stir-fry: Greeka Kouzina

Along P.Guevarra in San Juan, you'll find this intimate Greek restaurant named Greeka Kouzina. There isn't much Greek food offerings around the metro that I'm aware of, and the first resto that comes to mind would already be Cyma. In truth, a lot of what both these two restos offer are quite similar.

Restaurant interiors are lovely and ambiance is a bit formal and laid back at the same time. I like the bold red door, art details on the stairs, as well as the light fixtures on the first floor. Not bad for a lunch/ afternoon meeting, or lunch with friends :) Parking can be a bit tricky, though.

Red Door Entrance

First Floor

Stairs to the 2nd Floor

Second Floor Dining

Now, time for the food! For starters, we had Pita bread with Hummus dip and Fig Roka Salata salad. Now, I'm a real fan of Cyma's Roka Salata salad, so I wanted to check our their version. Except for the addition of sweet figs, Greeka's salad tasted alot like Cyma's. I wasn't a fan of the figs though, I felt it made the dish too sweet. Hummus and pita were good; and overall, it was a great start to our meal.

Hummus & Pita, P130

Fig Roka Salata, P360

I ordered a Chicken Gyro and my friends ordered Arni Lemonato. The Chicken Gyro looked thin and small, but was surprisingly filling. I loved the Feta Cheese addition on this dish. The Arni Lemonato is supposedly Greeka's bestseller. It's a 5-hour roast lamb, whose meat falls off the bone. It comes with potatoes and your choice of a side dish (in this case, we were able to try 2 sides since we ordered 2 Lemonatos).

There was a generous serving of the Moussaka and Pasta side dishes, which adds variation to the lamb. I'd go for Cyma's Moussaka though, Greeka's seemed less cheesy and meaty. Pasta side was just okay. The Roast Lamb itself was very tasty and soft. You get two big cuts of lamb per order; it's actually already good for 4! The meat tastes great, but suggest you share with a group since it can get nakakaumay. For the price though, serving and taste is worth it.