I thought my grub at London’s Souk Medina was good stuff but of course at that point I didn’t realise the chef’s special ingredient was mouse droppings.
Okay, I’m being facetious, but I did indeed eat out a couple of times at Souk Medina in Covent Garden before Christmas.
I really enjoyed its Moroccan style and relaxed vibe, although the authentically low furniture wasn’t the best for my lanky frame.
Hell I’d even planned to go back if ever my wife is let lose on the shops of the Seven Dials area again and I need a stiff drink.
But Westminster council has fined the restaurant’s owners £21,000 for breaching health and safety after a mouse infestation. Admittedly this was at the site’s sister restaurant Souk Bazaar but it makes you think and mostly those thoughts aren’t good (cheese anyone?).
I'm all for authenticity but doubt rodents poo is the thing to look for in a good North Aridcan eaterie.
Anyone else had a favoured restaurant ruined or summoned up the courage to return to somewhere they've had a bad experience?
