<aside> 👉 Gyro (or Souvaki) - Greek street food

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A Gyro is when the meat is roasted vertically turning on the spit. Slices of it are then placed in pita with typical accessories – sauce (tzatziki), tomatoes, onions and french fries. They are cheap and so yummy! Souvlaki, means a skewer, so this is anything grilled on a skewer (lamb, chicken, pork, etc). Sometimes these can be served wrapped in pita bread with sauce and garnish or just the meat on a stick. You can eat it on the go or sit down in a gyro place and eat it there.

<aside> 👉 Tzatziki sauce - vegeterian

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The perfect dipping sauce for pita bread and various meats; tzatziki is made of thick yogurt, fresh dill, garlic and olive oil. Perfect with fried zucchini and in a gyro.

<aside> 👉 Fava spread (splits peas spread) - vegan

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Its origin? Santorini Island. It is a creamy starter you may (or must?) spread on your bread.. It has a unique flavor and is made using fava, the Greek term for yellow split peas. Fava comes in many shades, with the most common being a sunny yellow. It is drizzled with olive oil and onions and is vegan friendly.

<aside> 👉 Dolmadakia (stuffed wine leaves)

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Tiny dolmades, grape leaves stuffed with rice, and lamb or beef are a quintessential Greek dish. Dolmadakia is usually served as an appetizer, but if you’re looking for light fare, a few of them will hold you over for a few if you’re on the go.

<aside> 👉 Saganaki (fried cheese)

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This is an appetizer for cheese lovers! Yellow, hard cheese (one of many kinds, such as kasseri or gruyere) is fried in a specific way that creates a crunchy crust. When you bite into saganaki, the melted cheese inside will fill you with ecstasy. Tip: Sprinkle fresh lemon juice on it.