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Lunch at Pasifai in Glyfada, Greece

2017-04-23 · Updated: 2026-08-11 · Original (Korean)

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Today is the day my girlfriend heads back home. In the morning, we finally got to swim (we stayed at the Sea View Hotel; I don't have photos so I won't do a full post, but the pool was impressive) and tanned our fronts and backs. Before we knew it, it was already lunchtime. It's been a while since time flew by this fast.

We wandered around looking for a place to eat lunch. We finally found Pasifai, a restaurant I had looked up beforehand but couldn't locate until now. Other places usually have at least a little English on their signs, but this one was written entirely in Greek, so we had just been walking right past it. In Russia, I quickly memorized the Cyrillic alphabet just to survive, but the weather in Greece is so nice and the vibe so relaxed that I didn't prepare at all. Because of that, we only managed to find this great spot on our very last day.

Exterior of Pasiphae restaurant with Greek writing on a red oval sign.
Salad with plenty of tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and large pieces of feta cheese.
White dipping sauce drizzled with olive oil and topped with a single black olive.
The Greek salad and tzatziki, which are now a staple for us.
Grilled meat skewers and thinly sliced roasted potatoes served on a plate.
The chicken is good, too.
Round, golden-fried bread coated in syrup and sprinkled with sesame seeds.
This was a complimentary dish, similar to the final dessert you get at a high-end Chinese restaurant. The sweetness is amazing and makes you really crave a cup of coffee.

Most restaurants in Glyfada seem to have similar menus and, of course, the same cooking methods, so the food is delicious wherever you go. Ultimately, it comes down to the staff's service and the interior design, and Pasifai excels in both areas. Well, I say it excels, but it's not drastically better than the rest. This area is such a wealthy neighborhood that every restaurant offers great service and pays close attention to its interior.

After a hearty meal, we grabbed her suitcase, headed to Athens, and wandered all over. We must have been having too much fun because we messed up the flight time, had to take a taxi, and barely made it to the airport to get her on the plane. Afterward, I tried to catch a bus back home, but the buses had stopped running. I was thinking of Incheon Airport and assumed there would still be buses at 11 PM, but I was completely mistaken. This is Europe, specifically Southern Europe, famous for its laid-back pace.

So, I ended up sleeping at the airport once again.

Bustling pedestrian street lined with commercial buildings on both sides and people walking.
A black dog and a brown dog resting on a paved street.
People strolling through a large plaza with a fountain at dusk.

Update

Cozy restaurant interior with stone arched pillars and wooden tables.
I visited Pasifai one more time. This time, I went with another guy. Unlike when I came with a woman, the waiters hardly ever came over to our table. These Southern European guys...
A small glass carafe filled with clear liquid placed on a paper placemat printed with the restaurant logo.
Restaurant menu page listing the names and prices of meze and various meat dishes in English.
Menu page showing the names and prices of various salads and bread items in English.
Restaurant menu listing Cretan appetizers and homemade sauces in English.
In case anyone is curious about the menu and prices.
Salad topped with generous, thick slices of feta cheese over vegetables like tomatoes, olives, and onions.
White cream sauce drizzled with olive oil and topped with a single black olive, served in an elongated bowl.
Meat and potatoes braised in a red sauce, sprinkled with herbs, and served with fried bread.
A new chicken dish we ordered. I think it disappeared faster than it came out.

Expenses

Total Expenses €200.40

Total Trip Expenses 525,936 KRW + 47,999 RUB + $600.96 + €486.17


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