Souk

Mumbai badly needed a touch of exoticness and with this wonderful fine dining establishment it has got that in spades. This place is the answer to epicurean’s prayers for a mind-blowing romantic cocoon where there is the perfect harmony of food and ambience. After this place you will forget every other fine dining restaurant in Mumbai. Which place we are raving about? None other than, ‘Souk’. This fantastic restaurant is most fortunately located under the historic The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and overlooks a magnificent view of Gateway of India and the sea. This place has the best of everything, from exceptional service to mind-blowing food. It will make an appealing choice for epicureans who are looking for some mood dining along with some true class. Will make a wonderful spot for a business dinner or even a glamourous date.

Souk takes pride in its exotic menu which glorifies authentically prepared Mediterranean cuisine. Be prepared to be set short by hefty sum of money after dining here but that’s the price one pays for spectacular cooking. Do look into their impressive wine collection before wading through the menu. If you want to elevate your Mediterranean dining experience then ask for the Moroccan tea or a Turkish coffee. Mezze, as they call their appetizers, start off with, fattoush, cigara boregi, hummus bil lahm, batata hara with asparagus, felafil sandwich, warakenab, kibbe, crispy rubian and Lebanese pizza with lamb. Take this magical evening to the next level with entrée. Moussaka, lobster omani, orzo pasta tagine, Moroccan chicken B’Stilla, Rubian meshwi, grilled lamb chops, spanakos menemen, shish barak, lamb tagine, cheese talas kebabi and Souk pilaf.

Mediterranean desserts are world famous for their richness and deliciousness. Indulge yourself in, tahina baked laban, chocolate B’stilla, omali, raspberry muhallabia, K’nafi jibneh, baklava, rose petal ice cream and almond & date sambusek. They are worth sharing between loved ones. The dining room is designed in true Mediterranean manner with Turkish lanterns casting latticed shadows about the walls. Its created in such a way that a row of floor to ceiling glass plate windows flanks the room at one side. Try to sit near the windows to gain a breath-taking view of the sprawling sea. The mood is romantic, elegant and intimate here. The exotic setting helps to bring in Mediterranean flavour.