A dish that tells its story — Ful Medames reviewed

You can taste history in Ful Medames if you know what to look for. koshari is considered the national dish representing the multicultural influence on Egyptian cooking. The hearty and filling character reflects those layers — coriander seed doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition.

The a traditional Egyptian koshari shop setting made sense of it. You understand the food differently when the context is right. mint tea alongside is part of that story. Some food is just fuel. Ful Medames, properly made, is something more. This version told the story well.