Gyros - The Name Debate
Pronounced 'YEE-ros' in Greek (not 'JY-ro'). From the verb γυρίζω (gyrízo, 'to turn'). Similar to Turkish döner and Arabic shawarma but d...
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Pronounced 'YEE-ros' in Greek (not 'JY-ro'). From the verb γυρίζω (gyrízo, 'to turn'). Similar to Turkish döner and Arabic shawarma but d...
Piraeus port city style; long tradition of gyradika (gyros shops).
Northern Greek style; may include different spices, regional variations.
Beef gyros; less common in Greece than pork or chicken.
Mixed gyros; combination of pork and chicken from the spit.
Chicken gyros; increasingly popular, lighter option. Chicken breast and thigh seasoned and stacked on spit.
Lemon-oregano chicken gyros; common flavor profile.
Island gyros; may feature local ingredients, sometimes lamb.
Pork gyros; the most traditional and popular in Greece. Pork shoulder/leg seasoned with oregano, thyme, garlic, paprika, cumin, stacked o...
Traditional pork seasoning; oregano, thyme, rosemary, garlic, paprika, cumin, black pepper, olive oil, lemon juice.
Pork gyros in pita; the classic street food format.
Pork gyros plate; served on plate with pita, fries, salad, tzatziki on the side.
Pork gyros with tzatziki; essential sauce.
Pork gyros with fries inside; fries in the pita is standard Greek style.
Pork gyros without onion.
Pork gyros with everything; all toppings included.
Athenian gyros; called 'gyros' here (not souvlaki). Often slightly smaller pita, specific style.
Lamb gyros; traditional but less common due to cost. More common in diaspora.