Sushi, Indian & Deals In Athens

Never one to pass up a deal, I am a sucker for all the ‘special deal’ websites that are really taking over – at least, they have taken over my inbox. I have a daily stream of special offers, discounts, coupons, for everything from restaurants and hotels, to theatre tickets, kids toys and ‘hot oil Thai massage’. Even my local supermarket has a discount card and I get their weekly (daily?) stream of offers and discounts. One wonders how we get any work done anymore – it could take an entire morning just to read through the endless stream of deals…

 

Prior to moving to Greece, I was an avid user of Groupon. I believe this is the ‘grand-daddy’ of the discount sites – you register, receive their daily list of offers, and purchase any that you like. I started using Groupon for restaurants – and still do. The usual deal is a set-menu selection, for +/- 50% off the regular price. You buy the ‘coupon’ online, book your table by phone, and show up with coupon in-hand. A great way to try a place you’ve never been to, without breaking the bank.

 

This past week I went a bit overboard and bought two Groupon deals for city-centre restaurants that I wanted to try. One was Nakama – a new(ish) sushi place in Kolonaki. With my growing addiction for raw fish, I couldn’t resist. Nakama is great, and affordable even without a coupon. Totally fresh food, lots of choice on the menu, cool, relaxed design, friendly service. And they deliver. Yes I will go back.

 

The other one was an Indian place in Psirri called Indian Tandoori Masala.  With a Groupon deal of 10.90 for 2 people, I was prepared to love it regardless. And I did – no disappointments here.  

 

There are of course a ton of these ‘special deal’ sites - I’ve listed some below, and I’m sure there are more. Not a bad way to try something new and save some euros at the same time!

 

Groupon.gr

Goldendeals.gr

Specialdeal.gr

Price4all.gr

Oladeals.gr

Xtipiseto.gr

 

 

P.S. I’m told that XpatAthens has something similar cooking… Looking forward! ;)

 

Until next week,

 

Jack

 

 

Massalias 5, Kolonaki

 

 

Kairaiskaki 15 & Aisopou, Psirri