Jimmyd Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 (edited) First of all I must say that I really don't know much about Greek food, but I do believe I know *good* food when I taste it. I've passed Acropolis Souvlaki dozens of times--it's just off Soi Buakow opposite Soi PP Massage a few hundred meters south of the Northern (more permanent) market on Soi Buakow, about halfway between North and South Pattaya roads. It's on the west side of Soi Buakow, perhaps 10 meters back from the road. Here are some pics to give you a better idea: My foodie radar went off immediately upon seeing it, but I didn't get around to trying it until last night. Well, I must say, the food is excellent and very reasonably priced. I'm really excited to have another great restaurant on the scene. I had the Greek Salad and a pork Souvlaki Gyros (like a schwarama). The Gyros was much better than any schwarama I have ever had. It had a wonderful garlicky sauce on it and the meat was cooked to juicy perfection. It was supertastylicious. The Greek salad was also wonderful--lots of tasty feta and some great, salty olives (calamata?). Careful, the olives were not pitted. Here's a pic of the food: Here's the menu, notice the cheap cheeps. Jingthing--great news, it's right on a baht bus route! Edited February 5, 2011 by Jimmyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarangBuddha Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 (edited) Hardly qualifies as a "restaurant" but sounds like surely worth a try when one is wandering aimlessly around soi BK with nothing to do. Overall, prices not that cheap...considering you have to sit outside with no air-con and enduring the noise and dust, and battling the mozzies but the sharmas at B 60-70 seem reasonable. Still have no idea where the place is, however. Edited February 5, 2011 by FarangBuddha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyd Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 Here it is on google maps: http://goo.gl/PJCG3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 (edited) Well the Greek salad and the souvlaki (though with Greek food that would traditionally be lamb) are Greek. Perhaps the roast chicken depending on how they do it. Also the meat sticks are probably the same meat that goes into the pitas. Anyway, sounds OK, I will try. I do really love the spelling for CHEEPS! (Americans of a certain age will probably smile thinking about the Cheeseburger Cheeseburger/Cheeps Cheeps Saturday night live sketches.) Edited February 5, 2011 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awohalitsiktoli Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Well the Greek salad and the souvlaki (though with Greek food that would traditionally be lamb) are Greek. Perhaps the roast chicken depending on how they do it. Also the meat sticks are probably the same meat that goes into the pitas. Anyway, sounds OK, I will try. I do really love the spelling for CHEEPS! (Americans of a certain age will probably smile thinking about the Cheeseburger Cheeseburger/Cheeps Cheeps Saturday night live sketches.) I really do not see Greek food in the pictures. Is it just me? I do not see Greek bread, real souvlaki, gyro........well, maybe the salad might sort of qualify as Greek. Still, it looks better than McDonalds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Some Greekish fast food, mostly not. It obviously isn't a full Greek restaurant menu. There is no such place in Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orac Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Nice find Jimmy - will have to give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Speaking of a find, carefully compare the amount of feta cheese in the menu picture (which shows whole cubes of the cheese) vs. the actual Greek salad as served (which shows some sprinkled up cheese). Yes, I know, feta cheese is very expensive in Thiland, but just saying, the menu picture doesn't deliver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orac Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Speaking of a find, carefully compare the amount of feta cheese in the menu picture (which shows whole cubes of the cheese) vs. the actual Greek salad as served (which shows some sprinkled up cheese). Yes, I know, feta cheese is very expensive in Thiland, but just saying, the menu picture doesn't deliver. Menu pictures not matching the actual meals served is hardly something new - bottom line is somebody (Jimmy) has tried it and says it is worth a visit and with so many different choices and options in Pattaya a good recommendation is worth having. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I agree, servings not matching menus is expected. But I still thought it was funny to view the evidence so explicitly. I agree, it seems like a fair spot for a casual bite. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredob43 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Mate of mine told me about it a few week's ago said what a great nibble on the way home, had had a kebab I didnt try it, as last time I had one of those I was still paying for it several day's later. He has had quite a few since then no prob's. Next time I'm down there I'll give it a try. Thank's for the imfo. If I'm not wrong it's just by the side of the crappy carpark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Is there Tzatziki sauce on the souvaki or is that just mayo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkp Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I had the pitta burger last night and it was very nice so nice I had to order another 1 and 3 changs to wash it down of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyd Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 I had the pitta burger last night and it was very nice so nice I had to order another 1 and 3 changs to wash it down of course. Thanks for weighing in--nice to know I'm not the only one who likes it. I'll have to try the pita burger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyd Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 I'd just like to re-report that I've been to this place many times since my original post. It may not be a Greek restaurant in the strict sense, but the food they serve is very good and unique in the area. It would be nice if some others try it and chime in with their opinions. Remember kids, the more good food options we have in the area, the better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarangBuddha Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 As the Pook bar is nearby and one I frequent often, I will give it a try and report back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koiwaolao Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Thanks for info, will certainly try it! I feel so foolish, never having noticed the place as I regulary drink coffee at Cafe Pittini which is almost next door! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrel Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 It's open again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyd Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 Yeah, noticed that. I'm looking forward to trying it again--it used to be great. When I passed by yesterday on the baht bus, I noticed the same owner was there so hopefully the food's just as good as before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danlo Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I think I will stick to Thai food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jombom Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Is there Tzatziki sauce on the souvaki or is that just mayo? What are you like ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) Is there Tzatziki sauce on the souvaki or is that just mayo? What are you like ?? I like the Tzatziki. And you? Edited November 7, 2011 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelaway Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Is there Tzatziki sauce on the souvaki or is that just mayo? What are you like ?? "What are we all like...? -M. Gandhi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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