After a few weeks of feeding eager Manhattanites it’s no surprise that the Souvlaki GR food truck has won the hearts of New Yorkers. Taking home the Vendy’s 2010: Rookie Award and opening up a permanent store front only six months later, the restaurant has developed a vast following on the lower east side. The Greek eatery mirrors those on the island of Mikonos. The décor is adorable. The whimsical avant-garde floor is painted white and grey to resemble a sea of cobble stone. Souvlaki GR even has a stand inside selling Greek newspapers, magazines and traditional treats. Walking into Souvlaki GR host and co-owner, Abby Sierros, greets everyone like family. The restaurant is the perfect place to linger and there is something completely genuine about the space.
The menu is straight forward, simple and authentic souvlaki is the focal dish. The marinated chicken or pork souvlaki is served inside a warm doughy pita accompanying fresh tomatoes, tzatziki sauce, slice of red onion and french fries folded inside just like in Greece ($4.50). Since the portions are small, the perfect addition to the meal is the pikilia that serves two. The pikilia is a plate of warm pita and french fires with a variety of delicious side dipping sauces ($10). To top off the delicious feast and order a carafe of Greek wine that serves four for only $22.
LOCATION: 116 Stanton Street (Between Ludlow & Essex Street) - $
NEAREST TRANSIT: (F), (J,M,Z)
MORE INFORMATION: http://www.souvlakigr.com/
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