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| - Hands down, the only place in town (that I know of) offering a typical Alexandrian fish store experience, and sublimely so!
Very interesting selection of fresh fish and sea food, cooked however you choose. The place has no menu: you go in, pick out which fish and/ or seafood your heart desires, then give cooking instructions, and have a seat.
The fried calamari are a must have, although a more authentic marinara sauce would have been greatly appreciated (whatever was there felt like ketchup). Never have I ever been served under- or over-cookd rubbery calamari - always perfectly cooked, with amazing breading.
On our last visit yesterday, we kept it simple with a serving of grilled jumbo shrimps, the fried calamari, and garlic mussels.
Outstanding experience all round, as always.
As unpretentious as an Egyptian fish restaurant gets, Rayan has been offering consistently amazing food (gotta try the potato wedges with sesame and herbs and the fried calamari) in a truly authentic and sober setting.
Don't expect anything fancy though: Alexandrian fish restaurants are generally very austere in the décor department, but what Rayan lacks in aesthetics is more than made up for in food quality and customer service.
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