After a series of expansions, in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, the famous Lebanese street food chain Barbar is now opening a new Branch in New Cairo, Egypt.
Barbar will be offering its signature menu items, such as its classics, including mezza, shawarmas, falafel, mixed grill, sandwiches, and a selection of cocktails.
The eatery is set to open doors any day in New Cairo, 5th Settlement, next to “The Drive,” Egypt.
“We’ve packed a part of Lebanon, and we’re bringing it to the heart of Cairo! Wait for it!” Barbar captioned its Instagram post.
Established in 1979, Barbar first opened as a small Manouche bakery to serve Beirut’s locals.
Since then, it has turned into a popular eatery, hosting many celebrities and famous personalities in Beirut and now across the MENA region.
When asked about the reason for opening in Egypt, Barbar’s COO, Ali Ghaziri, told 961 that Egypt is an important market for the restaurant, “as Egyptian tourism to Lebanon has increased the brand recognition in the past decade.”
He added that the F&B industry in Egypt is now booming and that “the market is craving authentic Lebanese food, which a void Barbar will fill.”
Ali Ghaziri noted that Lebanese food is no stranger to the MENA region, adding that their main focus is to offer customers a taste of Lebanese street food.
Ghaziri also revealed to 961 that Barbar’s focus for the next two years will be in the MENA region. “Nevertheless, we are always looking for partners for the US and Europe, I would love to see Barbar in Paris, London, or New York one day,” he added.
Recently, several Lebanese restaurants, clubs, and bars other than Barbar have expanded to Egypt, namely Mayrig, The Wok, Babel, The Gärten, and Zaatar W Zeit.
