Seattle’s 48 Best Sandwiches: Gyros

Sure, the Greeks gave us democracy. But even with lots of tzatziki, democracy doesn’t taste nearly

By Allison Austin Scheff and Lorna Yee December 16, 2010

© Hayley Young Photography

Sage Café
Capitol Hill
We can’t believe how delicious the Thai Curried Gyro ($10) is. Seitan (wheat gluten or “wheat meat”) is dressed in red curry and piled onto tender naan, then loaded with griddled onions, cucumbers, tomatoes and dill mayo. Did we mention that this drippy, delicious beauty is vegan? You’d never guess.

Gyros

Mr. Gyro’s
Greenwood
Watching the men slice strips of succulent, well-seasoned gyro meat off the spit is almost a religious experience: You know that in mere moments you’ll be experiencing gyro nirvana, all yours for $4.99. Warm flatbread, crisp cucumbers, red onions, creamy tzatziki sauce and tender meat—chicken, beef or lamb—combine in one tasty, portable package.
 
Aladdin Gyrocery
University District
If we could eat only one gyro, the one from Aladdin Gyrocery ($4.50 regular, $5 jumbo) is an easy choice. The lamb and beef are delicious, the pita is soft and warm, the tzatziki is tangy and herby and will be dripping onto your shirt before you can take three bites.
 

Originally published in August 2010

 

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