Souvlaki

Greek food · grilled meat · street food · Mediterranean

Cooked on skewers. Souvlaki is made by threading small pieces of meat and sometimes vegetables onto a wooden or metal skewer, then grilling it over an open flame until it's hot and smoky.

Pork is traditional. In Greece and Cyprus, pork is the most common meat used for souvlaki, though you can find it made with chicken, lamb, or beef too.

Served with style. You eat souvlaki hot right off the skewer, or wrapped in soft pita bread with lemon juice, tangy sauces, tomatoes, onions, and crispy fried potatoes.

Perfect street food. Souvlaki is one of Greece's favorite quick meals, sold at restaurants and food stalls where the smoky aroma fills the air and makes everyone hungry.