Finding the best Ful Medames in the city — a personal search

I spent three months trying every version of Ful Medames I could find locally. The variation in quality is extraordinary. The best version handled fenugreek seeds with genuine knowledge and the earthy and warming result was noticeably superior.

koshari is considered the national dish representing the multicultural influence on Egyptian cooking. The winning restaurant had the right a Cairo street stall at lunchtime feel — unpretentious and focused on the food. ayran was suggested correctly. Worth the search. When Ful Medames is made properly it's a completely different experience.