The Egyptian Taste is a welcoming Mediterranean restaurant in Maryville, TN, offering a dining experience that brings together fresh flavors, generous portions, and warm hospitality. Located at 144 Foothills Mall Dr Ste 21, this restaurant has built a strong reputation with customers, earning an impressive 4.90 out of 5 rating from 509 reviews.
Whether you are stopping in for a relaxed lunch, planning a dinner out, or looking for a place that feels comfortable for solo dining, The Egyptian Taste offers a setting that is both casual and quiet, making it an appealing choice for a wide range of occasions.
With live music adding to the atmosphere, every visit feels a little more special and memorable.
The menu is designed to satisfy different tastes and dining preferences, with options that make it easy to enjoy Mediterranean food in a way that fits your lifestyle.
Guests can enjoy all-you-can-eat selections, comforting classics, healthy options, small plates, salad bar choices, vegan options, and quick bites, along with cocktails and dessert to round out the meal.
The restaurant is also known for lunch, dinner, and catering, making it a convenient option whether you are dining for yourself, meeting friends, or planning food for a group.
With dine-in, takeaway, delivery, kerbside pickup, and on-site services available, The Egyptian Taste makes it easy to enjoy flavorful meals in the way that works best for you.
Accessibility and customer comfort are also a priority here. The restaurant offers wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet facilities, helping ensure a more convenient and inclusive experience for all guests.
Visitors can also enjoy outdoor seating and the practical comfort of restroom access, while the ability to accept reservations adds extra ease when planning ahead. Payment is simple and flexible, with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments accepted.
For those looking for a Mediterranean restaurant that combines great food, thoughtful service, and a dependable dining experience, The Egyptian Taste stands out as a place where customers can feel welcome, relaxed, and well cared for.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Gluten free. also served with nuts for an additional charge.
Sweet cream filling in baked shredded phyllo dough soaked in homemade sugar syrup.
Mix of rice, brown lentil, macaroni, chickpeas, Egyptian salsa topped with fried onions
Savory ground beef, enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce, combined with perfectly cooked penne pasta for a comforting and hearty dish.
Skewers of cubed marinated lamb chargrilled on atop a bed of rice served with pita bread, white sauce, and tahini
Deep fried mix of fava beans and chickpeas over bed of lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber, and parsley served with tahini, hummus, and pita bread.
Platter of chicken thighs marinated in authentic Egyptian seasonings and spices on kebab skewers served with rice, garlic white sauce, hummus, and pita bread.
one chicken kebab, one lamb kebab, and one kofta over rice with pita bread, tahini, and white sauce
Tender marinated chicken breast served on a bed of fragrant yellow rice, accompanied by creamy garlic white sauce and smooth hummus, with warm pita bread on the side.
Cylindrical minced ground lamb and beef mix with herbs and seasoning served with rice, white sauce, tahini and pita bread
Cylindrical minced ground lamb and beef mix with herbs and seasoning served grilled over bed of lettuce with tomato, onion, cucumber, and parsley with tahini
one lamb kebab skewer, one chicken kebab skewer, and kofta served over bed of lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, and parsley with white sauce
Platter of chicken thighs marinated in authentic Egyptian seasonings and spices on kebab skewers served over lettuce tomato onion parsley with white sauce.
Lamb pieces marinated in authentic Egyptian seasonings and spices on kebab skewers served over bed of lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, and parsley drizzled with tahini
Fava bean and chickpea mix deep fried atop a bed of lettuce with onions, tomato, parsley, and cucumber with tahini
Coke, diet coke, coke zero, sprite, fanta, mello yello, dr pepper, pink lemonade.
Dairy free, gluten free.
Vegan. served with pita bread.
Gluten free, vegan. four pieces of grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice mixed with herbs.
Deep fried mix of fava beans and chickpeas in pita sandwich with tahini, lettuce, tomato, onion, and cucumber
Cubed marinated lamb chargrilled kebab in pita bread with lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber, and tahini
Hear from our valued guests
Since moving from Miami, I’ve searched everywhere for the authentic Israeli and Middle Eastern flavors I grew to love—and until now, nothing quite measured up. Taste of Egypt delivers the rich aromas, bold spices, and unforgettable dishes that instantly transport you back home. If you’ve been craving the flavors you’ve missed and can’t seem to find in Tennessee, this hidden gem is the answer. One visit, and you’ll be planning your next. A must-try dining experience for anyone who appreciates authentic Middle Eastern cuisine. 🍽️✨
Great food, great service, & great prices for large portions. The lamb here puts the lamb served at Mediterranean restaurants close to us to shame. The gluten free & vegan options are just as delicious as the primary meat dishes. We came by after the Van Gogh experience and enjoyed everything we ordered. Everything was seasoned to where it was full of flavor but not overdone to the point our toddler couldn’t enjoy it. The kids meals are also reasonably priced! Staff was friendly & attentive asking if we enjoyed our food, offering to go lids/bags, & keeping tables cleaned after other guests left. 10/10 will definitely dine again.
