One such place was introduced to him by a friend, I forget who though. It was the go-to spot when he was working at an old bar that closed down in what seems like a past life.
Cafe Rakka, located at 81 St. Mark's Place near 1st Ave, serves just about the best gyro in NYC. I've had a fair share of them over the years, but theirs is just too tasty for words and it keeps us coming back for more.
Their food is fresh, flavorful and really affordable.
I always go for their gyro sandwich ($5.50), which has a mix of chicken and lamb with lettuce, tomatoes and onions. In the past I always opted for sauce on the side.
Looks like I've been missing out on their awesome tahini sauce, which is sesame based and has no dairy.
They also have a killer hot sauce that really enhances the flavor of the whole thing.
It's a messy but delicious meal. But be prepared to eat this with a fork since it always falls apart. They put the meat at the bottom and they really pack it!
Adam wanted to try something different, since he always gets the gyro. He went for the shish kebab platter this time.
I warned him that it's huge, but I didn't think he was expecting this massive portion of food for just $12.
It came with a hearty portion of grilled meat, lamb I believe, with flavorful cous cous and a huge portion of hummus. Cut pita bread was served on the side to enjoy with the hummus.
I thought this was a steal for $12. I really liked each of the sides and thought they went together well. I would totally order this the next time I came, but I'd probably end up taking most of it home as left overs.
What we didn't order, but is really good here, is the lentil soup - so check it out if you stop by.
I love me some Cafe Rakka!
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