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The World’s 100 Best Pastry Shops

Mandarine Koueider

Cairo, Egypt

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PASTRY SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 50 2026
Mandarine Koueider

A Zamalek pastry shop selling Eastern and Western sweets by the box, along with ice cream. The plain and hazelnut basbousa, the malban and baklava are popular choices, and staff hand out tastings before customers choose.

Highlights

  • Plain and hazelnut basbousa
  • Malban and baklava
  • Mango and pistachio ice cream

Good to know

  • Staff often press customers for tips
  • Ask for travel boxes for gifts
  • Cream-filled sweets do not travel well

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