“Twelve years on from the first publication of The Hashish Waiter in Arabic, its hero Rowdy Salih can be seen as a precursor of the millions of Egyptians who finally rose up and said ‘Enough’ and ‘No’ in the 2011 revolution.” — Banipal Magazine
“The translation by Adam Talib is zesty and enjoyable; Talib is resourceful in rendering into English the author’s rich prose style peppered with dialect, slang and hashish-related jargon.” — Banipal Magazine
“[…] a fascinating visit to a world about which the Michelin Green Guide has been sadly silent.” — Rain Taxi
“The novel is particularly timely for its look at the fraught relationship between Egypt’s people and its foreign policy.” — Egypt Independent