Zakias greek

We just tried Zakias greek on Parmer. I think they have been there about 6 months.
Its just north of Anderson Mill on the west side of Parmer in that fancy apartment complex in the shops out front.

I used to live in Chicago so I know a little bit about greek food.

We were pleasantly surprised.

My wife got all appetizers - hummus, falafel, tabouleh, coucous.
I go the lamb souvlaki.

My wife thinks the coucous is the best she has ever had. The hummus was also above average. My side greek salad was better than average. The lamb was a nicely prepared - real marinated lamb fillet (not sure what you call the cut) instead of those cubes you usually get. I am a Tzekiki sauce fanatic. Theirs was little too vinegary for me and not quite enough came with the lamb for my use, but a normal person would probably find it sufficient.

All the standard greek sides and entrees. Greek teas and they do pressed Turkish coffee which we did not try.

Took some deserts home but the dog ate them when our back was turned :-).

The interior is one of those modern yuppie deals - one side is all windows that look out on the highway, stained cement floor, dark red, green and gold paint with that corrugated steel siding around the open kitchen area. Lotta fake silk plants up on shelf near ceiling.

Service was OK, average.

Prices were moderate - more expensive than your typical cheap greek carrryout, this is more of real sit down place.

We will go back.

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