Kozi's, South African restaurant in Melissia, Greece.
Kozi's is a restaurant in Melissia, a suburban area north of Athens, specializing in South African and Greek meat dishes. The menu draws from traditional recipes of both countries, with grilling as the central cooking method.
The restaurant opened in March 2010, starting out with a small number of tables and a focused menu. Over the years it grew and added more seating as it became better known in the area.
Kozi's draws on South African and Greek cooking traditions, and the connection between the two is visible on every plate. Dishes often combine spices and grilling methods from southern Africa with ingredients common in Greek everyday cooking.
Booking ahead is a good idea, particularly on weekends when tables fill up quickly. Melissia is served by public transport from central Athens, making it straightforward to reach from most parts of the city.
The owner of Kozi's has South African roots and brought recipes to Greece that were almost unknown in the country before the restaurant opened. Some dishes on the menu are based on family recipes from South Africa that you would be hard pressed to find anywhere else in Attica.
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