{"id":11994,"date":"2022-07-18T09:45:59","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T07:45:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/?p=11994"},"modified":"2022-07-18T09:48:47","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T07:48:47","slug":"new-modern-brand-and-eatery-grk-redefines-greek-street-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/new-modern-brand-and-eatery-grk-redefines-greek-street-food\/","title":{"rendered":"New modern brand and eatery, GRK, redefines Greek street food!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Modern Greek eatery GRK opened its doors in Sandton, Johannesburg in early July 2022, launching their menu with an exciting\u00a0modern twist on classic Greek street food, with the introduction of an innovative gyro menu.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A classic gyro is\u00a0usually made from meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie and served wrapped or stuffed in pita bread. The owners saw an opportunity to make the gyro the star of the show, however via the “new method” of cooking the meat. A method which was encountered\u00a0by the owners in\u00a0Greece five years ago.<\/p>\n

The new method offers a product that is fresher and safer utilising only top-quality\u00a0meat prepared and grilled on flat grills onsite. The meat is thinly sliced and then cut on open kitchen butcher blocks with custom made half-moon knives, unique to GRK. Although a different take on the traditional gyro, there is no compromise on that punchy gyro flavour. This method of cooking\u00a0is cleaner and more sanitary offering discerning\u00a0diners great tasting food, in a modern, upmarket, yet casual setting.<\/p>\n

Pork, beef, lamb, chicken and kofta gyro is offered, all served in traditional pita. The pitas, which are imported directly from Greece, contain no added sugar and are suitable for vegetarians and vegans, and come in four variations; village (choriatiki), wholegrain, carob and corn, each containing their own nutritional values. Furthermore, for vegetarians and vegans; falafel, traditional halloumi and mushroom options are offered, which are equally as delicious as the meat options. All gyros come with a variety of\u00a0dips, which have been specially adjusted to South African palates, making it more relevant. Dips include classic options such as Tzatziki (garlic, herbed or avocado)\u00a0and hummus but also less traditional\u00a0flavours such as yoghurt mustard and babaganoush. Added to this simple menu, is a variety of salads which are all freshly prepared with top quality produce, displayed in GRK\u2019s fruit and vegetable feature display fridge, situated within the open kitchen.<\/p>\n

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