Mechouia Salad exceeded every expectation

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Mechouia Salad made with real commitment to dried rose petals and technique. The deeply savoury result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before.

Tunisian cuisine is the spiciest of the Maghreb cuisines thanks to the importance of harissa. The a Tunis medina restaurant was exactly right for this kind of eating. mint tea was offered as the natural choice and it elevated everything. When a dish you thought you knew surprises you completely, that's worth celebrating. Five stars without hesitation.