Souk Kitchen Southville

Delicious Mediterranean cuisine. Great portion sizes and friendly service. Nice to see a wine list that has more than French and Italian options available. Turkish red wine was a nice touch. Falafels, humous qnd pitta, grilled pork and their version of shashuka is a must. Apple and cinnamon and dates ice cream to finish was just perfect. Great place to take your friends for dinner. The host was incredibly helpful and friendly and managed to get us a table last minute altough they are fully booked usually. If you visit Bristol must give this one a try. I am sorry I haven't got more photos yet but we were too focused eating.

Our visit to Souk Kitchen was unplanned, thanks to a Google Maps detour that rerouted us from our original Turkish dining destination. Once seated and handed the menus, we took it as a sign to stay and explore. The meal started off with an unexpected twist—fried peppers that were green, not red. It was a small but surprising change that had us questioning our culinary color codes. The halloumi and grilled watermelon pairing was an unexpected hit, both refreshing and flavorful, proving that sometimes the best combinations are the most unexpected ones. The Moroccan beer was a nice touch, complementing the varied flavors on the table. The fish dish was perfectly executed, and the bread was nothing short of amazing. The shell on tiger prawns, although visually stunning, had a sandy crunch that was a bit distracting, but it didn't overshadow the overall experience. Though the prices were on the higher side, Souk Kitchen turned out to be a delightful mistake that Google Maps led us to. While we still intend to check out that Turkish place sometime, this accidental find was a journey worth taking in its own right.

I don't ever leave reviews for places, but I just want to say something about this restaurant. My friend and I took magic mushrooms while I was visiting her in Bristol, in a park many miles' walk away. Once we had stopped tripping to the point where we could handle a walk, we set off on an epic adventure which felt several hours long. When we eventually arrived at Souk Kitchen and they had a table available for us outside, it felt like stumbling upon an oasis in the desert. One of the dishes we ordered was the halloumi with pineapple, which was probably one of the best things I've eaten in my life. I still think about it eighteen months later with fondness. The photos are from the second time I visited with my friend, at their other location (the halloumi came with something else which was delicious but sadly didn't hit the same as the pineapple).