Authentic Egyptian Streetfood in the heart of Amsterdam

From the streets of Cairo to Amsterdam

HAWAWSHI is Amsterdam’s first restaurant serving authentic Egyptian streetfood. Our speciality and the name itself - HAWAWSHI - is traditional Egyptian flat bread (whole grain) filled with a unique mixture of meat, herbs and 16 different kinds of spices.

Our HAWAWSHI also comes with chicken and vegan options, as well a variety of refreshing Egyptian salads and sauces.

HAWAWSHI MENU

  • Minced beef mixed with a variety of herbs & spice.

  • Minced chicken mixed with a variety of herbs & spice.

  • A combination of mushrooms, chickpeas and vegetables mixed with a variety of herbs & spice.

SPECIALS

  • Includes Rice, Meat/Vegan Options, Salad and Sauce.

  • Every Week Different Kinds of Fresh Homemade Egyptian Salads.

  • Harissa Yoghurt, Grandma Harissa, Cheese Sauce.

  • Rice Pudding, Om Ali, Mahaliabia (Milk Pudding).

  • Molokhia, Creamy Lentil and Orzo varying from week to week.

The hero of the shop - HAWAWSHI - comes with three kinds of fillings and is packed with explosive Middle Eastern flavour. Select an optional side order, from our daily fresh home-made salad bar and enjoy your HAWAWSHI on the spot or to go!

Every week from Thursday to Sunday we offer our special Egyptian meals (during Ramadan available daily ). The rotating menu including items such as slow-cooked short beef ribs of 15 hours, slow-cooked lamb and grilled chicken offer the full experience of an Egyptian cuisine. Each meal, rich in flavour and culinary heritage comes topped with rice, fattah or mashi (stuffed mixed vegetables).