Bastilla

I took a cooking class specifically to learn how to make Bastilla correctly. The instructor explained why harissa is used the way it is — something I'd never understood from just eating it. The richly perfumed result when you make it yourself is different. hospitality rituals including mint tea ser…

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Bastilla. I ordered it with almond milk and the sweet and savoury together elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. ras el hanout in particular became more prominent in a good way. hospitality rituals including mint tea s…

I was looking forward to Bastilla here based on the reputation. The reality was disappointing. The warmly spiced and aromatic character that makes this dish special was muted — either from shortcuts with argan oil or from scaling up production at the expense of quality. hospitality rituals includin…

I spent three months trying every version of Bastilla I could find locally. The variation in quality is extraordinary. The best version handled argan oil with genuine knowledge and the warmly spiced and aromatic result was noticeably superior. hospitality rituals including mint tea service are inte…