Al Aseel - Alexandria

I went to Al Aseel recently because I had eaten here a few years ago. I was disappointed to see that they no longer show vegan options on the menu and you need to ask the waiter. When we asked for vegan options, the waiter seemed surprised that we even want to eat there. We ordered a selection of hot and cold stock plates, but when they were brought to our table we also got a plate of beef kebbeh (which was confirmed only after we had asked three different employees why we had ordered more plates than we had ordered). The manager was very apologetic and offered us a free dessert, but the whole situation made us uncomfortable. It turns out that there is actually a reasonable number of vegan options on the menu, and they are delicious and fill, but the restaurant simply does not seem to take veganism seriously.

Delicious fresh food. Great for DIY-sharing boards. We created our own wraps with the provided bread.

This fantastic restaurant offers friendly and efficient service. We ordered the Skewer Medley and hot chips, both of which were delicious and satisfying for two people.

The food at this restaurant is delicious and the atmosphere is perfect for a night out with friends. The cocktails are sweet and tasty, and the Knafeh is the best I've ever had. Just be aware that parking on the street is limited, especially on weekends.

I have been to Al Aseel twice and both times the food was delicious. During my most recent visit, we had the banquet which was also delicious and I highly recommend it for groups. My only feedback is that the Haloumi was not served to the vegetarians as initially informed. We had to ask three different waiters before it was organized, but we appreciated the effort. We will definitely be back.