Mythos Kouzina & Grill

Name: Mythos Kouzina & Grill
Address: JLT Cluster P - Sheikh Zayed Rd, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143998166

Jumeirah Lake Towers

Greek restaurant Open now 04 399 8166

Mythos Kouzina & Grill is a Greek restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, styled like a cosy whitewashed taverna with indoor and outdoor seating. Reviews point to well-loved Greek salad, souvlaki, grilled octopus and mixed grills, alongside relaxed service and a calm setting suited to dinner or celebrations.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

2,411 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Greek atmosphere

The whitewashed, taverna-like setting, Greek music and terrace create a convincing escape from Dubai.

Grilled octopus

Grilled octopus is repeatedly praised, with one diner calling it their favourite octopus in any restaurant.

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What to Eat at Mythos Kouzina & Grill

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Mythos Kouzina & Grill, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

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Grilled octopus plate Net +6

“The grilled octopus plate looks great with a unique taste, the dip addition gives it a great mix. Ask the staff for any ingredients and you will get a clear answer. Portion is a bit small compared to price range.”
Chicken souvlaki plate Net +5

“From the main dishes, I tried the chicken souvlaki plate, it taste great and made from chicken thigh which I prefer as it is more juicy. Dill sauce gives it a plus.”
Musaka Net +4

“The musaka was delicious too - cheesy and hearty.”
Mixed grill Net +3

“For mains, we shared the mixed grill, and the execution was spot-on. The meats were perfectly cooked, flavourful, and showcased a team that clearly understands how to deliver consistency at scale.”
Mythos fries Net +3

“Lots of people point out the Mythos fries and 100% worth getting, they were delicious, and so was their Greek salad.”
Santorini salad Net +3

“One of the few places in Dubai who serve pork 🤍 Santorini salad and a pork souvlaki are a must try! ❤️ I also liked the Taramosalata dip.”
Taramosalata dip Net +3

“Taramasalata and the grilled octopus are amazing.”

Honorable mentions (37)

Tzatziki Net +2

“The food is excellent. The souvlaki is juicy, the moussaka is rich and flavorful, and the Greek salad is fresh with proper feta and olive oil. The tzatziki is thick and garlicky, exactly how it should be.”
Bifteki Net +2

“The horiatiki was fresh and perfectly seasoned, the imam biyaldi was rich and tomato-ey, with just enough of the cinnamon/onion vibe to keep things interesting, and the bifteki was juicy and flavorful.”
Fried zucchini Net +2

“My favorite dishes were the fried baby marrow, grilled calamari and the absolutely refreshing cucumber dip with pita bread 😍”
Galaktobourekakia Net +2

“For dessert, we had Galaktoborekakia—it was light and delightful.”
Grilled calamari Net +2

“Absolutely loved the grilled calamari.”
Loukoumades Net +2

“We tried a number of dishes including their popular grilled octopus that was tender with a good light char flavour, crispy fried and melted inside cheese saganaki, tender suckling lamb with creamy rice, crispy skinned and tender pork belly, and finished off with crispy outside soft inside shareable bite size loukamades.”
Beetroot salad Net +1

“The beetroot salad was something else, so was the moussaka, the lamb with rice and the luqaimat!”
Bourekaki Net +1

“The loukoumades and bourekaki were absolutely worth the strategic sacrifice—comforting, indulgent, and genuinely memorable.”
Chargrilled pita bread Net +1

“The green yogurt blend was served with a chargrilled pita bread, and the combination was quite amazing!!”
Cucumber dip Net +1

“My favorite dishes were the fried baby marrow, grilled calamari and the absolutely refreshing cucumber dip with pita bread 😍”
Eggplant/aubergine Net +1

“Lots of vegetarian options and I got the eggplant/aubergine 🤪, with tomatoes, onions and a ton of spices. It was very flavorful.”
Gemista Net +1

“For main course I ordered a Gemista as I wanted something vegetarian. The dish was full of flavors and had a good portion size...not too big, not too small.”
Greek salad with feta Net +1

“Make sure you try the Greek salad with FETA - it was our highlight of the evening along with incredible Medusa red wine - they say they make it in house, and at a reasonable price.”
Greek yogurt cucumber starter Net +1

“We started with grilled octopus and a Greek yogurt cucumber starter. Octopus was really nice. The green yogurt blend was served with a chargrilled pita bread, and the combination was quite amazing!!”
Grilled seabass Net +1

“Delicious Grilled seabass is fresh and has good portion.”
Halloumi grill Net +1

“Tzaztiki reminded me of greece, one of the best tastes you can ever have in addition to the halloumi grill.”
Horiatiki Net +1

“The horiatiki was fresh and perfectly seasoned, the imam biyaldi was rich and tomato-ey, with just enough of the cinnamon/onion vibe to keep things interesting, and the bifteki was juicy and flavorful.”
Imam biyaldi Net +1

“The horiatiki was fresh and perfectly seasoned, the imam biyaldi was rich and tomato-ey, with just enough of the cinnamon/onion vibe to keep things interesting, and the bifteki was juicy and flavorful.”
Iras nectar Net +1

“The Iras Nectar (58 AED) mocktail is highly recommended - tangy, refreshing, and unique.”
Lamb with rice Net +1

