🍴Sometimes a mood calls for nothing more than an expertly seasoned steak cut. At New Cairo’s Steakery, you’ll find plenty of reason to let your worries melt away over a tender fillet. With lamplit tables and a menu that covers all the steakhouse essentials, Steakery confidently lives up to its claim of perfection.

The ambiance is the palate cleanser. Dim lighting, wooden fixtures, and plush seating create an atmosphere of pure comfort. Midcentury-inspired jazz artwork adorns the walls, while life-size figures of jazz musicians signal exactly what kind of evening awaits. The inaugural Level Square location isn’t particularly spacious, but it’s undeniably cozy — and surprisingly calm, even with nearly a full house during our visit.

The menu offers something for everyone. Beyond its signature steaks, Steakery serves classic hearty soups and salads, a range of comfort food appetizers (think nachos, mozzarella sticks, fried calamari and shrimps), and an array of chicken, beef, and seafood mains. Craving something more casual? There’s a solid selection of burgers and pasta dishes. But the real stars are the steaks — a significant portion of the menu showcases different cuts, from ribeyes to filet mignons.

We surfed and we turfed. Our medium-well grilled fillet came topped with shrimp and drenched in à la créme sauce, paired with creamy spinach penne. Other side options include sautéed vegetables, spinach gratin, sweet corn, fries, mashed potatoes, or rice. For appetizers, we chose the sweet chilli shrimp, and — following our server’s recommendation — the grilled chicken with creamy sun-dried tomato and spinach sauce.

Service was impressively quick. The sweet chilli shrimp arrived first: six crispy butterfly shrimp in a perfectly balanced sauce — neither overpowering nor timid. It’s an appetizer that would be criminal to skip, ideal for sharing between two. The main followed shortly, accompanied by a complimentary portion of caramelized onions.

The grilled chicken exceeded expectations. Our server’s recommendation proved spot-on — the cutlets arrived sizzling hot, tender, and moist. The sun-dried tomato and spinach sauce complemented beautifully, and the sautéed vegetables rounded out a satisfyingly filling meal.

As for the steak? It checked every box. The grilled shrimp paired wonderfully with the à la créme sauce, while the cut itself was beautifully tender and sparingly seasoned — seemingly just salt and pepper, letting the sauce take center stage — a choice purists would appreciate. The spinach cream penne held its own so well that it could easily shine as a standalone main.

Our verdict: Despite opening just 12 weeks ago, Steakery is already proving itself a worthy contender in Egypt’s extensive eatery scene. Service, flavor, and variety all deliver, with nothing feeling amiss. Our only regret? Choosing the 230-gram cut over the 340.

WHERE TO FIND THE STEAKERY- You’ll find The Steakery at New Cairo’s Leven SquareMall.

💵 Per person: EGP 1k-4k.

🪑 Outdoor seating: Yes

🍺 Alcohol: No

🦽 Accessibility friendly: Yes

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