Ousia serves sharing plates the Greek Cypriot way; when is ready, straight from the kitchen. No frills, no fuss, no delay. Dip, salad and side, and another two or three, is how it should be
Dips
all served with Pitta bread (£2 if ordered separately)
HoumousGBP 5.00
crushed chick peas with tahini and a touch of garlic
TaramasolataGBP 5.00
white cod roe, village breadcrumbs and lemon juice
TzatzikiGBP 5.00
Greek yoghurt with chopped cucumber, dill and a touch of garlic
TahiniGBP 5.00
crushed sesame seeds with olive oil and lemon
MelintzanosalataGBP 5.00
aubergine chunks, chopped onion, tomato and a touch of garlic
Salads & Sides
Hand Cut Greek FriesGBP 5.00
sprinkled with oregano and seasalt
BourgouriGBP 5.00
Cypriot bulgar wheat
Halloumi FritesGBP 8.00
fried halloumi
TabouliGBP 6.00
cracked wheat and parsley salad
Greek SaladGBP 8.00
mixed leaves, tomato, onion, cucumber, olives, oregano and feta
GigandesGBP 6.00
butterbeans cooked in a celery, tomato and carrots
Vegetarian Plates
LouviGBP 7.00
black-eyed peas with chard served with olive oil
Kefalograviera SaganakiGBP 7.00
pan fried cheese with toasted sesame seeds and honey
HalloumiGBP 8.00
charcoal grilled goat's cheese
ManitariaGBP 6.00
charcoal grilled mushrooms with lemon and olive oil dressing
SpanakopitaGBP 7.00
spinach and feta cheese wrapped in filo pastry
KolokithokeftedesGBP 7.00
courgette and feta fritters
Kolokitha Me TzatzikiGBP 7.00
pan fried sliced courgettes
Vegetable SkewerGBP 8.00
selection of charcoal grilled vegetables
FalafelGBP 7.00
parcels of chickpeas, coriander and parsley
AginaresGBP 8.00
grilled artichokes drizzled with balsamic vinegar and olive oil
Meat Plates
LoucanicaGBP 7.00
marinated, charcoal grilled pork sausage
PastourmaGBP 8.00
charcoal grilled spicy beef sausage
Pork SouvlakiGBP 12.00
charcoal grilled cubes of pork
Chicken SouvlakiGBP 12.00
free range Banham chicken breast marinated in yogurt, charcoal grilled
Lamb CutletsGBP 18.00
three charcoal grilled prime cutlets
KleftikoGBP 16.00
slow roasted lamb knuckle, served with roast potatoes
Beef MoussakaGBP 15.00
minced beef and vegetables baked in bechamel sauce
StifadoGBP 14.00
beef cooked in red wine, shallots and herbs
AfeliaGBP 12.00
pork cooked in red wine and coriander
KeftedesGBP 8.00
homemade pork meatballs
SheftaliaGBP 8.00
minced pork wrapped in pork belly, charcoal grilled
Fish Plates
MaridaGBP 8.00
deep fried white bait
SardelesGBP 12.00
charcoal grilled sardines
KalamariGBP 14.00
deep fried frssh baby squid
OctopodiGBP 15.00
charcoal grilled octopus
GaridesGBP 15.00
two charcoal grilled king prawns
