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The name comes from the Greek γύρος (gyros, 'circle' or 'turn'). It is a calque of the Turkish döner, from dönmek, also meaning "turn". [7] In Athens and other parts of southern Greece, the skewered meat dish elsewhere called souvlaki is known as kalamaki, while souvlaki is a term used generally for gyros, and similar dishes. [8]
Shawarma (/ ʃəˈwɑːrmə /; Arabic: شاورما) is a Middle Eastern dish that originated in the Levantine region during the Ottoman Empire, [1][2][3][4] consisting of meat that is cut into thin slices, stacked in an inverted cone, and roasted on a slow-turning vertical spit. Traditionally made with lamb or mutton, it may also be made with ...
Doner kebab (UK: / ˈ d ɒ n ər k ɪ ˈ b æ b /, US: / ˈ d oʊ n ər k ɪ ˈ b ɑː b /; Turkish: döner or döner kebap, pronounced [dœˈnæɾ keˈbɑp]), also spelled as döner kebab, is a dish of Turkish origin made of meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie. [1]
Wrap (food) A wrap is a culinary dish made with a soft flatbread rolled around a filling. The usual flatbreads are wheat tortillas, lavash, or pita; the filling may include cold sliced meat, poultry, or fish, shredded lettuce, diced tomato or pico de gallo, guacamole, sauteed mushrooms, bacon, grilled onions, cheese, and a sauce, such as ranch ...
Greek baklava. Greek gyros rolled in a pita. The most characteristic and ancient element of Greek cuisine is olive oil, which is used in most dishes. It is produced from the olive trees prominent throughout the region, and adds to the distinctive taste of Greek food. The olives themselves are also widely eaten.
The franchise is most recognized by its primary dish which is a platter of chicken or gyro meat with rice, [1] though it also serves a chicken or gyro wrap sandwich. [ 2 ] [ 1 ] [ 3 ] History
Kathi Kebab (including Porota Kababs, kebab wraps) Shami kebab (Urdu: شامی کباب) - A Shami kebab is a small patty of minced beef or chicken and ground chickpeas and spices. Seekh kebab (Urdu: سيخ کباب) - A long skewer of beef mixed with herbs and seasonings, it takes its name from the skewer. Tunde ke kabab (Urdu: ٹنڈے کے ...
Great Wraps is an American quick serve restaurant founded in 1974 with 51 [1] locations in over 18 states, primarily in food courts. Its menu consists of hot, wrapped sandwiches (including their signature Gyro Wrap), cheesesteaks, rice bowls and frozen smoothies. Great Wraps is a franchise, established as a company in 1974 and franchised in ...