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Sachi Giza

Giza

Stylish, dialled-up sibling to an Egyptian culinary pioneer

The backstory: Sachi’s follow-up outlet to its first location in Cairo city centre turns up the volume in almost every sense. A double-height ceiling with mezzanine seating, a large outdoor bar and a show kitchen support strides made in the menu. With the benefit of consult chef Reif Othman’s culinary vision, the menu introduced occidental flavours while staying true to the core pillars of sharing, family and comfort that defines the food at all Sachi outlets.

Pairing design with cuisine: Interior architecture firm Alchemy Designs, led by Mohamed Fares, does not detract from the cuisine, but helps emphasise it. Indirect lighting for pathways contrast with direct overhead lighting on the tables. Kitchen countertops are as attractive as the dining tables. A large indoor arboreal installation in lunar red warms the indoor space.

On the Pass

Ashour Desouki

Pastry Chef

Ali Omar

What’s on the menu?: The well-loved chateaubriand steak sits alongside other inventive dishes, such as its hand roll of squid ink arancini, spicy salmon maki and miso mayo.  . The dessert menu has all the greats; an apple tarte tatin and date pudding, alongside a playful flourish in the tres leches with saffron milk and cotton candy.

When should I go? Early evening visits are best for intimate dinners, as the outdoor bar starts coming to life in the late evenings. Enjoy a meal, then dance in the crisp night air.

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