Riad El Reducto

Tetouan in Morocco was first seen in the Spanish novel "The Stitch of Time". At that time, I had a lot of imagination and yearning. This trip was specially chosen to include a visit here. The restaurant where we had lunch was quite unique and the environment was very good. Unfortunately, there were so many customers that I was embarrassed to take pictures and disturb others. The dishes tasted good, fresh and delicious, especially the desserts were colorful, and the mint tea was also delicious. I recommend it... P.S. The restaurant owner has several children, including a little girl who is super cute and not afraid of strangers. She ran around and chatted with the guests.

EL REDUCTO is both a RIAD and a RESTAURANT. When you arrive at TETOUAN, you can't help wanting to take a look and sit down to have a quiet meal, because four or five years ago, it was here that the crew of "The Needle of Time" stayed for a whole month until this great drama was born. In the narrow alley on one side of the Royal Palace Square, the bricks and stones on the ground have been polished to a shine by the years, and the middle has sunken. A series of slippery footprints of time meander to an unknown depth, and the sign on the wall has long been yellowed. In the still small lobby, my eyes swept across the ground, SI, BALDOSAS HIDRAULICAS Y AZULEJOS SEVILLANOS, are you the ones who make this time last forever? After I got my mood in order, I gently turned the door handle and slowly pushed open the stained glass door. It felt like a pilgrimage, which I haven't had for a long time, but it made my heart slightly warm. SIRA and SIRA's world finally began to appear before my eyes. A place I have never been to, but a very familiar scene. I like this contradictory taste, because you know where SIRA has sat, where he has laughed, where he has pondered, and where he is ready to go. The golden light behind the arched doorpost shines on the cold black and white floor tiles, adding an extra warm atmosphere. Did it also pass on the warmth to SIRA, whose inner world is gradually getting colder? Just like this old photo on the wall, the pedestrians on the street in Medina many years ago are the same as today. The injured SIRA came to TETOUAN alone. I guess it is biting cold even in the bustling crowd? Fortunately, there is always warm light and warm people who will pass on warmth to you when you are desperate. And we also have warm food in this slightly cold night. EL REDUCTO's squid tagine is not made of diced white squid, but fried squid rings that are placed in the tomato sauce of the tagine, and stewed with shrimps, potatoes, etc. The crispy squid rings become soft on the outside, but the inside is more tender. TARTA DE CHOCOLATE is also different from the usual Moroccan sloppiness, with a little more Spanish refinement. The ice cream balls are quite rich and delicious. A good restaurant will multiply your liking for the dessert in some detail. By the way, EL REDUCTO is one of the few restaurants with a liquor license. Such scenes and stories are indeed suitable for tipsy.