In recent years, the demand for vegan food has been on the rise globally, as individuals become more conscious of their dietary choices and environmental impact. However, while veganism has gained traction in many parts of the world, the vegan culinary scene in Cairo, particularly in terms of dedicated vegan restaurants, remains relatively limited. During an interview at Vegan in Our House, a prominent vegan restaurant in Maadi, we spoke with a family to understand their experience navigating the vegan food landscape in Cairo. Radwa, 19, along with her parents Yehya, 50, and Suzanne, 45, expressed their frustration with the scarcity of vegan restaurants in the city. While the number of vegan establishments has grown over the years, they are primarily concentrated in Maadi. They mentioned Veggin and Sincerely V as notable vegan options, but noted that the majority of restaurants throughout Cairo merely offer “vegan options” rather than exclusively catering to vegan diets. This limited availability poses challenges for those seeking plant-based meals in different neighborhoods of the city. To gain further insights, we interviewed Connie, 25, an English citizen residing in downtown Cairo, and Nevine, 27, who lives…
The Rise and Challenges of Veganism in Cairo: A Limited Culinary Landscape
February 7, 2024
By Belal Nawar
Senior Journalist
