Fez Tajine

Amazing fresh Morocccan food, the mixed meat starter was so tasty and big portions. We had the lamb Tagine and the Chicken Pastilla for a main and both were incredible! The Lamb was succulent and fell off the bone and the chicken pastilla was so fresh and unique flavour with cinnamon! Best Moroccan food I’ve had outside of Morocco!

Incredible Moroccan food!!! The lamb tagine was super tasty and fell off the bone and the chicken pastilla was also fresh full of flavour. The staff and the owner himself are all amazing, and so welcoming and friendly! 😊😊😊 would recommend!

The pastille was amazing, perfect balance between sweet and savoury. Orange and carrot juice was also great, the menu have many choices of mocktails. Very nice decoration with real Moroccan vibes.

Food was tasty however they decided to turn the music to maximum volume. I spoke to the owner/manager and he stated that he did this for Eid. I could not speak to the person next to me nor the waiters/waitresses. I understand that they were celebrating but this was a club at this point

A Gross Misrepresentation of Moroccan Food and Culture

Fez Tajine Restaurant in Manchester claims to offer an authentic Moroccan dining experience, but it fails spectacularly in representing the richness, depth, and authenticity of Moroccan cuisine and culture. As someone who values the cultural significance of Moroccan culinary traditions, I find this establishment’s shortcomings not only disappointing but also deeply disrespectful. Restaurants like Fez Tajine have a responsibility to honor the heritage they claim to showcase, especially in a country where diners may rely on such establishments for an authentic experience. Fez Tajine, however,

A Failure to Capture Moroccan Culture

Moroccan dining is more than just food—it is an experience steeped in warmth, hospitality, and cultural immersion. A true Moroccan restaurant should transport diners to Morocco through its ambiance, décor, and spirit. At Fez Tajine, this cultural essence was entirely absent:

A Travesty of Moroccan Cuisine

Moroccan cuisine is celebrated for its vibrant flavors, fresh ingredients, and generous, shareable portions. At Fez Tajine, however, the food was a gross misrepresentation of these principles, with dishes that lacked authenticity, care, and respect:

•	Harira Soup (£6.95): Harira is a cornerstone of Moroccan cuisine, typically a balanced, comforting blend of tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas, and spices. The version served here was unrecognizable—excessively spicy, lacking harmony, and bearing no resemblance to the authentic dish. It was a disservice to anyone seeking a true taste of Morocco.
•	Chicken Tajine (£16.95): A tajine is meant to be a slow-cooked masterpiece, tender and flavorful. What we received was dry, reheated chicken that lacked depth or care in preparation. This dish failed to honor the artistry of Moroccan tajines.
•	Beef Tanjia (£21.95): Tanjia, a Marrakshi specialty, is traditionally slow-cooked in clay pots to achieve rich, complex flavors. The version here was an insult to the dish’s heritage—small in portion, flavorless, and devoid of the richness that defines tanjia. To call this “Beef Tanjia” is a misrepresentation of Moroccan culinary tradition.
•	King Prawns Sizzler (£28.95): While this was the least offensive dish, it was still underwhelming. The portion was meager for the price, and it failed to capture the bold, aromatic flavors typical of seafood dishes.
•	Avocado Salad (£9.95): Again, the portion was minimal and left much to be desired.

Across all dishes, the portions were shockingly small, especially given the high prices. Moroccan cuisine is traditionally generous and communal, but here, the focus seemed to be on cutting costs rather than honoring cultural norms. This approach is not only disappointing but also disrespectful to the spirit of Moroccan dining.

The pricing was another point of contention. Our meal, which included Harira Soup (£6.95), Avocado Salad (£9.95), Chicken Tajine (£16.95), King Prawns Sizzler (£28.95), Beef Tanjia (£21.95), and a Coca Cola (£3.60), subtotaled £88.35. An additional £8.84 service charge, which was never mentioned beforehand, brought the total to £97.19. This is an outrageous amount for a meal that lacked authenticity, quality, and cultural integrity.

A Call for Cultural Responsibility

Fez Tajine Restaurant has a responsibility to accurately represent Moroccan cuisine and culture. Instead, they are serving a watered-down, misrepresented version of Moroccan food that does a disservice to the culture. This is not just a matter of poor service or small portions—it is a cultural failure. Moroccan cuisine is rich in history, tradition, and flavor, and it deserves to be showcased with pride and accuracy.

I cannot recommend Fez Tajine Restaurant to anyone seeking an authentic Moroccan dining experience. In fact, I would urge potential diners to look elsewhere for a true taste of Morocco. This restaurant needs to take immediate steps to improve its representation of Moroccan culture, starting with the food, the atmosphere, and the service.

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