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Kazoku

Cairo

Chic, contemporary Japanese dishes fit for the glitterati

Where is it? Located in the upscale neighbourhood of New Cairo, east of the Nile, Kazuko offers delicately prepared contemporary Japanese cuisine to its increasingly discerning clientele. Approaching the restaurant is an experience in itself, taking a winding path through tennis courts and gardens to arrive at the double-height wooden doors of the restaurant’s entrance.

On the menu: The menu, designed by acclaimed chef Reif Othman and executive chef Mostafa Gabr, boasts a serious selection of sushi and sashimi, as well a range of fantastic hot dishes, such as fried octopus with a yuzu kosho mayo and its signature Kazuko beef rice: a combination of sweet soy-infused rice, sliced tenderloin and fried mushrooms. To accommodate the local customs, diners are also offered imaginative mocktails designed by mixologist Walid Merhi.

On the Pass

Mostafa Gabr

Pastry Chef

Sherif Rabie

The place to be: Many of Cairo’s captains of industry and media can often be seen enjoying a meal at the Kazuko Garden, lending an opportunity to catch a glimpse of a top footballer, movie or TV star.

Well-sourced ingredients: Owner Ayman Baky takes pride in the provenance of the ingredients used, going to great lengths to source the best local and international produce for the benefit of his diners. This iterative process encourages ingredient discovery and creativity, with regular local and international trips by the R&D team to inform continual menu development.

Part of the Baky family: The Baky group boasts three other establishments currently recognised on the MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list: Sachi Cairo (No.27), Sachi Giza (No.40) and Reif Kushiyaki Cairo (No.47).

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