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| - If I could give a 3.5, I would, but seeing as Yelp likes whole numbers, I'm increasing it a bit to 4 stars on the part of them providing superb service.
I came here for a birthday Summerlicious lunch with my bf. Neither of us had ever tried Moroccan cuisine, so we were pretty stoked. The interior design instantly hits you when you arrive. The Moroccan decor is nice on the eyes, with its many arched door ways, ceramic knick knacks, and patterned fabrics. From the front door to the back and even to the washrooms, the owners went all out on creating a Moroccan atmosphere. If you're a fan of selfies and instagrammable backgrounds, then you'll be happy coming here.
For our appetizers, we ordered:
- Hummus and Pita: You guessed it. It's the hummus and pita that you're probably already familiar with, though they serve the pita in its toasted variety. The olives that they top the hummus with really adds a punch to the dish, even for an olive-hater like myself. The servers refill your pita chips if you have leftover hummus, so don't worry about portioning your hummus out. I liked this dish, though I didn't feel that it was anything special because of the long-standing hummus and pita craze that had already made it well-known and common.
- Signature Maftoul: Think of eating a fried spring roll with seasoned beef inside instead of shrimp. Topped with chipotle aioli and stuffed with hints of raisin and Moroccan cigar, this was my favourite dish of the night. I would eat a whole plateful, if that was available.
For our entrees, we ordered:
- Roasted Leek and Goat's Cheese Quiche with Moroc Frites: I didn't particularly find this dish to be flavourful. The quiche was soft, but it as almost tasteless, albeit having a subtle hint of cheese. As for the frites, they were regular fries seasoned with a mixture of spices. I would say that if you're a fan of Cajun fries, you'll like this side.
- Royal Meat Skewers with Couscous: This entree was not bad. The shrimp skewer was excellent, noted my bf. The lamb meat was mixed with spices and herbs before being shaped into a sausage and skewered. I am not a big fan of lamb, but I found that the spices and herbs really complemented the meat, so that really says something.
For our desserts, we ordered:
- Baklava: The server guessed that it was my birthday and had placed a candle on my baklava! That was very cool of him! The baklava was delicious with its light flavour and crispy texture. This is my runner up dish of the night, second to the Maftoul.
- Nutella and Banana Crepe: The banana that was used in this crepe had sour notes to it, so my bf did not really enjoy this, even though he is an avid fan of nutella. If they had used riper bananas, then maybe this could have been a pleasant ending to our meal.
Overall, the food was decent. I wasn't blown away by the presentation, flavour, or portion size. From what I observed at the neighbouring tables, many patrons also left their plates half untouched, so I don't think many found their food to be very impressionable. The server gets a big thumbs up for keeping us entertained, often cracking jokes with the diners and going above and beyond with his service (eg. adding a candle to my baklava). However, service and nice decor alone don't cut it, so I will still most likely pass on this as a lunch spot in the future. Nonetheless, I will definitely try the dinner one day, as there's a traditional Moroccan dance performance packaged with the meal.
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