🍴There’s a certain beauty to Korba during the quiet early hours of morning — one that is as fleeting as it is peaceful. If you’re anything like us, you might find yourself there on a Friday morning, in search of the perfect destination to enjoy a cup of coffee, a delicious breakfast, and most importantly, the view of Korba’s historic architecture. Checking all the boxes is Korba’s latest culinary destination, Mosaïque.

A love letter to Korba’s architectural identity: Sitting atop a boutique hotel (that currently remains under construction), Mosaïque is a restaurant that calms the senses upon first encounter. Clad in neutral colors, wood accents, and mosaic tiles, this restaurant is gorgeous to look at, and even more impressive to look from. With a 270 degree view of Korba’s neoclassical style buildings and the Ittihadiya Palace, Mosaïque — with its own facade a renovated replica of its surrounding buildings — offers a chance to experience what it must have been like to enjoy a meal a few decades ago during Korba’s prime.

The menu itself is a mosaic of flavors. Offering Middle Eastern cuisine with a touch of culinary fusion, the menu will both intrigue and entice you. If you go later in the day, you’ll find traditional Egyptian mezze and bites, alongside classic Egyptian dishes, as well as a few more creative selections such as moussaka aranchini, musakhan rolls, and tahini filet mignon.

We were early birds — and were more than happy to get the worm. We had already been satisfied with just the view, but little did we know that the breakfast would knock the experience out of the park. The breakfast menu leaves no egg unturned, with oriental options (ful and falafel), shakshukas, benedicts, and omelets — as well as trays meant for group sharing. We opted for the pastrami mushroom omelet, the Turkish eggs, a side of hand-cut fries, and a berry mocktail to end things on a sweet note.

The Turkish eggs were divine. Two poached eggs laid atop a tomiyya sauce base with a spicy kick, the dish was one of the most innovative breakfast options we’ve encountered lately, and is definitely worth ordering. Bonus tip: dip your fries in the sauce. The pastrami mushroom omelet was a solid option as well, but unfortunately didn’t earn the same praise as its Turkish counterpart. The berry mocktail is also worth trying out — refreshing and sweet but not saccharine. The beverages menu comprises a slew of other promising concoctions as well, including specialty coffee for fellow caffeine addicts — we’d recommend the flat white.

The verdict: Don’t just go to Mosaïque, run there. From view to ambiance and flavor, the new Korba restaurant has hit a home run, and we’ll be cheering it on every time we’re just passing by.

WHERE TO FIND IT– You can find Mosaïque in 21 El Ahram St., Korba. Lost? Look for the Arafa building.

💵 Per person: EGP 600-700

🪑 Outdoor seating: Yes

🍺 Alcohol: No

🦽 Accessibility friendly: Yes

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