History of
our Restaurant
A voyage in time through timeless tastes
The Egyptian Terroir is varied and ancient. We find its traces in historical archives, novels and popular stories, proving the richness and diversity of the Egyptian table.
Offering food is not only about the taste, it is the awakening of senses exalted by the sight, the touch, the smell, and by its impeccable presentation.
Message from M. Hisham Anas, the mind behind the project
The Egyptian Terroir has a strong and deep history that reveals the history of the people, the evolution of their beliefs, norms and values, their relationship to power and their relationship to the world.
Reviving history brings back the value Egyptian food deserves, and we are committed in not only showing to the world the authentic way of preparing and presenting our dishes, but also in meeting the highest standards of international restaurant services.
Through Shajaret El Durr we wish to offer the world a unique universe that represents the Egyptian warmth and hospitality as well as the richness and diversity of its tastes and aromas.
The Vision of Hisham Anas
Founder Hisham Anas has turned his passion for food, cleanliness, and hospitality into a brand rooted in trust. Under his leadership, Shajarat Al-Durr became a symbol of authenticity — where taste, hygiene, and customer care are non-negotiable.
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Our Philosophy
From the mysteries of pharaohs to its renowned cultural influence, the Nile country has inspired myriad of stories and passions.
Iconic figures have been admired and glorified for their power, wisdom, innovation, influence or beauty. One of them being Shajar El Durr, born in 1216. An ambitious and charismatic woman who made her way to power, becoming one of the most impactful figures in Egypt’s history; transforming a country’s path within less than 90 days of reign.
A leader characterized by her wisdom and strength; a short reign characterized by its historical significance.
This name holds a deep meaning that inspires the values and principles of this restaurant:
Be the inspiration you are looking for.
Be the model of success that you seek.
Be the treasure of your quest.
Our name, a symbol
Our project is based on a humanist philosophy which does not start with the self, but places the world before the self, mutual respect before self-esteem.
We call for the reassignment of the Egyptian cuisine’s value. As Egypt’s long and distinctive civilization keeps arousing curiosity and fascination, its cuisine should resurface and be presented to the world with its true and authentic taste and environment.
Although the culinary history of Egypt vanished from social and cultural education, we find its trace in historical archives, novels and popular stories, proving the richness and diversity of the Egyptian table. Our goal is to contribute in restoring the global image and reputation of the Nile country’s cuisine, through a rediscovery of its true nature and aroma.
Our goal:
Through our selective menu we want to preserve the original know-how, the original style and character of the Egyptian terroir, and we take the challenge of remaining loyal to the unicity of a cuisine that has been lost in the rush of modern times.
We express a path toward authenticity and quality based on a sincere connection to the past, following precise instructions, using specific ingredients for a distinct delectable taste, avoiding all superficiality and shallowness.
An authentic signature is defined by its origin, its sincerity and by an experience that transports the consumer to his memories, to his identity, an experience that offers a journey where flavors, aromas, colors and textures interweave.
Finding the right balance between traditional and contemporary, respecting the ancestral processes of creation while adapting our universe to modern societies; it is in this harmony that the experience begins.
The ethics and values we follow offer a unique sense of identification and rediscovery.
An authentic signature
Offering food is not only about the taste, it is the awakening of senses exalted by the sight, the touch, the smell, and by its impeccable presentation.
Eating is an experience that has a symbolic meaning often neglected: eating is a deep revendication of our identity, it reflects our values, it bounds us to our history, to our culture and to our memories.
Eating is also a unique emotional and sensorial voyage, when a well-designed dish can take your imagination to the old labyrinthine streets of the Egyptian cities, wandering between colorful spice merchants, attractive markets and savory food stands.
Thenceforth, savoring a dish is allowing its essence to penetrate your soul and transport you beyond space and time.
Hence our persisting efforts towards authenticity and quality. The true Egyptian cuisine is meticulous. Each serving has hundreds and thousands of years of history, of meaning, of symbolism.
A sensorial voyage
"Why Shajarat Al_Durr ?"
