Porto Falafel

Porto Falafel is created with the promise of delivering a real taste of Middle Eastern cuisine. Our mission is to provide you and your family the dining atmosphere which pleases your experience at Porto Falafel. Our state-of-the-art dishes feature a lot of vegetarian options, and platters made daily from fresh and healthy ingredients, from gluten-free to halal meat, fajitas, and seafood, we have a lot to choose from. With us, you will taste the real meaning of falafel. Our slogan is ” Your Satisfaction Is Our Priority”.

For those with pure food indulgence in mind, come next door and sate your desires with our ever-changing internationally and seasonally inspired small plates. We love food, lots of different food, just like you.

We promise an intimate and relaxed dining experience that offers something different to local and foreign patrons and ensures you enjoy a memorable food experience every time.

EXPLORING THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN GREEK AND MIDDLE EASTERN FOOD

If you look at a table with Greek and Middle Eastern food, you’ll see a lot of similarities in ingredients, textures, and preparations. For instance, both cuisines use chickpeas a lot as well as beans, olives, yogurt, and meat. But with such stark similarities also come many differences that make each cuisine unique from the other, although they also go great together.

GREEK CUISINE

They say that the Greeks have the best diet in the world, and that’s true. But Greek food is so delicious that you won’t even notice that you’re already eating healthy. One of the things that make traditional Greek cuisine so unique is the use of local and seasonal ingredients. The Greeks love their produce, beans, fish, cheese, and yogurt that they incorporate them in almost every dish they cook.

Of course, you can’t talk about Greek food without mentioning olive oil because the Greeks love to douse everything in it. They also have a strong affinity for fruits that grow in their backyards like peaches, nectarines, cherries, and apricots that make for amazing pies and desserts. Then, there’s Greek feta that you’ll also find in a lot of Greek dishes.

Some of the best Greek dishes that you need to try include “papoutsakia” or stuffed eggplants, “moussaka” which consists of spiced meat cooked in tomato sauce and bechamel sauce, “souvlaki” that’s basically like a kebab-style meat dish served with pita bread or fries, and of course, “tzatziki” that’s a classic Greek appetizer made with cucumber, garlic, olive oil, and yogurt.

MIDDLE EASTERN CUISINE

Middle Eastern cuisine is synonymous with the use of herbs and spices. If you’re lucky enough to visit one of the Middle Eastern countries, you’ll find souks or local markets with vendors selling mountains of herbs and spices that you can smell from a mile away. Since this part of the world is literally a melting pot of different cultures, you can expect its cuisine to be inspired by other cultures from around the world.

The hallmark of Middle Eastern cuisine is definitely its meat choices like beef, lamb, and chicken, the different traditional cooking techniques, and of course, the use of a variety of spices in one dish. You’ll also see a balance between meats and vegetables in most of these dishes and signature sauces that make each serving extra delightful to the palate.

Some of the most popular Middle Eastern dishes include the “kebab” or skewered meat, the “tabouleh” that’s basically a vegetable salad with lots of parsley, the “shawarma” or thin slices of meat and salad wrapped in pita bread, and of course, the hummus, which is considered one of the best dips in the world.

GREEK AND MIDDLE EASTERN CUISINE: THE TIES THAT BIND

As much as these two cuisines have their own unique characteristics, they are also very similar in a lot of ways. This is mainly due to the fact that Middle Eastern cuisine is greatly influenced by the Mediterranean climate and its use of ingredients. Now, if you want to try the best of both, online order or book a dinner reservation with us at Porto Falafel today! We also offer catering services so you can have a smooth event with the best Middle Eastern food. Contact us today!