Egyptian cuisines and recipes have dated back thousands of years.  Some of our famous dishes & desserts include:

 

MENU FOR HOUSTON EGYPTIAN FESTIVAL          SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 11am to 9pm            #EGYPTFESTYUMMY

 


 

PITA WRAPS

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marinated chicken breast, slow-cooked & carved on a vertical spit, topped with tomato, potato & garlic sauce

 

BEEF SHAWARMA

marinated beef slow-cooked & carved on a vertical spit, topped with tomato, onion, parsley & tahini sesame sauce

 

FALAFEL

fried chickpea patties, with tomato, cabbage salad, turnip pickles & tahini sesame sauce

 


 


PLATES
 

Kufte skewersserved with hummus dip, Egyptian salad & a loaf of pita

 

CHICKEN SHAWARMA WRAP PLATE

BEEF SHAWARMA WRAP PLATE

FALAFEL WRAP PLATE

KUFTEH KABOB PLATE

 


 

SIDES

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hand-rolled grape leaves stuffed with rice & ground beef

 

MINI SPINACH PIE (4pc)

stuffed pastry with sautéed spinach, onion & toasted pumpkin seeds

 

EGYPTIAN SALAD

cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, onion, lime, cumin & olive oil

 

HUMMUS DIP WITH PITA

 

KUSHARI

rice, lentils, sautéed (almost to a crisp) onions, garlic, chick peas (optional) with macaroni elbows and a lightly seasoned tomato sauce.

 

FUL MEDAMES

Fava beans cooked and then typically served with vegetable oil lightly on top, along with raw green/white onions and a lime wedge on the side – served with pita bread.

 


 


SWEETS

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flaky filo dough, with walnuts, cinnamon goodness & honey syrup

 

COCONUT BASBOUSA

Middle Eastern coconut semolina cake with orange blossom syrup

 


 

BEVERAGES

8th-Wonder-text-red-star-with-white-outline-v2 (2)8th WONDER BREWERY
8th Wonder Brewery is a local brewery here in East Downtown Houston committed to help make our festival a success. They helped create their 1st Egyptian inspired craft beer just for the festival last year’s and even call it – PHARAOHS BREW! We are excited to taste this year’s brew!

craft-beerred-wineEGYPTIAN RED WINE

HIBISCUS “KARKADEH” ICE TEA

FRESH SQUEEZED MANGO JUICE