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!

Gourmet's Farm compound is known for Gourmet's Cafe, a small place that offers quick meals, drinks,…read moreand happens to also be a store where you can purchase their farm's products and other locally-sourced items from food to personal care. Though, not a lot of people know that further inside Gourmet Farms is a Mediterranean-inspired fine dining restaurant called The Dining Room. It's yet another one of those structures that are inspired by those houses in Santorini, Greece--all white and turquoise with a dome. Their menu is more refined than that of the storefront cafe, so if you're feeling a bit more fancy, head here instead. My family and I went here for an early New Year's lunch and since we had our dog tagged along (which they allowed!), we opted to eat al fresco. They have a pretty nice ambience since you'll be eating adjacent to their gardens. While I couldn't say anything about their meat dishes, I really enjoyed their salad bar. It's a piece of heaven for any hungry vegetarian/vegan. The greens are fresh, the roasted vegetables were flavourful, and they have a variety of salad dressings available. You're guaranteed to have super fresh produce, too, since it's really pretty much farm to table here. This place is great for families, or for a lunch/dinner date. Though if you're looking for a quick bite, opt to eat at the cafe instead since this place can get a bit pricey.

The Dining Room is our favorite stop over place whenever we go to Tagaytay. We usually visit for…read morelunch, snack, or just a short visit to the grocery upstairs. The facade of the restaurant is like a Greek house in Santorini. It serves organic, farm to table dishes. They grown their own lettuce and coffee. Upon request, you can visit their lettuce farm just behind the restaurant and walk around the farm and see how everything starts. Being a frequent visitor, we probably have ordered everything on the menu. They often offer a buffet with unlimited fresh salad. Price is very affordable and worth the value. The vegetables are fresh and crisp. I also love their pastas and meals. Don't forget the banaba iced tea, This is the place to go if you want to eat healthier and in a good environment. Parking is ample.

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.

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

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.

Ambience: Our discounted Eatigo reservation, as always, got…read moreour supressed enthusiasm raging for a feast with pita bread! Fortunately, their branch wasn't as warm as I thought it'd be since their location is semi-outside the mall (near the event area at the center). Gyro Platter: Our all-time favorite is still this beautiful set of meats and veggies! Apart from enjoying pita bread instead of rice, all our meats were pretty tender, juicy, tasty, and extra flavorful with garlic dip. Falafel is still my favorite healthy choice due to its lovely unity of chickpea texture and light flavor. The coolness of the veggies kept everything harmoniously balanced with all that meaty goodness! Tuna was definitely the most tender, but to be fair, everything was just downright good because they all have that aromatic and delicious grilled flavor I love so much! Service: Like their other branches, everything was done smoothly, waiting time was considerably acceptable, and their servers made claiming the reservation easy...again! (May 2018)

Wonderful healthy fresh and nourishing meals! I live the lentil burger. So filling and delicious…read moreand not to mention the side of fried!!