Shawarma · Roxy, Heliopolis, Cairo

Abou Haidar

Abou Haidar: Shawarma in Roxy, Heliopolis, Cairo. Order: Beef or sujuk shawarma in a soft bun, chips, mango juice.

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What to order

Beef or sujuk shawarma in a soft bun, chips, mango juice

Beef or sujuk shawarma bun, chips, mango juice

Why go

Founded in 1968 as a street stall by Mohamed Rabah Sherif, nicknamed Abou Haidar; it has never opened a second branch.

A street stall since 1968 that never opened a second branch; locals queue.

Address
شارع ابراهيم اللقاني, 11737 القاهرة
Neighborhood
Roxy, Heliopolis
Price
$
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Seen in Local Guide to Egypt (vintage Cairo), Culture Trip, Egyptian Streets

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