Greece has one of the
oldest cultures in the world. It takes pride in its ancient civilization, art,
and democracy. But here is another thing which is deeply rooted in the culture
and tradition of Greece, and that is Greek food.
Roaming around the Greek
streets, you will get the full sensory experience of the food that is served
there.
It's a quick guide to
the Greek street food experience, but before that, if you are planning a trip
to Greece, don’t forget to book meet and greet at Luton.
It is safe and
convenient. So let’s break down the Greek Street Food items.
1-
Souvlaki
Introducing one of the
most popular Greek Street foods. It is simply a meat, chicken/pork, which is
baked on a skewer. It is usually served with pita bread. It's a kind of
everyday food, locals usually grab it and go, eating while walking or sitting
in some public place.
I must say that it is
usually found everywhere in Greece, but if you see locals lining up, then you
are in the right place.
2-
Koulouri
It is another widely
available food item in Greece. It is made up of a circular bread ring covered
in sesame seeds. It tastes so good, it's kind of crunchy outside and airy
inside. It's not very expensive, probably costs around 1 euro, locals usually
pair it with coffee.
There are many varieties
of it, like it is filled with olives, cream, cheese, feta, and tomatoes, but at
the moment, the plain one is the popular one.
3-
Gyros
Gyros are made from meat
like pork or chicken, sometimes beef or lamb. It is served in pita with the
same toppings as souvlaki, fries, sauce, and salad.
But here is the thing,
the texture is crispier than souvlaki. More seasoned. More oily, too.
It’s heavier than
souvlaki. Some places even offer “open”
gyros, which means the ingredients are served on a plate with the pita on the
side. Handy if you don’t want to eat with your hands.
Conclusion
Here was the quick guide
to Greek most popular street food items. Again, thanks for the short stay parking Heathrow to save
our day. In this food tour, we explored the Souvlaki, which is one of the most
popular Greek street foods. Koulouri, which was crunchier outside and airy
inside, and Gyros, which were once hit in Athens before spreading across the
island.
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