What Kolokasi is
Baked taro with tomato and celery, a winter dish.
Kolokasi is listed as a dish in the Cyprus guide, where the index tags it mild and vegetarian. The index uses those labels to make an unfamiliar menu legible. What it cannot tell you is how this particular kitchen seasons, fries or plates the dish, so leave room to ask.
Where to find Kolokasi
Kolokasi is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in Cyprus. Start with busy markets and casual counters, where turnover keeps the food fresh.
The Cyprus guide also covers 4 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Kolokasi sits in the mid-range band, which we define as roughly US$8–20. Across the 6 food entries we track for Cyprus, 5 are budget, 1 are mid-range and 0 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 5 | Halloumi, Souvlaki, Sheftalia |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 1 | Kolokasi |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 0 | — |
Within this list, Kolokasi is one of 4 dish entries and 1 mid-range items; 3 items share the mild tag.
Dietary notes
- Vegetarian tag: the indexed dish contains no meat or fish, but confirm stock, sauces and cooking fats with the kitchen.
How to order it
- The indexed version is mild. Heat levels still vary by kitchen, so ask for chilli or sauce on the side.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Cyprus items that make most sense alongside Kolokasi, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Cyprus items share the most tags with Kolokasi, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Kolokasi: common questions
What is Kolokasi?
Baked taro with tomato and celery, a winter dish. It is listed in the TasteBridge Cyprus guide as a dish.
How much does Kolokasi cost in Cyprus?
Expect the mid-range band: roughly US$8–20. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Kolokasi vegetarian?
Kolokasi is tagged vegetarian in our data. That describes the dish, not every kitchen: ask about stock, fish sauce, lard or shared cooking surfaces if you need to be strict.
Where can I try Kolokasi?
Our index lists it across Cyprus, so it is not tied to one address. Ask locally which version is served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as dish for Cyprus. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.