Hawawshi · Downtown (original branch), Cairo

Hawawshi El Refaey

Hawawshi El Refaey: Hawawshi in Downtown (original branch), Cairo. Order: Double-cheese hawawshi, or classic minced beef with tahini.

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What to order

Double-cheese hawawshi, or classic minced beef with tahini

Why go

Began as a butcher shop (dated 1969 or the 1970s depending on the source); the original downtown branch is the one to visit.

Started as a butcher shop; the downtown original is the one to seek out.

Neighborhood
Downtown (original branch)
Price
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Researched October 23, 2026 from the sources linked above. Places change; confirm hours and reservations before you go.

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