souvlaki
Souvlaki is a popular Greek fast food consisting of small pieces of meat and sometimes vegetables grilled on a skewer. The mental image is of succulent, marinated chunks of pork, chicken, or lamb sizzling over an open charcoal fire, usually served hot off the grill. It is a staple of casual dining in Greece and is often eaten directly off the skewer or wrapped in warm pita bread with tzatziki, onions, and tomatoes. The term is widely recognized globally and is synonymous with authentic, street-style Mediterranean comfort food.
In conversation
Planning lunch
I'm starving, want to grab some Greek food?
I'm starving, want to grab some Greek food?
Definitely! Let's get a couple of chicken souvlaki skewers.
Definitely! Let's get a couple of chicken souvlaki skewers.
Used here to refer to the specific meat skewer component.
After a long day
I don't feel like cooking tonight.
I don't feel like cooking tonight.
How about we order souvlaki pita wraps?
How about we order souvlaki pita wraps?
Souvlaki is often the shorthand for a full sandwich wrap.
Examples
He ordered a souvlaki for lunch.
He ordered a souvlaki for lunch.
The marinade gave the souvlaki a tangy, herbal flavor.
The marinade gave the souvlaki a tangy, herbal flavor.
Traditional souvlaki is best enjoyed with a dollop of fresh tzatziki and a sprinkle of dried oregano.
Traditional souvlaki is best enjoyed with a dollop of fresh tzatziki and a sprinkle of dried oregano.
