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Hurghada, Egypt

Top food to try in Hurghada

6 dishes to eat in Hurghada, what is in them, and where they belong.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Fresh Red Sea fish

Fresh Red Sea fish
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Grilled whole with tahina and salads, priced by weight.

Watch outConfirm the per-kilo rate and watch it weighed.

2. Koshari

Koshari
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Rice, lentils, macaroni and fried onion under tomato sauce — cheap, filling and vegetarian.

3. Ful and ta'ameya

Ful and ta'ameya
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Fava beans and Egyptian falafel, the standard breakfast.

4. Sayadeya

Sayadeya
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Fish baked with spiced rice and caramelised onion, an Egyptian coastal dish.

5. Mahshi

Mahshi
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Vegetables stuffed with spiced rice, served warm or at room temperature.

6. Fresh mango and guava juice

Fresh mango and guava juice
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Pressed to order at juice bars, and genuinely good in season.

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