Okay, I held off reviewing Greek Kouzina for awhile because I wanted to try more of their menu and…read moretoday I got the chance. One thing I never fail to order is their stuffed zucchini because it's really good and feels really healthy... it's "greek rice with pine nuts, raisins and tomatoes stuffed in zucchini". However, today I found out that they modified their menu and there's no longer stuffed zucchini (sob!); instead, they changed it to stuffed red bell pepper! Badly needing my rice fix, I ordered it anyway, but very doubtfully. We also got the beef gyros (small pieces of beef, greens, and feta cheese in pita wrap) and the crispy calamares. The good news is, the stuffed red bell pepper was surprisingly even BETTER than the zucchini. It's the sweetest pepper I've ever tasted! Truthfully I'm not a fan of bell peppers because the green ones turn me off so I thought they all taste weird, but this red bell pepper was a game changer for me. TRY IT TRY IT! The other ones we ordered were pretty good as well. So far, I haven't tasted anything that I particularly disliked from Greek Kouzina. I also like their Lamb Meatballs. For dessert, their Greeka Yogurt is a must-try. The honey mixed with yogurt is amazing. If you run out of honey you can always ask for more.

With my job constantly taking me places and me having to find routes to get from one point to the…read moreother in the fastest way possible, I pass through random roads a lot. Whenever I take Little Baguio, I always see small restaurant with lots of cars parked outside it, even on the street. One day, a client of mine asked to meet at Greeka, though not the one in San Juan, but the then newly opened branch in SM Aura. Because I already have a major favorite from another restaurant, thought it would be "safe" for me to try Greeka's version, and maybe even compare to see which one I like better. So, I ordered the htipiti, which is basically a feta cheese dip. It was a bit coarse, with small bits of feta and not spicy like the one I have been accustomed to. Their pita is also a bit on the heavier side. Then I had their Roka Garides pasta, which I was unsure of at first, because I didn't think arugula would work well with shrimp and pasta. However, I was glad I tried it because it was good! Being able to enjoy pasta with vegetables is good, but with this, it's just wonderful. Overall, I found that it cannot be compared to my favorite Greek resto, as Greeka has a totally different approach and feel, not just to the eyes but to the palate as well.

One of the purveyors of Greek fare in the metro. Cyma has continually served quality Greek food…read morethrough the years. And with the cut throat restaurant business in Manila, their good food and service are a testament to why they are still around. Must-try: souvlakis; pastas; roka salata; flaming cheese dips I usually stick to these and am satisfied all the time.

The decoration and wooden chairs give a truly Mediterranean feel…read more They have all the Greek classics like Gyros, Tzatziki, Souvlaki and salads. I found that the traditional Greek salad (solo) was enough to share between the two, although it comes with one piece of bread only! The quality of the olive oil is great and I highly recommend the cuisine for anyone! You cannot NOT like it!

Ambience: This was our first time dining in after the…read morerenovation, making the establishment look a bit wider. Since we were in the mood for a snack, we decided to check out their appetizers. As we looked at the prices for the variety of their hummus, we kept it simple and got our usual order. Lentil Soup: Pretty good! Just think monggo. If you like it, I'd recommend this. Hummus: One of the reasons why we love eating hummus (chickpea and sesame dip) at any branch is the bread coming in two pieces. Presentation was attractive and appetizing. Serving size was generous. Taste was simply perfect and I'll always love this dish, so much that I'd bring it to the movies instead of popcorn! Plain Lassi: I'm a fan of yogurt shakes! Sweet or salty, heck, I'll have it both ways! Service: They seemed pretty knowledgeable about their menu. We were asking for a simple soup recommendation and they suggested Lentil Soup, comparing it to monggo. That made our decision very easy! (for July 2018)

This place is located on the busiest mall of Makati (my opinion). Service and of course food are…read moregreat. Take me back home. So if you need a quick break on this holiday shopping stop by and relax.

As compared to its main competitor, Cyma, I like Greeka Kouzina for its "steak-like" dishes like…read morelamb shoulder and beef steak. Greeka also has the more authentic feel as their food tasted more Greek. for this visit, we ttried their fried calamari, which is a bit bland for me. We also had their fig and arugula salad and lamb shoulder. The salad has a sweet-sour taste which is very appetizing. The lamb shoulder was the best! Tender and cooked to perfection. A main dish also comes with a free side dish, and we had the lamb meatball spaghetti. The creaminess and cheesiness were a little too thick and dry. The meatball has a very lamb-y smell which is kinda off.

One of the best Greek resto in QC. Good serving size, perfect for sharing..reasonably priced. Loved…read moretheir Lamb Gyros and Spinach Artichoke dip.

If you like Mediterranean food, this is a go to place for many people in the BGC area and I get…read morewhy. The food is great and portion are pretty good as well. Enjoyed their pizza, pasta and dips!

