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October 30, 2008 at 3:55 pm #588562
inactiveMemberOMG. Too Good Alert!!!
I’ve been field-testing Greek restaurants and baklava for 20+ years in the city of Seattle. I worked in Greek and Lebanese restaurants when I was younger. I am a self-proclaimed baklava junkie. The best baklava I have EVER had in the city is now being served at Kokoras on California, about one-half block NW of BPP, just north of Fauntleroy.
I’ve ordered it a few times now and, while there has been some variability in the “batches” of this honey-laden, nutty, clove-infused phyllo-crispy delicacy, all bites thus far have been within range of sublime.
Go. Eat. Bliss out.
October 30, 2008 at 4:02 pm #645692
flowerpetalMemberThanks WSD! I absolutely love this place. Its small and friendly; diners seem to have a good time; and the food is great enough to make me want to weep!
True confession: I have always over indulged and never left room for dessert. Now I have a good reason to pace myself.
October 30, 2008 at 4:28 pm #645693
cjboffoliParticipantNot to diminish your rave, but I have to say that I’ve never had a piece of bad baklava in my life. Even on a bad day it is still very good. Me thinks you could dump phyllo, honey, nuts and cloves into the bottom of a rusty barrel, mix it up and it would STILL taste good.
October 30, 2008 at 5:11 pm #645694
IrukandjiParticipantAnyone know where to get baklava made with pecans instead of walnuts?
October 30, 2008 at 7:14 pm #645695
acemotelParticipantOK I am there today! I have had not-so-good baklava. I think it depends on the type of honey, the proportion of spice and the nuts. I’ve also had some made with minimal honey (he said it was baklava lite LOL), which just didn’t do it for me. I like it soggy, dripping and messy.
October 30, 2008 at 7:33 pm #645696
JenVMemberthey do have the best baklava. it’s not too overly sweet, which I have had some that hurt your teeth…basically EVERYTHING is wonderful at Kokoras- best vinaigrette ever. Mmm. I think I might do lunch there tomorrow!
October 31, 2008 at 4:39 am #645697
herongrrrlParticipantIrukandji–try Turkish Delight at the north end of the Pike Place Market. While they may not have baklava as delightful as Kokoros, they do offer baklava made with nuts other than walnuts. Not sure if they have pecan, though.
October 31, 2008 at 5:25 am #645698
SueParticipantIrukandji, I think the Pike Place Bakery has it with pecans.
October 31, 2008 at 5:55 am #645699
missaudreyhorneParticipantKokoras also has this “Greek pot pie” dinner special sometimes, basically yummy spiced meat and vegetables with tzatziki sauce. It is awesome and enough food for two. I love the food there.
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