Best gyro

[OKCisOK4me]

Well, since there's absolutely no place in OKC apparently that serves the real deal, I'll stick with my wannabe gyros!

[chuck johnson]

Well, since there's absolutely no place in OKC apparently that serves the real deal, I'll stick with my wannabe gyros!

I eat the wannabes all the time, just like I eat McDonald's, and Taco Bell.

[OKCisOK4me]

I'm pretty sure the calories in a gyro are far less than your double quarter pounder with cheese and supersized fries, lol

[soonerguru]

The Greek House in Norman. There's nothing like it anywhere else. This isn't nostalgia, it's truth. Everything, from the pita to the onions to the tangy tomatoes to the PERFECT tzaziki sauce is better than every other gyro. The Pita is hot and fresh and slightly crisp, not some grody bread sponge like you get at dime-a-dozen gyro joints. The onions are always fresh and crisp and bursting with flavor. The tsaziki is always tangy and ultra-fresh tasting. Then there's the meat. It's always perfect, always fresh. Then there are the fries, which are possibly the best fries in the metro: crisp, but not overcooked, still golden, and fried in olive oil.

I've had gyros from coast to coast. I've had food all over Greece. The Greek House on Asp in Norman cannot be beat.

[silvergrove]

Greek House + OU football, cannot get any better than this.

[jstaylor62]

Greek House + OU football, cannot get any better than this.

Yeah, its really sweet when you get to crop dust an annoying fan behind you...

[RadicalModerate]

Re: CJ's Post #22.

All of that reminds me of an episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives that I saw awhile back.
Guy was at a place that made AUTHENTIC gyros plus something else assembled on a skewer.

All of it reminds me of that, except for the pre-fab stuff, pictured,
which reminds me of Spam on a Stick.
Or Weiners Gone Wild.
Maybe even a little bit of Arby's.

Shouldn't "they" have to put quotation marks around "gyros"
if any association with "chicken" is made?

I know a guy from England who just got back from a two-week trip to Greece.
I guess I should ask him.

[Jesseda]

Thre is this gyro place in moore off 12th street and eastern that has been there at least 20 years, it is called montys gyros and they are good!!!

[chuck johnson]

Shouldn't "they" have to put quotation marks around "gyros"
if any association with "chicken" is made?

I've had Arab schwarmas with chicken and I know that gyros can sometimes have chicken depending on region. Schwarmas are very similar in ingredients, but I prefer lamb or at least a combination of lamb and beef. Turkish doner kebab meat tastes the most similar, but can be really hard to find too.

I've been eating a lot of gyros since this thread started and I've still yet to find the real thing. I'll take a look at Monty's, but I'm doubtful. The only real gyros/schwarma/doner kebabs may only be available at a sit-down Mediterranean place.

As for the flavor/quality disparity among those suggested, my understanding is that even though they all purchase "meat" from the same vendor, they may not buy the same "blend". In addition to the type of meat and spices, certain blends are cheaper. The chicken cone is cheaper and the Halal cone is more expensive. Also, the busier restaurants will turn over their meat cone much quicker, resulting in a fresher tasting gyro. For those without the vertical spits and are using the pre-sliced meats, they are probably tossing that meat into a seasoned skillet/flat-top with a hit of oil. Don't quote me on this, but I believe the better gyro joints use the lamb/beef blend, which gives it that gamey but not too gamey taste. Other gyro joints may eschew the lamb, afraid it may put people off.

The quest continues, I'll report back soon.

[Sin Wagon]

Having said that, I do find them tasty in the same way I find other fast food tasty. I like the Greek House and Anna's for my fix. I haven't been able to find a real gyro yet. If you know of one, please share. I'll settle for shawarma too. I'm going to Anna's now.

I really enjoy the Gyro sandwich at Mediterranean Imports and Deli. Though technically I don't think they serve an authentic Gyro either, I believe it is beef shawarma. They serve with a pickled beet and the meat is well marinated and seasoned. Real lean meat with no trans fats as opposed to processed Kronos junk (18g of fat per serving).

[chuck johnson]

I really enjoy the Gyro sandwich at Mediterranean Imports and Deli. Though technically I don't think they serve an authentic Gyro either, I believe it is beef shawarma. They serve with a pickled beet and the meat is well marinated and seasoned. Real lean meat with no trans fats as opposed to processed Kronos junk (18g of fat per serving).

Awesome, thanks for the tip!

[SoonerDave]

Our family really enjoys the gyros at the Mediterranean Grill just south of I-240 on Western, on the east side in the strip mall south of Grandy's.

The gyros in Norman are awesome, too, huge servings. Great stuff.

[SatelliteHigh]

Obviously Greek House is the best. If you're in OKC, Pizza Zone on Penn has surprisingly good gyros. The places called Pizza House seem to be owned by the same people, as they have almost identical menus, so I bet they're good too. Tastes quite a bit like Athens, though the combo deal is cheaper. A gyro, fries, and soda is $5.99. ...Quite a bit of calories, but good.

[corwin1968]

I haven't been there in several years so I'm not sure if they are still open but "Travel by Taste" at MacCarthur & NW 50th (behind the Pizza Inn) has a different style of gyro meat. I know they cook it on either their grill or flat-top rather than carving it from a cone. I didn't care for their yogurt sauce but the meat is pretty good.

I'm also a fan of Sweiss in Quail Springs.

[J.R.]

Gyro Etc behind the chick fil a at NW Expressway & Rockwell is pretty good. I have them cover mine with feta cheese. Only one guy working there so sometimes there's a wait.