Cyma Greek Tavern

This is a repost from my other blog.

"Where will we eat?" is the perennial question Kojiro and I face everytime we dine out. We have already tried most of the restaurants/cafes in Greenbelt 2 and 3 to come up with our safe bets; places we can always go to and rely on to provide good food when option paralysis strikes. However, my palate would appreciate a vacation every now and then from the usual Japanese, Italian, or hodgepodge cuisines, and today was one of those days. I wanted something different, something more adventurous...

Eureka! Let's go Greek in Cyma! Kojiro and I had only eaten at Cyma once and that was years ago with his otousan. We were not able to try their main dishes then but from the sampling i had of their soupa (soup) and orektika (appetizers), i like. Speaking of Cyma's appetizers, it is a must for every first-timer to order their house specialty -- the famous flaming Saganaki. This dish is flambéd at the customer's area and is accompanied by a resounding "**OPA!" from the servers...really entertaining but probably not for the weak-hearted.

photo courtesy of dessertcomesfirst

Whetted appetites will surely be satisfied in Cyma since not only do the food taste great, but also the servings are huge that even their "solo" servings are good for two. Now that's real value. To start our meal, Kojiro and I ordered the Spinach and Artichoke Fondue. It is a blend of melted cheese, sliced sun-dried tomatoes and feta served with warm pita triangles and grilled garlic bread. Mmmmmmm.

Spinach and Artichoke Fondue (P280.00)

For my main course, I opted for a solo Tonnos Salata (salad). "Whoah!" I gasped at first sight, the plate was heaping! It has Ahi tuna, mixed greens, tomatoes, feta cheese, baked onions, Gavros (not an abbreviation for Gavin Rosdale, it's Greek anchovies hehe), roasted bell peppers, black olives, marinated potatoes, green beans and boiled eggs with herb vinaigrette dressing. Colorful and quite tasty, though I wasn't crazy about the gavros.

Tonnos Salata Solo (P280.00)/To Share (P390.00)/Family (P540.00)

Kojiro wasn't feeling experimental so he ordered a "safe" chicken dish. The Kotopoulo Lemonato is the Greek's counterpart of our chicken adobo. The bird is braised with lemon, oregano, garlic and EVOO, then roasted with Greek potatoes and feta cheese. We were overwhelmed to see the half portion of the chicken lying on the plate. This dish alone could feed us both.

Kotopoulo Lemonato (P345.00)

We were so full afterwards, though it seemed as if our food were barely touched. I can't wait for the next time the infamous question pops up again. There's still a lot on Cyma's menu that I have yet to taste.

**Opa - traditional Greek term used to express one’s excitement and admiration in a very enthusiastic manner

Cyma Greek Tavern

1/F Greenbelt 2
Ayala Center, Makati