The Brief
- Husband and wife Ayman Almasri and Amani Abouammo are preparing to share their culinary heritage at their Ballard restaurant, Koshari, and at Seattle Center during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- The restaurant specializes in traditional Middle Eastern dishes, including layers of rice, lentils, macaroni, and garbanzo beans, drawing from deep Palestinian, Egyptian, and Lebanese family roots.
- The owners hope to welcome members of Team Egypt, specifically sports stars like Mo Salah or Omar Marmoush, when the team arrives in the city for its first match at Seattle Stadium.
SEATTLE – A local husband and wife owning a Middle Eastern restaurant in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood are preparing to share their culinary heritage during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ayman Almasri and Amani Abouammo, the owners of Koshari, hope members of Team Egypt will visit their restaurant when the team arrives in the city. Egypt is scheduled for its first match at Seattle Stadium in a matter of weeks.
Bringing Middle Eastern flavors to Seattle
The restaurant specializes in traditional Middle Eastern dishes, serving as a connection to the owners’ roots. Almasri is originally Palestinian with family living in Egypt, while Abouammo spent part of her life between Lebanon and Egypt.
The establishment’s signature dish, koshari, features layers of rice, lentils, macaroni, and garbanzo beans topped with fried onions. The menu also includes Lebanese fattit hummus, drawing from deep family traditions.…