regional dishEssential
Baklava
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The Verdict
When made with quality butter and fresh nuts, it is an architectural masterpiece of sugar.
Why go
Layers of crisp phyllo and spiced nuts, soaked just enough to remain crisp, not soggy.
Best for
Food · First Greece Trip
Skip if
You have low tolerance for extreme sugar.
Best months
Year-round
Recommendation
Essential
Understand the place
Phyllo and spiced nuts soaked just enough to stay crisp. Quality depends entirely on the butter and nuts used; cheap versions turn soggy and flat.
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