page_title: Souvlaki
section_title: Variations
hierarchical_section_title: Souvlaki / Variations
caption_attribution_description: English: A chicken souvlaki pita with tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, and french fries from a Greek restaurant in the United States
context_page_description: Souvlaki, plural souvlakia, is a popular Greek fast food consisting of small pieces of meat and sometimes vegetables grilled on a skewer. It is usually eaten straight off the skewer while still hot. It can be served with pita bread, fried potatoes, lemon, and sauces, but the souvlaki itself is eaten on its own, with the side dishes eaten subsequently. The meat usually used in Greece and Cyprus is pork, although chicken, beef, and lamb may also be used. In other countries, souvlaki may be made with meats such as lamb, beef, chicken, and sometimes fish.
caption: Chicken souvlaki pita served in a restaurant in the United States.
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