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SESAME - Restaurant, Tavern
Located in the heart of Athens at Marinou Geroulanou 92, SESAME - Restaurant, Tavern offers an authentic taste of South Indian cuisine that stands out for its fresh flavors and comforting dishes. This place is a haven for those who appreciate traditional meals like dosa, idli, vada, and a variety of flavorful curries and chutneys, all prepared with care and served neatly. The kitchen strikes a balance between quality and affordability, making it a preferred stop for both daily lunches and leisurely dinners.
What truly distinguishes SESAME is its vegetarian thali, praised for the variety and ever-changing flavors that keep the dining experience fresh and exciting. The curries are well-spiced without overpowering the palate, and the side dishes complement the main plates perfectly, ensuring every bite is satisfying. Regular visitors note the consistent freshness of ingredients, which speaks to the kitchen's commitment to quality.
The restaurant’s atmosphere lends itself well to families and groups, with a separate family section that allows for a comfortable dining experience. Though some find the seating for singles a bit tight and parking can be a challenge given its corner location by a traffic signal, these minor inconveniences do not overshadow the overall warm hospitality and efficient service staff provide.
South Indian breakfast lovers will find mornings here particularly rewarding, with crisp dosas and soft idlis prepared to authentic standards. The menu shifts as the day progresses, introducing biryanis, chicken 65, chicken chili, and fish masala, accommodating a range of tastes. While some competitors might surpass SESAME in certain dishes, this tavern wins for its balanced price-to-quality ratio and the homely feel it delivers.
In summary, SESAME - Restaurant, Tavern is an inviting spot for anyone craving genuine South Indian flavors in Athens, with notable vegetarian options, consistent freshness, and a cozy ambiance that encourages repeat visits.
People talk
Guestbook
“ Amazing taste, prices are nominal. Yummilicious ”
“ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Had a great experience at Madeena Restaurant. Their veg meal is highly recommended — tasty, fresh, and served in a good quantity. The flavors were authentic and the side dishes complemented the meal perfectly. The restaurant was clean, well organized, and the staff were friendly and cooperative. A very good place for anyone looking for a satisfying vegetarian meal at a reasonable price. Will definitely visit again. ”
“ Been here a few times. South Indian cuisine. They do Dosas, which many people like, Indian breakfasts and the usual South Indian foods (chicken chilli, chicken 65, fish masala etc). The food is decent, not amazing but decent. There are other Indian restaurants within this area with better food, however the pricing and food go hand in hand at this place. They do a good idli (rice flour pastry soaked in spicy lentils) and their biriyanis are nice. They also do great soups. Seating area is a bit busy and they have a family section too. Friendly staff and they speak English as well as their local Indian language. ”
“ One of the best south Indian restaurants in the heart of Khobar ”
“ Nice place to have South Indian cuisine Specially breakfast Pocket friendly too masala Dosa idli vada so tasty as well as Puries Highly Recommended who love South Indian dishes they have family section too Parking is an issue as it located corner of Traffic signal ”