Gyros Gryos

Name: Gyros Gryos
Address: 498 University Ave, Palo Alto, California 94301
Phone: (650) 327-0107
Web site: (none; Google Local info page)
Date & Time visited: Monday, January 9, 2006, 7:45 PM
Guests: Jen and me
What we had: Lamb & Beef Gyros (Jen), Chicken Gyros (me), Ayran yogurt drink (me)

The gyros at Gyros Gyros were among the best Jen and I had ever had. Jen's was a touch dry, but it turned out they'd forgotten to give us the usual Tzatziki sauce. That took care of the dryness, and all was well. Both the lamb & beef and chicken gyros are served in a pita wrap as opposed to the more usual folded pita, which makes the gyros much easier to eat and less messy to boot. We didn't order any side dishes, though the gyros are also available as Souvlaki platters--essentially deconstructed gyros with salad and rice on the side--which we might try next time to share. I'd heard of the Greek yogurt drink Ayran, but never tried it; I wouldn't drink it alone, as it's very sour and thick, but it makes a perfect match for the flavors in a gyros.

Service: Good. We ordered at the counter, found a seat, and our food was delivered quickly. The one issue, as mentioned above, was the missing Tzatziki sauce, but Jen got up and retrieved that. Water refills were frequent.

Would we go back: Yes! It's inexpensive, quick, and very good.