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A Feast for the Palate
One of the Mediterranean's most diverse cuisines. Greek, Turkish, Arab, British influences. For expats: food is one of biggest positives. Fresh, aromatic, generous, surprisingly affordable.
Starters
1. Halloumi. 2. Hummus. 3. Taramosalata. 4. Tahini. 5. Koupepia (stuffed vine leaves). 6. Sheftalia (juicier than any bratwurst). 7. Loukaniko (coriander sausage).
The section on "A Feast for the Palate" was the most valuable for us. We couldn't find this information anywhere else before our move. It saved us a lot of time and hassle.
– Family from Berlin, in Nicosia since 2024
Mains
8. Souvlaki. 9. Kleftiko (clay oven lamb). 10. Moussaka. 11. Afelia (pork in red wine). 12. Trachanas (winter soup). 13. Stifado (beef stew). 14. Choriatiki salad. 15. Grilled octopus.
Desserts
16. Loukoumades (honey balls). 17. Loukoumi (confection). 18. Galaktoboureko (cream pastry). 19. Baklava. 20. Soutzoukos (grape must sausages). Bonus: Commandaria wine.
Cypriot Cuisine
Topics: A Feast for the Palate, Starters, Mains
CMC Practical Tip
Starters 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Souvlaki pitta (€3-5). Then Kleftiko in Troodos taverna. Then full Meze. Within first week: you're a fan.
Yes – hummus, tahini, halloumi, choriatiki, loukoumades, baklava all vegetarian. For meze: say "chorís kréas".
Troodos village tavernas (Omodos, Kakopetria). Clay oven cooking. Meze €15-25/person. Best restaurant experience Cyprus offers.
Similar but more cinnamon/coriander. Sheftalia: only Cypriot. Halloumi: Cypriot original. Own identity worth discovering.
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