Product Reviews and Ratings - Eastern Europe - Cypriot Halloumi from igourmet

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(based on 26 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Eastern Europe

For centuries, a staple in the diet of the captivating Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus, Halloumi has now gone beyond these borders to be loved worldwide. Combining the texture of mozzarella with the briny moisture of feta, Halloumi is easily one of the world's most versatile cheeses. Instead of melting when cooked, Halloumi browns beautifully, especially when grilled. Alternatively, this lively 100% pure sheep's milk cheese can be served fresh in a salad or sandwich.

Made from sheep's milk.
Photo depicts whole 8.8 oz. form of cheese.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.6 stars

(based on 26 reviews)

96% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(3), Firm(18), Flavorful(19), High quality(3), Rich(9)

Best Uses:

After dinner(5), Hors d'oeuvre(14), Melted(8), Salads(10), Sandwiches(9)

Describe Yourself:

Chef(3), Foodie(14), Frequent diner(4), Health conscious(8), Simple tastes(5)

A staple in my fridge

By oggy

from Salt Lake City on 5/10/2010

Gift:

Pros:

Buttery, Flavorful, Nutty

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Comments about Cypriot Halloumi:

Hallumi
Cheese from Cyprus is a staple in my fridge. I fry it in a little Olive oil serve it on toast points usually with a good chutney topping. My
guests always compliment me.
Try it it is delicious

YUMMY

By marclynn

from Lisbon, Ohio on 6/22/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Firm

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cypriot Halloumi:

I can't find this cheese anywhere close to where I live. It;s so yummy. I'm glad to be able to purchase from you. Thank You, Marcy Carman

One of the best cheeses I've had

By gourmet wanna be

from lacrosse, wi on 1/2/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Complex, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

Hard to find

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cypriot Halloumi:

Wonderful cheese. I had it on vacation, fell in love with it. Great cheese, but hard to find.

Flavorful and Unusual

By Linda B

from Dana Point, CA on 11/21/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cypriot Halloumi:

I grilled the cheese just before serving on my griddle, squeezed a little lemon juice on it, and served it alongside a portion of mache and diced apples mixed in an oil and vinegar dressing. This was a salad course served at the end of an eight course meal, and one package served eight of us. The portions were small, but just enough under the circumstances. The cheese had a mild flavor, and was quite good. But mostly it was a great conversation piece because it's so unusual.

Grilled Cheese? YES

By Chez Bill

from Carlsbad, NM on 9/12/2008

Pros:

Complex, Firm, Flavorful, Nutty

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cypriot Halloumi:

Who ever heard of a cheese which could be grilled? Frankly I love it's texture and taste

A grilling staple!

By Winegal

from Sioux Falls, SD on 8/27/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Cons:

Salty

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cypriot Halloumi:

I never fire up the grill without putting on Halloumi. The crunchy lightly-charred edges and squeeky center please the palate.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great on the grill!

By Dealer

from Chicago, IL on 7/17/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Grilled

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cypriot Halloumi:

Great grilled (which seems to really accentuate the flavor), served with salad/veggies/meat/anything. Really glad to find this available and have purchased again and again.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Halloumi is delicious!!

By stacey112 from San Diego, CA on 7/6/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Snack

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cypriot Halloumi:

Halloumi is a wonderful cheese from Cyprus, that you can grill, fry, or boil. I have eaten it all three ways, but I enjoy frying this cheese the best. This cheese does not melt when you fry it.

The flavor is a tad bit salty, but I don't mind that at all. Also, when you fry it, you must eat it straight away, that is when it tastes the best. Don't let it go cold. Halloumi is very different from any other cheese you would have come across, so if you have an open tastebud, I seriously recomend this cheese to you. It is delicious!!!!

Excellent

By Betta from Montana on 7/5/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cypriot Halloumi:

Fantastic

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Loved the cheese[...]

By Neat from Iowa on 6/24/2008

Pros:

Creamy

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes, We simply love good food

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cypriot Halloumi:

We loved the cheese, however, were apprehensive as it came very warm.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

A great mozzarella substitutue

By z.kazan from jacksonville fl on 5/27/2008

Pros:

can be grated, Creamy, Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cypriot Halloumi:

This has provided a great substitute for those sensitive or allergic to cow's milk. I've used it with a goat gouda for baked Italian dishes and sliced for sandwiches. Though pretty moist, its easy to grate. Stays well once open too.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Wonderful!

By Adele from Edmond, OK on 4/21/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cypriot Halloumi:

Love it fried with rosemary and olive oil a top a salad.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Cypriot Halloumi

By Cypriot from Atlanta,GA on 2/15/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Sandwiches

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cypriot Halloumi:

I'm a Cypriot, so I grew up eating this cheese. In Cyprus we grate it and mix it with dried mint and sprinkle it on top of spaghetti.
Also when we make kebabs, we grill it.. For grilling you can use your George Foreman grilling machine. Put some foil inside, to make the cleaning easier..
Another way to eat it, is to put it inside of pita bread and grill it, you can add tomatoes as well..
You can put it inside omelette's..
And in summer, when we can't eat anything heavy, we eat halloumi with watermelon...
Also we make 'Hellimli' which is a kind of a bread with Halloumi, onions and mint..

cheese

By olhippie from alexandria on 12/10/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Cons:

Nothing significant

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cypriot Halloumi:

Great for grilling.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

you have to try it or fry it!!

By audreykonte from new york, NY on 11/7/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Fresh, Soup

Describe Yourself:

Choosy

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cypriot Halloumi:

halloumi is one of a kind. you can eat it fresh or you can bake it, fry it, put it in stews or in soups. but i personally enjoy it with fresh cut tomatoes and fresh baked whole wheat bread. if you want to add some butter...oh! then you can really understand the simple pleasures in life!!!!!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Awesome grilling cheese

By Judy M from Eureka, MO on 10/15/2007

Pros:

Firm, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Main course, Side dish

Describe Yourself:

Chef-wanna-be, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cypriot Halloumi:

From the Gourmet Magazine, there was a recipe to grill this cheese after brushing it with olive oil and a few spices. I served it as a main course with french bread brushed with the same oil. Very rich and filling.

Especially savory, grilled in xvoo

By vickie

from prescott valley, az on 9/21/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Grillable, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cypriot Halloumi:

Very versatile,best flavor brought out when heated or grilled. Works well with pastas and can be used crumbled as a salad topper. Briny, taste but not excessively so and can be reduced a bit by rinsing and letting the cheese drain. I've also cubed it and served it chilled or at room temp with fruits, sausages, other cheeses and crackers.

Great with tomatoes and watermelon

By Amy from Charlotte on 9/16/2007

Pros:

Firm

Best Uses:

Cubed with watermelon, Grilled over tomatoes

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cypriot Halloumi:

Great for dinner parties as most people have never had it before

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

excellent as saganaki, fried in olive oi

By Liisa

from Seatle on 8/27/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Instead of a steak

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cypriot Halloumi:

This Halloumi is somewhat less salty than other available brands.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Amazing and Delicious! Try it!!!

By yummie lover

from riverside, ca on 8/9/2007

Pros:

Delicious, Firm, Flavorful, Grillable

Cons:

Hard to find

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches, With fruit and lemon

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cypriot Halloumi:

this cheese is awesome! it has the texture of mozerella w/ the taste of brine. best fried in a pan or on the bbq (more even in a pan). toast some almonds and sprinkle lemon juice on it while its hot - serve w/ watermelon and wine its oh so good!

but its good any way you eat it - enjoy the squeaking in your teeth!

[0 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Sqeaky

By cecebug from Omak, Wa on 8/9/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Cons:

Chewy

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cypriot Halloumi:

NOt a bad cheese but not my favorite.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Versatile Cheese

By Stef the Adventurer

from Carson City, NV on 3/26/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cypriot Halloumi:

Very versatile cheese that can be used on pastas in sandwiches or just on it's own.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Amazing and versatile

By Chrispy from Watauga, TX on 3/4/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hor d'oevre, Salads, Sandwiches, With fruit

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cypriot Halloumi:

An out-of-the ordinary but amazing cheese, it is wonderful and buttery when fried or grilled, and amazingly perfect eaten as fresh cubes alongside watermelon.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Excellent!

By Kumquatfiend

from Athens , AL on 2/24/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Best Uses:

Frying, Grilling

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cypriot Halloumi:

This cheese is best eatten when warmed, either by grilling or frying. Very buttery and wonderful. We have a new favorite.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Love this Halloumi- What a TREAT!!!!

By Russ and Luane

from Gold Beach Oregon on 2/23/2007

Pros:

Durable, Excellent taste, Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

Meal Wonderful cheese

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cypriot Halloumi:

This is an excellent cheese that a lot American's do not know about. It is not easy to find [...](and we have checked a lot of places!) Anyone who loves fried cheese has to try this... it is unique and flavorful! There just is no other cheese like Halloumi!

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Cypriot Halloumi

By alaskan-hunter from Mecosta, MI on 2/23/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Cons:

not enough

Best Uses:

pans fried with fruit

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cypriot Halloumi:

If you love cheese, this is one that you have to try.

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