What to Eat in Sharm El Sheikh — Top 15 Must-Try Foods

Don't leave Sharm El Sheikh without trying these 15 foods — from Red Sea grilled fish and koshari to konafa and shawarma. Your complete food bucket list.

Your complete food bucket list for Sharm El Sheikh — 15 dishes every visitor should try at least once.

Sharm El Sheikh sits at the intersection of Egyptian, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern food cultures — with a layer of international cuisine on top due to its role as one of the world's top resort destinations. That combination means the food here is genuinely exciting, and most tourists barely scratch the surface. Here are 15 foods you should try before you leave.

The 15 Must-Try Foods in Sharm El Sheikh

1. Grilled Red Sea Fish

Caught that morning, grilled over charcoal, served with tahini and pita. It doesn't get more Sharm than this. Sea bass and red snapper are the most common choices.

2. Koshari

Egypt's national comfort food — a tower of rice, lentils, pasta, and chickpeas with crispy onions and tomato-vinegar sauce. Eat it at a dedicated koshari shop for the best experience.

3. Chicken Shawarma

Freshly carved from the rotisserie spit, stuffed in warm pita with garlic sauce, pickles, and tomato. The definitive Sharm street food.

4. Ta'meya (Egyptian Falafel)

Brighter, herbier, and more flavourful than Lebanese falafel, made from fava beans and packed with parsley. Eaten as a sandwich or starter.

5. Shrimp Saganaki

A Mediterranean fusion popular in Sharm — shrimp cooked in a spiced tomato sauce and served sizzling in a cast iron pan. Messy and delicious.

6. Ful Medames

Slow-cooked fava beans with olive oil and lemon. The Egyptian breakfast that's been eaten on this land for thousands of years. Genuinely ancient, genuinely delicious.

7. Mixed Seafood Grill

A platter of grilled calamari, shrimp, fish fillet, and sometimes lobster. Best shared between two people. Found at seafood restaurants throughout Naama Bay.

8. Kofta

Minced beef or lamb mixed with onion and spices, shaped onto skewers and grilled over charcoal. Served with rice, salad, and tahini. A Middle Eastern staple done well in Sharm.

9. Sushi (Fresh Red Sea Fish)

Sharm's proximity to the sea means sushi restaurants here have access to exceptionally fresh fish. Try salmon and tuna rolls at a dedicated sushi restaurant.

10. Baba Ghanoush

Roasted aubergine mashed with tahini, lemon, and garlic. A smoky, creamy dip eaten with pita bread. Often served as part of a mezze starter at Egyptian restaurants.

11. Konafa

Shredded wheat pastry stuffed with sweet white cheese or cream, soaked in sugar syrup and served warm. Egypt's most beloved dessert. Non-negotiable.

12. Pizza with Egyptian Toppings

Try a pizza with kofta, Egyptian cheese, or chicken tikka — unexpected fusion that actually works. Available at local pizzerias throughout the city.

13. Om Ali

Egypt's answer to bread pudding — layers of torn bread, cream, nuts, coconut, and raisins baked in sweetened milk. Found at traditional Egyptian restaurants and some hotel restaurants.

14. Chicken Kofta in Tomato Sauce

A home-cooking classic that you'll find at local Egyptian restaurants — minced chicken kofta braised in spiced tomato sauce, served over rice. Comfort food at its finest.

15. Fresh-Squeezed Juice

Egyptian juice shops press everything to order — mango, guava, strawberry, pomegranate, sugarcane. Avoid pre-bottled juice and go for the fresh-pressed option. The mango juice in particular is exceptional.

Get Any of These Delivered

Most of the dishes on this list are available for delivery through Bringit across Sharm El Sheikh. Whether you're at a hotel in Naama Bay, an apartment in Hadaba, or a villa in Sharks Bay, Bringit connects you to the best local food in the city.

Browse available Sharm El Sheikh restaurant partners in Bringit and choose what fits your location and preferences.