I arrived a stranger and left a friend
Where to start? A simply wonderful experience from start to finish. Ahmed and Shorouk (and their two adorable daughters) were the perfect hosts, from meeting me from my delayed Uber and taking a tuk tuk ride through the backstreets to their home, all the way through to explaining every (delicious) dish we cooked and sharing their life experiences and thoughts on various topics. The time absolutely flew by and I was gutted it had to end. The biggest compliment I can pay them is that I arrived a stranger and left feeling like a lifelong friend. Five stars isn't enough. The highlight of my time in Cairo. Thank you so much!
M5290HMjacko · sept 2024 · vía Tripadvisor
Amazing Cultural and culinary experience
```While I travel; I try and explore local cuisine. This experience did enhance our understanding of culture and daily life in a family.
Ahmed and Shorouk are friendly and welcoming. They have amazing family. It was nice to know history of the house they live in and nuclear family culture.
Food we made definitely was delicious and vegetarian friendly. We definitely will be including some things we learned in our cooking.```
amolkhade · sept 2024 · vía Tripadvisor
Dinner with my Egyptian Family <3
This was such a personal experience and I would HIGHLY recommend this to anyone who wants a personal touch of the Egyptian way of life/family. The unexpected treats, especially during Ramadan, made it such a humbling experience filled with thoughtfulness and kindness. Every element of the experience was perfectly curated to ensure you felt apart of their family not just a "guest". I won't ruin it by telling any of the surprise elements of the evening but I will say, they have thought about everything as they create an evening at "home" for you.
855nashirab · sept 2024 · vía Tripadvisor
A Slice of Life
*On our last night in Egypt, my daughter and I had a great time with Shorouk, Ahmed, and their daughters. Great food, experience, and atmosphere. We thoroughly enjoyed getting to know this family and their slice of life.*
Deb K · ago 2024 · vía Tripadvisor
Experiencia que me cambia la vida
Realmente nos encanta la experiencia! Nuestra mejor experiencia! Nos sentimos como si estuviéramos visitando la casa de nuestros amigos. La comida estaba súper deliciosa y pudimos probar a cocinar : ) Sus hijas son tan adorables... Son como joyas brillantes. Y nos encanta su casa. . . encantadora casa tradicional. Nos encantaría visitarlos de nuevo. Muchas gracias, Ahmed y Shorouk!
ayuriy2024 · jul 2024 · vía Tripadvisor · Traducida
Wonderful experience.
Very Interesting experience. Ahmed and Shourouk explained us in detail and welcome us to their apartment to enjoy the egyptian food.
949scullyw · jul 2024 · vía Tripadvisor
More Than Just a Cooking Class: A Complete Cultural Experience
Don't hesitate for a moment; book a night packed with unforgettable moments that will easily become highlight of your trip to Cairo. Ahmed and Shorouk had us captivated from the moment Ahmed picked us up. We savoured very much the delicious Egyptian food, engaged in delightful conversations, and will wholeheartedly recommend this experience to all our friends contemplating a trip to Cairo.
so_ah895 · jul 2024 · vía Tripadvisor
Culturally immersive cooking experience
Ahmed and Shorouk were such great hosts. They really embody the spirit of family. We immediately felt welcome and accepted. They communicated with us in this same energy from the very first message with words of kindness. “Off the beaten path” and “immersive experience” are both great ways to describe the experience. We were able to experience Egyptian culture on a deeply personal and rooted level. They introduced us to authentic foods and shared their love of family which was connective as we place great value on food and family. If you can have an open mind and are ready to leave the bustle of the city and take in homegrown, local energy, and cooking with love then this is the experience for you.
dhakerial2024 · jul 2024 · vía Tripadvisor
Live, Love, Laugh With This Amazing Egyptian Family
Shorouk, Ahmed and their little daughters Karma and Maria are some of the kindest people I have ever met. I wanted to know Egypt beyond visiting typical tourist spots, and actually dive into its local culture and lifestyle - which was exactly what this experience was about. This beautiful family welcomed me with so much warmth and thoughtfulness. I was introduced to some incredible Egyptian food - molokhia, koshary, hawawshi and much more! Everyone was so considerate and accommodating, and I felt like I was having a fun, relaxed evening with my closest friends. We shared laughs and stories, talked for hours about our lives, and interests in learning cultures and languages, and even discovered similarities between our own cultures.
From the point of signing up for this experience, Shorouk and Ahmed took care of everything, even ensuring that I got home safely (with a lovely surprise gift!). Shorouk has even offered to help me practice my Arabic language skills! It was heart-warming when they said I now have my own Egyptian family to return to when I visit the country again. I surely will return, especially for Karma's and Maria's magic shows!
If you are in Cairo for even a day, this is one experience you cannot miss!
lakshmi263 · jul 2024 · vía Tripadvisor
Sentirse como en casa en El Cairo
En primer lugar, Ahmed y Shorouk son anfitriones fascinantes, atractivos y generosos que te hacen sentir como si fueras parte de su familia desde el momento en que los conoces. Ellos están genuinamente interesados e interesantes, y la conversación fue tan atractiva que podría ser tentador pensar en la comida como una idea posterior, ¡si solo la comida no fuera tan deliciosa! No puedes conseguir esta comida en la calle, solo en la casa de un chef talentoso, como Shorouk. Fue una noche perfecta - un comienzo inolvidable para un viaje genuino a las familias amorosas en el corazón de El Cairo, Madre del Mundo. Olvídate de las pirámides: esta reunión será la estrella de tu viaje a Egipto.
Favreley · jul 2024 · vía Tripadvisor · Traducida
