El Gahsh
Widely considered the most legendary ful institution in Cairo. Unpretentious and bustling, it is famous for its rich, slow-simmered beans and iconic stuffed falafel.
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Widely considered the most legendary ful institution in Cairo. Unpretentious and bustling, it is famous for its rich, slow-simmered beans and iconic stuffed falafel.
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