Kouzzina was yum!

Red Helicopter · 08-24-2009, 09:29 PM

Decided to check out Kouzzina over the weekend. It was great!

Here's what we had:
Spanakopita - Traditional Phyllo Pie of Spinach, Feta, Leeks, and Dill
Crisp Calamari and Lemon - Coated in Aborio Rice Flour with Spicy Yogurt and Garlic Yogurt
Wood-grilled Flank Steak - with fresh Herb Saltsa and Kouzzina Potatoes
Loukoumades - Freshly Made Greek Doughnuts drizzled with
Warm Honey

All the appetizers sounded so good, we were tempted just to order a bunch of them and skip the entree. But, we both got the flank steak... it was good, but when we go back I've got my eye on the "Pastitsio - Greek-style Lasagna with Bucatini Pasta, Cinnamon-stewed Meat Sauce, and Bechamel." Several people at tables near us ordered it, it looked really good.

Also, the chef stopped by a few times, she was great. She brought us a small piece of the baklava to try after we got the doughnuts. We wished we had gotten the baklava... it was the best either of us had ever tasted.

Dinner for 2, no alcohol, Tables in Wonderland, just over $80. Well worth it.

HauntedGabe · 08-24-2009, 11:33 PM

Wow. The only thing that sounded appealing was the doughnuts. Some very unique combination of ingredients in those dishes.

I'm guessing that it tastes a lot better than it sounds.

NC_WDW_Daddy · 08-25-2009, 08:26 AM

Different, but sounds nice.

kat228 · 08-25-2009, 09:26 AM

How was the spanikopita? I have a weakness for it...

Disnyfan83 · 08-25-2009, 10:35 AM

Sounds delicious!!! I can't wait to give it a try myself!

DopeyDancer87 · 08-25-2009, 10:45 AM

Where is this located?

kat228 · 08-25-2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DopeyDancer87

Where is this located?

It's the old Spoodle's location, next to Flying Fish on the Boardwalk.

mercurywaxing · 08-26-2009, 10:32 PM

I'm thrilled that Disney is getting some food choices outside the usual fare. Not to knock on Epcot, but the food you get is fairly typical and common things you can find in major cities (Morocco may be the only exception). Most people have a japanese, chinese, or mexican establishment near where they live. With the openings of the choices at the AK Lodge and now this Disney is thinking outside of the box now and willing to take a chance on something people don't see every day.

Kudos. I can't wait to try it.

Red Helicopter · 08-26-2009, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kat228

How was the spanikopita? I have a weakness for it...

Buttery, flaky, cheesy and fantastic. Definitely going to get it again when we go back.

kat228 · 08-27-2009, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mercurywaxing

I'm thrilled that Disney is getting some food choices outside the usual fare. Not to knock on Epcot, but the food you get is fairly typical and common things you can find in major cities (Morocco may be the only exception). Most people have a japanese, chinese, or mexican establishment near where they live. With the openings of the choices at the AK Lodge and now this Disney is thinking outside of the box now and willing to take a chance on something people don't see every day.

Kudos. I can't wait to try it.

Funny, because I can get Greek food here!! Rochester isn't really a major city, but we do have varied cuisine (love it!) But to me: good food is good food, some times it's better here, sometimes it's better there...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Helicopter

Buttery, flaky, cheesy and fantastic. Definitely going to get it again when we go back.

I think I'm drooling...excuse me

catiebug · 08-27-2009, 01:01 PM

Oh that does sound good. I have a weakness for Greek Food. How oily was it? I find a few of the places I go here in Houston to overdo it on the olive oil.

WDWmemories · 08-28-2009, 12:30 PM

The spanikopita sounds great. I really like it, but you very rarely see it on the menu anywhere. Maybe because it takes so much time to make it right?

Anyway, I'm glad to hear that this restaurant is a winner and has some interesting choices!

Spodie · 08-31-2009, 03:06 PM

Good to hear - we have a reservation on my birthday to try it! I can't wait!

