By Antoine Icard (That's Shanghai)
Updated: 2007-08-07 09:44

This mid-range Moroccan restaurant is another innovation from Albert Loh, the industry insider behind Face and Lan Na Thai at the Ruijin Guest House. In a parallel effort, Pudong's five-star, state-run guest house is now graced with its own Face, Lan Na Thai and, more adventurously, El Wajh.

But you needn't be a visiting cadre to enjoy the 'Marrakech-meets-Miami' decor, with its tropical color scheme and art deco elements. And anyone willing to make the trek will be rewarded with fine fare. We started with a flavorful but thin harira (chickpea and lentil soup, RMB 45), and then savored a perfectly-prepared and wonderfully moist lamb tanjine with figs and potatoes (RMB 110).

The service was sheepish but good-natured, a minor detraction easily remedied with a few after-dinner cocktails downstairs at Face.

El Wajh
Location: 1800 Jinke Lu, by Longdong Lu
Tel: 021-50278261
Open: 5:30-10:30pm.
Cost for two (including drinks): RMB 319