The 7 best koshari spots in Downtown Cairo
The best koshari in Downtown Cairo right now is Koshary El Tahrir (Cairo), followed by Koshary Sayed Hanafy and Afandina, ranked from 20 food creators' videos, how many different creators went and what they said. On these menus, koshari starts at EGP 15; a typical one is about EGP 72. Updated October 2026.
We ranked Downtown Cairo's koshari spots from 20 creator videos (18M views), how many different creators went, how recently, and what reviewers say. On these menus, koshari starts at EGP 15; a typical one is about EGP 72.
Updated October 2026
1Koshary El Tahrir
Iconic koshary taste, but shrinking boxes and rising prices sting.
2Koshary Sayed Hanafy
Cairo’s go‑to koshari joint with sweet, hearty bowls.
3Afandina
Ismailia's koshari contender with hawawshi worth the detour.
4B.LABAN
Creators hype the chocolate stunts; reviewers warn about crowds and branch chaos.
5Karim El Shabrawy
A Cairo comfort-food name winning on koshari and Heliopolis branch buzz.
6Wazer Elhelw
Hazelnut cake steals the show, and the sweet koshari is a wild hit
Good to know
What's the best koshari in Downtown Cairo?
Right now: Koshary El Tahrir, Koshary Sayed Hanafy, Afandina.
How much is koshari in Downtown Cairo?
On these menus, koshari starts at EGP 15; a typical one is about EGP 72.