Dahab Restaurants

  1. Al-Hussein

    If you want to sample Dahab's legendary seafood without paying tourist prices, this local spot offers the same cuisine you'll find along the waterfront at one-third the price.

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  2. Carm Inn

    This waterfront place is a favourite of local dive instructors, with a varied menu of Western, Indian and Indonesian dishes served in mellow surroundings with a hint of the South Pacific.

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  3. Funny Mummy

    One of the most popular restaurants on the boardwalk, this palm-fringed and pillow-decked spot offers all of your favourite Western and Asian favourites alongside traditional Egyptian delicacies.

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  4. Gado Restaurant

    We don't know how it's possible to serve such generous portions of hearty cuisine at these prices, but we do know that the traditional Egyptian fare at Gado is damn good, and worth every pound.

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  5. Jay's Restaurant

    A Dahab institution serving a mixture of Egyptian and Western fare at very reasonable prices - the menu changes weekly, and dishes such as coconut rice and curried vegetables make a welcome change from the usual offerings.

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  7. King Chicken

    Half a chicken with rice and all the trimmings can be yours at this local favourite, which lures in penny-pinching backpackers in the know.

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  8. Kushari House

    For the cheapest meal in town, head to the back streets where you can get a large bowl of kushari, that wholly unique Egyptian creation reminiscent of mum's leftovers.

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  9. Lakhbatita

    This eccentric beachfront establishment at the southern end of Mashraba is decorated with old Egyptian furniture, and serves gourmet food drawing on Egyptian, Middle Eastern, Asian and Continental influences.

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  10. Nirvana Indian Restaurant

    Dahab's best Indian food will please vegetarians and carnivores alike, especially if you're a fan of spicy curries, fluffy rice pilaffs and flaky naan.

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  11. Penguin Restaurant

    A traveller favourite, the ocean-side restaurant at this backpacker hotel serves an eclectic menu ranging from banana pancakes and English fry-ups in the morning to Thai curries and Italian pasta dishes in the evening.

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  13. Tota Restaurant

    This unmissable boat-shaped bar in the heart of Assalah also serves decent Italian cuisine, including large pizzas and pasta dishes, as well as a range of other meals and desserts.

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