Alexandria's Best 5 Restaurants for Taset Gebna

There's cheese, and then there's taset gebna! If there is one ingredient that can be added to anything to make it that much better, it’s melted cheese, and that is exactly what gives taset gebna the power it has. Take some chicken strips, basterma, hot dogs or shrimp, drizzle them on a bunch of melted cheese and you instantly elevate that dish. A Swiss inherited meal (hi fondue), melted cheese restaurants have opened left, right, and center in Alexandria. And so, we decided to take a nice walk along the Corniche and bring you the best restaurants the pearl of Mediterranean could offer when it comes to the iconic dish.

Alban Swesra // Qesm Bab Sharqi

Arguably the place that revolutionised the dish in Alexandria and Egypt tbh, Alban Swesra dazzles customers with its wide variety of dishes (who knew you could cover kofta with cheese?). Constantly visited by celebrities, the spot has become a landmark of Alexandria, all from a small shop in an even smaller alley!

Phone: +2 0127 010 4848

Address: 82 Port Said Street, Camp Shezar Al Ibrahimia, Al Ibrahimia

Tassa // Semouha

There really isn’t much more to add…because it’s even more melted cheese! All we have to say is that chicken panne drowning in an ocean of cheese is a must at Tassa!

Phone: +2 0101 025 9103

Address: Carrefour Semouha, behind Sidi Gaber Station, Semouha

Mac n’ Cheese Factory // El Moaskar El Romani

At Mac n’ Cheese Factory, you are considered the chef. You choose everything from the type of cheese to the filling of your choice. Oh, and your favorite topping, of course. We go for sogo2 and so should you.

Phone: +2 0115 001 5110

Address: El Moaskar el Romani, Moustafa Kamel, Semouha

Potasta // Al Raml

Having the most diverse menu on this list, Potasta is the ideal place to go to as a group. They specialise in cheese, potatoes and pasta. Even those friends of yours who don’t like cheese (let’s be honest, are they even your friends?) will find something to eat!

Phone: +2 0120 444 2724

Address: 22 El Horeya Road, Al Raml Station

Nos Regheef // Sidi Gaber

This restaurant identifies itself as a modern Egyptian street kitchen, making Nos Regheef the place to go if you want to feel fancy whilst getting down and dirty with some cheese at the same time.

Phone: +2 0122 570 7777

Address: City Square Mall, Corniche Sidi Gaber