A tourist visiting Greece tested one of the typical dishes of the country, fell in love and launched a furious statement in Reddit. The reason? The impossibility of finding outside Greece a Gyro who does justice to the original in the extronjero.
“I do not understand the Greeks. I do not understand why they do not open Sauvlaki restaurants throughout Europe and replace the Döner. Gyros is the best version of the Döner/Kebab. It is much better than what they offer in Spain, France, etc.”, he published, as reported by the Greek medium .
He then asked why it is impossible to find Gyros in Europe. “Why? Sometimes you find one, but you pay 10 euros for a gyro or some version hipster Rare that is not a real gyro. Or you go to ‘Greek’ suspicious stores in Germany with names such as zorbas or days and what they sell as Gyros is false. I suffer without gyros. What prevents doing it? “He added.
Following the publication, many people left their opinion. “Because – and I say it as a Greek Canadian who grew up in Montreal – no matter how much you try, Greek food does not have the same flavor outside Greece,” said a user.
A chef explained: “The difference lies mainly in the type and quality of the flesh. In Greece there are a few important suppliers (about five or six) that provide high quality meat exclusively for Gyros. They follow recipes and traditional standards that give gyros their real taste. However, only a few can export.”
