Egyptian Pancake House
This place serves sweet Egyptian pancakes fateer and western-style pizzas for between 20-35 EP.
Naguib Mahfouz Restaurant
This upscale restaurant caters to tourists, but offers decent food in an air-conditioned setting.
Islamic Cairo is not the best place for quality eating, although some restaurants can be found in the Khan al-Khalili area.
GAD
, near Al-Azhar mosque. 10-30 EGP.
Al-Gahsh
This budget restaurant, its name meaning "the mule," is purported to serve the best foul in Cairo. Its location--opposite to one of Cairo's most revered mosques, Seidna Zeinab, and its proximity to Ibn Tulun--makes it an necessary part of any visit to this part of the city.
There is a good kushari shop at the corner of Al Mansouria and Saleh al Gaafari, 5-10 EGP.
Another good address is a Pizzeria on Al Mansouria, near Arabian nights hotel, 7-15 EGP.