El Koojina
Monastir
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La Cocina, as it is otherwise known, is a quaint, clean and traditional Tunisian eatery that specialises in couscous and local dishes. The fresh spices really come through in the colour and aroma of the food here, and the mint tea is a refreshing palate cleanser. It's a great excuse to embark on a walk through the winding backstreets of Monastir.
Useful Information
- Address: Bab El Kram 6, Monastir
- Email: elkoojina@hotmail.com
- Phone: +216 54 060 609
- Address: Mon–Sat 9am–6pm, Sun closed
- More Info: www.facebook.com/Elkoojina
Dining
The cuisine of Monastir and Tunisia on the whole defines itself with an abundance of rich olive oil and not-so-delicate spices. The national dish is the famous Berber couscous, made from durum wheat which is steamed and soaked in a thick, peppery harissa paste and accompanied by vegetables, beef, veal, lamb, fish or octopus. Monastir itself is better known for its seafood as it is right next to a major fishing port. The amalgam of sweet, sharp, smokey and tangy flavours that are infused in this seaside city's best dishes can appease even the most robust palates.
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