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The best souvlaki in Melbourne
Start with Kalimera Souvlaki Art in Oakleigh for pork gyros, Jimmy Grants in Fitzroy for the Bonegilla and Orexi in Oakleigh for lamb souvlaki. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- Kalimera Souvlaki ArtOakleigh · Souvlaki
Get: Pork gyros
Pork from small female pigs, tender and juicy, in Melbourne's Greek heartland.
- Jimmy GrantsFitzroy
Get: The Bonegilla (chicken and lamb souvlaki)
Modern Greek souvlaki on wholemeal pita; other branches in the CBD and Richmond.
- Kalamaki Street FoodMelbourne CBD
Get: Chicken gyros
Athenian-style souvlaki bar for a quick, honest Greek wrap.
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Where is the best souvlaki in Melbourne?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Kalimera Souvlaki Art (Oakleigh), Jimmy Grants (Fitzroy) and Orexi (Oakleigh). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Kalimera Souvlaki Art, get pork gyros. At Jimmy Grants, get the Bonegilla (chicken and lamb souvlaki). At Orexi, get lamb souvlaki. At Kalamaki Street Food, get chicken gyros.
Which neighborhood is best for souvlaki in Melbourne?
Most of these are in Oakleigh and Melbourne CBD. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Melbourne: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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