Winners Vegan: A flavorful secret worth discovering
The charming Syntagma restaurant that every traveler hopes to stumble upon in central Athens.
Tucked away on the ground floor of the Niki Athens Hotel on Nikis Street, Winners Vegan is a stylish and relaxed spot that you’ll be genuinely glad to discover while exploring the neighborhood. Categorizing it simply as a «vegan restaurant» doesn’t quite do it justice; founder and chef Alkis Michail has crafted a menu where the food is just deeply flavorful, completely fry-free and made with organic ingredients. The best part? You know that every single time you visit, your meal will be just as exceptional.
As for the dishes, the Curry Udon Noodles are a warm, comforting embrace: thick noodles in a rich curry with coconut milk, lemongrass and miso, served with chickpea tempeh and homemade chili oil (an off-menu secret you won’t find listed, but absolutely need to ask for). But the Hawaiian Bowl is also a revelation: the oven-baked watermelon is marinated in ginger, tahini and tamari, taking on a texture and flavor that mimics salmon, beautifully paired with sushi rice, avocado and pickles. Make sure you also try one of the signature salads, like the Kale Tahini or the L.A. Salad.
The article was published in “The Table,” NouPou Media’s new premium publication dedicated to gastronomy on the Athenian Riviera.