Takin Express offers a delightful journey through the vibrant flavors of Moroccan cuisine, standing out for its authentic dishes and warm atmosphere. From the moment you step inside, the rich aromas of spices such as cumin, coriander, and saffron envelop you, setting the stage for a culinary adventure. The menu features a variety of traditional options, with standout dishes like the tagine—slow-cooked to perfection, with tender meats and an array of seasonal vegetables that marry beautifully with the spices. The couscous, light and fluffy, serves as the perfect accompaniment, soaking up the delicious sauces and enhancing the overall experience. Each dish reflects the chef’s commitment to authenticity, with locally sourced ingredients that elevate the flavors to a remarkable level.
The ambiance at Takin Express further enhances the dining experience, combining traditional Moroccan decor with modern touches that create a welcoming environment. The staff is knowledgeable and passionate about the cuisine, readily providing recommendations and insights into each dish. The hospitality is genuinely warm, making guests feel right at home. Additionally, the dessert offerings, particularly the honey-soaked pastries and fragrant mint tea, provide a sweet conclusion to the meal. Overall, Takin Express is not just a restaurant; it’s an invitation to experience the rich culinary heritage of Morocco, making it a must-visit for anyone seeking a memorable...
Read moreI LOVE this place!!! I am a little sad to admit I’ve never had the privilege of eating here in person (although I would love to and plan to soon!). However, I’ve ordered delivery from here many, many times over the past few years that they’ve been available on Ubereats (at least 2-4 times a month. Typically every weekend as I love their weekend special, the lamb couscous. I am grateful as my food-averse toddler does too: it is a struggle to get my child to eat anything except chicken nuggets and cheerios. But somehow, miraculously, the lamb couscous is also his jam, which is great for the both of us because it gives me an excuse to order it regularly).
My family and I are obsessed with their food. We have tried almost everything from here (except for the sandwiches. There’s no real reason we haven’t tried those yet other than that we’ve just really enjoyed their other entrees to much to stray from them). Everything they make here is incredibly delicious and fresh. Also, unlike so many places in Orlando now, their food is actually worth the price you pay (which isn’t much for the quality/portions anyways, comparatively).
I’m a born and bred Orlando foodie, and I’ve been lucky enough to try so many of the wonderful food options we’ve started to have here in the past 5-10 years. That said, I’d recommend TajineXpress over and over again to anyone wanting to know places in Orlando that they need to try at least once. It’s too good to...
Read moreIt is very hard to find Mediterranean food let alone a Moroccan restaurant that serves authentic Moroccan food. Tajine Express like the name suggests will try to provide you that experience even though the different constraints such as time, cost, ingredients, and the different tasting palates. The decor is outstanding and a little bit of Andalusian rhythms or Gnawa could elevate the experience more. They were out of Chicken Batilla, which should be a signature dish every day. The eggplant was acidic, which means it was missing some much needed olive oil, cumin, a hint of cayenne pepper. The lamb couscous was lacking the high notes and the much needed seasoning such as some ghee butter or even regular butter and did not have enough vegetables. The lamb shank that came with it was good. The Tfaya or the caramélisés onions with raisins was decent. The tea was excellent with great amount of mint and tea. However, the kufta Kebab dish was ok even though the fries are not freshly made. The dish could use some sauces. The location is not bad and it is located next to an international food market for an after meal grocery shopping. Currently, it is very hard to get in to that Plaza and it is even harder to get...
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