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For some reason or another, my experiences with Greek food has been pretty much hit or miss. I've either had some good meals or ones that I just could have done without. Interestingly, these experiences have not necessarily reflected existing reviews where I've had some less-than-impressive meals at highly-rated restaurants. That was the case when I dined at the now-closed John's Greek Taverna. Now replaced with the Greek Corner and sporting a positive rating on Zomato, I made my way out there to investigate.
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Joining me was Hot Mama and we shared the Calamari to start. Although small in portion size, the quality was there. Each piece was tender and buttery with just a touch of resistance. Outside, the light and crispy batter stayed adhered until the last bite. On the side, the tzatziki was light and sported the freshness of cucumber and a touch of acidity. For her main, Hot Mama had the Chicken Souvlaki with rice, lemon potato and Greek Salad. Attractively seared, the meat was relatively moist and well-seasoned. Underneath, the rice was chewy and somewhat dry (but that is a good thing) while lightly salted. As for the salad, the veggies were fresh and crisp while the dressing was lightly acidic.
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For myself, I had to go with the Roast lamb with the same accompaniments. Despite sporting a rich roasted flavour that included aromatic garlic, rosemary and oregano, the lamb itself was rather dry. This could've possibly been due to the part of the lamb shoulder I received (as some parts are leaner). The lemon potato was completely on point being soft while still retaining a certain firmness with a considerable lemon kick. I returned once more to try the Mousaka with Caesar salad. The well-defined layers were all done right with moist and tender beef spiced by nutmeg, tender, but not mushy potatoes and eggplant while topped with a creamy bechamel. Again, the accompaniments were solid. Despite the lamb, the rest of the food was above-average and way better than the restaurant it replaced.
The Good:
- Decent portion size for the price
- Reasonable pricing
- Welcoming owner
The Bad:
- Disappointing lamb
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