We have not been to this restaurant in a few years...But, overall it has gone way down hill. Their Poulet (pastry with chicken) used to taste good. However, this time, the chicken lacked flavor and it just tasted bland.
Also, I order the chicken with couscous and barely got a thigh and drumstick. It was served on top of couscous and steamed vegetables that were also very bland. I had to keep using the spicy sauce to make the chicken taste edible.
My husband got the lamb and he barely got 4 small pieces. His couscous and vegetables were also very bland.
It very surprising since when we last went there, the restaurant was packed.
This time the restaurant was pretty much empty.
Overall, I like the owner also, however this time, he tried a little too hard and was really pushing the alcohol. It was disappointing to see him so desperate to have us drink. Also, he was trying to push us to order an extra appetizer, even though we already were going to share one and then have two entrees.
I would definitely not recommend this place. It is way too expensive. We ended up spend $70 for 2 people and did not even finish our food b/c it tasted so awful.
Dar Maghreb in Hollywood is so much better!!! The quail there is excellent.
Avoid Koutoubia.
Pros: Easy to get a table
Cons: Way overpriced. Bland Food.
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