Moro

antimega

31st July 2007

3 found this helpful

Perfect tapas, with great wines to accompany.

sokratis

Orgasmic 27th April 2007

24 found this helpful

Dopamine is a phenethylamine naturally produced by the human body. In the brain, dopamine functions as a neurotransmitter, activating the five types of dopamine receptor - D1, D2, D3, D4 and D5, and their variants. Dopamine is produced in several areas of the brain, including the substantia nigra. Dopamine is commonly associated with the pleasure system of the brain, providing feelings of enjoyment and reinforcement to motivate a person proactively to perform certain activities. Dopamine is released (particularly in areas such as the nucleus accumbens and striatum) by naturally rewarding experiences such as food, sex,[4][5] use of certain drugs and neutral stimuli that become associated with them.

This is what Wikipedia has to say about Dopamine. For the simple folk, dopamine is what starts flowing in your brain when you do pleasurable stuff like sex, drugs (for some) or food in our particular case.
I had a major Dopamine secretion the first time I went to Moro. The culprit was an unbelievable starter of roasted artichoke heart, with pine nut and pomegranate salad that brought me close to the Meg Ryan scene from that film – a greek, hairy, male version of Meg Ryan, but still having an orgasmic moment. In my case it was real. I am not exaggerating (ok, maybe a little bit), but it was that good. The artichoke melted sweetly in the mouth, while the pomegranate added its special zing. This was followed by a perfectly cooked sea brim and the whole thing was topped off by a pear and chocolate tart that again brought me closer to my female side and Meg Ryan.
Moro is a unique combination of Spanish influences, local English produce and a passionate team behind the place intent on creating a fantastic culinary experience. It boasts a traditional wood roast oven that makes all the difference. I've eaten there twice and everything I had has been superb. The roasted pork belly, the fillet of lamb (stolen bite from Walid's plate) and even the freshly made bread really make mewant to back. I would go back every day, but the pricing is little bit high. Don't get me wrong. It's totally deserved, but my wallet can't take £30 meals every day – that's the average cost per person that you'd expect to pay.
Do try Moro and while in the area pop in to Café Kick opposite to work off those calories via some table football.

walid

Probably the best restaurant in Exmouth Market! 21st March 2007

19 found this helpful

When we set up TrustedPlaces office next to Exmouth Market, Sokratis and I went out on a scouting mission to explore our new neighborhood. During this exploration we came across the wonderful restaurant of Moro in the middle of Exmouth Market. The name "Moro" peaked my curiosity as it is the Spanish term for "Moors". According to Wikipedia Moors were the medieval Muslim inhabitants of al-Andalus (the Iberian Peninsula including present day Gibraltar, Spain and Portugal) as well as the Maghreb and western Africa, whose culture is often called Moorish.

Anyway we went to Moro yesterday and today for two business meetings and at both occasions came out delighted. Now the food that is served at Moro isn't strickly Spanish nor Middle Eastern, but more a kind of continental fusion with a Spanish or Middle Eastern influence. In any case the food there is incredible. It is professionally prepared, well laid out and perfectly cooked. The first time I was there I had the pleasure of tasting the charcoal grilled lamb with chickpea and cucumber salad and beetroot borani (£17.50), you can see the picture of the lamb. Today I had the chicken cooked in Pedro Ximenez with pine nuts and sprouting broccoli (£17.50). To be frank I can't tell which one of those two meals I preferred the most. With the chicken we had a great bottle of Spanish red called: Martin Berdugo Joven (Tinta del Pais) '05 for £16.50.... and it's worth every single penny and drop ;-)

For deserts you have a small choice to pick from but I would strongly recommend the chocolate and apricot tart that is simply supreme. You really have to try it!

The interior of Moro reminds me some of my favorite Parisian restaurants back home in terms of their simplicity. What is original about Moro is that the kitchen is pretty much wide open and you watch the chefs working diligently on their little masterpieces. What I did find kind of odd is that in spite of being right next to the kitchen you couldn't smell the food being cooked too much so they must really have a good ventilation system in there.

Obviously we're not just the ones who know about how good Moro is as this place always fills up at lunch time during the week, so I dread to imagine how it can be at night. If you're in the area and you'd like just a small snack instead of a full meal you can have some of their tasty tapas by the bar.

sue at 22/03/07

Love the food pic! ; )

Lacrimosa at 17/05/07

I remember having razor clams as a starter at this restaurant...

walid at 17/05/07

I have to say that I've been back to Moro 2 more times since this review and simply have adored every single moment!

Add Comment