Some popular local dishes or foods that you should try in Egypt are: 1. Koshary: A mixture of rice, lentils, and pasta, garnished with tomato sauce and fried onions. 2. Falafel: Fried balls made from puréed chickpeas or beans, often served with salad and tahini sauce. 3. Taameya: Egyptian version of falafel, made from puréed fava beans and spices. 4. Molokhia: A green leafy vegetable stew, often served with rice or flatbread. 5. Kebabs: Various grilled meat skewers marinated with spices, such as chicken, lamb, or beef kebabs. 6. Kofta: Spiced ground meatballs that are grilled or fried. 7. Shawarma: Tender, marinated meat (usually chicken or beef), sliced into thin strips and wrapped in flatbread. 8. Mahshi: Stuffed vegetables like grape leaves, eggplants, or peppers with a mixture of rice, meat, and spices. 9. Foul Medames: A traditional Egyptian breakfast dish made from cooked beans, often served with olive oil, lemon, and flatbread. 10. Baklava: A sweet pastry made of thin layers of dough and nuts, soaked in sugar syrup. Don't forget to also try traditional drinks like hibiscus tea (Karkadeh) and sugarcane juice to complete your culinary enjoyment in Egypt.