Discovering Authentic Cretan Food in Chania, Greece

🌯Gyro souvlaki at Oasis is a must-try, with pork meat slow-cooked and flavored with oregano.

🥐Start your day with bougatsa, a Greek breakfast pastry with melted cheese, made with thin filo dough and olive oil.

🍲Traditional Cretan dishes, like lamb soup and tripe stew, are slow-cooked using local ingredients and olive oil to create rich flavors.

🌶️The Cretan cuisine features flavors of oregano, chili flakes, and citrus, enhancing the taste of dishes.

🍆Try the stuffed eggplant dish, filled with feta cheese and cooked until soft and flavorful.

What is bougatsa?

—Bougatsa is a Greek breakfast pastry made with thin filo dough, olive oil, and filled with melted cheese.

What are some traditional Cretan dishes to try?

—Some traditional Cretan dishes to try include lamb soup, tripe stew, and stuffed eggplant.

What flavors are prominent in Cretan cuisine?

—Cretan cuisine features flavors of oregano, chili flakes, and citrus, which enhance the taste of dishes.

Where can I find the best gyro souvlaki in Chania?

—Oasis is a popular spot in Chania to try gyro souvlaki, which is made with slow-cooked pork flavored with oregano.

What are some unique features of Cretan cuisine?

—Cretan cuisine uses local ingredients and olive oil to create rich, flavorful dishes that showcase the region's culinary heritage.

00:00Mark Wiens explores the authentic Cretan food scene in Chania, Greece.

03:00He starts his day with bougatsa, a Greek breakfast pastry filled with melted cheese and made with thin filo dough and olive oil.

06:30Next, Mark visits Oasis, a legendary spot known for its gyro souvlaki, made with slow-cooked pork and flavored with oregano.

09:30Mark explores the Chania market, where he finds traditional Cretan ingredients like local cheese, honey, and spices.

13:00Mark visits a traditional Cretan restaurant and tries dishes like lamb soup, tripe stew, and stuffed eggplant.