Elia - Greek Food - Menu - Dakos

Original Cretan Dakos

A traditional mezze or light meal on the island of Crete, dakos is often called "Greek bruschetta," and is easy to make with few ingredients and no cooking.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

• 1/2 of a large round barley rusk (about 5 inches diameter)
• 1 large or 2 small ripe tomatoes, coarsely grated (discard skin)
• 2-3 heaping tablespoons of feta cheese, crumbled or grated
• extra virgin olive oil
• fresh sea salt
• freshly ground pepper
• Greek oregano (rigani)

Preparation:

Grate the tomato with a vegetable grater (or the large grate on a multi-grater) into a strainer over a bowl so most of the liquid drains off. Run the rusk under a spray of the tomato liquid (about 4-6 tablespoons) to moisten.

Spread the grated tomato on the rusk and top with cheese.
Sprinkle with pepper and a good amount of oregano, and drizzle with olive oil.

Yield: One rusk serves 1 as a light meal, 2-4 as a mezze.

Notes: Serve the dakos with Kalamata olives on the side.

Review #2

This restaurant is perfect for romantic diners as well as for friends / family diners.

The food is at the same time traditional and modern, sophisticated and simple.
I'm half french - half greek leaving in the UAE; this place is like a piece of my homes as the chefs (greeks) have connections with french cuisine as well.

Best For: Romantic

Posted by: Emilie KASTANI

Review #1

We went to Elia with a group of people and just loved it. The decor and ambience is Mediterranean yet not too dominantly Greek. It feels warm and stylish at the same time. They do have an airconditioned terrasse - for the smokers.

The food selection is very good with something for every taste, and they have a nice wine selection as well (even though not too much from the Mediterranean unfortunately). The home made bread they serve is extremely yummi. The service was excellent, attentive yet not too dominant, and time was just flying as we enjoyed the evening so much. The price/value ratio is excellent despite the fact that the restaurant is in a beautiful and high class business hotel.

This is a place that can easily become one of my favourites, and I will go back again and again and will bring friends - no question about it.

from: Gaby

Elia - A Greek Restarurant in Dubai

Elia

' A Celebration of Greek Flavors'

Serves favorites such as dakos, beef souvlaki with pita or moussaka.

Be a star in the kitchen of Elia during the cooking classes with Chef Nikolas from 4 pm to 6 pm.

Book your table of 10 or more and receive 1 free room stay on the same night.

Elia is open daily from 6 pm except on Mondays.

In the weekend Thu - Fri the last order is taken around 12:30 am and weekdays 11:30 pm. Located at HC Level.

Only at the Majestic Hotel Tower Dubai.