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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

Creamy Hummus With A Moroccan Spice Drizzle
Creamy hummus is one of those dishes where a short ingredient list rewards careful technique. Chickpeas, tahini, lemon and garlic become exceptionally smooth…
Why Cinnamon and Cumin Make Such a Brilliant Pair
Cinnamon and cumin may seem destined for separate shelves: one associated with apple desserts and hot drinks, the other with curries, tacos and smoky savoury…
How to turn leftover tagine into a hearty breakfast hash
Leftover tagine has everything a breakfast hash needs: tender meat or vegetables, deeply seasoned sauce, and soft pieces that crisp beautifully in a hot pan.…
The Best Rice Dishes from the Maghreb Region You Should Try
The Maghreb brings together the food traditions of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya, with each country giving rice its own character. Couscous may receive…
A Bright Orange Blossom Salad for Australian Tables
How to Make a Light and Refreshing Orange Blossom Salad begins with ripe citrus, crisp leaves and a restrained touch of floral water. The result is fragrant…
Eating with Your Hands Moroccan Style
There is something quietly rebellious about putting down the cutlery. In restaurants across Sydney and Melbourne, where dining trends rotate faster than a…
Why marinating overnight changes the flavour of grilled meats
Why marinating overnight changes the flavor of your grilled meats comes down to time, chemistry and balance. A few hours allows surface seasoning to settle in,…
How to Prepare a North African Brunch Board with Tea and Pastries
A North African brunch board turns a relaxed weekend meal into a generous spread of warm bread, savoury dips, fragrant tea, fresh fruit and delicate pastries.…
The art of layering flavors in a seven-vegetable couscous
Couscous has travelled well beyond the Maghreb, finding a welcome place at tables in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth where second- and third-generation cooks…
Kefta kebab skewers done right on grill or stovetop
Kefta kebabs carry the smoky soul of North African and Levantine street stalls straight into your kitchen. The minced meat skewers, fragrant with cumin,…

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