“The beetroot salad was something else, so was the moussaka, the lamb with rice and the luqaimat!”
Lights of helios with ouzo Net +1

“My favorite is Lights of Helios with ouzo.”
Luqaimat Net +1

“The beetroot salad was something else, so was the moussaka, the lamb with rice and the luqaimat!”
Meatballs Net +1

“We got the meatballs, chicken souvlaki and the moussaka which was all very good.”
Mixed meat platter Net +1

“The mixed meat platter was outstanding, and the service was professional, friendly, and attentive.”
Peta bread Net +1

“Regarding the food experience, I tried santorini salad, ingredients taste fresh and delicious and its dip is suitable to mix it with other plates. Addition of peta bread gives the plate fantastic look and taste.”
Pita bread Net +1

“My favorite dishes were the fried baby marrow, grilled calamari and the absolutely refreshing cucumber dip with pita bread 😍”
Pita volcano bread Net +1

“The pita volcano bread (9 AED) was crunchy and fresh, and the chicken souvlaki (84 AED) was perfectly cooked and delicious.”
Pork Net +1

“They serve pork and the pork souvlaki was very tasty and fresh”
Pork belly Net +1

“We tried a number of dishes including their popular grilled octopus that was tender with a good light char flavour, crispy fried and melted inside cheese saganaki, tender suckling lamb with creamy rice, crispy skinned and tender pork belly, and finished off with crispy outside soft inside shareable bite size loukamades.”
Saganaki Net +1

“For appetizers we had the greek salad and saganaki - both great.”
Souvlaki Net +1

“The food is excellent. The souvlaki is juicy, the moussaka is rich and flavorful, and the Greek salad is fresh with proper feta and olive oil. The tzatziki is thick and garlicky, exactly how it should be.”
Sovlaki dish with tzatziki Net +1

“The sovlaki dish with tzatziki very authentic along with greek salad and watermelon salad mixed with lime juice , the music and greeting is very original and its always busy in a good way”
Suckling lamb Net +1

“We tried a number of dishes including their popular grilled octopus that was tender with a good light char flavour, crispy fried and melted inside cheese saganaki, tender suckling lamb with creamy rice, crispy skinned and tender pork belly, and finished off with crispy outside soft inside shareable bite size loukamades.”
Tomato salad Net +1

“The mixed grill and tomato salad are a must-try, and I have to mention their grilled octopus separately—it's the best octopus I've ever had.”
Vanilla custard rolls Net +1

“Don't forget to try their vanilla custard rolls!”
Watermelon salad Net +1

“The sovlaki dish with tzatziki very authentic along with greek salad and watermelon salad mixed with lime juice , the music and greeting is very original and its always busy in a good way”
Zeppole Net +1

“For desert we tried their zeppole - basically small doughnut balls with hone, also delicious.”

Drinks 2

Medusa red wine Net +1

“Make sure you try the Greek salad with FETA - it was our highlight of the evening along with incredible Medusa red wine - they say they make it in house, and at a reasonable price.”
Greek coffee Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Then we had to try galaktobourekakia from dessert menu, the crispy texture with the custard filling gives you a great Mouthfeel, with greek coffee. The coffee is light. for people who expect to drink a black coffee, it will not gives you that purpose.”

What to Avoid (1)

Food 1

Retsina Net −1

“Good selection of wine, except: PLEEEEASE get us some Retsina.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Reserve ahead. Book in advance, especially for evening or weekend visits, as the restaurant can fill up even on weeknights.

Follow signs. Allow extra time to locate it inside the hotel basement; signs and the parking route can be easy to miss.

Plan the visit

Practical details

JLT Cluster P - Sheikh Zayed Rd

Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai

04 399 8166

Mon	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tue	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wed	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thu	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Fri	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sat	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sun	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Hard to find

Finding the restaurant can be confusing: it is tucked into a hotel basement and may require following signs through parking areas.

Small portions

One detailed review felt the grilled octopus and other portions were small for the price range.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

35 AED

large sparkling water

“Additionally, the price of the large sparkling water (35 AED) is excessive considering the same bottle can be bought for 10 AED”

Google review · June 2025

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The Bottom Line

Mythos Kouzina & Grill is a Greek restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers that leans into the feel of a cosy taverna rather than a formal dining room. You can come for Greek salad, chicken or pork souvlaki, grilled octopus and mixed grill, with indoor seating and a terrace for different moods. The strongest pattern in the reviews is the combination of food and atmosphere.

Grilled octopus is a standout, while moussaka, saganaki, Mythos fries and loukoumades also receive specific praise. There are plenty of vegetarian choices, and the kitchen serves pork, including pork souvlaki and pork belly. Service is generally warm and knowledgeable; one reviewer particularly valued staff explaining ingredients and making recommendations to someone new to Greek cuisine.

There are a few practical catches. The restaurant is inside a hotel basement and can be surprisingly difficult to locate, so allow time to follow the signs. Evening and weekend reservations are sensible because it gets busy.

Portions have felt small to some diners for the price, and popular dishes may occasionally be unavailable. RTA parking is often full; one review reports AED 15 for three hours, rising to AED 50 after the limit. Outdoor tables are cooled by effective air conditioning, making them usable in warmer weather.