Yaku | Oros Luxury Beach Resort

An interesting gastronomic proposition in Crete is one that cannot go unnoticed. The restaurant Yaku of Oros Luxury Beach Resort It is prepared with great success and intense taste interest. Whether a resident or a visitor, it is worth trying it

The Oros Luxury Beach Resort, In terms of the culinary proposition it presents, it claims an interesting first place. Even if it does not apply to the entire Crete, it certainly has the uniqueness to propose it in Rethymno and Chania. Nikkei kitchen, without a significant competitor in Western Crete.

There is, of course, another restaurant with similar cuisine in Agia Pelagia, a little outside Heraklion, which we would say covers Eastern Crete gastronomically.

Here we should emphasize – for those who have not dealt with the subject – that this particular cuisine is an interesting variation of Japanese cuisine, rooted in Peru, where there is a strong community of citizens of Japanese origin. The Nikkei cuisine combines classic Japanese techniques and dishes with elements and flavors from the Peruvian tradition, creating a particularly interesting and, above all, extremely delicious result.

We would say, without exaggeration, that it is fortunate for the food lovers that both Rethymno, which is just a few kilometers from the hotel, and the residents of the Chania prefecture have the opportunity to enjoy a different culinary offering, alongside the Cretan cuisine and the other gastronomic options of the region. And that is something relatively rare.

The introduction may seem a bit convoluted, but it is useful for a Guide when a restaurant in a certain area appears that truly has something special to offer, first and foremost to its residents. Of course, the proposal is also addressed to visitors.

Let’s see the details, though.

As for the overall spatial interest, the situation is as follows: The room that houses the restaurant Yaku It is comfortable and features the luxury that the character and category of the resort demand. The tables are at the correct distances from each other, ensuring the necessary privacy. Finally, the open kitchen adds extra interest to the whole, as it allows the food-lovers to watch what is happening inside.

However, the restaurant's greatest asset is the people who are responsible for the culinary enjoyment of the customers.

The responsibility for the consulting, but also the overall gastronomic management, lies with Nikos Skamanakis, a very experienced chef. In this particular case, the word «experienced» refers both to the general characteristics that accompany this qualification and to his additional specialization in Japanese and the Nikkei kitchen, with which he has mainly been involved.

A large part of his career has been spent abroad, but also through collaborations with important names in Greek gastronomy. He is, therefore, a kind of guarantee for the quality of the offer.

Next to him is Michalis Levakis, In his position as Head Chef, he is responsible for the quality of the dishes. We can assure you that he achieves it.

Although mentioning and commenting on specific dishes in a Guide text is not advisable, as menus change more frequently than the texts in a Guide, we can safely say that the tuna tataki and the sushi suggested by Yaku are worth a visit in themselves, even if you know nothing else about Japanese cuisine beyond that.

It is obvious, based on what has come before, that on the one hand the special presence of Nikkei cuisine in Crete and on the other the experience of the people responsible for the quality of the proposal make Yaku an interesting gastronomic option. Whether you are a visitor to the island or a permanent resident of Rethymno or Chania, it is worth getting to know it.