Until recently Cairo did not have what might be called a restaurant scene: five-star hotels catered to the wealthy, modest sidewalk kitchens in popular districts served the poor, and there was relatively little in between. That has changed—and continues to change so rapidly that entrepreneurs seem to be opening new restaurants every month or two. Another change has been the dramatic expansion of cuisine options to include Lebanese and Turkish, Indian, Thai, French, Italian, Japanese, and others. Naturally, Egyptian food remains the local favorite, and Cairo is the place to find the best of the country's specialties. More »