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| - I had the opportunity to visit with the owner of La Folie du Koshary yesterday, and eat my first koshary, Egyptian falafel, and hibiscus juice. Full disclosure, the owner insisted on making my meal complimentary and I typically don't write a review in that case, but I just ate the leftovers and have told everyone I've seen since I discovered this place to go check it out, so I am confident my review is unbiased and really wanted to write it. This is perfect inexpensive, healthy, filling food. Koshary is a mix of amazing sauce, fried onions, lentils, rice and noodles - I had no idea but I could eat this every day. It's perfect student food tucked right near Concordia but a bit out of sight on a second floor on St Mathieu. Go find it, you'll thank me. This is authentic Egyptian street food and it's so so so good. The falafel are made fresh to order and they are nothing like the Lebanese kind that are easier to find here in Montreal. These are made with beans and veggies and herbs, light and crispy and green.
Everything in the tiny chill resto was bright from Egypt - the chairs, the spices, the beautiful food cart... there are even posters on all the walls featuring great Egytian performers. I love the proud and thoughtful sharing of authentic history. Very cool, very cozy, crazy tasty. Thanks so much to Yelp Elite Noha for enthusiastically sending me to discover this spot!!
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