Jeffrey Inigo

in the last week

"Amazing restaurant with excellent food and I'm excited to come here again. We came here as a group of 5 and loved every single dish we ordered. Our apps included the (1) Spicy Chickpea Bowl, Ras Fries, Spinach Briouats and Spicy Shawarma Hummus. The briouats filling' was a lovingly creamy texture due to the spinach and cheese with an amazing and complex garlic flavor, all wrapped in flaky phyllo. It also came with a spicy sauce which I even used with the pita I thought was brilliant. The spicy shawarma hummus was also delightfully creamy and served with pita. It wasn't grainy at all and I'd even describe the taste as delicate and nuanced- not too spicy at all. The chickpeas and fries were simple but great- I'd like the fries to come with a little more seasoning or mix the seasoning more evenly, but there was another spicy harissa-based sauce it came with that was great. Our entrees were the (1) Chicken a l'Orange, (2) White Fish and Bouillabaisse, (3) Shepherd's Pie, and the (4) Lamb Tagine Makfoul. Overall, the portions of all the entrees were huge! Almost all of us took our meals home, and that's not because they were loaded with carbs. The orange chicken dishes had an amazing natural-tasting orange sauce that had a nice amount of heat with tender on-the-bone chicken and couscous. The shepherd's pie was also amazing with smooth potatoes and a very complex sauce which had a similar super warming heat to it. The lamb tagine had so much meat and the cinnamon and honey were perfectly balanced to the dish and came with a bowl of rice. I've eaten many different cuisines in Manhattan and this restaurant is among the best."

Katrina Rainey

2 weeks ago

"I was looking for an authentic Moroccan experience after our trip to Morocco earlier this year and Tara Kitchen was a great choice. I was specifically looking for appetizers and entrees I tried on our vacation which led me to order Shrimp pil pil and lamb meatballs with poached eggs. Everything was delicious. I would visit again. We had the vegan chocolate cake dessert with pistachio mousse and a mango cheesecake."

It Tech

4 weeks ago

"We visited this Moroccan gem as a group of 8 coworkers to celebrate a birthday, and it was such a lovely experience from start to finish. We made a reservation two days in advance, and when we arrived, they were ready and waiting for us, such a great first impression! We ordered a variety of dishes: rice chicken bowl, boneless chicken, golden chicken, shrimp pil pil, Moroccan shepherd’s pie, and lamb kebab. Every single dish was flavorful and satisfying. I personally had the shrimp pil pil, and it was perfectly spicy with a rich, bold flavor, just the way I like it. The portions were generous, and we didn’t have to wait long for our food, which made the whole experience even better. After such a hearty meal, we were hesitant to order tea, but we’re so glad we did! We shared two pots of Moroccan tea, and it was the perfect way to end the meal—refreshing, great for digestion, and served in the cutest little glasses. The ambiance was authentic and full of charm, with a warm, welcoming vibe. The staff were incredibly attentive and kind, even surprising the birthday guest with a beautiful slice of cake, a candle, and a sweet gesture involving singing, such a thoughtful touch! We’re already planning to come back and try more dishes. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for delicious Moroccan food and a genuinely lovely dining experience."

Rowan

a month ago

"This place is SO GOOD!! Service is so fast and everything is delicious! The broth the tikka masala comes in is so good I could eat it like soup! Lovely atmosphere and gorgeous decorations."

He Wi

5 months ago

"Perfection! Great food, great service, great ambiance, other patrons weren’t too loud (because the music wasn’t too loud!). We ordered chicken harissa for the appetizer then for the main course we ordered lamb shepherds pie and lamb kebab, all of which was very tasty and boy, their portion–for the price–was generous! On top of that, if you drink, the have all-day happy hour for 5 bucks! You can’t beat that. Service was very friendly, warm, profesional, and quick! Again, the volume of the music was so important because it was not too loud and everybody didn’t need to yell. What a perfect Friday afternoon. Thank you Tara Kitchen! Btw, since the portion was so generous, we didn’t have space to order dessert. Next time tho. Oh, and sorry if the photo of the chicken harissa was blurry."