April 2017 via mobile

You can watch the Sphinx while you dine and the food is not bad but the service leaves much to be desired. We actually had food on the table for over 10 minutes before drinks arrived. The servers seemed like they would rather be somewhere else.

Date of visit: April 2017
Thank the12vman
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Reviewed 30 March 2017

Every time we go to Abu Shakra we come home with full bellies and absolutely satisfied. Their cuisine is just the way Egyptian food must be. Whether it's their various "grills" or their mezze - everything is simply delicious ... if you're a lover of authentic Egyptian food.

Date of visit: March 2017
Thank Eleonora_ECairo
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Reviewed 28 March 2017

Awesome staff, the food is so fresh I consider it to beat Itay and that within itself should say enough!!!

Date of visit: February 2017
Thank Finnegan_Travels
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