First time trying Aish Baladi — completely converted

I had never tried Aish Baladi before this visit and I wasn't sure what to expect. The deeply savoury and spiced taste hit immediately and made sense of the dish in a way descriptions never quite do. cumin is an ingredient I'd not encountered used quite like this before.

The a family home dinner setting added something to the experience — this kind of food makes sense in that environment. Egyptian cuisine is one of the oldest recorded food cultures, with accounts dating to pharaonic times. My server recommended karkadeh hibiscus tea alongside and it was exactly right. I've been telling everyone to try Aish Baladi. Outstanding first encounter.