The fragrant and seductive foods of Morocco and Egypt are served with warm hospitality at this East Village hideaway. Amber lighting and hookah pipes lend an opium den quality to the dining room that doubles as a stage for belly dancers. The menu includes Moroccan specialties like chicken cooked in a tagine, moulekaya—a rich and savory Egyptian stew—and toasty pita bread with assorted mezze (think Middle Eastern tapas like stuffed grape leaves, hummus, baba ghanoush, and the like). A tray of deserts arrives in show-and-tell style, and the selection includes everything from chocolate mousse cake to baklava.

Le Souk Information:

• Middle Eastern menu. Dinner. Bar. Casual attire. Outdoor seating.