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Farahat

Cairo


In an alley off Sharia Al Azhar, this place is legendary for its pigeon, available stuffed or grilled. It doesn’t look like much – just plastic chairs outside – but once you start nibbling the succulent, spiced birds, you’ll believe the hype.


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