So my much awaited visit to Ajbani happpened this weekend. I was not impressed. I really wanted them to be better than the other moroccan restaurant.I had two different dishes. The spicy lamb and the berber chicken. Neither one was seasoned as expected. I have eaten a lot of Moroccan food (some of my best friends are Moroccan), this just didn't cut it. Cousous has never, in my experiences, been a side dish. Couscous is more than half of the dish! Not at Ajbani. Couscous is cheaper than rice so I was shocked at the measly amount they gave me. I'm being generous if it was 3/4 of a cup. I guess in terms of the small amount of meat they give you, it just may be proportioned. At $10.50-11.50 (+$2.00 for a little side of couscous and I mean, a little) I expected more than lunch portions. Not sure why they decided on the take-out theme. People want to sit down and experience this. Not take out like pizza...The seating area is small enough for 8 to sit comfortably. Parking is challenging on the weekends.
My biggest issue- I think ethnic restaurants tend to lessen the amount of seasoning to please the demographics, but this is a fail. Please allow people the pleasure of learning about your culture, the beauty and aromatic flavors of Morocco. Take a look at other Mediterranean restaurants an gauge your portions. That's how you will thrive. Good luck!