Casa Tajine - Moroccan Lentil Soup - Overnight soaked lentils, finely chopped parsley, paprika, pepper, olive oil, grated tomato, onion, tomato sauce, garlic, spices and herbs ($6)

Casa Tajine, Carlton

You won’t find many Moroccan restaurants in Melbourne at the moment, so Casa Tagine comes as a breath of fresh air. The menu varies slightly day to day, but you’re sure to find a selection of small bites, soups, and of course, tagines.

Our visit kicks off with two heartwarming soups – Moroccan Harira with Lamb, and my personal favourite, the Moroccan Lentil Soup – followed by piping hot and crunchy Tunisian Brika (malsouka) stuffed with tuna, parmesan, parsley, capers and egg. Lamb Mandi Rice is a substantial meal full of flavoursome spices, and our choice of the tagines tonight is the Chicken with Preserved Lemon, which brings the feeling of comforting home cooking.

We finish on a fairly sweet note with a slice of Middle Eastern Basbousa, which has a textural crumb, and slightly crisp top. Perfect with a cup of mint tea.

Their function rooms upstairs cater to both large bookings, and smaller groups looking for a relaxing space to lounge in private.

Casa Tajine - Tunisian Brika (malsouka) - Fried pastry stuffed with tuna, parmesan, parsley, capers, egg ($6)
Tunisian Brika (malsouka) - Fried pastry stuffed with tuna, parmesan, parsley, capers, egg ($6)
Casa Tajine - Moroccan Lentil Soup - Overnight soaked lentils, finely chopped parsley, paprika, pepper, olive oil, grated tomato, onion, tomato sauce, garlic, spices and herbs ($6)
Moroccan Lentil Soup - Overnight soaked lentils, finely chopped parsley, paprika, pepper, olive oil, grated tomato, onion, tomato sauce, garlic, spices and herbs ($6)
Casa Tajine - Zaalouk, Moroccan Harira with Lamb - Slow cooked combination of lamb with onion, coriander, celery, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, saffron, fresh tomatoes, chickpeas, lentils ($7)
Zaalouk, Moroccan Harira with Lamb - Slow cooked combination of lamb with onion, coriander, celery, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, saffron, fresh tomatoes, chickpeas, lentils ($7)
Casa Tajine - Chicken Tajine with Preserved Lemon - Marinated overnight in seven spices and cinnamon, with olive oil, onions, fresh ginger, preserved lemon, coriander and olives ($18)
Chicken Tajine with Preserved Lemon - Marinated overnight in seven spices and cinnamon, with olive oil, onions, fresh ginger, preserved lemon, coriander and olives ($18)
Casa Tajine - Lamb Mandi Rice - Cooked in a tandoor w raisins and nuts ($17)
Lamb Mandi Rice - Cooked in a tandoor w raisins and nuts ($17)
Casa Tajine - Middle Eastern Basbousa - Egyptian semolina cake soaked in rose water, almond extract and honey (2 for $3)
Middle Eastern Basbousa - Egyptian semolina cake soaked in rose water, almond extract and honey (2 for $3)

Disclaimer: I was invited to Casa Tajine as a guest, however, opinions expressed here are purely my own, and are based on my experience at the time

Casa Tajine
164 Rathdowne St
Carlton, VIC, 3053
(03) 7013 8137
http://www.casatajine.com/
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