"Samakmak is one of a handful of Alexandrian restaurants, offering a menu of simply grilled or fried fish. The front of the premises is a fish market, but go through the door at the rear to find the restaurant, decorated with a skyline of Alexandria. Grab your fish in front and carry it to the back to be cooked. Shrimp or calamari, fried or in tomato sauce, are also available. For dessert, don’t miss kanafa or rice pudding. — MM" - Melissa McCart