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Athens Street Food Guide
A guide to Athens' best street food, from arancini and tacos to piroški and innovative sandwiches.
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Focacceria Napul'èSeñor PicanteLa LindaAstanaAtenoHurry UpBasegrill
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- Describe the birria tacos at Señor Picante.
- Señor Picante in Koukaki specializes in birria tacos, which are served with a rich meat broth. The tacos are dipped in the broth's fat before being cooked, giving them a crispy exterior.
- What are arancini and where can you find them in Athens?
- Arancini are deep-fried rice balls, traditionally made with leftover risotto. In Athens, Focacceria Napul'è offers four variations, including mortadella-pistachio pesto and "carbonara."
- What are empanadas de carne and where can you find them?
- La Linda in Glyfada offers empanadas de carne, savory meat pies seasoned with spices. These are very popular and disappear quickly, so arrive early.
- Where can one find piroški in Athens and what is notable about them?
- Astana in Kallithea, a grocery store, offers delicious and fluffy piroški, a type of dumpling, made with a family recipe from Kazakhstan.
- What are some notable restaurants offering unique sandwiches in Athens?
- Ateno and Hurry Up are two restaurants offering unique sandwiches. Ateno uses special cold cuts made without preservatives, while Hurry Up features Asian-inspired options such as bao buns.