The 10 best kofta & kebab spots in Cairo
The best kofta & kebab in Cairo right now is 1919 (New Cairo), followed by Qasr EL Kababgy and Sultan Saray, ranked from 60 food creators' videos, how many different creators went and what they said. On these menus, kofta & kebab starts at EGP 75; a typical one is about EGP 250. Updated October 2026.
This guide rounds up kofta and kebab spots in Cairo and nearby, from butcher-shop grills to Turkish and Lebanese feasts. We ranked them using creators' videos—counts of videos and creators plus views—and their menus, especially the kofta, kebab and grill dishes they're known for.
Updated October 2026
11919
A butcher-shop-grill with old Cairo charm, known for seriously good kofta. It has 21 creator videos from 17 creators and 4.5M+ views; must-order is kofta, kebab and fattah.
2Qasr EL Kababgy
A theatrical grill palace where molokhia arrives with drums and the portions match the show. It has 9 videos from 9 creators and 12.7M+ views; must-order is molokhia, kebab and kofta.
3Sultan Saray
A Turkish feast people rave about, especially breakfast and charcoal Cag kebab. It has 15 creator videos and a 4.8★ Google rating from 7,439 reviews; must-order includes Cag kebab, the 33-item Turkish breakfast and Kuymak.
4El Mohamady
Nile-side Egyptian classics with legendary pigeon, mix grill and royal service. It has 14 videos from 14 creators and 7.8M+ views; must-order includes شوربة المحمدي, ميكس جريل and حمام.
5Aljawza Restaurant
Lebanese comfort food that tastes like home, with grills and mezze done right. Its must-order list includes lamb grills, kebab and mezze, with a dish price of EGP 285.
6Kufta
A kofta-and-hawawshi specialist that creators keep hyping. It has 4 videos from 4 creators and over 2.1M views; must-order is the kofta sandwich, hawawshi and Tabasco juice.
7Kebabgy
A Nile-view feast creators can’t stop raving about.
8Bebek
Bebek serves massive, authentic Turkish sandwiches that finally hit the spot. Must-order includes شيش طاووق بالجبنة (Mozzarella), ملفوف كباب (Cabbage Kebab) and سندوتش بيضة ملفوف كباب; dish price EGP 137.
9ElMenoufy ElKababgy
A viral Alexandria grill house where lamb shank and fatta earn the hype.
10Wa7ed Mashwy
Alexandria’s viral grill boxes live up to the queue—mostly. It has 6 videos from 5 creators and 2.1M+ views; must-order includes بوكس ال90, صباع الكفتة and الشيش.
Good to know
What's the best kofta & kebab in Cairo?
Right now: 1919, Qasr EL Kababgy, Sultan Saray.
How much is kofta & kebab in Cairo?
On these menus, kofta & kebab starts at EGP 75; a typical one is about EGP 250.