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Dinner at Tsi Tsi in Glyfada, Greece

2017-04-18 · Updated: 2026-08-11 · Original (Korean)

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The best things about coming to Greece are my favorite warm sunshine, the relaxed vibe spread all over the neighborhood, and the food. It's not as flashy as Western European cuisine, but the ingredients are so good—especially the olive oil—that you can just roughly chop things up, drizzle some olive oil over them, and it becomes a truly delicious meal.

In the evening, the main street of Glyfada transforms into a glamorous scene with many restaurants, all of which look expensive and nice. We went into ΤΣΙ ΤΣΙ (I looked it up on Google and it's pronounced "Tsi Tsi" or "Chi Chi"), which looked like the prettiest and most approachable place among them.

Restaurant exterior with the restaurant's name written on a wooden wall, outdoor tables, and a heater.
I'm so jealous that they can use their outdoor terraces 365 days a year.

We ordered Greek salad and tzatziki, which we always get when we come to Greece, and boldly decided to try the lamb steak as well.

A plate of salad topped with a thick slice of feta cheese over tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions.
A salad mixed with a large piece of feta cheese, red onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives on a plate.
Greek salad is unconditionally delicious thanks to the magic ingredient, olive oil. It's the best appetizer.
A plate with a black olive on top of white sauce, along with a spoon and a knife.
Tzatziki, a Greek yogurt dip. When you eat it, you can feel the crunch of cucumbers in the yogurt, and as expected, it's loaded with olive oil. It's an essential dish because eating it with meat gets rid of any gamey smell. (And since it's yogurt, it works wonders for constipation.)
People sitting and eating at outdoor tables under large parasols and lights.
Before we knew it, the place was almost fully packed. It seems the Greek economic recession skipped this place.
A piece of golden-brown roasted meat, thinly sliced tomatoes, and a lemon on a plate.
Thinking back on it now, I can't quite remember if this was lamb or beef. All I remember is the Greek salad and tzatziki.
A slice of cake sprinkled with coconut powder and a scoop of ice cream served with syrup on a plate.
Complimentary dessert
Several people eating at outdoor tables under large parasols in the dark evening.

Like any upscale Greek restaurant, it's staffed by endlessly flirtatious and talkative young men. Asian women might find it fun, but as guys, it's pretty bothersome. It's not like we can just order fried chicken to our room, though, so we don't have a choice. Why do I suddenly miss the blunt Russian servers who would just silently write down our orders?

A night sky with stars and trees visible on both sides.
It's been a while since I saw the stars in Chiang Mai and Kanchanaburi. If there's a place where I can see the stars, eat delicious food, and run safely, I'd want to make it my home.

Expenses

Total Expenses €143.90

Total Trip Expenses 525,936 KRW + 47,999 RUB + $600.96 + €285.77


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