Get a taste of north African food as KL's Kasbah

Kasbah has an array of salads and dips to whet your appetite. Clockwise from bottom: hummus, carrot salad, mechouia, zaalouk and moutabal. On the side is a small serving of harissa. Photo: The Star/Yap Chee Hong

Walking into Kasbah is akin to taking a holiday to an exotic locale. The interior is bathed in soothing shades of blue and white, with beautiful Moroccan tiles lining the floor and colourful Moroccan mosaic lamps providing a dim glow to the surrounds. In the daytime, the space is dappled with sunlight, which lends it a dreamy, lazy afternoon vibe.

Named after the old citadels of north Africa, Kasbah is a haven for north African cuisine. Opened a few months ago by Algerian native Emir Benabid, the restaurant aims to introduce the Maghrebi cuisines of Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia to Malaysians.