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.

Working outside the office leads more productivity. There more opportunity to breathe and think…read more Creativity comes out when we step out of our confined desk. Coffee shops are always packed and coworking space is not a thing in Quezon City. My colleague and I ended up finding place in ITC Building at Panay avenue, it is just few blocks away from Quezon ave. Beiruti bites is at the 2nd floor. It was quiet with only 2 occupied tables. The design is heavily inspired by modern middle east setting. They serve true lebanese food. Still full from a heavy lunch so we ordered lightweight snacks to munch on. Hummus P130 and deep fried falafel P160. Food is plated nicely. The strawberry yogurt shake is a good-tasting cooler too. It took a while for orders to arrive. We kindly requested for water but it was only responded on our third call. Despite the slow service, we're still interested to come back dinner time to try the grilled meat platter mixed with Beef, Shish Taouk (Chicken), Kafta (Ground Beef).

Beiruti Bite is a small, Lebanese restaurant that specializes in their local cuisine, from kebabs,…read moreshawarmas, to grilled pies. It is located along Panay Ave., in the same building as the BPI at the corner of Timog, but the sign isn't visible from the outside. Some of the people in our group missed it the first time they pass the street. As a 'big' family, we ordered tons of stuffs from the menu just to try each one. Sambusek (cheese). It was a Lebanese spring rolls folded into a small, triangle envelope. It was similar to the Greek spanakopita, but was filled with just cheese, their local cheese. The cheese wasn't that salty and cheezy, like what we grew up with. It was nice and crunchy. It was served with a spicy, yogurt dip that complimented and gave the cheese life. Beef Shawarma Plate was really good. The beef was spiced and flavorful. It was cooked just right. And the pickles on the side was really sour! I was surprised, expecting to be the same as the German pickles, salty, sour, and crisp. But was good. Shish Taouk was large chunks of chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, skewered with onions and bell peppers, similar to the Kebab Skewers we know. The chicken was moist and flavorful. I didn't expect it to be like this, it was really good. Lahme B Aajine was a minced meat pie. Similar to a quesadilla, but made with a freshly made pita bread. The only problem I had was the ground meat was old. It didn't tasted fresh and there's a smell that signals this meat is going to be spoiled sooner than later. It is similar to the ground meats that is sold in grocery stores that has a slightly foul odor due to meat handling. The food was great, but the service was bad! Our orders got confused and we were the first customer to arrive in our batch and was last to be served. There was only one chef (Lebanese) in the kitchen, which is the owner, with 2 assistants inside. I pity the server, because she was in the middle of the situation and was teary eyed. We just kept on following up our orders. Some orders took more than an hour to arrive.  I'm hoping on my next visit, it wouldn't be this bad. The food was really good and authentic. Something I would go back there for.  P.S. I rarely rate service as part of my rate, but this time, it was abit worse. #TheFoodCrawlers #OngsFoodprints #TheLostDiego

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

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 are looking for something different in the Eastwood area, Cyma is it…read more Fantastic food. We had the Pine Nut Eggplant which was good but the grilled octopus was outstanding. Then we had the Moussaka which had tons of favor. Finally, we enjoyed the lamb and beef shawarma. Very tasty. Service was excellent and the restaurant was small and quiet.

The restaurant is listed as Greek but I think Greeks would beg to differ. The dishes are more like…read moreGreek inspired. Ive never seen pasta in a Greek salad or honey mustard on a gyro. The prices are high for the quality delivered. Overall we left feeling ripped off. We paid 700 pesos ($15.00 USD) for 6 skinny lamb ribs with hardly any meat. The octopus salad had 10% octopus in it. This was our most expensive meal on the island and most disappointing. This is not authentic Greek as you know it. CONS: Lamb gyro Greek salad Calamansi drink Octopus salad

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

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.

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!

Tried this restaurant again after its soft opening some months ago. During my first visit, I tried…read moretheir vodka-battered onion rings and Mad Bird with rice. The onion rings were crispy but very oily and that was it. It somehow lacked flavor. The Mad Bird or their version of fried chicken was disappointing. The dominantly paprika spice was left on the chicken skin, though crunchy, it left the meat bland. The supposed-biryani rice was bland with only a color of yellow. I almost did not finish it. This time, I went back hoping it has improved since it is gaining customers. I tried their Souvlaki and Gyro. The biryani rice improved from my last visit as it is flavorful. The souvlaki was tender and the spices were there, but it was too salty. The Gyro was truly a disappointment. First, the meat was too salty even with all the thick pita, chips, and vegetable covering it. Next, I opened the gyro because I couldn't feel any texture, only to find out that the beef are too small and too few. The chips gave the crunch, but it was not delicious. Greek St is inexpensive, and that's probably their only advantage especially for their market around. The appetizers are not worth it. Go for the mains. I really hope they improve soon.

Rather than walk across SM North Edsa Mall for lunch, my husband and I decided to get some lunch…read morehere at SM CyberWest instead. We have decided to eat here as I have not tried the resto yet. The place while small, it quite nicely leverage on the natural light outside to light their resto inside. Their food presentation is also good, couple with the good natural light coming in the store, you get to take instagram-worthy shots. :) Unfortunately the food did not match the picturesque presentation. The gyro initially looks big but when I open the wrap, they only have a thin strip of beef in it. I even not sure if I have tasted the feta cheese. For a 159, it is an inexpensive greek food, but seeing how miniscule the beef inside, getting a sharwama kebab across the mall would have been "sulit". And the worse, it was too salty! As for the Slouvaki (skewered pork kebab), on the first bite, the flavor was good, you can really taste the herbs and seasoning on it. The dish would have been good if not for its over saltiness. Hope they could be more light-handed with the salt and improve on their gyro, having more meat than fillers.