Molokhiyya (the green soup in the middle-right of the photo) is one of the most famous Egyptian foods.

When people get closer to their Egypt trip, they often ask me, Gus, what are famous Egyptian foods? When I answer them, saying that the four most famous Egyptian foods include Koshary, Falafel, Fuul (stewed fava beans), and molokhiyya (a traditional soup), the response is usually a blank stare. Egypt is not a destination typically known for its food, but hey, it's hard for the food to be the main event when there are Pyramids, Sphinxes, and tombs of the pharaohs to steal the spotlight! I want to share all the famous Egypt food that you will encounter during your trip, so that you can recognize traditional Egyptian food, know what Egypt street food to try, and have some

great Egyptian dishes to order when you try local restaurants. 

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What Food is Egypt Known For

Egypt is not usually a destination known for its food at all, but possibly the four most popular or well-known Egyptian dishes are Koshary, Falafel, Fuul, and Molokhiyya. Let's talk about what each dish is, and most importantly, what destinations you can try it at during your Egypt adventure! With OK Egypt tours.