If there’s one cuisine everyone seems to love, it’s Chinese cuisine. Who can turn down some good noodles or sweet and sour anything. Cairo is home to a large number of authentic Chinese restaurants. Here are a few of them:
Joy Luck- Maadi
If you’re from Maadi, there is no other place you eat your sweet and sour chicken from. Although we’ve just discovered lately that their shredded beef and chili game is so strong. BONUS: everything is so cheap!
Zo Asian Restaurant – Tagamo3, Dokki
If you like Chinese noodles, Zo Asian restaurant is the place for you with their 15 types of noodles! Yes, FIF-FREAKIN-TEEN! It doesn’t even matter if you like noodles or not, you’ll definitely find something that you want to nomnomnom on.
Peking – Heliopolis, Sheikh Zayed, Tagamo3, Rehab, Nasr City, Maadi, Dokki
By far one of Egypt’s most famous Chinese restaurants, Peking‘s hot pots are to die for, especially their Prawn Kun Pao and their Chicken with Mushrooms and Bamboo.
Zentro- Maadi
Zentro offers food from many Asian countries, but their Chinese food is a must-try. Try their Shanghai Hot and Sour Soup followed by their Shredded Duck with Soy Bean Paste for the ultimate meal.
Genghis Khan- Maadi, Rehab
Genghis Khan are particularly known for the authenticity of their lemon chicken. Give a try if you ever find yourself in Maadi or Rehab City.
Dumpling Restaurant- Maadi
Even a toddler can guess what’s the best thing you can munch on and devour at this eatery if you can’t! Yes, you guessed right! Assuming if what you’ve guessed is steamed dumplings.
ZenZen- Maadi
ZenZen offers a wide range of Asian cuisines such as Thai and Korean food, but their Chinese food definitely stands out the most. Make sure to try their sweet and sour lobster and their Beef with Broccoli and Oyster Sauce.
Dragon House- Maadi
Dragon House’s mouthwatering soups are a must-try for any Chinese food lover. Their spring rolls are also some of the best in Cairo.
Chopsticks – Mohandessin
Chopsticks is one of the most authentic Chinese places in Cairo. Their Bano fish makes for the perfect dinner.
Chinoix- Tagamo3
Chinoix is another high-end Chinese restaurant for when you’re feeling fancy. Their Dim Sum is the best in town.
Lan Yuan – Maadi
No one does duck like Lan Yuan. Make sure to try their Duck in Pepper Sauce.
Noble House – Heliopolis
If you’re feeling fancy, Noble House is the place for you. Their dishes are on the pricier side, but they’re well worth the extra cash. You’re missing out if you haven’t tried their Oyster Beef or their Xin Jian Lamb.
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