Leila, a new restaurant in Honolulu, Hawaii, offers a unique dining experience inspired by Moroccan cuisine. The restaurant features a family-style tasting menu with options like lamb neck, branzino, and roasted cauliflower. The decor draws inspiration from Morocco's Blue City of Chefchaouen, creating a visually immersive atmosphere.
, or “night,” and the Hawaiian lei, a symbol of love, celebration, and friendship.) The spot just officially opened its doors after first soft-launching to the community.How Italians Started Making Top-Tier Chardonnay
“We wanted to bring something fresh and soulful to Honolulu, inspired by the rich culinary heritage of Morocco while infusing Mediterranean vibrancy,” Lahlou said in a statement. “Together we created Leila—a celebration of spices, flavors, and techniques that transport diners to another world.”The restaurant follows a family-style, tasting-menu format, priced at $85 per person, with an optional $40 wine pairing. Dinner begins with the Seven Salads, a play on traditional mezze starters.
If opting for the wine pairing, the sommelier James Renshaw has crafted a selection that includes labels from France, Spain, Morocco, South Africa, and Portugal. There’s also cocktails from the mixologist Jason Diaz: The Sultan’s Touch combines vodka, za’atar dry vermouth, and Castelvetrano brine, while the Leila Negroni mixes gin with coconut pandan Campari and vermouth. The nonalcoholic Silk Road features lapsang souchong, pomegranate, and rooibos.
Outside, the vibe may clearly be Hawaiian tropical. But inside Leila, you’ll feel like you’re in the medieval city of Marrakesh.Tori Latham is a digital staff writer at Robb Report. She was previously a copy editor at The Atlantic, and has written for publications including The Cut and The Hollywood Reporter. When not…BBQ 8 1/2? One of N.Y.C.
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