Food & Dining Guide
Egyptian cuisine in Hurghada is a must-try experience that combines rich flavors, fresh ingredients, and a touch of history. From hearty koshary to flavorful grilled seafood, discover the best Egyptian food in Hurghada. Top restaurants include El Halaka Fish Restaurant (Marina), GAD Restaurant (24 hours), Moby Dick (camel steak), Star Fish Restaurant, and El Haga Restaurant. Best dining areas: Hurghada Marina for waterfront views, El Dahar Old Town for authentic local experience, Sheraton Road for international options, and Senzo Mall for food courts.
Koshary, Ful, Ta'ameya, Kebda
Fresh fish, shrimp, calamari
Local favorites reviewed
Eat like a local for €1-3
Must-try dishes include: Koshary (Egypt's national dish - rice, pasta, lentils, chickpeas with spicy tomato sauce), Ful Medames (slow-cooked fava beans for breakfast), Ta'ameya (Egyptian falafel made with fava beans), Alexandrian Liver (Kebda Iskandarani - spiced liver sandwich), and fresh Red Sea grilled fish, shrimp, calamari, and lobster.
Top restaurants include: El Halaka Fish Restaurant (Marina, seafood, €€), GAD Restaurant (24 hours, koshary and grilled meats, €), Moby Dick Restaurant (Sheraton Road, famous camel steak, €€), Star Fish Restaurant (Marina, pick your fresh fish, €), and El Haga Restaurant (City Center, traditional atmosphere, €€).
Hurghada Marina offers waterfront dining with sea views and sunset dinners. El Dahar (Old Town) has authentic street food vendors and budget-friendly local restaurants. Sheraton Road is the main tourist strip with international options. Senzo Mall has air-conditioned food courts.
Must-try street food: Ful & Ta'ameya carts (complete breakfast under €2), Alexandrian Liver sandwiches at Al Falah Kebda, Koshary shops for €1-2 per bowl, fresh juice stands (mango, sugarcane, strawberry), and Feteer (Egyptian pizza) at Nimlayah on Mamsha Street.
Local restaurants: €5-10 per meal. Mid-range restaurants: €15-25. Hotel restaurants: €20-40. Street food: €1-3. Seafood is excellent value compared to Europe. Tipping 10-15% is customary.
Yes, food is generally safe in tourist restaurants. Stick to bottled water, avoid unwashed raw vegetables, and choose busy restaurants with high turnover for freshest food.
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