12-Course Chef’s Tasting Menu San Diego

Our 12 Course Tasting Menu

Our 12 course Tasting Menu 5 hours experience featuring a completely different menu from our 7-course experience. This immersive culinary journey highlights include our legendary “Forbidden Soup” Molokhia, gold-wrapped homegrown Dolma, and slow-roasted duck, alongside other dishes inspired by Egypt’s rich culinary heritage. The experience extends beyond the plate with a garden tour and personal conversations with Chef Noura, connecting food, culture, history, and storytelling in an intimate setting.

This isn’t simply a longer tasting menu. It is an entirely different culinary journey, created for guests ready to experience the extraordinary.

Maximum Capacity 12 seats

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Golden Crunch

Golden Ridgeback shrimp, wrapped in delicate crispy konafa and phyllo dough. fried to a perfect golden crunch, where the sea meets the artistry of Egyptian tradition in every bite.

Crisp & Soft

Golden, flaky phyllo triangles filled with creamy feta and rich cheese, baked until irresistibly crisp and bursting with a warm, luscious center in every bite.

The Forbidden Soup

Once forbidden by kings and feared for its irresistible allure, our velvety molokhia invites you to taste the legendary Egyptian soup that has captivated generations with its rich herbs, fragrant garlic, and timeless comfort.

Golden Dolma

Our organic, homegrown grape leaves are delicately stuffed with fragrant rice and aromatic spices, then wrapped in edible gold as a tribute to Egypt's timeless culinary treasures.

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Egyptian Salad

Fresh tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, and onion, topped with edibile flowers

Vegan/ Vegaterian/ Glutten free option avaiable

1st Main- Choose 1

Pharaohs' Preserved Salted Fish Carpaccio

Delicately sliced cured fish inspired by ancient Egyptian preservation traditions, served with smoked salted fish, smoked caviar, and elegantly garnished with edible flowers.

Melt me up

Our Egyptian béchamel pasta is layered with silky pasta, a rich tomato minced beef filling, and a creamy béchamel infused with a gentle kick of spice.

White Fasolia

Slow-cooked white beans simmered in a rich tomato sauce, served with rice.

Vegan/ Vegaterian/ Glutten free option avaiable

Palate Cleanser - Choose 1

Chef Noura with King Tut Sourdough bread

Egyptian Whisky Shot - Spicy salad water

Hibiscu Tea

2st Main- Choose 1

BBQ Lamb Ribs

BBQ Lamb Ribs served with Mashed white and purple potatoes

Vegan/ Vegaterian/ Glutten free option avaiable

The King's Duck

Slow-roasted until perfectly tender with irresistibly crisp skin, our roasted duck is a rich, succulent centerpiece that celebrates timeless Egyptian hospitality.

Vegan/ Vegaterian/ Glutten free option avaiable

Mushroom Haven

Toasted bread topped with caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, and rich, savory flavors.

Vegan/ Vegaterian/ Glutten free option avaiable

Palate Cleanser - Choose 1

Egyptian Whisky Shot -Spicy salad water

Hibiscus Tea

Dessert - Choose 2

Baklava Tower

Over 200 layers of delicate phyllo pastry filled with raisins, caramelized peanuts, pistachios, and walnuts, finished with fragrant rose petals.

Golden Treasure Dates

Gold-wrapped chocolate dates stuffed with walnuts, finished with a crisp candy shell and pomegranate.

Sourdough katayf

Crunchy Fried sourdough pancake topped with syrup, pistachios, and rose petals.

Important Notice

All food is prepared in a home kitchen operating as a Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) with limited storage and preparation space. While we take great care in handling ingredients, cross-contact between allergens may occur.

Menu items are prepared seasonally and may vary slightly from photos or descriptions based on ingredient availability.

Plates, serveware, and table settings are intentionally mismatched and thrifted, reflecting our commitment to sustainability. Each setting is unique, and presentation may vary.

Please inform us of any allergies or dietary concerns prior to your dining experience. Must inform of any allergies or dietary concerns your server.