In case you visit Crete or generally Greece, there are some dishes you should definitely taste. So here is a small article about what you should order in a restaurant or a Greek traditional tavern (taverna).
Let’s start off with the appetizers, this first part will be all about them. The first thing to order should be the Horiatiki (Choriatiki) Salada, or Greek Salad, which has tomatoes, cucumber, olives, Feta cheese (the traditional cheese of Greece) and virgin olive oil. Don’t miss the “tzitziki” which is a top specialty for Greeks and basically is a cucumber dip.
Be sure to order “kalamarakia” which is chopped squid and a great appetizer. Don’t forget to order french fries and the famous saganaki, which is nothing but pan-fried cheese, with a bit of lemon added to make it taste better. These are the basic appetizers you should taste. But there are lots of delicious dishes you can try. Just look through the menu and order whatever looks nice and tasty.
In the second part, you will be given info about the main dish, and the top Cretan and Greek cuisine specialties.
