A classic Egyptian rice pudding made with milk and sugar, often flavored with vanilla or mastic and topped with nuts.
5 top-rated spots found
A Cairo institution since 1917, El Malky represents the gold standard of consistency and nostalgia. It is the place where generations of Cairenes go for a reliable, creamy fix that tastes exactly like childhood comfort.
📍 13 Umm El Gholam St., Al Azhar, Cairo · View on Maps
Originally from Alexandria, Saber brought a more decadent, layered approach to Cairo. Their rice pudding is exceptionally rich and serves as the perfect canvas for their famous artisanal ice cream.
📍 70, 26th of July St., Lebanon Square, Mohandessin, Cairo · View on Maps
The current disruptor of the dessert scene, B. Laban focuses on high-quality base ingredients like fresh whole milk and samna balady, but presents them with modern, viral-ready toppings that appeal to a younger crowd.
📍 Abbas El Akkad St., Nasr City, Cairo · View on Maps
While most rice pudding spots are grab-and-go, Oldish offers a beautiful, vintage atmosphere. Their version is served in a way that feels like a home-cooked meal in a 1940s Cairo apartment, away from the city's noise.
📍 20 Mohammed Mahmoud St., Downtown, Cairo · View on Maps
This is a dairy specialist first. Because they produce their own milk and cream, the base quality of the pudding is arguably the highest in the city, focusing on pure dairy richness rather than masking it with sugar.
📍 7/1 El Laselky St., New Maadi, Cairo · View on Maps