The Spiciest Corners in Athens

October 8th, 2015

A “trip of taste” through dishes of the authentic cuisine of the Kingdom of Siam at Tamarind Restaurant

Thai, Japanese, Indian & Chinese food at the city center

At FURIN KAZAN (2 Apollonos St • Tel.: (+30) 210.322.9170) one often sees a few Japanese having a meal – a promising sign. Book a table, or you may have to wait. KOI (15 Nikis • Tel.: (+30) 210.321.1099) also flirts with Japanese cuisine – maki, nigiri and great salads – and gets popular acclaim on account of its very reasonable prices. Fancy some Indian? In the same neighborhood you will find INDIAN KITCHEN (6B Apollonos • Tel.: (+30) 210.323.7720), with its small, cozy dining room, serving delicious chicken tikka masala and many other dishes, from fairly hot to blazing.

Simple and tasteful sushi at Koi Restaurant

If you yearn for sweet-and-sour, crispy Peking duck and spicy Szechuan beef, try EAST PEARL (2 Apollonos & Nikis • Tel.: (+30) 210.321.1218). JING (13 Nikis • Tel.: (+30) 211.215.9352) gives the impression of being two restaurants in one: The ground floor is modern and sparse, while upstairs the decor is traditional Chinese. The menu offers a wide selection, from fried or steamed dumplings to duck in orange sauce.

ATTIC MOON (10-12 Xenofontos • Tel.: (+30) 210.322.7095), in addition to Chinese favorites -including wonderful hot-and-sour soup- it also offers a choice of Thai dishes, while TAMARIND (51 Kerameikou • Τel. (+30) 210.522.5945 • www.tamarindathens.gr) specializes in authentic Thai cuisine, offering abundantly spicy, yet refreshing, dishes in generous portions, perfect for sharing.