Highlights
– Gyros and Souvlaki are both Greek dishes, but they have different cooking methods and ingredients.
– Gyros is a meat sandwich made with roasted meat that is sliced and served in pita bread with onions, tomatoes, and sauces.
– Souvlaki is skewered and grilled meat served on pita bread or cooked rice. It can be made with pork, lamb, or beef.
Gyros vs Souvlaki
Gyros and Souvlaki are Greek dishes that often confuse tourists due to their similarities. This article aims to clarify the differences between the two.
Gyros
Gyros are Greek delicacies made by roasting meat and serving it inside bread, creating a sandwich. The meat is sliced and roasted on a vertical spit that rotates. It is then placed inside pita bread along with onions, tomatoes, and sauces. The name “gyro” comes from the meat rotating on the spit.
Souvlaki
Souvlaki is a Greek dish consisting of meat pieces skewered and grilled. The meat can be pork, lamb, or beef. It is often served on pita bread or over a bowl of cooked rice. Souvlaki is considered fast food in Greece, as the meat is ready on skewers and served with bread and sauces. The word “Souvlaki” means skewer in Greek.
Gyros vs Souvlaki
– Souvlaki is a fast food dish, while gyros are traditional delicacies.
– Souvlaki is similar to grilled kebabs, with meat chunks skewered and served on bread or rice.
– The word “Souvlaki” translates to small skewer, referring to the meat chunks on a wooden stick.
– Gyros reflect the cooking method, with meat attached to a vertical spit that rotates.
– When people say they want souvlaki, they usually mean pita with either souvlaki or gyros inside.
– Souvlaki eaten plain on a wooden stick is referred to as Kalamaki, meaning little straw.
