5 Authentic Greek Dishes You Need To Try

Five authentic Greek dishes you need to try

Given that the country’s name is synonymous with an idiom about misunderstandings, it’s no surprise that Greek cuisine is, well, Greek to most eaters. We’ve enlisted the help of Opa’s head chef Timothy Newton to give us the lowdown on must-try Greek dishes…

01 Lobster orzo

This dish has a Peloponnese origin from the south of Greece. It’s made with tomato sauce, orzo and butter. At Opa, we make ours with Canadian lobster and a seaweed butter – and it’s exceptionally tasty. Price: Dhs150

02 Kleftiko (slow-cooked lamb)