Koutoukia (singular: koutouki) are informal or
underground
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restaurants or
taverna, typically run by women, in
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The typical koutouki has between eight and ten tables and are often run in the owner's house.
Some are operated in back yards, gardens, or basements.
Traditionally koutoukia served only men.
Etymology
The word is derived from the Turkish word kutuk, meaning "familiar".
See also
* ''
Kafenio''
References
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Greek restaurants