The best gyros spots in Budapest
According to funzine.hu, the expressions of Greek gyros, Turkish döner kebab and Lebanese shawarma somehow interlock on the streets of Budapest. This is not a complete delusion, because the main ingredients are the same: meat, vegetables, sauce and pastry. Here come some of the best gyros/kebab/shawarma spots in the city.
Taverna Dionysus Budapest – 1056 Budapest, Belgrád Quay 16
“A dash of Greece on the coast of the Danube” is the slogan of this Greek restaurant. Dionysus lying on the Pest side is reminiscent of the Mediterranean country with its blue and white walls and open windows. Entering the place, you’re welcomed by an authentic atmosphere: thanks to the interior and the amazing smells, you immediately forget that you’re in Budapest. Even though the prices are quite high, the experience makes up for it. Besides gyros, they make divine Kotopoulo Saganaki, chicken breast cooked in a crockpot with ewe-cheese, olive oil and pilaf, and Horiatiko Bifteki, the incredible Greek cheese burger.
Szeráj – 1055 Budapest, Szent István Boulevard 13
Even though this is a Turkish fast food restaurant which serves döner kebab, the gyros toplist couldn’t be complete without it. The line is usually very long, which is mostly due to the affordable price, the big portion and the delicious flavours. It costs 750 Ft (~EUR 2.4), which is an amazing value for money. You should finish your meal with a pudding-like baked milk-rice.
Gyradiko Estia – 1132 Budapest, Victor Hugo Street 35
Újlipótváros can be very proud of its restaurant selection, out of which one of the most popular, the Gyradiko Estia can be found in Victor Hugo Street. The Greek restaurant opened 18 years ago in Pünkösdfürdő and then moved to the capital city to serve a bigger audience. The prices are reasonable, a gyros costs around 820-950 Ft (~EUR 2.6-3). Moreover, they have seafood meals, Greek wines, beers, shots and even more Furthermore, there’s also live music every Friday. One thing is for sure: you won’ be left hungry.
Gyros Kerkyra Greek Food Bar – 1067 Budapest, Eötvös Street 5
Eötvös Street, close to Oktogon, hides a big treasure: a small Greek food bar, where the kilometer-long line guarantees the unmissable gastronomic experience, all day long. It’s worth waiting in line, because their gyros is kept count of as one of the best in the city. The menu also features other Greek dishes like souvlaki, moussaka and tzatziki, which are similarly awesome.
Üllői Gyros – 1082 Budapest, Üllői Road 38
The spot lying 50 metres away from Corvin-negyed, at Üllői Road 38 is simple but great despite the fact that it doesn’t have an official name. It is about to move a few blocks away to the neighbourhood of the money-changer. But what makes this place worthy of visiting is the 600 Ft (~EUR 2) heavenly gyros and the central location.
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Source: http://funzine.hu/