El Karnak — Restaurant in Cairo

With my wife, adult son, and nieces. There's no English menu, which is a pity, because the food is good but we didn't know what we were ordering. Very little English but struggled through with Google Translate photo. All desserts are cold, they don't do coffee, but the guys said they would help us get some from a neighbour. My plain rice pudding was very good. Maybe my rating is a bit high but I just like genuine places and this is down to earth and honest (they made a mistake in the bill, I did not notice/care, after about 20 min the boss came over with 120 Egypt Pounds and apologized).

It's off the main street in a back alley, don't expect too much,...

This was an experience. I reached this place after a long drive. I have to say the lack of cleanliness is astounding. It's not about the rats. There are actually scarier living organisms in that kitchen, things that feast on the rats and roaches guys. I haven't seen a mote horfing kitche in my life. To be fair, the taste is good, sure, but the risk taken is not small. I think i have ecoli now, strand that is gonna be permanently in my body. I can't recommend this. After a careful assessment, I have to say the risk is not worth it, and the taste is not that special for those types of diseases...

The spot is well-known for its Qonbola, available in regular (60 L.E) and large (70 L.E) sizes. This dessert mixes various elements such as rice pudding, konafa, basbosa with qeshta, and fruits like mango juice and strawberries, yet the flavors are indistinct. If you're familiar with Heliopolis, it's somewhat comparable to Magic, albeit lacking ice cream, konafa, or basbosa. Conveniently located within walking distance from local dining spots like Refaay, Baga, and Naga7i, it's a worthwhile experience after a meal. However, I might opt for something different on...