SinaiRestaurants

Restaurants in Sinai

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    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 dishes alongside traditional Egyptian delicacies.

    reviewed

  2. B

    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.

    reviewed

  3. C

    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.

    reviewed

  4. Aziz Restaurant

    With an inviting Bedouin-style inner room, this excellent and affordable restaurant offers filling meals of fuul and ta’amiyya, as well as grilled chicken, kofta, rice and spaghetti – with advance notice the owner can prepare multicourse meals for you featuring local specialities.

    reviewed

  5. D

    Habiba Camp

    If you want value for your money, look no further than this all-you-can-eat spot, which offers an especially good buffet lunch - pack in the calories and then spend the afternoon burning them off on a trek (or simply lazing about on the beach).

    reviewed

  6. E

    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.

    reviewed

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    Han Kang

    Although you’re a long way from the Far East, this surprisingly good Chinese restaurant hits the spot, especially if you’ve been on the road for a while and can’t bear to look at another felafel sandwich.

    reviewed

  8. G

    Penguin Restaurant

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

    reviewed

  9. H

    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.

    reviewed

  10. I

    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.

    reviewed

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  12. Sandstone Restaurant

    Near the centre of town, this tourist restaurant specialises in Jordanian dishes, including spit-roasted lamb and whole chickens, which are served up to hungry diners in an attractive outdoor beer garden.

    reviewed

  13. J

    Dr Shishkebab

    This place is just what the doctor ordered, with generous spreads of Egyptian favourites from hearty fried eggplant and hummus to delectable daoud basha (meatballs in a rich tomato sauce).

    reviewed

  14. K

    Cleopatra Restaurant

    One of the more popular tourist restaurants in Nuweiba City, Cleopatra offers up the bounty of the sea, Lebanese-inspired mezze platters, wood-fired pizzas and a few Western fast-food favourites.

    reviewed

  15. L

    Blue Beach

    The headlining restaurant at the Seven Heaven Hotel contributes to the Thai beach party flair that characterises much of Dahab by offering ­authentic South-East Asian–style curries.

    reviewed

  16. M

    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.

    reviewed

  17. N

    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.

    reviewed

  18. El-Arish Resort Restaurant

    One of the choicest eateries in town, the restaurant at the El-Arish Resort serves an appealing range of Continental-inspired dishes amid a sophisticated but relaxed setting.

    reviewed

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    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.

    reviewed

  20. Al-Wadi Restaurant

    Right on Shaheed roundabout, this lively local spot offers pasta and pizza, as well as a range of vegetarian dishes and local Bedouin specialities.

    reviewed

  21. P

    Al Capone

    Sure, it’s packed to the brim with tourists, but the impressive seafood offering, bridgeside location, and the occasional live music and belly dancing make the strangely named Al Capone an obligatory stop.

    reviewed

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  23. Q

    Tota Restaurant

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

    reviewed