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CairoScene
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
B Laban Just Made a Dubai Chocolate Burger
Now, is it good? That's beside the point. What matters is that it exists. In short, we've crossed the Rubicon. And the Rubicon is made of molten chocolate and is topped with a fried kunafa ring. Jul 17, 2025 It is with great journalistic responsibility - and a mild stomach ache - that I report the following breaking development in Egypt's dessert arms race: B Laban has released… a Dubai Chocolate Burger. For those unfamiliar with B Laban, it's Egypt's premier purveyor of post-dairy delirium, a place where basbousa and molten Lotus are treated with the same architectural ambition as a Renzo Piano museum. In the past, they've brought us many concoctions and creations that exist in that glorious zone between invention and felony. But this - this burger - feels like their final Pokémon evolution. Let's unpack the crime scene. Nestled between two innocent-looking chocolate buns lies a patty of mystery. Is it chocolate? Is it halawa? Is it existential dread? No one knows. There are sauces, plural. There's a drizzle of what might be chocolate syrup or the tears of confused grandmothers. It's stacked, layered, and sauced with the confidence of a kitchen that's watched way too many Dubai food reels. Because that's the real twist here. B Laban, our beloved local dessert anarchist, has clearly caught a case of Dubai Dessert Syndrome™—a highly contagious condition involving gold leaf, vertical plating, and an unhealthy reliance on Nutella. Symptoms include the urge to name everything a 'bomb,' 'lava,' or 'volcano,' regardless of structural integrity. Now, is it good? That's beside the point. What matters is that it exists. In short, we've crossed the Rubicon. And the Rubicon is made of molten chocolate and is topped with a fried kunafa ring.
CairoScene
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Egyptian Restaurants React: Iran-Israel War
From Abou Tarek's koshary missile to B Laban's sugar-fueled strikes and Ahmed Neda's charcoal warfare, Egypt's food scene has officially joined the fray - armed with carbs, AI, and unapologetic chaos. Jun 23, 2025 In these uncertain times, some people protest, others post solidarity infographics. But Egypt's food brands? They're launching rockets. Of carbs. Leading the charge was none other than koshary overlord Abou Tarek, who briefly posted an AI-generated image of a 'Koshary Missile' - yes, with lentils, pasta, and patriotic propulsion. Captioned 'Coming soon to markets,' the post detonated in the comment section, setting off an explosion of online outrage, press coverage from actual Israeli media, and eventually, a very sheepish delete. Meanwhile, B Laban - never one to miss a sugar-fuelled stunt - dropped a 'Fattaka' dessert (blueberry, cheesecake, and whatever chaos remains in the lab fridge) backed by Twitter screenshots from Iranian accounts. It's dessert diplomacy with a dairy twist. Then there's Ahmed Nada, meat master and grill enthusiast, who decided to go full blockbuster. His latest ad spliced sizzling kebab fire with missile launch visuals in what can only be described as Call of Duty: Lamb Ops. Unsurprisingly, Israeli bloggers clocked in with reactions ranging from confusion to cautious obsession.
CairoScene
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
B Laban Just Made a Boba Cheese Bomb
Red velvet layers, Philly cream, and a downpour of exploding boba pearls make this their latest escalation in Egypt's ongoing dessert arms race. Jun 22, 2025 If there's one thing B Laban has in excess (besides pistachios), it's the ability to weaponise sugar. Just when you think they've hit dessert detonation, they roll out something even more 'creative' - because Egypt's dessert arms race waits for no one. Enter the Boba Cheese Bomb: a red velvet French cake slathered in Philadelphia cream cheese, then drowned - yes, drowned - in boba pearls that burst like sugar-charged landmines. It's unholy, it's unstable, and it's peak B Laban: a maximalist fever dream engineered to overwhelm your pancreas and your dignity. Already spotted in branches from Cairo to the Gulf. Don't fight it. You won't win.
CairoScene
29-04-2025
- Business
- CairoScene
B Laban Factories Undergo Full Inspection Following Reopenings
Following the reopening of branches, Egyptian authorities launch full factory inspections to enforce food safety standards. Apr 29, 2025 Authorities across Cairo, Alexandria, and Beheira have launched full inspections of B Laban's dairy factories following the company's announcement of branch reopenings. A consolidated committee, led by the General Authority for Industrial Development and including representatives from health, environmental, and food safety agencies, has been deployed to ensure compliance with all industrial and health regulations. The inspections will evaluate the company's adherence to licensing requirements, environmental regulations, and food safety standards. Factories have been given a one-month deadline to fully align with regulatory measures and secure the necessary approvals. The move follows directives from Egypt's presidency and comes amid heightened public scrutiny, after B Laban reportedly settled over EGP 140 million in outstanding tax obligations. The company's case has remained in the spotlight throughout 2024, with the National Food Safety Authority also monitoring developments closely.
CairoScene
19-04-2025
- Business
- CairoScene
B Laban: We will hold urgent talks to ensure full safety compliance.
B Laban reaffirmed its readiness to address any remarks or shortcomings transparently. Apr 19, 2025 In an official statement, the management and staff of B Laban expressed their sincere gratitude to President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi for his swift response regarding recent concerns. The company confirmed that it has received a call to hold an urgent meeting with the relevant authorities to ensure full compliance with safety regulations and operational standards across the Egyptian market. The company reaffirmed its full cooperation with all regulatory bodies and its readiness to address any remarks or shortcomings transparently. It emphasized its responsibility to 'produce goods that reflect positively on Egypt both locally and globally.'
