🍴 There are Asian fusion restaurants — and then there’s Yangtze Qú. Calling New Cairo’s North 90 street home, this modern Asian fusion restaurant serves up flavors we don’t remember encountering elsewhere. From Japanese milk bread and Chinese Bao buns all the way to Thai noodle soup, Yangtze Qú’s menu flows through all sorts of cuisines, much like its namesake river.

A cherry-blossom haven. Yangtze Qú is a “blink and you’ll miss it” kind of spot — its location at The Nox is a double-edged sword; on one hand, you likely won’t encounter the Asian dining destination unless you’re a self-proclaimed Nox resident, on the other, you’ll be glad to find a spot you can call your own. At first glance, Yangtze Qú may come across as the sort of restaurant you can’t quite laugh at loud in, but don’t let the dim lighting and the intricate interiors fool you — the restaurant is all about having fun.

What’s on the menu? We’re glad you asked. Yangtze Qú’s menu boasts a selection of fresh salads — think Kani salads and fig salads — golden spring rolls, fresh tartare, noodle soups, sushi platters, dumplings, and a variety of hearty Pan-Asian main dishes. The star of the show, however? The bao buns.

Un-bao-lievably good. Initially, we were set on a sushi platter; our server, however, gave us a passing recommendation that would come to alter the course of our evening. Heeding the call, we opted for the Bao Bun Korean chicken, the Savory Bao Bun Beef, the Shrimp Dynamite Taco, as well as the chicken and shrimp gyoza dumplings.

The bao buns delivered — and then some. Soft and sweet, the buns perfectly offset the explosion of flavors nestled within. The dumplings proved difficult to ration, with eager hands quickly reaching for them one after another. The soft-shell shrimp tacos also cast a spell of a similar potency, yet we ultimately found ourselves going back to the bao buns.

The verdict: If you find yourself in Yangtze Qú’s vicinity, do yourself a favor and try out their signature bao buns for yourself. However, do note that they tend to disappear from the table rather quickly, so brace yourself for round two.

You can find Yangtze Qú at New Cairo’s The Nox Mall.

💵 Per person: EGP 800-900

🪑 Outdoor seating: Yes

🍺 Alcohol: No

🦽 Accessibility friendly: Yes

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