An Egyptian dwelling replete with seductive decor and gaiety, this Christopher street location is great for dates and groups alike. Date night in one of their tent like seating with a curtain and prefix menu only, or frolic with a group on the royal chairs or bar area booths.

Hummus ***.5
puréed chickpeas with a touch of spicy harrisa
Babaganoush ***.5
smoked, roasted eggplant seasoned with tahini and lemon juice
Fuul Medames ***
puréed fava beans
Zabadi ***.5
Egyptian yogurt, cucumber and garlic
Tahini ***.5
sesame seed past with extra virgin olive oil

Tamaya **
Fava bean and chickpea purée dumpling served with tahini and peasant salata

Batatas Mahamora ***
Egyptian style French fries seasoned with sumac

Felfel Mashi ***.5
Baked sweet bell pepper, stuffed with savory mixture of jasmine rice, fresh herbs and spices served over made tomato sauce

Mousaka ***
Traditional Egyptian style mousaka with peppers, tomatoes, and eggplant baked to order

Tagine Khodar ***
Hearty oven braised mélange of market vegetables with homemade couscous

Fatta ****
Traditional rice dish of sautéed bread, and garlic

Baklawa ****
layers of phyllo dough, filled with ground mixed nuts and finished with a cinnamon simple syrup

Yellow Cake ****

Kunefa ****
shredded phyllo dough, stuffed with egyptian custard

A definite visit, for the decor, more so.

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