Egyptian restaurant in Seattle hopes to serve national team before Iran match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 11:15 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Egyptian restaurant in Seattle hopes to serve national team before Iran match

Summary

Koshari, a Middle Eastern restaurant in Ballard, Seattle, is appealing to the Egyptian national soccer team to dine at their establishment before their upcoming match against Iran on Friday. Co-owners Ayman Almasri and Amani Abouammo are particularly eager to serve star player Mo Salah. The restaurant highlights Egyptian street food, with koshari as a central dish, and aims to provide a taste of home for players. Despite no player visits yet, the team is set to arrive in Seattle for training on Wednesday.

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Key Details

•Koshari restaurant seeks to attract Egypt's team during World Cup visit
•Players set for training in Seattle on Wednesday before Friday's match
•Local fans also visiting are drawn to the restaurant's Egyptian cuisine
•Social media efforts target player interactions, specifically with Mo Salah
•Restaurant specializes in traditional Egyptian street food like koshari

Latest Updates

11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Local Middle Eastern restaurant putting out plea to team Egypt: We want to serve you food!

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An Egyptian restaurant in Ballard is trying to recruit Egyptian players, like Mo Salah, to their restaurant before their match against Iran on Friday.
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