?Koshary goes global at Atomic Koshary. Koshary with a twist? We’ve heard that before. Still, we didn’t anticipate these kinds of variations — and no, we’re not talking about the classic pasta-to-rice ratio debate. Atomic Koshary takes global fusion koshary to an entirely new level — so much so that our experience was, well, out of this world.

They cover the basics: Atomic Koshary has the traditional koshary we all know and love, plus the Alexandrian koshary with yellow lentils and boiled egg. No surprises there. But then they threw in a gluten free option, which intrigued us. Would it still taste like the comforting, carb-loaded dish we know and love?

The verdict: The traditional koshary was exactly what it should be — satisfying, well-balanced, and packed with the deep, tangy punch of their daqqa, which was so good that we went in for an extra splash. As for the gluten-free version, we expected some kind of trade-off, but honestly? It tasted nearly identical — no sacrifices here. We're giving it the green light for those looking for a lighter option.

This is where things get wild. Atomic Koshary don’t just stop at the traditional, though — they’ve also thrown in Italian-, Asian-, and Mexican-inspired koshary. The Italian options are meatball or mushroom risotto koshary. The Asian twist is a wok-fried chicken creation with spicy sriracha mayo, soy sauce, green onions, and peanuts. The Mexican take transforms koshary into a burrito bowl, layering pulled beef, fresh avocado, pico de gallo, and chipotle sauce.

We went for the Asian Wok Koshary and the Mexican Burrito Bowl Koshary. The wok fried chicken had a crisp, golden crunch, the soy sauce and green onions added depth, and the sriracha mayo brought the right amount of heat. The peanuts were a surprising crunch but a great substitute to the crunchy onions. It was bold, flavorful, and — dare we say — one of the best fusion koshary dishes we’ve tried.

The Mexican Burrito Bowl Koshary, on the other hand, felt more like an experiment. The pulled beef was tender and juicy, the avocado gave it a creamy freshness, and the chipotle sauce had that smoky kick. But something felt slightly wrong — the pico de gallo clashed a bit with the lentils, making the dish feel more like a Tex-Mex hybrid than a seamless fusion. But each to their own palate, so take a swing at it — you might end up liking it.

For dessert, we tried their fried rice pudding with Nutella sauce, which is essentially a sweet arancini. If you love deep-fried desserts, you might appreciate the crispy shell and warm, gooey center. But for us, it was an interesting concept that didn’t quite hit the mark — we’ll stick to the classic rice pudding, thanks.

We can honestly say that they’re attempting to shake up the koshary game, and while not every experiment is a home run, we respect the ambition. If you’re craving a classic, they do it justice. But if you’re feeling adventurous, that’s where the real fun begins.

Delivery or pickup? Take your pick, but for those who live further than Nasr City and New Cairo you’ll have to pick up. For those lucky enough to reside in those areas, get it delivered through the link on their webpage.

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