et Bites: Battaw wholesome Egyptian cuisine

CAIRO – 12 February 2018: Through Battaw’s blue door, you will get to experience the taste of basic authentic Egyptian cuisine, in the heart of Heliopolis, a suburb district that is located on the outskirts of Cairo.

In a cozy yet traditional setting, Battaw has managed to remix the modern day millennial style with an authentic atmosphere in its interior design. While serving traditional Egyptian cuisine, they always add that Battaw touch that fuses their identity with the Egyptian foodie scene.

We all love Egyptian food for all its flaws. We know that it’s fatty but Battaw’s chef Alaa Mohamed has made it healthy and light so that you won’t enter a food coma. We sat down with chef Mohamed to talk about everything foodie and delicious that makes Battaw and Egyptian food special, while also taking a tour of the kitchen and a sneak peek into the magic that goes on behind the stove.