Greeka Kouzina

AlwaysHungry

4.0

My family and I were craving Greek food, and we saw it was a perfect opportunity to try Greeka Kouzina in SM Aura. For starters, we had the Fig Arugula Salad that is good for sharing. It consists of arugula, mixed greens, figs, walnuts, and generous shavings of cheese. Fresh, salty, and sour from the greens, figs, and cheese. The walnuts are a good addition as its crunch complements that of the fresh greens. Along with that was an order of Spana Aginaro Dip, a spinach and artichoke creamy dip served with slices of garlic toast and pita seasoned with paprika. The flavor is mild, but it really goes well with the toast since the garlic is there to give it a kick near the end of each bite. Our main dishes included Krasates, which is a two-piece pork chop dish topped with a mound of blue cheese and served with Greeka Kouzina's signature gravy, and Paidakia, which are lamb cutlets on the bone. Both dishes come with a serving of cheesy and garlicky Greek Roasted Potatoes and a siding of one's choice. While the Krasates were thick, they were cooked thoroughly and the blue cheese lends it a strong flavor that tingles the palate. As a cheese lover, that is gold to me. The gravy is also good as it is rich and bursting with flavor. It also has a hint of red wine in it for those who like the taste. The Paidakia is tender and juicy. One can easily bite it and feel the meat come off the bone. Mint jelly is available upon request as it is traditionally taken with lamb. But not me. I prefer a good old slice of lemon and a liberal squeeze of lemon juice on it. The more it makes my face crinkle as I eat it, the better. Our sides included Hummus, an earthy tasting ground chickpea dip seasoned with paprika and served with olives and pita bread slices, and Moussaka, which is a traditional Greek dish similar to a lasagna. It is a creamy and cheesy concoction stuffed with eggplant that fills one up with its size. We ended the meal with an order of Baklava. It consists of layers of crispy, paper-thin phyllo/filo pastry, pistachio, walnuts, and cashews. The whole thing is drizzled with honey and topped with a cold scoop of Greek yoghurt. The sweetness and warmth of the pastry gives way to the sourness and cold of the yoghurt. Thankfully, the yoghurt is not as sour as other plain yoghurts so this dish is a must try.

Zo Junior

4.0

I visited Greeka to try the Greek cuisine on a field work day. We ordered -1. Lamb Watermelon salad - this is their most popular one. I liked the seasoned lamb but the feta cheese made it a little sour. Also there was no dressing on the lettuce so if you like your salad that way this is a great one. We ordered a share salad and it was of a good size2. Eggplant dip with bread - this is similar to the way we eat eggplant in India (baigan bharta). The Indian in me absolutely loved it! Perfectly cooked and seasoned eggplant with tasty flatbread3. Chicken Gyros - it is similar to a shawarma but the lettuce is just a lot. You barely notice the diced chicken. Also they do not use mayo or mozzarella cheese but feta which is again chunky and sour. Didnt like this one a lot thoughOverall-Ambience- 9.5/10 (warm and pleasant)Service - 9/10Value for money - 9/10 (affordable and good portion)Food - 8.5/10