Mykonos Greek Cuisine
Iced Tea
Melitzanosalata – Fire Roasted Eggplant Puree, Fresh Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Greek Yogurt served with Pita
Hummus – Garbanzo Bean and Tahini Spread with Lemon Juice served with Pita
Sweet Beet – Sliced Sweet Beets Drizzled with Red Wine Vinegar and Extra Virgin Olive Oil, garnished with Greek Garlic Mashed Potato Dip and Greek Yogurt with Pita
Beef Tips – Braised in Red Wine and Tomatoes, served with Rich Tomato Sauce over Rice with Pita
Chef’s Shrimp Heaven for Helen – Grilled Shrimp served with Sauteed Fruit and Citrus Sauce over a bed of Arugula, Greek Style Potatoes with Oregano
Mousaka – Baked Eggplant, Potatoes, Zucchini, Ground Beef, Tomato Sauce, Greek Feta Cheese, Cream Cheese, Parsley with Pita and Rice
Rice Pudding – Cinnamon
Karidopita – Walnut Cake with Cinnamon and Syrup
Baklava – Toasted Walnuts Baked in Phyllo Dough and finished with Orange Cinnamon Honey, Served with Sweet Grape Sauce
Kourabiedes – Greek Butter Cookies with Powdered Sugar
Located in Sun City Summerlin, the location in a small Strip Mall really no different than much of the dining in an age restricted community, Mykonos Greek Cuisine has received its fair share of praise from area residents since a recent change in ownership and dining as a trio in the dimly lit room this past Saturday the experience generally proved quite pleasant, though prices seem a bit precious even as portions trend big.
Admittedly unfamiliar with the area, reasons for anyone in their twenties or thirties to venture into this part of the valley few and far between, Mykonos ‘strives to bring the culture and elegance of the Mykonos Islands here through Authentic Greek Foods and Service” and with a menu highly focused on Lamb, Beef, Mezze and Salads it seems odd that Guy Fieri is featured prominently on overhanging flatscreens while service is efficient if not a little overwhelming, an ever-present hand failing to clear extraneous dishes while at the same time incessantly trying to top-off Iced Tea.
At times showing its authenticity by way of subtleties of spelling, recipes or descriptions while at the same time featuring Early Bird Specials and several plates that seem “Americanized” for their typical clientele, those sitting down at Mykonos are well advised to investigate the collection of housemade spreads offered individually or by way of combination, the creamy Hummus and Melitzanosalata each priced at $7 with accompanying warm Pita while the $10.50 Sweet Beet Salad is an interesting presentation with sliced rounds encircling Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Olive Oil, the Red Wine Vinegar not particularly perceptible while the menu-described Greek Yogurt was nowhere to be found.
Really going all-out with the Pita, in many ways a good thing as the warm housemade rounds are lightly tinged with herbs and near-perfect for scooping up any sort of sauce or spread, entrees arrived perhaps fifteen minutes after starters were presented and although the Mousaka was as authentic as any experienced it was actually the fall-apart Beef Tips in Red Sauce that were truly outstanding, the “Heaven for Helen” apparently a relic of prior ownership that was all-over-the-place in terms of its flavors, the handful of tail on shrimp largely forgettable while the admixture of warmed fruit over bitter greens was actually quite great.
Acknowledging that the $23.50 Shrimp would likely be *too* sweet for some, those familiar with Greek Desserts will be happy to know that Mykonos cuts no corners as relates to either of their three options and whether one fancies something as traditional as Rice Pudding or as dense as Karidopita the smart money is in a truly exemplary slice of housemade Baklava served in the cosmopolitan “island” style, bathed in sautéed Grape Sauce.
THREE STARS: Totaling over $120 after tax & tip, nearly a Strip-priced meal compared to other Greek Restaurants in Town, Mykonos Greek Cuisine takes a unique look at Mediterranean food in one of the city’s least likely dining spaces, perhaps not worth “going out of the way for,” but good for a change of pace.
RECOMMENDED: Hummus, Beef Tips, Pita, Baklava.
AVOID: Sweet Beet Salad and Chef’s Shrimp Heaven for Helen offer low value on the dollar.
TIP: Frequently offering coupons, $10 off bills over $50 given with the check, those looking to check out Mykonos on a budget are encouraged to visit at lunch of before 6:00, a limited breakfast spread also offered beginning at 8am.
WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.
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