Suzie S.
Yelp
This was my third visit to Kyma, and unfortunately, it will likely be my last. My previous experiences were great, but this time was a complete disappointment from start to finish.
The appetizers are usually a strong point, and they started off well again -- we had the zucchini and eggplant chips, which are always delicious, especially with the garlicky sauce. I also tend to order the watermelon salad, but this time it really missed the mark. The watermelon wasn't ripe at all, which made it unappetizing. Honestly, if ripe fruit isn't available, it might be best to take that dish off the menu.
The real problem was the entrée. I specifically ordered the Fagri, a fish I've had and enjoyed here before. What I received was not Fagri. It was bland, the skin was grey and thin, and it looked and tasted more like branzino. When I questioned it, the waiter insisted -- repeatedly -- that it was Fagri, which felt dismissive and insulting. If the fish wasn't available, I should have been told upfront. Instead, I was served something else, passed off as what I ordered, and expected not to notice. On top of that, it wasn't even properly prepared -- despite being filleted, it was full of long, thin bones and basically inedible. I've included a photo of the actual fish I was supposed to be served, but NOT.
The service made the experience even worse. My second drink took far too long, and the waiter barely checked on us the entire night.
I used to recommend Kyma, but after this visit, I cannot. Serving the wrong fish, denying it when questioned, and delivering poor service is unacceptable for a restaurant of this caliber.