If the place definitely is a modern take on traditional Greek taverna, the short and super fresh menu only features very classic dishes. Let’s order a few mezzes to start with. Cold ones: pita bread and a big bowl of
Tzatziki (
HKD 38), my fav, plus a bowl of
Hummus (
HKD 48). Shit, that hummus is good! Chickpeas are mixed with a massive quantity of garlic and some smooth and creamy Greek tahini creating the smoothest, yummiest rich hummus. And hot ones: the super tasty daily special
Zucchini Frittersand the absolutely pornfood moreish fried
Saganaki Platanos (
HKD 118) cheese. For the main, you can either decide to go for something from the sea or something from the land. I had to order the traditional
Souvlaki (
HKD 98): marinated pork or chicken, loaded onto a horizontal spit and slowly rotated over almond wood and charcoal before being wrapped in a pita bread that has been brushed in Greek olive oil, sprinkled with sea salt and heated over the wood fire, giving a smoky charred crust on the outside and a soft fluffy interior. You could, of course, decide to pair it with a classic Greek salad here known as
Greek Village (
HKD 168) but you might also wanna give a go to the
Cypriot Salad (
HKD 98) with its surprising crunchy grain texture and its creamy yogurt sauce. Artemis & Apollo definitely get it perfectly right: simple dishes full of flavors, the very essence of Greek cuisine.
Another thing I loved about the place is its commitment to only serve Greek wines. After all, wine culture was born in Ancient Greece, is pointing out my date of the night.
Ouzo-fuelled evenings and endless nights of Greek mezzes and wines were definitely lacking in Hong Kong. Efcharisto Black Sheep Restaurants for bringing it to the 852.
Looking for a quick Greek escape at lunch time? You definitely wanna check their
lunch menu, available everyday from 12 pm to 2.30 pm: HKD 168 for a mezze, a Cypriot Salad and a Souvlaki.
Artemis & Apollo G/F, 9-11 Moon Street – Wan Chai