Mrs Eleni and her two sons are known to have a soft spot for the traditional cuisine of the East, but also for all the exquisite combinations that arise when the Aegina pistachio meets the Cretan mizithra or the Chios mastic is mingled with zaatar, a Middle Eastern wild thyme-based herb blend. Speaking of zaatar, the Zaatar lahmacun with spice and nuts manouche that tickles the nose and then the tongue, finally leaving its aftertaste on the throat, as well as the Feyrouz lahmacun with minced beef and a mixture of herbs will surely delight all residents of Thessaloniki who are very accustomed to these ancestral recipes.

Feyrouz makes no compromises in the raw ingredients, which are the most decisive factor: tsalafouti cheese, sujuk and beef basturma, pul biber (Aleppo pepper), red lentils and toasted caraway, either in peinirli (boat-shaped pizza) or lahmacun, produce an excellent tasting experience, proving that no risks are taken when it comes to quality.

You should also definitively try the Ispahan spinach soup with chard, chickpeas, quinoa and bitter orange, as well as the Bordura beetroot soup with sour apple, carrot, ginger and orange. The tasting experience in Feyrouz continues, as we order the tabbouleh with Antiochian rosemary and yoghurt, as well as the Muhammara, a hearty walnut, pomegranate and roasted pepper paste, both of which delight our taste buds.

Not to forget: another magical association of Feyrouz taste with the culture and beauty of the Middle East: Diva Fairuz (meaning turquoise) is the legendary Lebanese singer, known as “the soul of Lebanon” who comforts everyone with her voice in all the joys and sorrows of her homeland.

Feyrouz SKG, 125 Mitropoleos and 12 Nikiforou Foka Street, Tel. 2310 251773