🍴 If the culinary scene has been missing some color, Lulu’s at New Cairo’s EDNC is here to make up for it. The newly minted eatery has been drawing attention with its vibrant, whimsical, and Instagrammable aesthetic. Doubling as an experience venue, Lulu’s checks all the boxes; the eatery hosts yoga sessions, holds a variety of talks, and — most importantly — serves good food.

Lulu’s playful exterior is contrasted by a well-curated, short, and sweet menu. Their one-page morning selection features hand-picked classics — done Lulu’s style. While most complimentary starters go unnoticed, Lulu’s fresh, fluffy, and sweet brioche was an exquisite palate primer as we perused the menu. The breakfast selection leaned more towards Mediterranean cuisine — think burrata, spinach, feta, pesto, avocado, and lemon pepper hollandaise as some of the recurring flavors.

We opted for the eggs royale and the turkey roll, and while we were hopeful the food would fill the gorgeous whimsical plates, we were unfortunately disappointed. We devoured the eggs royale in two bites — yes, it was mouth-wateringly delicious; but the portion size was underwhelming. The turkey roll came packed in the same buttery brioche we’d had earlier, and that’s when we knew we were about to taste greatness. Stuffed with fresh turkey, arugula, and sun-dried tomatoes, it was an explosion of flavor — but again, the portion size just didn’t cut it.

The silver lining of the sample size savories? We had plenty of room for dessert. Deeming it a “fun” pick, we decided to go for the cookie trompe l’oeil — not an actual cookie, but rather an illusion of one with vanilla ganache, chocolate cream, and salted caramel. A feast for the eyes it was, yet unfortunately not much more. The dessert looked heavenly, but the flavor could use a push towards the pearly gates.

Our verdict: Lulu’s is a gorgeous destination for a fun time with friends and loved ones. When it comes to actual sustenance, we found it a little hit or miss — but perhaps we’re the outliers here. Given the raving reviews, we can’t help but feel that another visit to the EDNC eatery will be in the cards for us — if only for the brioche.

WHERE TO FIND IT- Lulu’s is located at New Cairo’s EDNC. Reservations can be made through Instagram, and pick-up orders can be placed through their app.

💵 Per person: EGP 1k-1.5k

🪑 Outdoor seating: Yes

🍺 Alcohol: No

🦽 Accessibility friendly: Yes

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