Editor Pick
Africa Restaurant
The Africa Restaurant is on the West Bank, just up from the landing stages for the boats that take you across the Nile. It is a colourfully-muralled place on several levels, though for my money the shaded roof terrace is where you want to be, with a view out towards to the river.
We didn't bother with the faff of a menu. For lunches at least they have a set meal for LE25. At just over 2GBP this is one hell of a deal to refill you after traipsing through the barren valleys of the West Bank necropolis. For that price you get two courses of different plates to share - an Egyptian mezze if you will.
First course comprised salad, warm flatbread and mouth-wateringly piquant tahini amongst other dishes. Will-power is required to not overstuff yourself before the main courses come out: wild rice, potato in a tomatoey sauce, cooked veg in sauce, a stocky beef in sauce and fresh grilled chicken. When I innocently asked if there was any more beef the staff sprang into action - a second sizzlingly hot plate of it was quickly served up, all covered by the set price. So it certainly pays to ask! Drinks are extra, and I enjoyed a chilled juice made from guava (a taste not unlike a tart if floury pear).
I cannot fault this place. It is extremely good value, and tasty to boot!
From journal Sunrise, Sunset: 24 Hours in Luxor
Africa Restaurant
- January 4, 2003
- Rated 5 of 5 by
suelees1 from Leigh
50 meters from ferry landing. Open air but under cover. We were verbally told the menu (meat main courses), but when we specified veggie were given tahini dip, mixed salad, bread, sliced aubergine in batter, vegetable tagine (stew), and rice. (under £3 sterling). Night was chilly so our waiter brought coals in a cooking pot and put it on the table. They serve alcohol and sheeshas. Friendly staff. Absolutely brilliant.
From journal December in Luxor