Zooba
Cairo restaurant brand serving Egyptian street food such as koshari and taameya
Based in Cairo, founded 2012
The numbers
2012Founded
Why it matters
Zooba turned everyday Egyptian street food into a branded casual dining chain, priced against international fast food rather than street vendors. It has grown from Cairo into Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and New York, and its Zamalek branch ranked No. 32 on MENA's 50 Best Restaurants list in 2026.
Founders
On Founding MENA
Zooba: Chris Khalifa
Zooba: Chris Khalifa
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