Seemor

Cairo KebabA-

730 W Maxwell St, Chicago, IL 60607 · Mediterranean restaurant, Egyptian restaurant, Halal restaurant · Little Italy

Authentic Egyptian comfort food with generous portions and warm hospitality; great value and koshary standout, with occasional service and takeout hiccups.

Why this grade

Cairo Kebab delivers solid A-grade performance through exceptional food quality—particularly standout koshary and kebabs—paired with warm, attentive service that guides first-timers with genuine hospitality. Consistency shows occasional variation in meat tenderness and takeout execution, while the modest neighborhood setting lacks the distinctive ambiance for grade A territory. Strong value and loyal following position this as a respected local favorite for authentic Egyptian comfort food.

One caveat: Occasional reports of dry or tough shish kebab; more consistent with chicken and kofta

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What stands out

Opening Hours

Monday Tuesday11:00–21:00 Wednesday11:00–21:00 Thursday11:00–21:00 Friday11:00–22:00 Saturday11:00–22:00 Sunday11:00–21:00
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