Khufu’s Crowned Best Restaurant in the Middle East and North Africa

2026-02-12 - 10:16

Khufu’s was officially named both the Best Restaurant in Egypt and the Best Restaurant in the Middle East & North Africa 2026 on 3 February 2026 during the MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony. Sponsored by S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna, the awards were presented at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi. Led by head chef Mostafa Seif, Khufu’s offers a contemporary approach to Egyptian cuisine, drawing on the culinary traditions of the Nile Valley. Following the announcement, Seif said that “Egypt is our home. It’s for us. It’s the greatest country in the world. We’re just happy that we’ve been able to get our cuisine out there.” This year marks Khufu’s third consecutive win as Egypt’s best restaurant, showcasing its consistent excellence and growing influence on the global culinary stage. The 2026 MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants list features entries from 14 cities across the region, including Marrakech, Beirut, Doha, Casablanca, and Amman. In addition to Khufu’s accolades, Dubai’s Kinoya and Trèsind Studio secured the second and third spots, respectively, while Orfali Bros followed at fourth. Beihouse in Beirut rounded out the top five, earning recognition for its... This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.