Old Cairo Cafe (Shisha Cafe) — Restaurant in Osaka

I strongly advise avoiding this place. We left traumatised due to its double standard treatment but not the local staff. In Malay we said: “Pak Arab kedai ni pilih bulu” It’s like this. My wife and I visited Old Cairo Café in Osaka during our honeymoon, hoping to enjoy a good halal meal. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a terrible experience. We arrived late at night and as Google search suggests this place as the name it seems halal. Upon arrival at the door steps upstairs, we waited to be seated. An older Middle Eastern-looking man, possibly the owner, was attending to another customer. He briefly glanced at us but said nothing—no greeting, no acknowledgement—before heading to the kitchen. He later returned to the same customer, speaking in his native dialect and being extremely friendly with them, while completely ignoring us. Eventually, a Japanese staff member approached us and explained that there was a cover charge per person and that everyone must order a drink. We had no issue with this and proceeded to check the menu. However, the older man continued engaging with the other customer while occasionally looking at us with what felt like a judgmental stare. It was uncomfortable and unwelcoming. Feeling disrespected and unwelcome, we decided to leave—even though we were starving. This experience left us with a bad impression, and from then on, we opted to support halal Japanese/local businesses instead of Middle Eastern eateries which led us traumatised by its treatment. I strongly advise avoiding this place. The service felt discriminatory as if we were not worthy of being accommodated. Perhaps our casual attire led to a double standard in treatment, but whatever the reason, no customer should feel this way. Hospitality and respect should be given to all, regardless of background. Shame on this establishment for its...

We went to this place on Saturday evening, there was no other customers in the restaurant. While taking order waiter told us that every person ordering food has to order a drink mandatory which was very strange, I don’t drink any soda or sugary drink so waiter was ok with just my son ordering a drink. It took more than an hour to bring food so we were wondering if the cook has gone out or making it from scratch, at one point my son was me to get out of this place. Food was ok not great, spices were little raw not fully cooked. When we went to pay the bill, we were informed that there is per person sitting charge of 800 yen, I have never heard of restaurant charging to sit when the restaurant is completely empty and not informing customers out of different country about the charge, I was wondering if they charged us knowing we are not local or they charge everyone. I would avoid this place. Shawarma house or Falafel Sababa have the best food and...

The owner was friendly, he is from Egypt, but menu is very limited, only 2 or 3 things. I ate the rice and chicken and I ordered humus. The food was ok, a bit dry I had the mint tea which was nice. All of this the humus, yea and chicken cost me 3200 yen which was expensive for what it was. Please note there is a 500 yen per person charge which I’ve never paid before when eating dinner and they charge 3% credit card fee which is huge so I paid cash. Because I paid cash he removed the 500 yen fee.so I paid total 3200. Which for the quality of food was expensive. I was the only person there. Overall I...