Where to find tasty Souvlaki wraps all across Victoria
Wherever you are across Victoria, we’ve put together a list of where to find the best Souvlaki near you. See the list
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A tasty Souvlaki wrap is a favourite meal for many Victorians, with juicy meat and crispy chips making a delicious combo.
Aussies have perfected the art of the souv, with many Greek-Australian eateries serving up their own version of the classic wrap.
Check out some of the top picks of where to get Souvlakis across Victoria.
2 Fat Greeks
8-10 Napier St, Essendon
Armed with one of the best names in the business, 2 Fat Greeks delivers an authentic experience that has locals salivating for more.
Tucked away on Napier St, passersby would have seen a packed venue with barely a spare seat in the house ever since Mitch Kargas and Adam Demase started the restaurant two and a half years ago.
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“The machinery that we have to cook the meat I’ve imported from Greece, the machinery we use to filet the meat I’ve imported from Greece so I’ve tried to make my restaurant as authentic as possible,” Mr Kargas said.
“Even down to my chefs, one of my main chefs, this is what he was doing in Greece and thankfully he’s come down to support me.
“Everything we do is in house made, right through to our meats to our pita, everything basically.”
The secret at 2 Fat Greeks to a good souvlaki is that everything compliments each other from the pork and the chicken to the sauces for a flavour-packed punch.
Mr Kargas believes the other secret to the Essendon restaurant's success isn’t related to food at all.
“Everyone will say its the food and we’ve got awesome food but it’s also the atmosphere, it’s the staff, everyone in my restaurant plays a massive part to make it a great restaurant ... without a good team, your restaurant is nothing,” he said.
Triakosia
300 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North
If you’re looking for a Greek night out, Triakosia is the place to be.
The restaurant has gained a cult following for its open mic style bouzouki nights on Wednesdays where players from across the city gather around a table and jam while dinner is served.
With a souvlaki on the plate, bouzoukia playing in the background and people clearing tables at the front to dance, it will make you feel as though you’re on an island in Greece.
Like the music, the souvs are in a league of their own, with the owners opting for a more traditional take of the famous street food which includes tomato, chips, tzatziki, mustard, onion and a choice of lamb, chicken or pork.
If the traditional options aren’t your thing Triakosia (which translates to 300 in Greek) also serves beef and calamari souvs for those a little more adventurous.
Greek Grill on High
1/739 High St, Epping
In the heart of Melbourne’s outer north is a Greek food lovers dream, at Greek Grill on High.
The family-owned restaurant serves up “rustic-inspired” Greek meals made with fresh produce, including gyros, meat plates, burgers, HSPs and more.
Their souvlaki wraps options include Bifteki (beef rissole), chicken, lamb, Greek sausage, pork and even calamari, all with plenty of Tzatziki.
There’s other Greek favourites on offer too, including Saganaki cheese, Spanakopita and Dolmades.
The menu is topped off with Greek sweets, such as Baklava and Galaktoboureko.
The Chicken Grill
95 Henna St, Warrnambool
The Chicken Grill in Warrnambool offers juicy souvlakis of beef, lamb and chicken so all customers have choice to choose their favourite meats.
Located in the CBD’s west, grabbing a souvlaki from the Chicken Grill is sure to hit the spot, especially after a big night out, during or after a busy day at work, or having a general craving for some Greek cuisine.
The business offers delivery service and you can even pre-order your meal online, making it flexible and convenient just for you.
Squidzys
18/13 Vista Pl, Cape Woolamai
Tucked away in the small shopping strip of Cape Woolamai lies the place voted to have the best souvlaki in Bass Coast.
Squidzys opened just last year and has already become a favourite among locals.
Serving up both lamb and chicken options there is a succulent, juicy meat option for everyone to get their Greek fix.
They said their souvlaki will “get you tastebuds dancing”.
“The meat is hand stacked in store using A grade quality halal meat.”
A lamb, chicken or mixed kebab will set you back $16 and for the vegetarians a falafel option is $14.
All kebabs come with fresh lettuce, tomato, red onion and garlic sauce.
Spinner’s Souvlaki Bar & Grill
Shop 1-2 5/7 Green at Healesville
“The best we have ever tasted,” is how one reviewer described the juicy souvlakis at Spinner’s Souvlaki Bar & Grill in Healesville.
Diners can choose from lamb, chicken, a mix of both, or vegetarian.
The restaurant also offers Greek seasoned chips, GSPs (a Greek Snack Pack featuring Greek seasoned chips layered with mozzarella cheese, tzatziki sauce, hot chilli, barbecue sauce and your choice of lamb, chicken or mixed gyros.
Yassas
Ringwood Town Square at Eastland – 171-175 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood
If a wicked combination of juicy meat and fresh ingredients all wrapped up is what you’re after – Yassas will well and truly hit the spot.
This chain has four stores across Melbourne – and they opened at Eastland in the spot formerly occupied by fellow souva chain Jimmy Grants after it went under a couple of years ago.
Manager Brett Thompson said his store prided itself on dishing up fresh ingredients, and not using pre-packaged slabs of meat.
But above all, he said including tzatziki sauce was essential.
“Everything else is just an add on,” he said.
“It’s all about not trying to serve things super quick, and taking the time to prepare it properly, because then you’re going to get a better souvlaki.”
MORE TOP PICKS:
Ok Billy Souvlaki Bar
574A Main St, Mordialloc
Lambs on Malvern
245 Malvern Rd, South Yarra
Hella Good
CBD, Fitzroy, Chadstone
Mythos GR
15 Eaton Mall, Oakleigh
Kalimera Souvlaki Art
43 Chester St, Oakleigh
Kolonaki Athenian Street Food
141 Wattletree Rd, Malvern
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