{"id":57593,"date":"2025-09-12T20:31:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T17:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/?p=57593"},"modified":"2025-09-12T20:31:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T17:31:21","slug":"from-old-cairo-to-celebrity-culture-shahin-of-bab-el-louk-a-century-of-feseekh-tradition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/?p=57593","title":{"rendered":"From Old Cairo to Celebrity Culture: Shahin of Bab El-Louk, A Century of Feseekh Tradition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" dir=\"ltr\">Cairo \u2013 Maii Abdo:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" dir=\"ltr\">For over a century, Shahin Feseekh has stood as one of Egypt\u2019s most iconic culinary institutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" dir=\"ltr\">Founded in 1910 by Abdel Nabi Shahin and later established in Bab El-Louk in 1950 by his son Mohamed, the shop transformed from a small family venture into a celebrated national brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"720\" height=\"192\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-57594\" data-id=\"57594\" src=\"http:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0068.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0068.jpg 720w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0068-300x80.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"853\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-57584\" data-id=\"57584\" src=\"http:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0029.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0029.jpg 480w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0029-169x300.jpg 169w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-57582\" data-id=\"57582\" src=\"http:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0042.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0042.jpg 720w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0042-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0042-86x64.jpg 86w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"581\" height=\"581\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-57579\" data-id=\"57579\" src=\"http:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0033-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0033-1.jpg 581w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0033-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0033-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0033-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 581px) 100vw, 581px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-57576\" data-id=\"57576\" src=\"http:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0048-1024x768.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0048-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0048-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0048-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0048-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0048-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0048-86x64.jpg 86w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" dir=\"ltr\">Known as \u201cthe feseekh of celebrities\u201d, Shahin introduced innovations such as grey mullet for feseekh and mullet roe, attracting figures of Egypt\u2019s golden era including Fouad El-Mohandes and Abdel Halim Hafez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" dir=\"ltr\"> The family legacy is today carried by the third generation, led by Shady Shahin, who continues to uphold the values of authenticity and quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-57590\" data-id=\"57590\" src=\"http:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0072-1024x682.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0072-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0072-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0072-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0072-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0072.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li 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https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0039-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0039-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-57580\" data-id=\"57580\" src=\"http:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0040-1024x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0040-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0040-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0040-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0040-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0040-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0040.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-57568\" data-id=\"57568\" src=\"http:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0060-1024x576.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0060-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0060-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0060-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0060-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0060-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" dir=\"ltr\">Despite global health concerns surrounding feseekh, Shahin remains a trusted name, emphasizing strict preparation standards and safety measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" dir=\"ltr\"> With only two official branches\u2014Bab El-Louk and Sayeda Zeinab\u2014the brand is committed to preserving its heritage while planning future expansion into larger seafood ventures and potential international outlets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"626\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-57592\" data-id=\"57592\" src=\"http:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0071-1024x626.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0071-1024x626.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0071-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0071-768x470.jpg 768w, 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https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0062-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0062-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-57570\" data-id=\"57570\" src=\"http:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0058-1024x576.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0058-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0058-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0058-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0058-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0058-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-57574\" data-id=\"57574\" src=\"http:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0047-1024x575.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0047-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0047-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0047-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0047-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0047-2048x1150.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-57581\" data-id=\"57581\" src=\"http:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0043-768x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0043-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0043-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/arabmediaagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0043.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" dir=\"ltr\">From generation to generation, Shahin Feseekh is more than a shop\u2014it is a cultural institution, deeply rooted in Egypt\u2019s traditions, festivals, and collective memory.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cairo \u2013 Maii Abdo: For over a century, Shahin Feseekh has stood as one of Egypt\u2019s most iconic culinary institutions. Founded in 1910 by Abdel Nabi Shahin and later established in Bab El-Louk in 1950 by his son Mohamed, the shop transformed from a small family venture into a celebrated national brand. 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