A taste of Morocco

Portia Jones visits Casablanca in Cardiff in her quest to find a decent tagine

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DEAREST readers, you'll be delighted to hear that my quest for affordable food in the Welsh capital continues. I know you have been anxiously awaiting updates.

While spending a typical day heavy in important research (scrolling on Instagram), I was alerted to a seemingly affordable restaurant I'd not frequented before which promised the “flavours of Morocco and the Mediterranean, where authentic cuisine meets a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere”.

Family-run Casablanca is back on the Cardiff food scene following extensive renovations and opening in a new Albany Road location. Longtime residents may remember it as Mezza Luna on City Road, which was best known for its Lebanese dishes and opulent decor.

I last visited Mezza Luna many moons ago, during a particularly boozy birthday celebration several months before its closure.

While I recall warm service and excellent hummus, I’m drawing a blank for the rest of the night.

As usual, I digress. Back to Casablanca. Having spent a lot of time travelling in Morocco, I'm a massive fan of their aromatic cuisine. I love the spicy, fragrant fusion of Berber and Mediterranean influences, and I'm always game for a massive, flavourful tagine.