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SOUK RESTAURANT

North African cuisine, belly dancing shows, shisha and Arabic music — every night in the heart of Covent Garden.

Medina & Bazaar — 020 7240 1796

info@soukrestaurant.net

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Guides

How to Build a Moroccan Spice Rack on a Budget
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How to Make a Spiced Carrot and Orange Salad for Summer
A spiced carrot and orange salad is bright, crisp and easy to prepare when the weather warms up. Sweet carrots, juicy citrus and toasted spices create a fresh…
Why Black Olives and Preserved Lemons Belong Together
Black olives and preserved lemons form one of the most recognisable flavour pairings in North African and Mediterranean cooking. The olives bring savoury…
How to Turn Simple Lentil Soup into a North African Feast
A humble pot of lentil soup can become the centrepiece of a generous North African-inspired meal with a few thoughtful additions. The transformation comes from…
The Art Of Making Thin, Crisp Moroccan Warqa Pastry At Home
Warqa is the delicate Moroccan pastry used for bastilla, briouats and other filled dishes. Its paper-thin layers become crisp and blistered in the oven, yet…
Festive Couscous With Lamb And Seven Vegetables
A generous couscous platter brings colour, fragrance and a sense of occasion to the table. Tender lamb, warmly spiced broth and seven vegetables are layered…
Why Saffron and Turmeric Need Different Treatment in Moroccan Recipes
Moroccan cooking relies on a carefully balanced group of spices, and saffron and turmeric often appear in the same ingredient list. Their shared golden colour…
How to use rose water in cooking without overpowering the dish
Rose water can bring a soft floral lift to food, but a teaspoon can seem more dramatic than it tastes. The key is using it as a seasoning rather than a…

WHAT WE OFFER

Discover everything SOUK has in store

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NORTH AFRICAN DINING

Inspired by the kitchens of Morocco and Algeria, our menus feature tagines, mezze, grilled meats and aromatic couscous dishes served across both venues.

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SHISHA & COCKTAILS

Our cocktail bar and shisha lounge offers indoor and outdoor flavoured shishas, happy hours, and drinks late into the evening at both Medina and Bazaar.

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EVENTS & PRIVATE HIRE

Private rooms available for weddings, corporate seminars, birthday parties and afternoon teas. Twelve different areas accommodate groups from 2 to 300 guests.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Belly dancing shows on most nights — indoor & outdoor flavoured shishas

BELLY DANCING SCHEDULE

Shows run most nights at both venues. Contact us to confirm performance times for your visit.

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Private belly dancer bookings were available at £50 for 4 songs. Contact us for current private entertainment options.

GET IN TOUCH

For bookings or any other enquiries

Booking line: 020 7240 1796

Email: info@soukrestaurant.net

Souk Medina: 1a Shorts Gardens, London WC2H 9AT

Souk Bazaar: 27 Litchfield Street, London WC2H 9NJ