Cairo Kebab serves halal Egyptian cooking from a counter-driven spot on Maxwell Street in Little Italy. The kitchen, led by chef Ahmed Saleh, carries on recipes from his brother Hussein "Baba" Saleh.
The menu runs through Egyptian street food and grilled meats: hawashi (seasoned ground beef wrapped in fresh-baked pita), chicken and beef or lamb shawarma, kofta and shish kebab, falafel wraps, and koshary. Larger entrées include grilled lamb chops, roasted Cornish hen, and the Cairo Platter, a mix of grilled kofta, chicken, and beef, alongside a rotating selection of vegetarian and vegan options.
Regulars point to the koshary and shawarma as standouts, and the place has built a reputation for generous portions and value alongside its food.
The menu runs through Egyptian street food and grilled meats: hawashi (seasoned ground beef wrapped in fresh-baked pita), chicken and beef or lamb shawarma, kofta and shish kebab, falafel wraps, and koshary. Larger entrées include grilled lamb chops, roasted Cornish hen, and the Cairo Platter, a mix of grilled kofta, chicken, and beef, alongside a rotating selection of vegetarian and vegan options.
Regulars point to the koshary and shawarma as standouts, and the place has built a reputation for generous portions and value alongside its food.