Reif Kushiyaki Cairo (5A)
New Cairo, Egypt; 5A by The Waterway, New Cairo 3, Cairo Governorate 4720113, Egypt
Reif Kushiyaki Cairo brings the Japanese-inspired cooking of Reif Othman’s Dubai-born concept to New Cairo’s 5A by The Waterway development. The name points to grilled skewers, and the menu makes good use of that straightforward format, offering different cuts and ingredients rather than treating the grill as a minor section of a much larger offer. Talal El Meligy leads the Cairo kitchen, according to the 2026 regional 50 Best profile. Alongside kushiyaki, the repertoire includes ramen, rice dishes, sushi and generously filled sandos. Fried preparations introduce a different texture, with documented examples pairing shrimp with chipotle mayonnaise or squid with yuzu-kosho mayonnaise. Indoor and outdoor seating, wooden chairs and neutral upholstery create a relaxed setting for an order built around several shared plates. The 5A restaurant ranked 20th in Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 and received the Highest Climber award. Those distinctions apply to this address, so select the branch carefully when reserving. It is a useful Greater Cairo choice for diners seeking inventive Japanese flavours in a sociable environment, with enough variety to accommodate different appetites.