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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

Why Labneh Is the Perfect Cooling Element for Spicy Moroccan Food
The marriage of fiery chillies and soothing dairy is one of the oldest balancing acts in cuisine, and few cultures have refined it as gracefully as Morocco.…
Choosing and using a tagine pot for authentic slow cooking
For centuries, the gently conical clay vessel known as a tagine has been the quiet centre of North African kitchens, turning handfuls of vegetables, pulses and…
The Tradition of Breaking Bread in Moroccan Dining Culture
In Moroccan dining culture, a meal is rarely treated as a private, hurried event. Food is placed at the centre of a shared table, and eating becomes a way to…
Silky sweet potato and chickpea tagine for Australian tables
This silky sweet potato and chickpea tagine brings together soft orange vegetables, creamy legumes and warmly spiced tomato sauce in one generous pot. It is…
Choosing Fish for Spicy Chermoula Marinades
The best fish to use for spicy chermoula marinades should be fresh, firm enough to handle herbs and citrus, and suited to quick cooking. Chermoula is a North…
A Moroccan-Inspired Ramadan Iftar At Home In Australia
Hosting a Ramadan iftar dinner inspired by Moroccan traditions is a thoughtful way to bring family and friends together around generous food, prayer and…
Fresh herbs turn heavy stews into vibrant Australian comfort
In kitchens from Sydney to Perth, the slow-simmered pot has long been a winter refuge, but the final flourish determines whether a stew feels nourishing or…
Stocking your kitchen with the building blocks of Moroccan cooking
Australian home cooks have fallen hard for the slow-braised tagines, jewel-toned salads, and fragrant rice dishes that define Moroccan cooking. Yet many of the…
Baklava with a North African Twist for Australian Home Cooks
Australia's pantry shelves in 2024 carry far more than Vegemite and Tim Tams, and few desserts illustrate the shift better than baklava reimagined with North…
Understanding the art of baking in a wood-fired oven
The crackle of kindling, the slow dance of flames against brick, the moment a loaf emerges with a blistered, caramelised crust — wood-fired baking connects the…

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