Em Sherif Cafe Egypt — Restaurant in New Cairo City

Em Sherif isn’t just a restaurant, it’s a feast, a reminder of everything that makes Lebanese cuisine irresistible. At the helm is Yasmina Hayek, a culinary genius whose Beirut flagship ranks high on the 50 Best Restaurants MENA list. She’s not just one of the best female chefs in the Middle East, she’s rewriting the playbook.

The scene? Classic New Cairo, nouveau riche patrons decked out in designer everything, LV bags casually tossed on chairs, and a packed house where the air hums with conversation and the scent of grilled meat.

But the food? That’s where things get serious. The Kibbeh Nayyeh was velvety and bold, the kind of dish that reminds you raw meat can be an art form. The Mouhammara? A revelation, spicy, nutty, and laced with tangy sweetness. The Muttabal? Smoky, creamy, and smooth enough to haunt you long after the last bite.

Then there’s the Hummus, silky, rich, with just the right touch of tahini. It’s simple but transcendent, proof that great ingredients and care can elevate the familiar into something unforgettable. The Shawarma? Tender, juicy, and wrapped in flavor like a warm hug from your favorite street vendor.

But the crown jewel? The Mixed Grill. Every piece of meat was cooked to perfection—juicy lamb kofta, tender beef, and charred, succulent chicken (shish tawouk) with just the right amount of smokiness from the grill. No dry bites here, just pure, primal satisfaction.

And when you’re done? Finish strong with something sweet and decadent, a shisha to slow things down, and let yourself bask in the afterglow of one hell of a meal. Em Sherif doesn’t just serve the best Lebanese food in Egypt, it takes you straight to the heart of Beirut, one...

I used to take into account reviews of new locations to visit, however this time I decided to go against many negative reviews! The only Lebanese link in the restaurant is only the names of food but not even close to taste!! We couldn’t complete it. The potato was probably air fried or something but it was too dry and crispy, full of spices to the point you don’t taste potato. All food is over spiced that you don’t have the taste of the food feeling all food taste the same!!! Look at the tomato and salad on the other photo which is not fresh at all!!!

Shisha was ok and guys were helpful but would never try food!! Not even compared with street snacking restaurants from Syrian or Lebanese. Prices are slightly higher than average in Egypt but is not an issue for tourist coming from Europe. 2 people had 5 appetizer/ light breakfast with shishas and coffee, we paid 3,500EGP. My previous experience with chain was in Monaco and was slightly better. I strongly don’t recommend...

The location and the setting of the place are very nice. The colors are very cheerful and it gives you quite good vibes.

The presentation of items is conveniant (not impressive), yet just like their down town Beirut branch. Quality and taste of food, not impressive (won’t be comming here again for the food for sure), although the Hummus was really good.

The team is ok. They are polite and attentive, and i think they will need some more training on using the Lebanese tricks of hospitality and upselling.

The price range is higher than expected (I also think this is a brand positioning thing), to make their guests beleive that they are actually providing good and unique experiance, which they are not.

I think the place is suitable for people who wants to be seen sitting there, or tag themselves in pictures saying we are there.

So not recommended for people who wants to genuinely enjoy their time and know the value of their money, and highly recommended for...