If you want a sandwich with real attitude, order kebda Eskandarani. Beef liver is chopped and quickly fried with garlic, cumin, green pepper, lemon and chilli, then tucked into soft baladi bread. It is rich, sharp, spicy and best eaten hot, with pickles on the side.

Where to try it

Make a dedicated trip to Kebdet El Prince, the well-known liver and offal kitchen whose operation moved from its old Imbaba street-side location to a newer indoor venue. Check the current pin before setting out; older guides may still point you to the former location.

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Order the kebda with baladi bread and ask for the chilli level you like. If you are after the most local experience, go when the kitchen is busy and the sandwiches are coming straight off the pan.