Tajeen Exotic Arabian
About
Middle Eastern, Arabian
Location
Adress: Shop 4 2 West Terrace, Bankstown, New South Wales 2200
Phone: +61 2 8739 9084
Reviews
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Steve H.
Went for dinner tonight. Place was difficult to find as the terrace was pitch black and the sign was hard to see. Entered the place and was instantly blinded by cold fluorescent lighting, also figured heating might not be in their budget.
Stood inside door and tried to catch the attention of a passing waiter, ignored, figured he might be new to the game, notice the restaurant is empty save for three other tables.
Approached the bar and indicated that we had a reservation, waitress looked at us and asked "to eat?" - never had that happen ebfore - I reply "yes", trying to not sound snarky with every fibre of my being.
Seated and had our orders taken by a friendly waitress, waitress casually mentions that it's a freezing night and that she has to go onto the terrace to warm up. I get backhanded by the irony.
Ordered a plate of dips + Lebanese bread, Moroccan prawns + tagine "royale" - or tagine with the lot (sausages, beef cheeks, lamb shank, quarter chicken, cous cous and vegetables).
Moroccan prawns with Turkish bread. Bread was nice and crispy, few frozen packed prawns was swimming in oil but very flavourful. Not worth the $16 asking price but the sauce was fantastic.
Dips was served with Lebanese bread - in a plastic sandwich zip-loc bag - the Goliath brand, from Aldi. We take the bread out of the sandwich bag and place it next to the dips so the waiter didn't have to. Gold star for us.
Tagine royale arrived shortly after. It was colourful and smelt amazing. Partner comments that the dish looks like dog food. I found the yellow tagine pleasing.
The various meats were falling-off-the-bone tender, but the whole dish lacked salt. There was enough moisture so the cous cous wasn't dry - big points. The vegetables were straight from a frozen pack and was mushy. $48.
Left feeling very full but somewhat disappointed. Can't say for the authenticity but as far as well made food is concerned, it was merely ok. Good service by some of the staff.