Was in Manila for work and stopped into Feta while walking around the area by hotel. It was so…read moregood we came back for a 2nd time! Which, when you're only in town for 12 days and there are 100s of amazing places to eat, if you choose to eat twice it must be good! Def will be added to my rotation for my next work trip

AMBIENCE The interior's colors are very Ateneo (a university…read morereference) but this common at other Greek restaurants. We dined here a few times already and it was always chill and cozy. It's a hit and miss for us to get the timing right because at one visit, we were there around lunch time and had to wait in the queue for a very long time. Parking was relatively easy since the restaurant is at Molito. If no open parking slots are available, there's always the basement parking. BEVERAGES Cyma Iced Tea is a home-brew type that was very strong, sweet and heavy. At the same time, the Yogurt Shake had delicious yogurt and fruit rind on top; this was a first and I loved it! FOOD They excel in serving excellent and elegant food! Greek Nachos is on the top of my list because of how refreshingly addicting the toppings and soft pita are. I always want more and more! Kalamarakia and Solomos were fairly good while the Yiouvetsi was really heavy on the belly. My second fave would be the Meat Platter, an abundance of more fluffy pita and some well-cooked meat. Potatoes au jus deserve the same attention for its texture; really nice to chew into. SERVICE There was just one instance where the one who lined us up in the queue that busy lunch day appeared to be moody, and that's okay; we're all human. We could really see it in her slightly agitated face and we felt awkward speaking with her midway. Good thing she snapped out of it when it was time to go to our table. I hope she was able to resolve whatever it was that was bothering her that time. In spite of that, everyone else was very kind, checked on how our food was, and were quick on requests.

Really was trying to eat something different after a month in Asia. This Greek restaurant was not…read moreexactly authentic but the food was good and the cocktails were terrific. Bonus too, is that they do have the best grilled octopus. Nobody cooks octopus better than the Greeks and that's true at this place...

Good food, reasonable prices, decent place, so-so service, free Wi-Fi. This is a nice spot for…read morefeasting on affordable Greek goodies, hence My Big Fat Greek [insert jiggly body part here]. And yes, they have vegan options! We had the Mezedes set (melitzanosalata, roasted cauliflower and garlic, and skordalia), Briami, Potatoes Sto Fourno, Greek lemonade, and coffee. The Mezedes sampler was tasty -- they didn't skimp on the bread, and all of the dips were well seasoned. Briami is baked eggplant, tomatoes, potatoes, and zucchini, which had a little too much olive oil and not enough seasoning. One serving of Potatoes Sto Fourno is surprisingly huge and not at all oily, though quite plain. What got to me was the Greek lemonade. I asked the waitstaff what was in it and she said it was just fresh lemonade. Lemme get this straight: it's fresh lemonade that's served in a Greek-themed restaurant, so it must be Greek lemonade. But then, they also serve cafe Americano. Eh? While the food was hot, the service was lukewarm. It helped that the waitstaff were prompt and civil, but they seemed distracted, as if they were inconvenienced to serve another set of patrons. This was the lunch hour, and the place was only 40% full. To any business owners: your service staff's demeanor is significantly responsible in setting the tone for transactions with your customers. If your staff act like they don't care about the customers, the customers won't feel like they need to care about your business. Behavior is contagious. Good thing I care a lot about what I eat, so it's likely I'll return here for their plant-based meals. But not after I forage elsewhere for better service first.

Kos is a casual Greek restauant that opened 3 years ago at UP Town Center. It is one of the…read morepioneers in this mall. It is the same chef/owner from First Gourmet Academy and this is one of their restaurants that students operate as part of their practicum, I think. With all the new restaurants popping out in the new building, people misses this resto. This is my third time in this restaurant and they haven't changed. They're still as good since my first visit. Our usual first course is the Mezedes (spreads swerved with breads). My personal favorite is the Melitzanosalata (roasted eggplant spread). I love the tartiness of this dip that is combined with the nice earthy, smokey eggplant. Tzatziki (cucumber, carrots, and yogurt) It's refreshing and clean. I'm not a fan of cucumber, but when it combines with yogurt, it work wonders. Hummus (chickpeas with tahini) is creamy with a hint of lemon acidity. I just prefer a stronger tahini flavor in it, but its really good. Bourou Bourou is a nice, simple, hearty vegetable soup. It is similar to minestrone, its light and flavorful. Arni Me Kritharkia (Orzo with Lamb Meatballs). Orzo cooked in a rich, tomato based sauce with lamb meatballs. The rich tomato ragu blends well with the lamb meatballs. It's a very rich & flavorful meatball pasta. Pastitsio is their version of lasagna, instead of sheet pasta, tube pasta is used. It's simple, yet flavorful pasta dish. Rich, meaty tomato sauce and bechamel on one side. The better thing about this is the sauce are served and overflown on the sides. So we can scoop as much sauce as we can. Chicken Souvlaki, my personal favortie. Marinated large cut chicken fillets, skewered with vegetables and grilled to perfection. The chicken was marinated that produced a moist, flavorful meat. It's not dry as how we expected it. Galaktoboureko is basically a custard pie with phyllo pastry on top. It is similar to a cheesecake, but its yogurt custard with a nice, crusty phyllo on top. It's smooth and creamy complimented by the honey that added sweetness to this dessert. Kos is one of my favorite Greek restaurant in QC. There isn't much restaurant that serves authentic Greek cuisine. Every bite just brings you closer to Greece. #TheFoodCrawlers #OngsFoodprints #TheLostDiego

