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What to Eat in Luxor
Luxor's North African location and popularity with tourists mean you'll find everything from authentic Egyptian establishments to European-inspired restaurants and Western fast food joints. However, most of the region's best restaurants specialize in Egyptian and Middle Eastern fare. No matter what kind of cuisine you choose, expect to find the bulk of Luxor's eateries within a couple blocks of the Nile's East Bank.
Though you may not be familiar with Egyptian cuisine, many Egyptian dishes feature elements of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare. You'll notice, for instance, that most Egyptian meals incorporate bread, rice and vegetables like beans, lentils and onions. Because of the city's proximity to the Nile, fish is also offered on many restaurant menus. For some of Luxor's best Egyptian dishes, dine at Sofra Restaurant & Café and Al-Sahaby Lane Restaurant. Both restaurants sit within walking distance of the Temple of Luxor and serve a variety of traditional Egyptian specialties. Must-try items include aish baladi (Egypt's version of pita bread), hamam mahshi (pigeon stuffed with rice or wheat), mouloukhiya (a stew made of rabbit or chicken, garlic and mallow – a leafy green vegetable) and ful medammes (seasoned mashed fava beans commonly enjoyed at breakfast).
International cuisines are also available throughout Luxor. Indian and Asian dishes like butter chicken and Thai red curry are on the menu at A Taste of India Asian & International Restaurant Lounge Bar. British- and Italian-influenced bites can be found at several popular restaurants, including the Jewel of the Nile and Pizza Roma.It. And if you crave an upscale, French-inspired meal, eat at the Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor's 1886 Restaurant. Seasonal specialties include grilled lobster, pressed duck and risotto. You'll even see American fast food franchises like KFC and McDonald's represented here.
Find the Best Restaurants in Luxor
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Aisha Restaurant#1 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor
$ - $$ | Mediterranean, EgyptianEl Rawda El Sharifa St Front of Sonesta Hotel, Luxor EgyptRead More » - #2
Al-Sahaby Lane Restaurant#2 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor - #3
The Lantern Room Restaurant#3 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor - #4
Sofra Restaurant & Cafe#4 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor - #5
Pizza Roma-it#5 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor - #6
Sunflower Restaurant West bank#6 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor - #7
Jewel of the Nile#7 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor - #8
Gerda's Garden#8 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor - #9
A Taste of India & Arabia International Restaurant Plus Bar#9 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor - #10
Africa Restaurant#10 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor - #11
Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor Hotel#11 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor - #12
Tutankhamon#12 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor - #13
SunRise Restaurant#13 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor - #14
The Kings Head Pub and Restaurant#14 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor - #15
Oasis Palace#15 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor - #16
Aboudi Coffee Break#16 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor - #17
Nile View Restaurant#17 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor - #18
Esquire Restaurant and Bar#18 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor
$ | Pub, Bar, EgyptianAli Ebn Taleb Street, Luxor EgyptRead More » - #19
Snobs#19 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor - #20
Tutti Frutti Restaurant#20 of 143 Places to Eat in Luxor
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