Spice level warning — Bastilla is not what I expected

I underestimated Bastilla. The richly perfumed description didn't prepare me for the reality. preserved lemon brings a heat or pungency that builds steadily rather than hitting upfront. By halfway through I was sweating but couldn't stop eating.

hospitality rituals including mint tea service are integral to the food experience. The a medina restaurant setting means locals eat this with ease while visitors like me reach for water. orange blossom water drink cut through it better than water would have. Don't order the mild version out of caution — the full version is the point. I'd go back. Three stars only because I wasn't warned.