ZipPicks Awards
Best Cheap Eats in Astoria
Master Critic Review
King Souvlaki
8.3
King Souvlaki has been grilling pork and chicken souvlaki on Steinway Street since the late 1970s, serving stuffed pitas and fries from a corner cart. It’s a go-to for quick, char-grilled Greek street food where you can eat well for well under twenty dollars.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork Souvlaki Pita, Chicken Gyro Pita, Greek Fries
Scores:
Value: 8.7
Service: 7.8
Consistency: 8.2
Food Quality: 8.4
Atmosphere: 6.4
Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: Long-running Greek street cart known for char-grilled souvlaki and gyro pitas.
Who should go: Hungry walkers wanting fast Greek skewers and fries.
When to visit: Evenings and late nights when the grill is busiest.
What to order: Pork Souvlaki Pita, Chicken Gyro Pita, Greek Fries.
Insider tip: Order your pita with extra tzatziki and eat it right at the corner while it’s hot.