Giros

Gyros, sometimes spelled giros, is a traditional Greek dish consisting of meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie and served wrapped in a pita or flatbread with toppings and sauce. The meat is typically pork in Greece, though chicken, lamb, or beef are also used, depending on region and preference. The slices are shaved from the rotating spit and placed in the bread with onions, tomatoes, and tzatziki, a yogurt-cucumber sauce; other sauces and vegetables vary by vendor. In some versions, french fries are added inside the wrap.

The dish originated in Greece in the early to mid-20th century, influenced by other regional rotisserie preparations such as the Turkish döner kebab. It spread through Greek communities abroad and gained popularity as a fast-food staple in many countries from the 1960s onward.

Gyros are commonly eaten as a quick meal or street food and are available in tavernas, fast-food restaurants, and food trucks. Variants exist across the Mediterranean and the Greek diaspora, with local twists in ingredients and presentation. The term gyros comes from the Greek γύρος, meaning "circle" or "turn," referencing the meat’s cooking method. In English-language contexts, the dish is usually referred to as a gyro; giros is used in some languages and regions.