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| - Looking for a place to eat a good couscous in Montreal? Look no further. Au Coin Berbère is no doubt the best place in town for this staple of North-African cuisine. Before discussing the main course, let's talk first impressions. Upon arriving, I noticed the restaurant was pretty small and that it was packed. The ambiance was really festive and the decoration was simple but elegant. Nothing to complain about here. Then we were served entrees. I ordered a Berber salad. My salad was very light. The ingredients were fresh and the vinaigrette complemented the vegetables just right. I knew immediately I was in for a good meal.
Now let's get back to the important matter at hand : the couscous. Bloody hell it was delicious! The couscous grains were very thin. Believe me, it's what makes or breaks a couscous. Then the sauce itself was tasty. Perfectly seasoned like a good traditional couscous should be and the vegetables were tender and sweet. Adding some harissa made the whole mix taste even better. Then there was the meat. I ordered the merguez couscous and the meat was cooked to perfection. It was seasoned properly and it was so tender that it melted in the mouth. Overall, the couscous was a success.
Now for desserts, I ordered a baklava. Again, nothing to complain about. Not too sugary, not too sweet (which is usually my pet peeve in desserts), crunchy enough... all in all a good dessert!
I finished my night with a good mint tea and it was the best choice to wash the food down with. When I left, I felt as if I gained 10 pounds from my stomach hurting. The portions were incredibly generous so if you're wondering why the menu is a bit pricey, THIS IS WHY. Don't worry about not getting your money's worth because you definitely will!
I believe that Au Coin Berbère is a perfect blend of quality and quantity. If you want to taste an amazing traditional couscous and feel completely stuffed by the end of the day, this is the place to go.
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