It is the kind of food they want and can afford every day.” “You know where sandwiches come from?”- referring to the, people will always come. When asked about the origin of hawawshi, Moudy smiled wryly. Essentially, it is pita bread stuffed with minced and cut meat, spiced with a hefty blend of herbs and spices, and baked until the pita is brown and crispy. This is only available during the weekend, when Moudy supervises the cooking himself, which can be involved, “to make sure things are done right.”įor meat lovers, there is also Hawawshi, a popular Egyptian street food. The different textures of various types of carbs provide a hearty balance of softness and bite, which is elevated by the zesty sauce. Humble as it sounds, it is surprisingly comforting and nourishing. One is Koshari, an extremely popular Egyptian staple consisting of a wholesome blend of rice, short-cut pasta, and lentils, topped with a spicy tomato-based sauce and garnished with chickpeas. Nothing fancy, just simple, honest grilled meat, but as a frequent customer said, “they know what they are doing.”īeyond the Middle Eastern staples, there are a few iconic Egyptian specialties that are rarely found in other similar restaurants. The blend of spices is lightly applied but the warm, earthy flavors, with just the right amount of citrus and spice, only elevate the flavorful meat. The meat indeed tastes very fresh and juicy.
The small menu at Gypsy Grill reads very similarly to those of other Middle Eastern restaurants, but even for the most commonly seen items such as kebabs and shawarma, certain things do set them apart from others.
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