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    Zerza Moroccan Kitchen

    4.5 (44 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Tiffany P.

    This spot is located in the Essex market, back right corner on the main level. The staff was so friendly and welcoming! I probably waited 8 minutes for my order. It wasn't busy when I came on a rainy Sunday at 1pm. The saffron chicken sandwich was very good and the portion was perfect for one person. Would come back for sure!

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    Vik N.

    Great service and delicious food! This is my first time with Moroccan food and it didn't disappoint! Super flavorful the chicken tagine was so tender

    Albert H.

    Conveniently located in the modern Essex Market, Zerza Moroccan Kitchen provides some of the most authentic and flavor Moroccan food I've have had in New York. Highlights for me were definitely the lamb tagine and the Moroccan sandwich. Portions were generous and plenty full. The flavors brought me back to the time I visited Morocco. If you are in the lower east side area and are looking to explore Moroccan food, I definitely recommend Zerza Kitchen. As it is located in the Essex Market you can also try a variety of other delicious treat form around the world.

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    Camilla M.

    I had lunch here during my vacation in July. The Essex Market is full of restaurants, but Zerza got my attention and I made the right choice. Not only the food was good and the portion was big, but the guys at the stand were very friendly and gentle.

    Sabrina A.

    This is such a hidden gem at Essex Market in the lower east side. I tried the classic chicken tagine and it was SO good. Chicken was fall off the bone and so juicy. The sauce was amazing and the vegetables were perfectly soft and tender. Loved the preserved lemon. I cannot wait to have this again and support such a great business! Food was plenty for one person!

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    Wei P.

    Very glad I finally decided to try this place even though I've noticed it quite a few times while strolling around Essex market. I ordered the chicken tajine and cauliflower side which were both so flavorful. The chicken was so moist and tender, falling off the bone, resting on a bed of summer veggies and cous cous. Cauliflower had the right amount of char and dressed with tahini, walnuts, and raisins. Would recommend placing your order online and then picking up. I ordered at the stall and the food took about 30 min.

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    Really good. Tchicken tagine was great! Nice portions, classic food spot hidden in the back of Essex Market.

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    Wanted to try something from the Essex market and tried Zerza. Not disappointed-had the lamb, so flavorful. Loved it and will go back.

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    I'll keep it simple. I got the chicken tagine. It was amazing. I cannot wait to go back. The best food I've had in a long time.

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