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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe first venture\u2026 Koshari carts on Cairo\u2019s streets<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instead of letting his experience remain just a chapter in his past, he transformed it into his first business. He launched a koshari cart in Al-Sabtiyah, followed by another in El-Herafeyeen\u2019s Gamal Abdel Nasser Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the first time, he felt the weight of responsibility\u2014and the joy\u2014of having people appreciate food made with his own hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As his reputation grew and business expanded, he set his sights on something bigger.—The first restaurant in Al-Khanaka\u2026 The birth of \u201cAbou Abdo\u201dAl-Khanaka became home to his first full-scale restaurant\u2014one that did not borrow any previous name, but instead introduced a brand-new identity: \u201cAbou Abdo.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alongside the restaurant, he established an import-export company that operated successfully for years before pausing temporarily. Yet through all ventures, the restaurant remained his true passion and the heart of his story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sheraton branch\u2026 A defining milestone<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The opening of the Sheraton branch marked a transformative moment. The branch quickly became known for steady crowds and strong demand, drawing customers from far beyond the neighborhood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Its reputation for authentic, \u201cold-school\u201d flavor made it a destination in its own right.One moment he recalls with pride is when a foreign delegation booked in advance just to eat at the restaurant before their meeting\u2014an experience he considers a testament to international appreciation for his work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The secret behind the taste\u2026 \u201cWe keep it original\u2014no exaggeration, no shortcuts\u201dWhen asked about the key to \u201cAbou Abdo\u2019s\u201d success, Haj Ali answers with confidence:\u201cThe secret is that we keep the authentic taste. No unnecessary spices, no complications\u2014everything is measured and done properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201dHis kitchen is built on uncompromising principles:100% natural tomato sauceFresh local coriander<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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