Souk Review

Read our Mumbai (Bombay) and Maharashtra restaurant reviews. Or post your own.

Find more restaurants in Mumbai (Bombay) and Maharashtra »

Souk

  • Address: Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Apollo Bunder, Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Phone: 22/6665-3366

Fodor's Review:

The top floor of the 19-floor Taj hotel is home to this restaurant serving Turkish, Egyptian, Lebanese, and Persian food. High ceilings, enormous pots, intricate giant hanging lamps, and blue light make the restaurant mysterious and mystical. To add to its atmosphere, a Middle Eastern band croons mournful music while Bombay's lights twinkle at your feet. Like any good souk restaurant, the starters served with warm, fresh breads are delicious and filling. Go for the sampler platters, and make sure you have some hummus and an eggplant dish. For the main course try the lahm bamia (lamb stew), d'jaj m'qualli (stuffed chicken), and tagine vegetables (stew) with rice. Other good options include the kebabs and the labneh bi zayt (yogurt dumplings). Desserts are unusual: bastilla au lait (flaky pastry with almond cream) and baklavas spiked with honey and stuffed with dry fruit.

  • Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
  • Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V

Member Reviews and Ratings

Add your own review

Get Advice From Other Travelers

Visit the Travel Talk forums for help on planning your trip



Get the Fodor's Newsletter

For more travel ideas, tips, and deals, sign up for the Fodor's newsletter here. Read the current issue. Browse previous issues.




Copyright © 2009 Fodor's Travel, a division of Random House, Inc.