Moroccan Soup Bar Ph: 9482 4240 ; 183 St Georges Rd, FITZROY NORTH 3068 Vegetarian/Moroccan, $ Open Tue-Sat 6-10pm Sun 6-9.30pm, Closed Xmas Day; Unlicensed; No Cards

Mietta's Review
The decor is straight from the souks, saffron, strawberry and acqua paint on the walls, and a charming array of North African artefacts scattered haphazardly around the room. Service is by women, and proud of it. After greeting and seating her customers, owner/manager Hana Assafiri runs through the simple vegetarian menu and offers a glass of hot and sweetly fragrant mint tea. Cooked by Arabic women, the food is homely, wholesome and, it must be said, variable.

Other published opinions

The Age Cheap Eats 2011 Score: **

The Australian Veg Food Guide 2011 Score: Food 4 Service 4 Ambience 4 Value 4 "Moroccan Soup Bar is an institution and a busy one atthat. Show up early to secure a table or prepare to be sent away until there is space to seat you, bookings for groupsis essential"

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Gourmet Traveller 2006 Australian Restaurant Guide Best Cheap Eats "Moroccan Soup Bar is as much fun as you can have with no booze, menu or meat."

Age melbourne magazine June 05 John Lethlean

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Age A2 Thomas Hunter 7/8/04

The Foodies' Guide 2004, Allan Campion & Michele Curtis,'With a strict no-meat philosophy,this is not only a great spot for vegetarians,but also a real cheap place to eat.Try the banquet at around $17 for three courses.'

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Age, Agenda, 4/4/04, Roslyn Grundy

Herald Sun, citystyle, 27/1/04, Flip Shelton,'This is a magic carpet ride of spices and sauces...You won't find a vegie burger or a menu...The waiting staff tell you what the day's offering is'

Age, Sunday Life, 19/10/03, Roslyn Grundy

Age, A2, Food & Wine, 9/8/03 Jane Faulkner