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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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The best nuts to toast and garnish your tagines with
A tagine rewards a final garnish with contrast: the stew may be soft and aromatic, while toasted nuts provide a dry snap and concentrated roasted flavour. The…
Charred pepper and tomato salad for Australian barbecues
A charred pepper and tomato salad turns a few ripe vegetables into a dish with smoky edges, fresh juices and enough sharpness for a barbecue. Peppers and…
Roasting garlic first gives Moroccan stews real depth
There is a quiet ritual in many North African kitchens where whole heads of garlic are tucked into the embers of a wood oven or wrapped in foil for a slow turn…
North African Flatbreads Beyond Pita
North African flatbreads turn everyday flour, water and yeast into something far more varied than the familiar pocket loaf. Some are layered and flaky, some…
Slow-Braised Beef Cheeks with Prunes and Almonds
When the evenings pull in early across Melbourne and Hobart, and a southerly buster rattles the windows in Sydney, the kind of cooking that suits the season is…
The beloved tradition of breaking a fast with dates and milk
For centuries, families across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia have gathered at the close of long daylight hours to share a simple yet profound…
DIY Moroccan Spice Blend for Everyday Australian Cooking
A homemade Moroccan spice blend can turn ordinary pantry ingredients into a fragrant base for roast vegetables, grilled chicken, chickpeas, soups and weeknight…
Sesame Seeds Across Moroccan Sweet And Savoury Baking
Sesame seeds are small, inexpensive and remarkably versatile, which helps explain their enduring place in Moroccan kitchens. They bring a gentle nuttiness, a…
How to Roast Eggplant for Smoky Baba Ghanoush With a Twist
Baba ghanoush is built around a simple transformation: firm eggplant becomes soft, smoky and creamy after intense cooking. The best version has a savoury depth…
The History Of Honey In North African Desserts
Honey has sweetened North African food for thousands of years, long before refined sugar became affordable or widely available. In Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia,…

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