Beginning of March, Bay Ridge has been popping with a brand new authentic Gyro Restaurant. It’s a true street food menu setup, based on the original King Souvlaki food cart from Astoria queens which has had it’s own share of fame. The restaurant opens a casual dining room at the corner of 84th street and 3rd avenue in the heart of Bay Ridge. Although delivery is not currently available as of the grand opening, the restaurant does plan to make it an option at some point in the next month or so.
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The menu does offer a bit of standard appetizers including Spanakopita, Tirokafteri, Pork Sausage and Dolmadakie along with a few salad options such as Horiataki, Prasini and Cretan. But the main attraction is the meats. Served either in a Greek Style Pita, Hero Sandwich or a Platter with Rice, salad, potatoes and a choice of dip.
The meats include options such as Pork, Chicken, Lamb, Lamb-Beef Gyros. These are the spindle spinning where the meat is constantly creating a delicious crisp on the outside while allowing all the fat to drip away from the meat, its a perfect combination. King Souvlaki also serves wide selection of “Souvlaki” these are grilled full meats such as Pork, Chicken, Kotobacon made on a charcoal style open bbq grill. Bifteki, Halloumi, Portobello Mushrooms are also served as options.
The popular King Plate made to serve 3 – 4 people comes with mix of all for our their hand stacked gyros. 3 souvlaki sticks. Bifteki and Greek Sausage all piled royally over a bed of famous hand cut fries, and sauces and dips on the side. It’s a plate with nearly all the meats and options the restaurant serves and a large can be had for $59.80.
Sides include options such as Greek Fries with Feta, Lemon potatoes, Homemade Dips and various sticks of meats. Desserts such as Loukomades, a Greek Donut served with Honey or Nutella can be ordered with ice cream.
The restaurant is opened 7 days, currently take out and dine in only with delivery coming soon.