Amenities

General

WiFi
Outdoor
Kid Friendly
Pet-Friendly
Live Music
Languages Spoken: English & Arabic
Operating Hours: Friday to Saturday 3-9 pm, Private events call 619-450-9876

Parking

Street Parking
Bus/Motorcoach Parking

Parking Nearby

Free:

Parking On-Site

Free

Designations

Woman Owned
Middle Eastern/North African Owned

Dietary Needs/Allergen Sensitivity

Gluten Free
Vegetarian
Vegan

Meals Served

Brunch
Dinner

Sustainability

My business has sustainability programs?
List sustainability program highlights:: 🌱 Reservation-only dining to prepare only what is needed and minimize food waste.
♻️ Composting food scraps to enrich the garden's soil.
🐖 Partnering with local pig farms so food scraps are diverted from landfills.
🥬 Growing organic herbs, vegetables, edible flowers, and microgreens in our backyard.
💧 Water-wise gardening with efficient irrigation practices.
🌸 Seasonal menus that celebrate what is fresh and locally available.
🚜 Supporting local farmers and small businesses through ingredient sourcing.
🍽️ Farm-to-table dining with ingredients harvested just steps from the kitchen.
🌍 Egyptian culinary traditions that embrace whole ingredients and reduce waste.
🪴 Reusing and upcycling décor, vintage tableware, and garden materials.
🐝 Creating a garden that supports pollinators with flowering plants.
📖 Educating guests through stories about the plants, herbs, and history behind each dish.
🌾 Baking naturally fermented sourdough to reduce reliance on commercial additives.
🌿 Using edible flowers and homegrown garnishes instead of imported decorative items whenever possible.
❤️ Creating an intimate, small-capacity dining experience that values quality over quantity.
Do you have a food waste reduction program?
List food waste reduction highlights:: Through composting, partnerships with local pig farms, and a reservation-only dining experience, we thoughtfully minimize food waste while honoring every ingredient.
Energy Star Certified
Link to company sustainability webpage

Highlights

7 Course Tasting Menu - Journey to Egypt
👩‍🍳 Chef's Curated Experience – Every course is handcrafted and presented with storytelling, artistry, and sustainable practices.
🌿 Garden-to-Table Experience – Dine among organic herbs, edible flowers, and seasonal ingredients harvested from our backyard sanctuary.
🎨 Dinner Becomes Theater – Discover edible art, gold-accented creations, and immersive stories that awaken all five senses.
🌎 Intimate Dinner Experience & Sustainable – Reservation-only dining ensures every meal is freshly prepared, minimizing waste while maximizing quality and hospitality.

👩‍🍳 Chef's Curated Experience – Every course is handcrafted and presented with storytelling, artistry, and sustainable practices.

Step through the garden gates and into an unforgettable experience Chef Noura and Samia (Mother and Daughter). Our reservation-only, 7 or 12 or 24 course tasting journey unfolds in an intimate backyard setting, where slow-cooked flavors, ancestral recipes, and candlelit hospitality come together for a deeply personal dining experience, one that feels less like a restaurant and more like being welcomed home.

7-Course Royal Egyptian Experience – $149.99 per person

Perfect for first-time guests, our 7-Course Royal Egyptian Experience is an intimate journey through the flavors, stories, and traditions of Egypt. Set in our sustainable backyard sanctuary, the evening begins with a guided garden tour where you discover ingredients growing on-site before settling into the gazebo and dining space. Each course is personally introduced by Chef Noura, who shares the history, healing spices, and cultural significance behind every dish. This immersive experience combines authentic slow-cooked cuisine, storytelling, and genuine connection for approximately three unforgettable hours.

12-Course Pharaoh's Feast Experience – $399 per person

For guests seeking a truly elevated culinary adventure, our 12-Course Pharaoh's Feast Experience offers a deeper exploration into Egypt's royal kitchens and ancient food traditions. Over the course of the evening, Chef Noura guides you through twelve carefully crafted courses, each revealing a unique story, ingredient, technique, or healing spice that has shaped Egyptian cuisine for thousands of years. From the garden tour to personal conversations with the chef, this experience blurs the line between dining, culture, and education, creating memories that linger long after the final course.

24-Course Hide & Seek Culinary Adventure – $999 per person

Reserved exclusively for intimate groups of 2 to 5 guests, our signature 24-Course Hide & Seek Culinary Adventure is the ultimate Hidden Gazebo experience. Inspired by the childhood game of hide and seek, every course unveils a new surprise, hidden flavor, story, or interactive moment. Guests embark on a multi-hour journey through Egyptian heritage, sustainability, nature, and human connection while enjoying twenty-four meticulously prepared courses. Along the way, Chef Noura personally joins guests in special activities, shares deeply personal stories, and transforms dinner into an unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime experience unlike anything else in San Diego.

Cooking Classes by request 619 450 9876

Baking Classes by request 619 450 9876

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