Sofret Masr: Taste of Egypt
From pharaoh foods to contemporary cuisine, get a taste of Egypt's food culture
With the support of the Egyptian Tourism Authority
Start your culinary adventure here
From the market to the table
"Sofrat Masr is an invitation for people, wherever they are across the world, to discover our culinary culture and heritage across generations"Amr Elkady, CEO of Egyptian Tourism Authority
Five unexpected ways to enter Egypt
How would you like to explore?
Choose your journey through Egyptian food
Hunting, Gathering, Fishing and Herding
Discover what and how ancient Egyptians ate
Eat like a pharaoh
What the land provided for ancient Egyptians
What can we see?
The tomb of Menna depicts harvesting scenes with different stages of the process illustrated
Vibrant scenes
The tomb of Menna is one of the most brilliantly coloured tombs in Luxor and provides us with many clues on life in ancient Egypt.
Who was Menna?
Menna was a nobleman who lived during the reign of King Amenhotep III (ca. 1390–1352 BCE) and served him.
Protecting the pharo's fields
Menna was a scribe and an overseer of fields belonging to the pharaoh and the temple of Amun-Re.
A days work
Menna supervised scribes, inspected agricultural work, and recorded the harvest yield. He also measured the land and was responsible for bringing defaulters to justice.
Food of the ancients
What can archeologists tell us about ancient Egyptian food?
Five chefs reinventing the classics
Get to know the people taking Egypt's cuisine to new levels
Take a pitstop
Quench your thirst at one of Cairo's most famous juice bars
Dishes you need to know
Speciality pastry chefs, traditional meals and city street food
Then and now
Poultry, meat, and vegetable dishes in ancient and contemporary Egypt
Learn to cook the classics
Bring a little bit of Egypt into your kitchen
Food, culture, and everyday life
Take in stories of Egyptian people and food
Get out and about
Experience Egypt's street culture
Meals that bring people together
Discover traditional festivals and family favorites
Trace Egypt's flavors
Check the travel routes that spread these goodness around the world
Discover Egypt's marine life
Learn about the country's plentiful waters
From the ocean to the kitchen to the market
Behind the scenes of Egyptian food production
End your journey with coffee and dessert
Discover Egypt's love affair with coffee and try dessert steeped in history
Now it's your turn to start cooking
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