Leila is a Moroccan inspired restaurant in the Kaimuki. They offer a dinner tasting menu that is $85 per person. You start with The Seven Salads which consists of 7 small dishes and the za’atar flatbread followed by the charred cabbage. The 7 dishes are shared with everyone on your table and the portions were generous. We ordered 2 different entrees since there was 4 of us and we added on the basteeya. The basteeya is a signature dish from the chef and it's a flaky pie filled with shredded duck. All of the dishes were tasty but my favorite was the short rib because it was tender and the sauce was flavorful. For dessert, the date cake was the best because the sweetness of the dates balanced with the salted caramel sauce. The yuzu custard was a lighter dessert and very refreshing with the seasonal fruits.
The interior of the restaurant has dim lighting and the noise volume is loud. The service from the staff was excellent. If you're looking for a place to have a fun dinner or to try a new kind of cuisine, this would be the spot for you. You should make reservations at least 2 days in advance. For parking, there is street parking along 12th Ave or paid parking in the Kaimuki Municipal Lot.
For more information about Leila, visit leilahnl.com.
1108 12th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 888-0884
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The Seven Salads
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Charred Cabbage
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| Basteeya |
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| Mediterranean Fish |
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Short Rib
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Yuzu Custard
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Date Cake
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