Red Helicopter · 08-31-2009, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catiebug

...How oily was it? I find a few of the places I go here in Houston to overdo it on the olive oil.

Not oily at all. Not even the calamari. We didn't really order anything that comes dressed with olive oil... but everything was so well prepared, I doubt that they would overdo it with the olive oil.

catiebug · 09-03-2009, 03:37 PM

Thanks! I am excited to give it a try next year. I just saw the menu and saw they have Alfa beer which is awesome since it is so hard to find where I'm at.

08-24-2009, 09:29 PM	#1
Red Helicopter C-Ticket Holder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 57 miles from the magic Posts: 140	Kouzzina was yum! Decided to check out Kouzzina over the weekend. It was great! Here's what we had: Spanakopita - Traditional Phyllo Pie of Spinach, Feta, Leeks, and Dill Crisp Calamari and Lemon - Coated in Aborio Rice Flour with Spicy Yogurt and Garlic Yogurt Wood-grilled Flank Steak - with fresh Herb Saltsa and Kouzzina Potatoes Loukoumades - Freshly Made Greek Doughnuts drizzled with Warm Honey All the appetizers sounded so good, we were tempted just to order a bunch of them and skip the entree. But, we both got the flank steak... it was good, but when we go back I've got my eye on the "Pastitsio - Greek-style Lasagna with Bucatini Pasta, Cinnamon-stewed Meat Sauce, and Bechamel." Several people at tables near us ordered it, it looked really good. Also, the chef stopped by a few times, she was great. She brought us a small piece of the baklava to try after we got the doughnuts. We wished we had gotten the baklava... it was the best either of us had ever tasted. Dinner for 2, no alcohol, Tables in Wonderland, just over $80. Well worth it. __________________ The Red Helicopter . . . Always hangin' out around Epcot!

08-24-2009, 11:33 PM	#2
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08-25-2009, 08:26 AM	#3
NC_WDW_Daddy Annual Passholder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Richlands, NC Posts: 3,155	Re: Kouzzina was yum! Different, but sounds nice.

08-25-2009, 09:26 AM	#4
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08-25-2009, 10:35 AM	#5
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08-25-2009, 10:45 AM	#6
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08-26-2009, 10:32 PM	#8
mercurywaxing B-Ticket Holder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT Posts: 84	Re: Kouzzina was yum! I'm thrilled that Disney is getting some food choices outside the usual fare. Not to knock on Epcot, but the food you get is fairly typical and common things you can find in major cities (Morocco may be the only exception). Most people have a japanese, chinese, or mexican establishment near where they live. With the openings of the choices at the AK Lodge and now this Disney is thinking outside of the box now and willing to take a chance on something people don't see every day. Kudos. I can't wait to try it.

08-27-2009, 01:01 PM	#11
catiebug C-Ticket Holder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 117	Re: Kouzzina was yum! Oh that does sound good. I have a weakness for Greek Food. How oily was it? I find a few of the places I go here in Houston to overdo it on the olive oil. __________________ Sept 2010 Trip Planned!

08-28-2009, 12:30 PM	#12
WDWmemories C-Ticket Holder Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 174	Re: Kouzzina was yum! The spanikopita sounds great. I really like it, but you very rarely see it on the menu anywhere. Maybe because it takes so much time to make it right? Anyway, I'm glad to hear that this restaurant is a winner and has some interesting choices! __________________ Check out free high resolution Disney World Pictures and Disney Vacation information.

08-31-2009, 03:06 PM	#13
Spodie Fastpass Holder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 590	Re: Kouzzina was yum! Good to hear - we have a reservation on my birthday to try it! I can't wait! __________________ ~Ashleigh

09-03-2009, 03:37 PM	#15
catiebug C-Ticket Holder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 117	Re: Kouzzina was yum! Thanks! I am excited to give it a try next year. I just saw the menu and saw they have Alfa beer which is awesome since it is so hard to find where I'm at. __________________ Sept 2010 Trip Planned!

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