La Khaïma Cuisine Nomade

La Khaïma Cuisine Nomade

Step Into an Authentic Mauritanian Nomad Tent Experience with Your Teens!

For over 20 years, La Khaïma has welcomed families and friends into a unique dining experience that transports guests from Montreal's Mile End neighborhood straight to the heart of Mauritania. This isn't just a meal; it's a cultural immersion where you remove your shoes, sit on cushioned benches around low tables, and share generous platters of aromatic North African cuisine. Your teenagers will appreciate the authenticity and novelty of dining in a setting designed to replicate a traditional nomadic tent, complete with colourful tapestries, vibrant cushions, and African music creating an atmosphere unlike any other restaurant in the city.

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When:
Monday and Sunday 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday through Saturday 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Where:
142 Avenue Fairmount West, Montreal, Quebec H2T 2M5
🚇 Laurier

Highlights:

• Slow Food Philosophy with Local Ingredients: Dishes are prepared with local products following the Slow Food concept, creating uniquely spiced tagines that offer an unparalleled taste experience rooted in both Mauritanian tradition and Quebec's local food movement.
  
  
• Accommodating Dietary Preferences: The kitchen readily adapts to dietary needs including gluten-free and vegetarian options, ensuring that every member of your family can enjoy the meal comfortably.
  
  
• Communal Dining Experience: Meals are served on large shared platters in the traditional North African style, which naturally encourages conversation and creates a more engaging dining experience.

Recommended Audience:
This experience is perfect for families with teens and young adults in Montreal who appreciate cultural immersion and unique dining atmospheres that provide something different from the typical restaurant experience.

What to Expect:
A meal typically including lentil soup, hummus, couscous with three tagine options (usually vegetarian, chicken, and beef), followed by mint tea and dessert, all served in a nomadic tent setting where you sit shoeless on cushioned benches around low tables.

Some things to consider during your visit:

• Make Reservations Ahead of Time: This popular spot can fill up quickly, especially on weekends. Make your reservation online to book your table in advance.

• Be Prepared for Floor Seating: The traditional seating arrangement involves sitting on low cushioned benches around coffee table height tables, which requires removing your shoes and sitting in a position that may be uncomfortable for those with mobility issues or back problems. If anyone in your family has difficulty sitting on the floor for extended periods, this may not be the ideal dining experience.

Disclosure: We received complimentary meals in exchange for our coverage.