'Meraki' is a beautiful greek word that means 'doing something with soul, passion and love'... 'putting something of yourself into what you do'... 'As the word implies, the executive chef at the Meraki Greek Cuisine brings his extensive culinary experience, together with his creativity, love and passion for Greek cuisine on to your dining experience. Our aim is to provide our customers a truly memorable dining experience where food is cooked to perfection, using local high quality produce and finest ingredients. At Meraki Greek Cuisine we strive to continue the Greek Tradition of dining by having all of our dishes designed to be shared. We choose to char grill meat, seafood and vegetables over wood and coal in order to bring out the rich flavours of food and to promote a healthy diet. We pride in ourselves on the flavours and the individualized touches we bring into every dish we place on the table. Enjoy the food that is cooked and presented with 'Meraki'!
Warm Pita $3.50 Local olives oregano, lemon myrtle, tanami fire, garlic, citrus zest. $6.50 Melitzanosalata smoked eggplant, tomatos, capsicum, onion & garlic (gf). Rustic tarama mullet roe, lemon jiuce, garlic & onion. Tzatziki greek yoghurt, cucumber, dill, mint (gf). Capsicum feta cheese,char grilled capsicum, garlic, chili. Skordalia potato skordalia, garlic & vinegar, eggs (gf).
SMALL Kefalotyri cheese atiki honey, candied walnut, metaxa figs (gf,n). Saganaki cheese grilled SA fresh cow milk saganaki cheese, peppered quandong, wild river mint (gf). Spanakopita spinach, ricotta, kale, leeks, dill, feta filo pastry pie, tomato compote (v). Seared scallops $20.00 goats curd, cauliflower puree, salted pistachio,caviar, (gf). Crispy local calamari $20.00 crusted semolina, sea parsley, black salt, aspen mayonnaise. Kataifi wrapped spencer $22.00 gulf prawns shredded coconut, pickled bean saltsa, citrus mayonnaise. Zucchini croquets roasted fennel, goats feta, mint yoghurt, fried quinoa (v). Keftedes braised pork meat balls, rich tomato saltsa, dill. Loukanika braised pork & leek sausage, pickled cabbage, lemon, kefalotyri.
LARGE Moussaka $28.00 eggplant, potato, minced meat, béchamel, chef s garden salad. Crispy Duck $30.00 twice baked crispy duck, truffle oil mash, wilted spinach, metaxa sour cherry glaze (gf). Pig Giros $28.00 12 hours cooked suckling pig giros, apple radish, maruli salata, crackle. Katsikaki, $30.00 tender baby goat meat slow braised in rich tomato, lemoni patates, feta crumble, pita bread. Vegetarian Moussaka $25.00 seasonal vegetables, tomato saltsa, béchamel, chef s garden salad. Crispy Pork Belly $29.00 twice cooked crispy pork belly, sage, bay leaves, white port, sweet potato skordalia, braised red cabbage, pig jus (gf). Spit roasted lamb shoulders shredded cabage,sumac, black salt, apple mint jelly, villages patates, lamb jus (gf). chef s signature dish a must try $68 (for 2 people)
DISHES GRILLED OVER WOOD CHARCOAL We choose to chargrill our meat, seafood and vegetables in order to promote a healthy diet and to bring out the rich flavours of food SMALL Octopus $18.00 local octopus, pickled beet root, lemon skordalia, roasted walnuts (gf,n) Grilled Prawns $22.00 spencer gulf king prawns, trio kafteri, shredded marouli, black salt. Local squid $20.00 pickled caper berries, lemon, oregano dressing, salt bush, green salstsa (gf). Zucchini mint yoghurt, fried quinoa, endives (v,gf). $10.00 Sweet corn $12.00 fennel seeds, black salt, ouzo butter, shredded kefalotyri (v,gf). LARGE Arni souvlaki $29.00 skewered lamb fillet, spicy yoghurt, green sauce, villages patates. Kotopoulo souvlaki $28.00 skewered free range chicken, heirloom carrots, green sauce mint yoghurt (gf). Crispy skin jumbo quails $28.00 lemon, oregano, cinnamon, orange, beetroot, dates, spicy walnut (gf,n).
GOURMET SIDES Horiatiki salata tomato, cucumber, capsicum, kalamata olives, spanish onion, feta, oregano dressing (gf,v). Patzari salata cumin roasted beetroot, yoghurt, fried chick peas, native thyme (gf,v). Villages patates roasted garlic, lemon, oregano (gf,v). $9.00 Mezze packages (min 4 people) Choice of any 5 mezzes $39 per person Choice of any 7 mezzes $49 per person Choice of any 9 mezzes $59 per person Historically Greek food has been made to share. This tradition continues at MERAKI Kali Orexi
DESSERTS Lokuoumades yummy greek donuts, atiki honey, chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream. Cream kataifi baked kataifi, honey syrup, vanilla custard, cherry visino, raspberry cured. Mezze tasting plate selection of homemade desserts. $20.00 Bakalava spicy almond & walnut mix, warm honey syrup, metaxa coffee soil, pistachio ice cream Samos fig brulee halva, chocolate ice cream.