About two years ago, I was feeling bored of most of the places in Cairo. I decided to go online and check the closest and most unknown place to go grab a bite, hoping to enjoy my meal with no interference of any sort.
The first result to show up was 15 minutes away and the description said "South African cuisine". I did my research trying to read some reviews before blindly heading there, but the place was so recent that no one had published anything about it yet.
That specific fact intrigued me to go check it myself and what happened afterwards was very unexpected.
I found dim lights, colorful walls and artistic paintings that formed an authentic atmosphere I felt just from by opening the door of the place.
Every visit to Zulu has touched a new soft spot in me. It relentlessly made me decide to celebrate my 27th birthday there, with friends coming and going while I was having different types of company for at least 6 hours.
Yes, you just can’t get bored of the place that easily, especially when they know that your special day deserves an extra special treatment, pampering you with cake and warm-hearted wishes.
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"Bayn Al Qasrayn Street" in Cairo, or nowadays Al-Moez street, is not just a historical hotspot: one of the greatest Egyptian movies ever was shot here...
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"The Junction" is one of the best co-working spaces in Cairo. It's a quiet place where you can actually read & write in peace and attend workshops!
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"Stage Zamalek" in Cairo is a place where you can have a drink, enjoy live music etc. in an old vintage house that looks like it came out of a '50s movie!
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Mohammed Mahmud Street in Cairo has graffiti that chronicles the Egyptian revolution of 2011 and its aftermath in Arabic calligraphy...
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"Nile Crystal Restaurant" is a boat that takes you on a two-hour cruise on the Nile with an open buffet! I recommend it during Ramadan for Iftar or Sohor!
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"Zahrat El Bustan" is my favorite qahwa, or coffee shop, in downtown Cairo. It has built up quite a reputation for itself in the 80 years it's been open...
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"The Courtyard Maadi" in Cairo brings together various restaurants with beautiful views over the square. I recommend visiting Café Supreme for the pasta!
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