Tajin Moroccan Cuisine
Da'an District, Taipei
Restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan
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Tajin Moroccan Cuisine is a chef-owned restaurant near Tonghua and Linjiang Night Market in Taipei. Founded by Hicham Samh and his wife in 2011, it specialises in Moroccan tagines, lamb shank and spiced beef ribs, with saffron rice, pita and mint tea.
About Tajin Moroccan Cuisine
A Moroccan Restaurant in Taipei
Tajin Moroccan Cuisine is on the ground floor at No. 3, Lane 144, Section 2, Keelung Road in Taipei's Da'an district. The official site places it near the Tonghua and Linjiang Night Market area. Moroccan chef-owner Hicham Samh and his wife founded the restaurant in June 2011.
The dining room uses Moroccan lamps, colours and decorative objects to connect the food with the chef's home country. Its own photographs show a compact restaurant with wooden tables, hanging lanterns and street-facing windows, rather than a hotel dining room or a large banquet venue.
Tagines, Lamb and Spiced Beef
The restaurant explains that tajin refers both to the conical-lidded cooking vessel and the dish prepared in it. Slow cooking and the circulation of moisture under the lid are central to its description of the food. Signature dishes include braised lamb shank and Moroccan-spiced beef ribs.
The beef preparation is described with saffron, Moroccan butter, preserved lemon and cumin. Saffron rice, pita and couscous provide accompaniments, while mint tea is part of the drinks offering. The menu is presented as Moroccan home-style cooking with gentle seasoning rather than a promise of uniformly hot or heavily spiced dishes.
Reservations and Dietary Information
Tajin describes its food and preparation as halal-certified on the official website. This is an operator statement; guests needing the current certificate or specific certification details should request them directly. No separate claim about the absence of every possible allergen is implied.
The restaurant links to inline for online reservations and recommends booking ahead. Its visit page gives the ground-floor address and +886 2 2732 7296 for telephone confirmation. Check available sittings through the booking system and discuss dietary requirements before arrival, especially where a dish contains dairy or wheat-based accompaniments.
World Culinary Awards recognition
Tajin Moroccan Cuisine is the 2026 winner in Asia's Best Middle Eastern Cuisine Restaurant 2026. These category awards are distinct from Michelin stars or an inspection-based numerical restaurant score.
The published voting rules distinguish public voters from verified industry voters, whose votes carry twice the weight. The award identifies a category winner rather than supplying a tasting score for every restaurant.
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Planning details
- Location
- 1F, No. 3, Lane 144, Section 2, Keelung Road, Da'an District, Taipei
- Reservations
- Book on inline
- Website
- tajinmorocco.com
- Phone
- +886 2 2732 7296
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, Moroccan-inspired dining room with preserved colors, lighting, and guest-facing decor; the atmosphere is described as authentic and hospitable, with a cozy alley-side feel.
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- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu
- Drinks Focus
- Tea
- Dietary
- Halal, Vegetarian friendly
- Opened
- 2011
Signature Dishes
- lamb shank
- Moroccan beef ribs
- tajin pots
- saffron rice
- mint tea
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Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1F, No. 3, Lane 144, Section 2, Keelung Road, Da'an District, Taipei
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1F, No. 3, Lane 144, Section 2, Keelung Road, Da'an District, Taipei · Directions
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FAQ
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Where is Tajin Moroccan Cuisine?
At 1F, No. 3, Lane 144, Section 2, Keelung Road, Da'an District, Taipei, Taiwan.
Who founded Tajin?
Moroccan chef Hicham Samh and his wife founded it in June 2011.
Does the restaurant state that it is halal-certified?
Yes. Its official site states halal certification; request the current certificate directly if needed.
Can I book online?
Yes. Tajin links to an inline reservation page from its official website.
