Chicken shawarma (Mediterranean street food)
Spit-roasted chicken shawarma wrapped in warm pitta with garlic sauce, pickles and chips. The Middle Eastern street food classic.
Chicken shish (Turkish chicken skewers)
Marinated chicken skewers grilled over charcoal with peppers and onions, served with flatbread, salad and sumac. The Turkish BBQ classic.
Chicken souvlaki with tzatziki
Greek-style lemon-and-oregano marinated chicken skewers, grilled hot and fast, wrapped in warm pita with homemade tzatziki, tomato, red onion, and chips.
Falafel pita (Mediterranean street food)
Crispy deep-fried falafel balls in warm pitta with hummus, salad and tahini sauce. The Middle Eastern vegetarian classic.
Falafel wrap with tahini sauce
Crispy herb-packed chickpea fritters fried until deeply golden, wrapped in warm pita with tahini sauce, salad, and pickled veg. Properly made with dried chickpeas — the only way to get a crisp shell.
Greek gyros (Mediterranean street food)
Sliced seasoned pork (or chicken) wrapped in warm pitta with tomato, red onion, chips and tzatziki. The Athens street food classic.
Halloumi wrap (Mediterranean street food)
Grilled halloumi cheese wrapped in warm flatbread with roasted peppers, rocket and pesto. The vegetarian street food winner.
Lahmacun (Turkish flatbread with minced lamb)
Thin oval flatbread topped with spiced minced lamb, tomato and parsley. The Turkish 'pizza' — rolled up with lemon juice and eaten street-side.
Lamb shawarma (Mediterranean street food)
Spiced sliced lamb wrapped in warm flatbread with tahini, pickled cabbage and fresh herbs. The Levantine street food classic.
Turkish döner wrap (Mediterranean street food)
Thinly sliced döner meat wrapped in flatbread with salad and garlic yogurt sauce. Istanbul's late-night street food classic.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mediterranean street food at home.
What is Mediterranean street food?
Souvlaki, gyros, falafel wraps, halloumi pitta, keftedes, lahmacun, shawarma, handheld food from across the Mediterranean basin, especially Greek, Turkish, Lebanese and Egyptian. Built on flatbread, grilled meat, fresh salad and yoghurt or tahini sauce.
Is Mediterranean food healthy?
Among the healthiest cuisines in the world. Olive oil, vegetables, fish, yoghurt, legumes and herbs dominate. The traditional Mediterranean diet is one of the most-studied and most-recommended eating patterns.
What is the best bread for wraps?
Pitta pockets (warm so they open easily), flatbreads (lavash, yufka), and tortillas all work. Pitta is most authentic for Greek and Middle Eastern styles. Flour tortillas are common in UK kebab shops.