Caesar salad with extra calamari. This pretty much sums up why I love Greeka Kouzina…read more So good is this salad that it has surpassed my adoration for Cyma's Roka Salata. It has even surpassed my ability to think and eat rationally. My fiancé can attest this. When the craving for Greeka's Caesar salad hits, there's just no stopping me from getting it. Like a single-minded Beagle determined to get that food on the table! Any argument, any objection, any other attempt to sway me to go somewhere else is FUTILE. F-U-T-I-L-E. I MUST HAVE MY CAESAR SALAD WITH CALAMARI!! But it's just Caesar salad, for God's sake - I hear your judging thoughts, Ms. Caesar-Salad-Know-It-All. And to you I say, IT IS NOT JUST CAESAR SALAD. It is a bouquet of greens drenched in thiiiiick Feta-based dressing, so-good calamari wedged in between every leaf and generous Parmesan strips adding that extra oomph. Miam miam miam. I wonder if my fiancé will get annoyed if we have this again for dinner tonight (hehe we just ate there last night and last week).

First off i was starving and we were looking for a sit down place to eat so it was a surprise to…read moresee Greek Kousina around the corner. The place is small with modern chic design. Its 2 floors with plenty of seats upstairs. Good for small party or a gathering with friends and family. The service is a bit slow but im noticing a trend recently when it comes to service. You have to be really aggressive and tell them what you need.... politely of course. There's no need for diva rudeness. Lol. As for the menu, its family style. Sharing is encouraged. The portions are huge... a bit pricey but totally worth it. No lunch menu peeps so order big and splurge. I noticed everyone getting the lamb and we decided to get the 2 lamb wrap with 3 sides (700+). Its good for 2-3 ppl.... I say its good for 2 ppl and it comes with 4 tortilla. I wish it was pita instead. It wouldve been perfect. A tortilla wrap in a greek restaurant... hmm. We asked for extra wrap (100+) and it was a bit tough. lost a star there. However, the lamb was perfectly roasted and well seasoned. It truly melts in your mouth. You guys totally need to try it. For my sides i had grilled vegetable salad(zucchinni, green pepper, and egg plant topped with feta cheese), eggplant dip, and sun dried tomato hummus. I never had sun dried tomato hummus. Im usually a hummus snob since i like my hummus lemony with lots of garlic. However this isn't bad. Well seasoned... not too salty. Its not smooth. Its somewhat chunky. Still really good. Its a must try! All in all i had a great experience. A slow start with a few oopsies but the lamb made up for it. Delish. Will i come back.... theres a possibility.

Ambience: The restaurant is pretty spacious but not too big…read moreeither. They're located on the 5th floor. Seats are convenient for pair or group dates. Since The Podium is growing, you can go to this restaurant from the new Julia Vargas entrance too. Food: Falafel with Pita was insanely good! I loved that they gave so much pita and falafel. This was the first time I had falafel covered in sesame seeds. My ideal falafel would be one with a crunchy coating and soft filling, and they nailed it! Everything was cooked very well and I could really taste the grilled flavor of the vegetables. Pitas were thick; carbs galore! Service: I'm also happy with their service! They did what they could to give me an easy and pleasing experience with my reservation via Eatigo. My server did really well and he checked on how my food was.

I had lunch at Café Mediterranean when I was attending to a first aid training at Mothercare in the…read moresame mall (The Podium). The course took very long, so I decided to eat something at the food court. I confess I didn't have great expectations, since I'm not a food court fan, but the food impressed me. I suggest starting with an appetizer sampler containing falafel, humus and babaganouch. For the main course, I had a veggie moussaka which was just great! Pair it with their moroccan mint hot tea :) I must add the interiors are very nice and really brings a Mediterranean vibe.

We've lived at the condos here for several months before trying this place. Why did we wait so…read morelong? It's really good. It's hard to find good Greek food I Manila and this place does the job well! Great menu with a whole lot of favorites! Love it!

Cyma has been around for quite some time now so I can't even say how many times I've eaten here…read more The first branch that I remember is the one in Shangri-La. I've eaten there, and in the Eastwood branch as well. To be quite honest, I have a slew of friends that sing Cyma's praises all day long but I find it to be quite average. With the exception of the salad which is always a delight to eat regardless of which one you order, but my personal favorite is the Horiatiki Salata (traditional Greek village salad). For the main, I've always preferred the shoulder loin lamb chops. It's somewhat on the bland side, but lamb is the love of my life so that's just fine. It's my personal experience that you can't go wrong with the gyros, if you're stumped on what to order.