The modern Greek classic (since 1993) Share in the passion that is Plaka.

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2 The modern Greek classic (since 1993) A contemporary fresh approach to the best of traditional Greek dishes - Plaka surprises and delights with a blend of original and time-honoured recipes. Share in the passion that is Plaka. LIKE US? STAY CONNECTED! FOLLOW AND REVIEW Locally and internationally sourced fresh quality ingredients. A 10% service charge will be added to all parties of 8 or more. No plate breaking, no dancing on tables and/or chairs. No cheques, no pets, no exceptions.

3 Meze is a selection of delectable small dishes served in the Mediterranean as dinner or lunch. Allowing diners to enjoy an array of flavours and textures... Meze is a meal in itself or just the beginning of a sumptuous feast. Meze is a way of life, savour the taste...

4 SALADS Greek R 60 Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, feta, olives and served with authentic Greek homemade dressing Traditional (Village Salad) Tomato, cucumber, onion, feta, olives and olive oil R60 Haloumi R 60 Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, haloumi, olives and dressing Mediterranean R 70 Rocket, cherry tomato, peppers, gruyère, croutons, olive oil and balsamic Aegean R 75 Rocket, kos, cherry tomato, gruyère, radish, walnuts, apple, carrots, dill, olive oil and lemon Rocket and Spinach R 75 Rocket, baby spinach, sun dried tomato, chèvre, pine nuts and mustard balsamic vinaigrette HALF PORTIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT 75% OF FULL PORTION PRICE HALF PORTIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT 75% OF FULL PORTION PRICE

5 DIPS Tzatziki R 22 The classic Greek dip - yoghurt, garlic, cucumber and dill Taramosalata R 22 Tangy cod roe blend, with a gentle seafood flavour Houmous R 22 A Middle-Eastern favourite, made from blended chick peas, tahina, garlic and lemon juice Melitzanosalata R 22 Roasted aubergines, chopped and blended in a light garlic dressing Skordalia R 22 Mash potato and garlic dip Tirosalata R 22 Creamy feta blended with peppers and fresh mild chilli Olive Tapenade R 22 The best calamata olives, pitted and diced into an appetising spread Dip Platter R 65 An assortment of all or any combination of the above dips Pita Traditional R 7 Pita Thin R 7

6 VEGETARIAN MEZE Beans R 30 Imported giant butter beans in olive oil, prepared with onions, black pepper and parsley Mavromatika R 30 Colourful black eye bean meze Beetroot R 30 Sliced bulbs dressed with olive oil and vinegar Pikandiki R 30 Mixed cabbage, carrots and peppers in a piquant dressing Piperies R 38 Roasted peppers soaked in olive oil, vinegar and garlic Spanakopita Spinach and fets in a crispy phyllo pastry R49 Falafel R 38 Deep fried chick pea balls Dolmades R 36 A rice and herb filling parceled in steamed vine leaves Kolokithakia R 40 Deep fried baby marrows served with grated gruyère Olives R 40 A choice of calamata, throumbes or green olives Haloumi R 48 Traditional Cypriot cheese served grilled or deep fried Feta A slice of feta drizzled with olive oil and oregano R40 Htipiti R 45 Feta grilled in foil with fresh tomato, peppers, oregano and chilli seeds Croquettes R 49 Feta and gruyère cheese croquettes Vegetarian Platter A colourful selection of vegetarian dips and meze served with pita bread for one R 80 for two R 145

7 MEZE Souvlaki Beef R 45 / Chicken R 40 Grilled cubes of beef or chicken on a skewer Yiros R 42 Strips of beef schwarma Loukaniko R 45 Grilled sausage with a distinct wine flavour Chicken Livers R 42 Grilled plain or peri-peri Keftethes R 42 Mammas home made meat balls Sheftalia R 45 Traditional Cypriot mince meat ball delicacy Soudsoukakia Smyrni R 45 Spicy mince balls cooked in a hearty tomato based sauce Pickled Octopus R 65 Octopus delicacy in vinaigrette marinade Sardines R 42 Grilled, the Greek Island way Calamari R 48 Grilled the Plaka way with onion or deep fried Calamari with Feta R 55 Grilled calamari tubes stuffed with creamy feta and peppers Baby Octopus R 65 Whole baby octopus grilled and doused with an olive oil lemon dressing Saganaki Mussels R 69 / Prawn R 79 Sautéed mussels or prawns with fresh tomato, white wine, feta and chilli Prawns R 58 Succulent Prince prawns grilled with lemon butter Oysters Always fresh, and only served when available. 6 in a portion, but feel free to add as many as you please R115

