Saharaween

Saharaween is a fun and affordable alternative to the crowded, tourist-filled restaurants in London's West End. Nestled nicely between Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus, Saharaween is a kooky Moroccan-inspired restaurant and tea-room filled with bright cosy cushions and opulent knick-knacks. Known for its delicious tagines, Saharaween's menu is under new management and is easy to navigate. Favourites include tagine mhama - lamb cooked in maghribi spices with gooey glazed apples, plums and almonds, and tagine casabah - minced lamb with coriander, cumin and garlic cooked in spicy chermoula sauce, topped with an egg. The dim lighting and shabby-chic interior lend a certain romantic atmosphere to this quirky gem.