What are the odds that you spot a newly opened food space serving Greek cuisine in a busy mall? I would say, very rare. A weekend outing had me visiting a week old ERGON Singapore in the sprawling Suntec City Mall . ERGON Foods has a global presence and is known for its branded products and deli-style restaurants. The warm-lit cafe with its aesthetically done interior is a welcome sight to sore eyes. There are tall shelves stocked with authentic Greek ingredients that almost seem like an introduction to a Greek food library. From marinated olives to feta spreads, from premium olive oil to Greek wines, from oat and barley rusks to bread sticks – there is an extensive variety of products pertaining to Greek cuisine that can be found here. The seating space is spread out well so that you can look at these ingredients as you wait for your order.

The Orders
The menu was as interesting as the food items and desserts that could be seen on the display counter. Let me add that if you have a sweet tooth, you will love the desserts that this place has to offer. They have launched two menus: One for the brunch and daytime and the other is the dinner menu.

For us, it is almost mandatory to try a feta cheese dish when we eat Greek food. So we ordered the ‘Spinach and Feta Cheese Pie’ which is a classic combination. The phyllo pastry was perfectly flaky which was great to bite into and the non-soggy spinach cooked just right made it a good dish. The feta cheese balanced the salty component of the dish.

We also ordered the Koulouri which is Greek street food. The dish was presented as a crisp and chewy sesame bagel served on a bed of Greek yogurt and topped with two eggs. The yogurt seems like an unlikely addition – but it works wonderfully in the dish. The dish has great contrasting textures from the bread, egg and yogurt. There’s supposed to be a spicy oil but the dish isn’t spicy at all. Recommended.

There are some interesting beverages to be tried out at Ergon. Since I had never tried Greek coffee, I promptly ordered the ‘Freddo Cappuccino’ which falls under the iced coffee category. Its one cool coffee topped off with delicious cream and was visually appealing. Taste-wise, it will remind you of a milkshake and is not rich or heavy. Overall, highly recommended.

In Greek culture, the desserts are as important as the meal. One of the best Greek desserts to try is Bougatsa , also known as the sweet milk cream pie. This dessert was made up of scrumptious pastry and filled with custard and topped off with icing sugar. The dish was served warm and that added to the taste and was very good. Since it was cut into small cubes, it also became very easy to eat with a fork. Forget the calories for a change and try it. Highly recommended.

Baklava is a dessert of the Middle East and Mediterranean, and it has numerous variations depending on the country of origin. The ERGON version was sweet and nutty and the filling had a slightly chilled taste. The phyllo pastry was a bit difficult to cut into and hence would have been better to serve it in small cubes. The portion size is large enough for two people to share and is quite rich.

They also have a small bites counter which has delectable items in offering. The Chocolate with Tahini roll topped off with white sesame seeds is divine, do try it.

If you don’t mind eggs used in desserts or in flour, this place has quite a few vegetarian options. There are also quite a few vegetarian sandwiches on the menu. We’ll definitely be visiting again to try out the dinner menu. The service is quite friendly and the owners also take an effort to mingle with the crowd and get feedback since these are the initial days. The place has promise and we hope that the quality is maintained in the long run. For its authentic Greek cuisine offering, for its lovey ambiance, for its desserts and for its central location, ERGON Singapore is definitely worth a visit.

In a Nutshell	Deelightful Rating
Cuisine Type: Greek	★★★1/2
Nearest MRT: Promenade
Address: Suntec City Mall, 3 Temasek Boulevard #01-365, Singapore 038983
Timings: Mon-Fri: 8.30am – 10pm ; Sat-Sun: 10am – 10pm
Website: https://www.facebook.com/ergonfoodssg/