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Good Turkish restaurants in Cairo are few and far in between but Ozel fills that gap. Located in Garden 8, the restaurant is going for more of a fine-dining experience but still has all the Turkish classics while catering a unique selection on their menu. By having two Turkish chefs, you can tell that the food is authentic.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner: No matter what time of day you go — whether it’s at 9am or as late as 11:30pm — you’ll have some tasty options to choose from. Running until 2pm, Ozel has a set breakfast menu for two or four people, or you can order whatever you want on your own. The serving sizes for breakfast were filling and provided a lot of variety including a good amount of cheese, eggs, sausage, fresh bread including simit, and more. Our personal favorite was the grilled soujouk, but we enjoyed having options to choose from.
If you’re going later in the day, we’d say their grilled menu is the standout. The Kebap plates made to share are great if you’re there with a group and want to try more than one thing or any of their tenderloin options will hit the spot. If you’re not feeling carnivorous, you can go for the classic mezzes and wrap it up with a delicious dessert — the baklava and dessert tray don’t disappoint.