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Souvlaki

Athens, Greece

Skewered grilled meat, served on the skewer or wrapped in pita with tomato, onion and tzatziki.

Why locals eat it

Grilled skewered meat has deep roots in the region; the modern wrapped version is an Athenian everyday meal.

Local tip

Say "apo ola" to get it with everything, including chips inside the wrap.

Typically made with

pork, pita, tomato, onion, tzatziki. Recipes vary — always check with the vendor if you have allergies.

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