The Row’s latest restaurant brings a wave of marvellous Mediterranean flavours to KL, evoking the rustic charm of a Greek taverna.
The kitchen’s technique is terrific, doing delicious justice to crispy-fried feta with figs and za’atar; Melitzanosalala, the classic Greek eggplant dip; and orzo, richly flavourful in prawn bisque, topped with tiger prawns, calamari and creme fraiche.
From land to sea, Olea’s delights are distinctive - luscious lamb chops, perfectly done, cushioned with skordalia, the Greek garlic purée; slow-roasted chicken with white wine gravy and grapes; and char-grilled octopus tentacles with romesco.
The restaurant is currently in its soft-launch stage - only one dessert is available for now, but it’s delectable, pistachio gelato showered smoothly with extra virgin olive oil, crunched up with pistachio crumbs.
Olea Dining
32, Jalan Doraisamy, Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur
