BrightLifestyleFoodThe Best Way to Cook Octopus, According to a Greek ChefThe secret to perfectly tender grilled octopus at home? It's in the simmerCopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSaveGrilled octopus is a favorite Greek meze. Larisa Blinova/ShutterstockBy Mihaela Lica-Butler9/25/2020Updated: 9/25/2020Print“Look at this color!” Minas Kostakis says with a bright smile. The chef is only 30 years old, but the passion for good food knows no age limit in Greece. He cooks with pure enthusiasm.