Egyptian Restaurants - many vegetarian options?

Question

Thinking of taking a holiday to Egypt. Worried about veggie options at restaurants. Anyone know if there are many options (especially any non "salad-ey" type veggie options. Prefer the more "veggie burger" style of food)

thanks

Answer 1

I am a vegetarian going to Egypt as well. If you like veggie burgers than falafel may be a good choice for you. These are deep fried fava bean or chickpea patties. There are also many salads and stews that are easily available. Beans are a major dietary staple and are made into many flavorful dishes. Coptic Christians fast for 200 days out of the year, during which they only eat vegetarian food. Good luck!

Answer 2

you can find all you need in our restaurants bec Egyptian Christians , Copts , fast 260 days a year .

they eat vegetarian food while fasting .

there are veggie pizzas , foul medames , ie , beans  like the dishes you find in Mexico , and falafel, ie , beans and vegetables fried like burgers .

just explain to the waiter what you want and you will get it .

have a nice trip.

Answer 3

Falafel.  It's widely available and is made with almost the same ingredients as veggie burgers.

Also try looking up the vegetarian or veg-friendly restaurants listed on VegDining.com.  Here's the link for Egypt:

http://www.vegdining.com/GetRestList.cfm...

Good luck!

Answer 4

yeah in fact the favorite local food is from vegetables like fava beans and falafel

Answer 5

vegetarian options are very good in Egypt. However, most vegetarians eat.... vegetables. What kind of vegetarian are you if you eat "fake meat"?