Thrown all the way across the world, I was able to grab one quick week of Ramadan loving with my best friends and family in Cairo. In this week, we’ve managed to make our way to a different Ramadan kheima each night.
Last night we tried Ganz’s Y Lounge. Having spent my college years in AUC, Ganzoury events have become second nature to us. His name on each of our tongue’s as the weekend approaches – you going to Ganz’s?
So naturally, we had to check out what Y lounge had to offer. The ambiance is gorgeous, white couches laced with gold Arabic script and oriental lamps really give the place a chic arabesque feel. The food is delicious, I highly recommend the eggplant fatta (which I practically finished by myself). Cinnamon shisha is their speciality, making you feel like you’re smoking big red gum. There’s also a big screen for soccer and Olympic viewings.
The music was a bit too loud, but with the younger crowd that the place attracts, it seemed fitting. It’s crazy how loud music really makes you feel how old you’re becoming.
The staff is super friendly,marking the service box as excellent. There’s also tawla and cards, which is key in any suhour. All in all, nothing less than excepted from a Ganzoury production.
Also high on my list: Le Capitole in the Novotel, and Abdel Wahab. Amazing food, fabulous shisha and views of Cairo and the Nile to die for. Reviews coming soon!