Flair Magazine Egyptian Cuisine at its Best
By Hend Seif El Din
T he first thing I noticed was the cozy and warm atmosphere, accompanied by some of my favorite oriental tunes, which definitely add a dash of Egyptian flair to El Khan. Then it was time for me to indulge!
The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, pointing out which dishes I have to tryโฆafter figuring out that Iโm a vegetarian, they were delighted to brief me on the numerous dishes I can still eat! Soโฆfor starters, I went for the incredibly moist vine leaves and tomato cheese, my all-time favorites! Meat lovers, donโt fretโฆyou couldโve chosen iskandarany liver and oriental sausages instead.
As for my soup choice, I went for El Khanโs creamy lentil soup.
On to the main course; I opted for the sayadeya fish tagine, which was served with tomato sauces, vegetables and sayadeya rice. At this point, I was already stuffed, but couldnโt resist the tantalizing flavors andโhonestlyโate my plate clean!
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In case youโre wondering what you couldโve chosen from the restaurantโs extensive menu, wellโฆyou couldโve opted for a dish from โthe grill corner,โ offering everything from poultry dishes to lamb chops; and why not try one of the โmain coursesโ? choose from fettah dishes and stuffed pigeons to molokheya and chicken charkaseya.
As for the final taste buds-tickling-treat, I personally went for baklava with nuts and rose water, to satisfy my sweet tooth. Nevertheless, there are numerous other options which I wouldโve loved to try, including selections of oriental deserts, om ali, and a fresh fruit platter, which Iโm all saving for the next time I visit El Khan.
