Order the Moroccan Tea and Pastilla at Andalusia
For traditional Moroccan food, a visit to Andalusia in east Memphis is a must.
For traditional Moroccan food, a visit to Andalusia in east Memphis is a must.
We recently popped by Andalusia Restaurant, located in Sanderlin Centre, and we had the most joyful time and experience. There's a reason this spot has almost a perfect five star rating out of 200+ reviews.
Andalusia is a historic region in Spain that was once ruled by Moroccans. It was a melting pot of culture and people. After the Spanish inquisition, many people of Andalusia found refuge in Morocco.
That’s where this restaurant gets its name inspiration in honor of the marrying of different tastes you’ll get in its cuisine. Inside, you’ll find touches of Morocco beyond the menu like the hand-painted tiled walls.
Andalusia was my first time visiting an authentic Moroccan restaurant and I have no idea what took me so long.
What stuck out to me was how the food tasted rich but without being heavy – like it was still healthy. I guess you can have your cake and eat it too.
You Must Order This
You Must Order This
You cannot visit Andalusia without ordering Moroccan tea with mint served in a traditional style. Each person gets an authentic and handcrafted tea set that was made in Morocco. Once you get past the photoesque moment and try the tea – it’s so good. Sweet with honey and sugar.
In Morocco, mint tea is served all day, after every meal, and at all gatherings. I would too with how tasty it is but it’s also because it represents hospitality, friendship, and tradition.
To me this was such a joyful moment with my coworkers turned friends enjoying our teas.
Here’s What We Ate
Here’s What We Ate
We started with the Briouat-a savory Moroccan pastry wrapped in crispy phyllo dough. We ordered both chicken and vegetable and the table was split with which was our favorite. The chicken had cinnamon sweetness to it.
I ordered the chicken pastilla for my entree, which was recommended by our server Carmem – who also is the manager. The chicken pastilla is a large crispy phyllo dough filled with slow cooked chicken, eggs, sweet roasted almonds, and garnished with cinnamon and powdered sugar.
Everyone at the table loved their food. Now that we’re in the cooler portion of the year – the warmth of the spices and savory flavors is perfect.
We tried the Moroccan Sweets for dessert which are similar to three cookies but they are made out of nuts. This kind of light but not too sweet dessert is perfect to me. I’ll be back to try the baklava next.
For those looking for a new experience, I highly recommend a visit to Andalusia. Be patient and soak in the warmth of the space.
VISIT AND FOLLOW:
VISIT AND FOLLOW:
Andalusia Restaurant
5101 Sanderlin Ave. Suite 103
Memphis, TN 38117
HOURS:
Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
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