Feast Like A Pharoah: The 10 Best Vegan Restaurants In Egypt

On the search for the best vegan restaurants in New Cairo? Make a beeline to Veggin. The ultra-modern aesthetic could’ve been transplanted straight from a Santa Fe neighborhood, and the sophisticated flavors and classic concoctions are engineered to impress.

Try the tofu teriyaki bowl for a delightful belly-filler and wash it down with a mango-mint smoothie to perk up your palate. Famished? Don’t miss the hearty Beyond burgers to fuel up for a day at the pyramids—served with baked fries or veggies, you can go naughty but nourished at Veggin.

Vegan-friendly and serving up a cornucopia of cruelty-free plates (as well as juicy steaks), plant-based lifestylers and carnivores alike are warmly welcomed at The View Restaurant, located on the first floor of Cairo’s Holiday Inn.

Break your fast overlooking panoramic views of Cairo (they weren’t kidding with their name)—that is, if you can tear your eyes away from the extravagant breakfast buffet. With international and local dishes served with a smile, there’s a treat for every tastebud at The View.

If you’ve got That Friday Feeling (you’re on vacation, after all) but happy hour seems lightyears away, head over to Culina’s famous Friday Brunch. Served between 1pm and 5pm, you can gorge on vegan (and meat-based) dishes and masterfully-mixed cocktails until your belly begs you to stop.

The falafel, fried broad beans, and herbs are not to be missed, nor are the freshly-squeezed juices (go for guava)—and the grown-up tipples? Try the sangria, Martini, or a bold Bloody Mary to toast the weekend.

Tucked away in the Osana Wellness Center is the Osana Wholefood Cafe; the perfect place to enjoy a spot of post-yoga brunch in a tranquil setting.

Beautifully presented on hipster-friendly wooden boards and quirky crockery, Osana’s plates include everything from peanut butter and jelly to nourishing soups-for-the-soul and invigorating smoothies. Tickle your sweet tooth with the choco-lava cashew muffin (as melty as it sounds) or the zesty orange polenta cake.

At Be Good To You vegan cafe, Cairo, you’re greeted with crystal-clear vats of flavored water brimming with fruity infusions, just waiting to quench your desert thirst. However, it’s the stacks of cookies and brick-sized brownies that’ll have your stomach growling. Pair a vegan sweet treat with an aromatic cashew latte, or go savory with the vegan meatballs or ubiquitous avo-on-toast.

The brainchild of health coach and nutritionist Nadia Aboutaleb, Be Good To You serves its dishes with an extra helping of love; and trust us, you’ll taste it.

Both a vegan restaurant and juice bar, Lyfe has a simple mission statement: to make healthy, nourishing food accessible to all. The smorgasbord of overnight oats (think blueberry-lemon and peanut butter-raisin), finger-picking poke bowls, and veg-packed smoothies have the power to make vegans of the most committed carnivores (if you can get one through the door, of course).

So, gorge without guilt at Lyfe, then be sure to grab a takeaway iced coffee to keep you awake, alert, and energized while you navigate the ancient city.

Victoria of SincerelyV Cafe, Maadi, takes health and nutrition seriously. But that doesn’t stop her culinary creations from bursting with fun and originality. Every dish is a masterpiece of color, flavor, and texture, from the hearty lentil-coconut soup to the fluffy pancakes.

Russian-born Victoria brings her passion for international cuisine right to the table; evident in the Mexican bowl and the Vietnamese rainbow rolls. An added bonus? The nutritional information on each dish, so if you’re meticulous about your macros, you can stay on point at SincerelyV.

For vegan delights that pack a punch of panache in flavor and aesthetics, add The Vegan Lab to your must-visit list. Boost your immune system with the rainbow tempeh salad, chow down on a juicy Beyond burger, or get a dose of dopamine from one of the raw desserts fresh from the kitchen.

With flamboyant presentation and a more-is-more approach to veggies, The Vegan Lab is The One for voracious vegans to discover new favorites and revisit established classics—all plated with an extra dash of gusto for good measure.

Though overzealous carnivores may want Vegan In Our House rehomed pronto, we for one welcome the herbivorous houseguest. The vegan restaurant in Maadi serves up good vibes and even better cuisine, with lasagnas oozing vegan cheese and plant-based meat to inventive salads bursting with zingy flavors.

You won’t be short of choice, though there’s a decidedly Italian twist to many of the dishes, with vegan arrabbiata and pasta alfredo taking center-stage. Nothing if not filling, Vegan In Our House’s dive-in dishes unapologetically defy the (wildly inaccurate) lackluster reputation of vegan food.

You know the consensus: the smaller a restaurant’s menu, the better their offerings. Abu Tarek does one dish, and they do it exquisitely. Allow us to introduce you to kushari, an ubiquitous Egyptian dish that’s happily vegan by nature.

Made with chickpeas, lentils, tomato sauce, onions, and a mix of rice and noodles, Abu Tarek’s vegan Egyptian food is a gastronomy gift that keeps on giving. Not to mention, you’ll tackle most of your five-a-day in one sumptuous sitting. Plus, it’s mindful of the infamously slow vacation brain, with just one choice to make—large or small.