The Best Vegetarian & Vegan Food In Cairo
bar none!
Osana Whoefoods has been setting the standard for healthy and ethical eating for nearly 10 years now and we are always looking for ways to improve.
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Here at Osana we believe that wellness begins in the tummy and we have put a lot of love and thought into our wholesome, nutritious menu.
Headed up by our wonderful chefs, the deliciously healthy meals are prepared from scratch each day and use the minimum amount of oil and a balance of vegetables, grains, seeds, pulses, herbs and spices.
Remember, you really are what you eat.
Download our breakfast/brunch menu here and our lunch menu here!
During recent years being vegan or vegetarian has gained popularity in Cairo.
Culturally, Egyptian food in embraces pant-based eating as evidenced in several national dishes; koshery, falafel and the famous foul. The consumption of meat and poultry was initially correlated to the socio-economic stance of the consumer, inaccessible to the masses. Being vegan is the default diet for many Egyptians.
Other than Osana’s Cafe, where you can find various vegan/vegetarian meals, smoothies and treats (oh and we deliver too), several other plant based restaurants and grocers have opened up.
Maadi in specific is spoilt for choice with different plant based conscious grocers; Gourmet, The Grocer and RDNA all which supply a wide range of fresh produce and ‘on the go’ snacks and meals. Gourmet has its own plant based line Plantful and the Grocer supplies various frozen Vegan goodies like NOT Chicken Nuggets and Mozzarella (which are proudly served at Osana’s Cafe). Frozen meals are also widely available and vegan friendly ice cream (check the Grocer for Kaju ice cream). Vegan cheese and Beyond Meat products can be found at Seoudi branches all over Cairo. If you’re in the mood for something more, Sincerely V delivers.
Social media has revolutionalized the way we shop. Instashop and Breadfast have made it easier than ever now to order alternative milks and meals straight to your door step and Instagram accounts like Good Gut Mama and Malouk Eats have given us access to ridiculously good fermented foods such as Kombucha (which you can find at Osana), Kimchi and Coconut Yoghurt & Malouk’s vegan ice cream.
Eating out? Mori Sushi has an entire vegan sushi menu, Eatery has several vegan/vegetarian options (and they’re all delicious) as well as Tree Trunk. Estro and Frank & Co have integrated several vegan items into their menu as well. Self will satisfy your smoothie cravings and on more and more restaurants and cafes are offering alternative milks such as Greco in Maadi, 30 North and Seven Fortunes.
For healthy treats made without gluten, dairy or refined sugar check out Osana’s bakery section and if you’re craving a cookie, well there is no one better to turn to than Granville Cookies or Be Good Today for their mini energy balls.
On vacation? Well Pacha Mama should be on your breakfast brunch list if you’re heading to Gouna and the Vegan Lab in Dahab offers, as they say “ethical food that loves you back”.
Plant based conscious businesses have been coming to the forefront as sponsors such as Harvest in various sports events , which even further shows that plant based power whether consumed or as business is on the rise.
There is no better time to take your health into your hands than now so why not…
eat.feel.better!
PS: Check out Happy Cow to find vegan food options near you!
- Kids food. We have a whole section devoted to the palates of our youngest Osanies
- Our specials change every week. We offer a bowl of soup as a light meal, a stew with a grain (rice or cous cous) as a more hearty meal or a choice from our two stunning salads. You can also have a soup and salad combo or stew and salad combo. Here is just a tiny sample of some of our dishes. Pasta e Fagioli (the classic Italian pasta and bean stew), Curried red lentil, pumpkin and cauliflower soup (a sweet and zingy wholesome soup), Broccoli & green bean salad with tahina dressing (a true work of art, the dressing is a mix of sweet, salty and smooth that will have you gasping for more)
- Coffee. We know that the world runs on coffee (everyone has to have a little vice in their lives, right?) and so we sought out the best in Cairo. Exclusive to Osana is The Dancing Bean, a fine Australian coffee blender who ships the green beans for roasting here in Egypt. The end result is, we think, the best that money can buy.
- We even sell the beans for you to enjoy The Dancing Bean in the comfort of your own home. 250 grams of the finest coffee you can buy, available ground or as whole beans.
The Garden
A tranquil oasis in the midst of the chaos of Cairo. We have worked long and hard to create a beautiful space for children of all ages to enjoy. Whether you are relaxing on our custom built seating platforms or the outdoor cafe area, the beauty of nature will lull your senses away from the hustle and bustle of city life