I LOVE Argana. My experience with Moroccan food was pretty limited until this most recent trip to Paris, and in just one week I visited Argana twice. It is the epitome of comfort food. Simple, warm cuisine that fills you up without being heavy. Magdi, the owner, and his wife, Fatima, the chef, are incredibly lovely people. I was there on pretty quiet nights and so Magdi spent a lot of time talking to me. He was very patient with my rusty French and he told me all about Moroccan cuisine, life in Paris, his home (Egypt) and what it's like in Morocco. The restaurant itself is small and cozy. Nothing fancy, but very clean and comfortable. Feels like the kind of family-run restaurant you always want to find no matter where you're traveling. Regardless of where I stay in Paris, I will be coming back there to eat!
The first visit, I had couscous with merguez, a slightly spicy sausage. The merguez had a wonderful flavor and went so well with the vegetables (carrots, turnips and zucchini), the fluffy couscous, and the broth/sauce that the vegetables were cooked in. I think this was my favorite dish. The second time I visited I had a tajine with kefta meatballs. These meatballs were incredible. Soft and moist but full of flavor. On second thought, I'm not sure which I liked better! Also, be sure to have some mint tea, it was fantastic! I found the prices quite reasonable, especially for the generous portions. read more