4/5 Sam A. 10 months ago on Google
This
restaurant
had
caught
our
attention
as
one
of
the
"best
restaurants
to
try
in
Marrakesh"
that
we
had
researched
prior
to
our
trip.
Conveniently,
it
was
located
just
a
few
steps
away
from
our
riad.
Since
we
hadn't
made
a
dinner
reservation,
we
missed
the
opportunity
to
dine
on
the
terrace.
However,
given
the
chilly
evening
(and
the
fact
that
we
had
already
enjoyed
several
terrace
dinners
throughout
the
week),
we
were
perfectly
content
with
a
table
on
the
first
floor.
The
restaurant
had
a
modest
decor
and
a
relaxed
atmosphere,
which
immediately
set
a
comfortable
tone.
The
menu,
while
relatively
simple,
was
a
breath
of
fresh
air
compared
to
many
Lebanese
restaurants
we
had
visited
in
the
past
(and
I
mean
that
in
a
good
way).
For
starters,
we
opted
for
the
origin
meze,
which
included
Aubergine
Burghul
and
Fatet
Djaj
(Chicken
with
Rice
and
Yogurt),
accompanied
by
refreshing
drinks.
The
origin
meze
was
decent,
offering
small
vegetarian
tasters
served
with
thin
pitas.
The
standout
dish
was
the
Baba
Ganoush,
while
the
rest
leaned
towards
the
sweeter
side.
Adding
some
more
spices
and
warming
up
the
pitas
would
have
elevated
the
experience
dramatically.
The
main
courses,
on
the
other
hand,
were
both
outstanding
and
generously
portioned.
The
aubergines
were
beautifully
cooked
and
the
bulgur
was
delightfully
adorned
with
almonds
and
peanuts.
A
touch
more
spice,
particularly
salt,
would
have
perfected
the
dish.
As
for
the
chicken
with
rice
and
yogurt,
it
was
a
flavor
explosion,
thanks
to
the
mild
cinnamon,
toasted
almonds,
and
fresh
mint.
The
virgin
mojito
we
ordered
also
proved
to
be
an
excellent
accompaniment.
To
conclude
our
meal,
we
indulged
in
traditional
mint
teas.
While
we
would
have
loved
to
try
something
sweet,
the
options
available
seemed
a
bit
too
heavy
for
our
liking.
Overall,
our
experience
at
the
restaurant
was
excellent.
While
some
minor
adjustments
could
be
made
to
elevate
it
to
an
"absolute
must,"
it
certainly
left
us
satisfied
and
impressed.
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