While local Singaporean, Japanese and Western food are some of the most popular cuisines here, our city state is also home to many exotic cuisines like Argentinian, Russian and of course… Greek! Greek cuisine is characterised by its strong focus on fresh ingredients and flavours. From great mezze to grilled seafood, here are some of the top Greek restaurants in Singapore to try!
1. Bakalaki Greek Taverna
Drawing from the rich culinary tradition of Eastern Mediterranean, Bakalaki serves up delectable authentic Greek dishes. Start off with winning appetisers like Spanakopita and Kalamari Tiganito before moving on to mains like Kalamaki Merida (grilled skewers), Paidakia (grilled lamb chops), Htapodi (grilled octopus), and mixed grill platters if you’re in the mood to share.
2. Mykonos on the Bay
We might not travel to Greece yet but we can still have some Greek food by the sea! Located at Sentosa Cove, the backdrop of yachts sure provides a gorgeous setting no matter where you’re seating at Mykonos on the Bay. Dig into their yummy menu which includes the Mykonos dip platter, moussaka, grilled fish and meat, giaourtlou (minced lamb on skewers), stifado (slow braised lamb shank), garides saganaki (tiger prawns) and many more!
3. Alati Divine Greek Cuisine
Transport yourself to Greece through indulging in Alati’s food options here, served straight from the Aegean Sea! Knock yourself out on hearty dishes like the salt baked fish, octopus souvlaki, mosharisio souvlaki (wagyu beef on skewers), kotopoulo psito (grilled boned chicken thighs) and lahanodolmades (slow cooked stuffed cabbage rolls).
4. Blu Kouzina
Serving both traditional and contemporary Greek dishes, Blu Kouzina is a crowd pleaser. Located at Dempsey Hill, this restaurant originated from a Greek couple’s love of home cooked food and sharing it with their loved ones. Take delight in their offerings like oven-baked eggplant, spinach pie, grilled sardines and more. You’ll also find Greek red and white wines, as well as imported beers and liqueurs!