This weekend · · 2 min

Your Cairo weekend, sorted: 7 spots to eat

Seven hot spots for a weekend bite, from new openings to viral sweets and a dress‑up dinner.

The short version
  • Don Bisho just opened in New Cairo – a fresh venue with no crowds.
  • Bisqo’s Dubai‑style tiramisu and B.LABAN’s pistachio kunafa dominate social feeds.
  • For a dressed‑up dinner, choose 1919’s grill or Mori Sushi’s sushi buffet.

Looking for a weekend food plan in Cairo? Here are seven places that cover new openings, viral treats and a fancy dinner.

1

Don Bisho

Just openedNew Cairo

Don Bisho just opened in New Cairo, offering a brand‑new venue for a weekend bite. It’s a clean slate to explore without crowds.

2

Bisqo

Just openedCairo
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Bisqo opened in Cairo as a trendy Instagram‑ready coffee lounge. Its Dubai‑style tiramisu overload cups have earned a 4.8‑star rating from early reviewers. Perfect for friends or a late‑night dessert craving.

3

B.LABAN

Everyone is posting it this weekCairo
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B.LABAN is the viral dessert lab everyone is posting about, with 17 creators and 18 million views this week. Pistachio kunafa leads the menu, though crowds and service can slow you down. Ideal for late‑night sweet cravings with friends.

4

Foul Waheed

Everyone is posting it this weekCairo
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Foul Waheed’s iconic foul cart is buzzing online, with 4 creators sharing 505 K views this week. The shrimp‑potato combo steals the show, making it a quick breakfast stop for friends. Expect a lively street vibe.

5

Shrimp Shack

Everyone is posting it this weekCairo
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Shrimp Shack draws attention from 6 creators and 493 K views, offering generous Cajun shrimp bags. The 27‑piece shrimp feast is the headline, though much of the hype stems from Riyadh promos. Great for a family lunch of seafood.

6

1919

For a dressed-up dinnerNew Cairo
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1919 in New Cairo serves a dressed‑up dinner with an old Cairo butcher‑shop vibe. Creators praise its kofta and kebab, earning a 4.7‑star rating. Perfect for a group meat‑lover dinner.

7

Mori Sushi

For a dressed-up dinnerCairo
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Mori Sushi offers a dressed‑up dinner with a cult Ramadan sushi buffet and creative rolls. With 8 creators highlighting it, the spot holds a 4.6‑star rating from over 21 K reviews. Ideal for sushi cravings with friends or family.

Pick a spot, enjoy the flavors, and make your Cairo weekend unforgettable.

All new openings

Questions

What new places opened in Cairo this weekend?

Don Bisho opened in New Cairo and Bisqo opened in Cairo, both offering fresh concepts for visitors.

Which dessert spots are trending on social media?

B.LABAN is viral with 17 creators and 18 M views, while Bisqo’s tiramisu overload is also drawing attention.

Where can I have a dressed‑up dinner in Cairo?

For a dress‑up dinner choose 1919’s grill in New Cairo or Mori Sushi’s sushi buffet in Cairo.

How we know. Verified openings from the last month, the most-viewed places of the last 7 days, and the upscale spots creators filmed most in 3 weeks. Updated 27 October 2026.

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