Ingredient appreciation — what makes Bambalouni special

What sets Bambalouni apart is the handling of tabil coriander spice blend. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the bright with preserved lemon result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

Tunisian cuisine is the spiciest of the Maghreb cuisines thanks to the importance of harissa. The a seaside fish restaurant atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had mint tea as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Bambalouni is the place to start.