The 10 best hawawshi spots in New Cairo
The best hawawshi in New Cairo right now is Hawawshi El Refaay (Cairo), followed by Caizo and Abd El Wahab, ranked from 20 food creators' videos, how many different creators went and what they said. On these menus, hawawshi starts at EGP 88; a typical one is about EGP 287. Updated October 2026.
For New Cairo hawawshi, the clearest creator-backed pick is Tante Restaurant, where creators praise the hawawshi alongside grandma-style grills and fattah. This ranking is based on creators' videos and the menus/facts available; Hawawshi Al Saada and Sahibat Al Sa'ada have video presence but no dish details in the data, so they can't be scored on hawawshi specifics.
Updated October 2026
1Hawawshi El Refaay
Cairo's hawawshi heavyweight per its verdict, with extra cheese and qawarma as must-orders and praise for crunchy bread and juicy meat, though tuna was panned.
2Caizo
A 4.4-rated shawarma stop with beef shawarma called good and spicy hawawshi on the must-order list; creators noted cute packaging but also dry chicken and bread that wasn't soft enough.
3Abd El Wahab
A Lebanese grills-and-seafood crowd-pleaser with shish, shrimp rice and bouri singari praised, plus free delivery and a New Al-Siyouf menu, though no paper menu was seen at the branch.
4Uncle Samir
A viral Tanta feteer spot with an inventive hawawshi meshaltet and generous fillings on some feteer, but the Dubai pistachio feteer was small and empty and Tanta branch fillings were inconsistent.
5Seekh Mashwy
A New Cairo grill spot with a viral Mabroom sandwich, wide sauce selection and a relaxed view; prices are a bit steep and seating can fill up fast.
6Tamara
A North Coast Lebanese go-to with a standout shrimp sandwich, sfayeh and Mini Box; service isn't fast and some dishes underwhelm.
7Sahibat Al Sa'ada
One creator video and 99,200 all-time views, but no menu, verdict or dish facts were provided.
8Tante Restaurant
Creators say Tante nails grandma-style Egyptian grills, fattah and hawawshi, with grilled pigeon, sausage and nostalgic decor rounding out the feast.
9Hawawshi Al Saada
One creator video and 29,500 all-time views, but no menu, verdict or dish facts were provided.
10Aziz
A chic New Cairo spot where Egyptian classics get a polished, date-night glow.
Good to know
What's the best hawawshi in New Cairo?
Right now: Hawawshi El Refaay, Caizo, Abd El Wahab.
How much is hawawshi in New Cairo?
On these menus, hawawshi starts at EGP 88; a typical one is about EGP 287.