Kri Kri Mezethopoleion

PROFILED BY DE GROOTS MEDIA
Noted as being the first mezethopoleion in Australia that specialises in serving mezethes (small traditional dishes deigned for sharing with the other diners at your table) Kri Kri is a Greek restaurant that goes back to the roots of Greek cuisine. The Greeks are renowned for enjoying their tempting fare in relaxed and informal and surroundings and Kri Kri is no exception. A little piece of Crete at the start of Little Bourke Street, the walls are painted a bright Mycenaean yellow, and though the linens are white and not the blue check so common in Greek eateries, family photos in the downstairs dining area give it a real feeling of authenticity.

Kri Kri’s specialty is mezethes, however an a la carte menu is also offered for those in need of something heartier. If choosing the mezethes option you can either select your own, take recommendations from staff, or choose from a variety of banquet options. Dishes arrive in a continuous stream to your table straight from the kitchen. Alternatively, go a la carte starting with an entree of saganaki (pan fried kefalograviera cheese), followed by a main of Kri Kri goat (oven-baked goat with a lemon olive dressing). The wine list has a good selection of Greek offerings among the Australian offerings.

Veda Wickens