8 Eat. Love. Live. Traditional Greek recipes, many of which have been passed down over generations are prepared as a feast for your senses.

9 MAIN MEALS Mousaka R 85 Baked mince meat layered with aubergines and potatoes, topped with bechamel sauce Giouvetsi R 110 Lamb and pasta rice traditionally prepared in a tomato base Penne Diavolo Penne pasta tossed in a spicy tomato, feta, olive and chilli sugo R75 Souvlakia Beef R 95 / Chicken R 85 Two skewers of grilled beef or chicken cubes Soudsoukakia Smyrni R 85 Spicy mince balls cooked in a hearty tomato based sauce Lamb Chops R 130 Three grilled loin cutlets prepared traditionally with salt and oregano for maximum flavour Baby Chicken R 110 Whole spatchcock chicken grilled with olive oil and oregano or peri-peri T-Bone R g classic cut Fillet Greco R g of the juiciest fillet, lightly basted and grilled to perfection Kleftico R 165 Tender lamb shank slow roasted on the bone Calamari R 98 Grilled the Plaka way with onion or deep fried Classic Fish and Chips R 85 Succulent grilled hake and chips - the ideal seaside lunch Sardines R 85 Four sardines, grilled the Greek Island way Linefish Whole R 140 / Fillet R 120 Our signature dish - fresh catch of the day grilled whole on an open flame or filleted for your convenience Prawns Succulent prawns butterfly grilled in a light lemon butter Queens (6) R 140 Kings (6) R 190

10 Celebrate special events at Plaka Happiness resides not in possessions sions and not in gold, the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul Democritus At PLAKA everyday is a celebration! Life s best moments are shared and enjoyed with those we love, share the poetry of food, delight your senses, enjoy the hedonistic pleasures of great friends, family and tastes to inspire the palate.

11 IN PITA Yiro (Schwarma) R 60 Souvlaki Beef R 65 / Chicken R 60 Chicken and Haloumi R 65 Sheftalia R 65 Haloumi R 55 Falafel R 55 Falafel & Haloumi R 55 EXTRAS Chips R 18 Roast potatoes R 18 Rice R 18 Mediterranean Vegetables R 20 Pita Traditional R 7 Pita Thin R 7

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13 DESSERTS Baklava R 49 Finely crushed nuts layered between crispy phyllo pastry and drenched in cinnamon syrup Add Ice Cream R 10 Galaktobouriko R 49 Baked custard in crispy phyllo pastry, drenched in lemon zest and cinnamon syrup Add Ice Cream R 10 Traditional Yoghurt R 49 Extra thick homemade yoghurt smothered with crushed nuts and honey Rizogalo R 49 Traditional vanilla scented Greek rice pudding Grilled Halva R 49 A slice of halva grilled in foil with fresh apple slices and sprinkled with cinnamon and lemon juice Tiramisù R 49 Layers of biscuit soaked in coffee liqueur and covered with Mascarpone custard Halva Ice Cream R 49 Vanilla ice cream generously topped with halva shavings Ice Cream & Chocolate Sauce R 45 Chocolate Brownie R 49

14 Cresta Shop U224, Entrance 12, Cresta Shopping Centre, Beyers Naude Drive, Northcliff Tel: Fax: Eastgate Shop RL15, Entrance 9, Roof Piazza, Eastgate Shopping Centre, 43 Bradford Road, Bedfordview Tel: Fax:

15 In Greece the Plaka or central village square is the place to be... it holds a certain magic, as if the ancient Gods are still present also participating in the joyful delights of good food, friends and family. Thank you for your patronage.

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