Your Guide to Baladi Meat Cuts — How to Choose Right

What is Baladi Meat?

Baladi meat comes from locally raised cattle in Egypt. It has a stronger, richer flavor than imported meat because the animals are naturally fed and free-range.

Essential Meat Cuts

1. Fillet (Tenderloin)

The most tender cut. Almost no fat, cooks quickly. Perfect for fast grilling over charcoals. At العم مشمش, fillet is grilled solo or included in the mixed grill.

2. Entrecôte (Rib Eye)

A cut rich in internal fat (marbling) — that's what gives it amazing flavor. Grilled over charcoals, it comes out incredibly tender. One of the most premium cuts.

3. Lamb Chops

One of the most famous baladi grilled items. Seasoned and grilled over charcoals until golden. At العم مشمش, served regular or boneless.

4. Baladi Kofta

Minced meat with onions and baladi spices, shaped on skewers and grilled. Our kofta recipe goes back generations.

5. Kebab

Baladi beef pieces seasoned with salt, black pepper and onion juice, arranged on skewers and grilled over charcoal. Tender with a distinctive flavor.

6. Baladi Sausage

Casings stuffed with spiced minced meat. Grilled and served with tahini. One of the most delicious baladi specialties.

7. Tarb

Minced meat wrapped in mandeel (thin fat membrane). When grilled, it melts and gives the meat a unique rich flavor.

How to Choose the Right Cut?

العم مشمش's Tip

If it's your first time ordering from us, try the mixed grill — you'll taste everything and know what you love most. Then order your favorite by the kilo!