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Cairo Travel Guide

Cairo means "The Vanquisher" or "The Triumphant". It is located on the banks and islands of the Nile River in the north of Egypt, immediately south of the point where the river leaves its desert-bound valley and breaks into two branches into the low-lying Nile Delta region.

About Cairo

Cairo covers an area of 82.6 sq. miles (214 square Km) and is estimated to have a population of 8 million people being the capital city of Egypt, the largest city in Egypt and Africa's most populous city. Cairo is the sixteenth most populous metropolitan area in the world.

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Okamoto

The trademark fish tank in the foyer is absent, but don’t be misled to believe this is anything less than an authentic Japanese restaurant. Great food and service has won it a dedicated following. Sit at Western-style dining tables or remove your shoes and kneel on mats at traditional Japanese tables.

A tiny lady in a red kimono gives prompt and courteous service, and can explain all the dishes. Regulars rave about the various sushi dishes, which come with hot wasabi and ginger. The tempura is fried in light sesame oil and served with a delicious dipping sauce.



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