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A local favorite that competes with El Refaey with larger portions. — Abdeen

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13:00–16:00.

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A cult favorite among locals who swear by the quality of the family-sourced meat. — Imbaba

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18:00–22:00 for the peak neighborhood energy.

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Focuses on the purity of the meat with lighter spices. — Nasr City

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18:00–21:00.

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Renowned for its generous "cheesy" hawawshi variations with local mozzarella. — Downtown

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13:00–16:00 for a late lunch.

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A traditional, no-frills stall serving generations of traders. — Islamic Cairo

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11:00–14:00.

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While legendary for its liver, the hawawshi here is the essential rich starter. — Imbaba

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20:00–00:00 (Always busy).

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As the name implies ("The Spiciest"), this spot is famous for aggressive seasoning. — Heliopolis

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19:00–22:00 for evening social dining.

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Grilled over real charcoal, giving it a smoky depth in the historic quarter. — Islamic Cairo

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14:00–18:00.

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A neighborhood favorite for Giza residents known for its "Double-Meat" version. — Giza

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19:00–22:00 for the evening rush.

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A trendy, "professionalized" take on the street staple with stylish packaging. — New Cairo

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18:00–21:00 for a modern dining experience.

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While famous for shawarma, the hawawshi here is a smaller, compact snack. — Heliopolis

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13:00–17:00.

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A professionalized, clean grill house favored by families for uniform crust. — Dokki

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18:00–21:00.

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A meat institution of industrial scale with a consistent char on the crust. — Shubra

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18:00–22:00 (Expect long waits).

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A modern favorite known for unique fillings, including an offal mix. — Sheraton

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12:00–15:00 for the lunch rush.

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The undisputed king of Cairo hawawshi with a legendary butcher shop history. — Abdeen

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17:00–21:00 for the freshest evening batches.

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