The Ultimate Athens Food Showdown

TLDRIn this video, we pit the top food establishments in Athens against each other to find the best Greek street food. We compare Greek pies, souvlaki, and loukoumades from different restaurants. Find out which ones come out on top!

Key insights

Mama's Greek pies are flaky and delicious, while Aries Stan's pies are larger and more filling.

O Costas serves average souvlaki, while Costas has delicious, smoky and juicy skewers.

Testicus' loukoumades are traditional, sweet, and crunchy, while Lucomades' modern take is indulgent and full of flavor.

Q&A

Which Greek pie shop has the best spanakopita?

Mama's Greek pies have the best spanakopita with flaky pastry and a flavorful spinach and onion filling.

Which souvlaki restaurant serves the tastiest skewers?

Costas serves the best souvlaki with smoky and juicy grilled meat that is full of flavor.

Where can I find traditional loukoumades in Athens?

Testicus is a traditional shop that has been serving loukoumades since 1912 and offers the classic honey and cinnamon flavor.

Timestamped Summary

00:11Introduction to the Athens food showdown with a focus on Greek street food.

01:05Comparison of Greek pies from Mama and Aries Stan, highlighting Mama's flaky pies versus Aries Stan's larger and more filling options.

07:05Comparison of souvlaki from O Costas and Costas, emphasizing O Costas' average skewers versus Costas' delicious, smoky, and juicy skewers.

11:55Showdown of loukoumades from Testicus and Lucomades, showcasing Testicus' traditional and crunchy loukoumades versus Lucomades' modern and indulgent version.