There are signs of hope, however. Most of the modern Middle Eastern restaurants, such as mecca or Owensville, employ one or two Greek ideas in their repertoire. EQ, at the Arts Centre, does exceptional Greek-inspired food. Look at Pelican's tapas list and you'll notice one or two things more bouzouki than flamenco. Kabana Bros. Mavros is a classically trained chef who has been running the very successful Italian restaurant Enzo in Mount Waverley for the past few years.
Food presentation is contemporary, too.
It's all about packaging. The prices are really very good and the serves generous. I understand a dish akin to a Greek haggis will join the list on certain nights. Despite this shortcoming, it's hard to escape the conclusion that Kabana Bros is doing slightly more adventurous Greek food, without the cliches, at jolly good prices. I think it's worth a look.