The warm and vibrant flavors of Egypt are increasingly popular in sunny Australia, especially in Sydney. In this article we explore four Egyptian restaurants that are changing the face of food culture across the country’s largest city. Note: This is a short selection of a much larger range of Egyptian or Egyptian-inspired restaurants throughout Sydney. Though the appetite is willing, time doesn’t permit the full coverage of all of this deliciousness. Walid Al-Sabagh, Koshari Korner Walid Al-Sabagh studied marine engineering in his native Cairo, and launched Sydney’s first koshari van in 2016. His van’s namesake, a compelling dish of rice, lentils and pasta, served in layers, drizzled in a hot and often spicy tomato sauce and garnished with crunchy, sweet fried onions, is the prototypical Egyptian street food. 1. What inspired you to cook, in particular Koshari? I love food. After I started my business I found that people were coming, encouraged by my attempt in the Egyptian food scene. What followed was other shops like Bekya and Cairo Takeaway. The problem I encountered upon first arriving was that koshari is unknown to most people. It’s a strange mix really:…
