2009 Sep 30 Eat Greek Without Getting Fleeced: Argo Restaurant

Themed on the ship of Golden Fleece legend, this Greek restaurant represents another stride in Wudaoying Hutong’s quest to become the next Nanluogu Xiang.
Their Mediterranean fare is technically sound, though the moussaka could use a bit more punch (RMB 60), and our sharing platter of baba ghanoush, tzatziki and hummus was crying out for some pita bread to mop it all up.
The bougiourdi (RMB 45) was much better; a rustic dish of feta, cheddar, tomato and peppers, baked until the top turns a bubbly golden brown. The owners have clearly parted with plenty of renminbi, and the place looks genuinely nice for it, with a lovely beamed interior, well-drilled wait staff, smart table settings and a kitchen captained by Greek chef Kipouros Ilias.
Daily 11.30am-11pm. 59 Wudaoying Hutong (100m west of Vineyard Cafe), Dongcheng District. (8403 9748) 东城区五道营胡同59号
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