Look, I have no affiliation with this place. I just ended up here and planned on getting a plate to go to support local business and well, I love Greek food so why not try Egyptian… sample platter order, woman was very sweet. Seemed to be cooked fresh in a timely manor. I sit down to taste and bring the rest home. When I tell you I was the weirdo talking to himself with every bite, I mean if it wasnt a slow Sunday morning, people would think I wasn’t right. Every bit of food, everything from rice to meat to sauces, was absolutely perfect and balanced. All 3 meats were tender and an explosion of flavors, all slightly different in their own way that complimented the type of meat. All could have been cut with a spoon too. Best Mediterranean food I have ever had so this little place, in a mall of all places, shocked me and I left with no take home. I will add, portions are decent, not huge, and price is sorta up in the food truck realm there but it is NOT fast food nor greasy and cheap so it is a treat. They have overhead too, so I get it. Very nice family who runs it too.
An awesome place in Foothills Mall offering a healthy selection of traditional Egyptian dishes. I tried the bashmel and was thoroughly impressed with its light and creamy flavor and texture.
I'm a very, very, very picky eater. I saw this place advertised across my social media feed, and it made me curious. I checked out the menu and made a decision of 2 meals I'd like to try based on the menu description . So today, being my birthday, my wife and church pastor came out to try it. I'm here to say I had the most delicious meal. The wife and I each had the Hawashi, and Pastor had the mixed grill platter. We all instantly knew we liked our meals and decided we will definitely be coming back for more. The staff was so helpful in explaining the menu options and made ordering a breeze. I'm so glad we made the trip. Again, the staff was awesome, the place is clean and the food was just wonderful. AAA+++
I am so glad my girlfriend and I discovered this place. She had the chicken schwarma, I had the kofta, and we both shared a falafel side. We were absolutely floored by the flavors and deliciousness of every bite of our meal. The friendliness of the service made us feel welcome and it really is a joy for me to get off the Southern beaten path of fried chicken and barbecue and the like. I hope this place continues serving smiles for many many years to come, because it is one of my favorite restaurants in Maryville. YUM!
Love this place. I've had several different menu items and they're always delicious. I recently got the Egyptian coffee and it was also very good Update... The lentil soup and kunafa dessert are also amazing as well as the Kofta
I came here craving Egyptian food after traveling to Alexandria myself, and this place did not disappoint! The staff was incredibly kind, and the food was phenomenal, cooked to order, fresh, and super good! مذهل!
I’ll start off by saying the people here are very kind—the service was great. My food came out quickly since I ordered it to go, and the vibe inside was on point. The music and atmosphere were really solid. When I got to the car, I could smell the food and couldn’t resist tasting it right away. I tried a grape leaf with the little spicy sauce they gave me—chef’s kiss, 100%. Later at the hotel, I opened up the rest of my food, dipped into the sauces again, and wow… this was honestly the best meal I’ve had today. Easily one of the top spots around here. I really hope this business keeps thriving because with food like this, they deserve it. I don’t usually leave reviews—I’m a bit of a food snob—but this place impressed me enough that I had to.
We ordered the Bechamel and the Lamb Kebab Platter. The food was AMAZING and so was the staff!! They were very friendly and answered our questions about the different menu items. The Bechamel is a pasta dish with cheese and ground beef and the flavor is amazing. It has a lot of cheese and it is served very fresh. The Lamb was just as amazing. The flavor of the meat was SO good. They have a good selection of different dishes to try. I can’t wait to come back and try the Hawawshi.
Common questions about The Egyptian taste
The Egyptian taste is located at 144 Foothills Mall Dr Ste 21, Maryville, TN 37801, United States, Maryville, TN, United States.
You can reach The Egyptian taste by calling +1 865-268-5138.
The Egyptian taste has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on 509 customer reviews.
The Egyptian taste features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
The Egyptian taste features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
The Egyptian taste features the following highlights: Live music.
The Egyptian taste features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
The Egyptian taste features the following offerings: All you can eat, Cocktails, Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite, Salad bar, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options.
The Egyptian taste features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating.
The Egyptian taste features the following amenities: Restroom.
The Egyptian taste features the following atmosphere: Casual, Quiet.
The Egyptian taste features the following crowd: Family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space.
The Egyptian taste features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
The Egyptian taste features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Egyptian taste features the following children: Good for kids, Has changing table(s), High chairs, Kids' menu.
The Egyptian taste features the following parking: Free parking lot, On-site parking, Plenty of parking.
The Egyptian taste features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
Business Features
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