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Love gyro? Try these 6 dishes next

If you love gyro, order shawarma next (97/100 flavor match), then tacos al pastor and cheeseburger. Gyro is deeply savory, rich and tangy, and these dishes share that profile.

Shawarma: rich and tangy handheld, like gyro.

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Flavor profile

Rich
3 out of 5
Savory
4 out of 5
Spicy
1 out of 5
Tangy
3 out of 5
Sweet
1 out of 5
Fresh
3 out of 5
Smoky
3 out of 5
Crunch
1 out of 5

Greek · handheld

6 dishes to try if you love gyro

  1. ShawarmaRich and tangy handheld, like gyro.Middle Eastern · handheld
  2. Tacos al pastorRich and tangy handheld, like gyro, but spicier and sweeter.Mexican · handheld
  3. CheeseburgerRich and charred handheld, like gyro, but less herby.American · handheld
  4. Fish tacosTangy and herby handheld, like gyro, but crunchier.Mexican · handheld
  5. Margherita pizzaRich and herby, like gyro, but crunchier.Italian · shared plate
  6. Banh miTangy and herby handheld, like gyro, but crunchier and less smoky.Vietnamese · handheld

Scores on this page compare editorial flavor profiles between dishes and are the same for everyone. They are not personal app match scores or ratings of a restaurant’s preparation. Recipes and menus vary. How these flavor scores work.

Gyro vs its closest matches

  • Gyro vs shawarma

    97/100 flavor match

    Shawarma is spicier (2 vs 1) and crunchier (2 vs 1) than gyro. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, tang, sweetness, freshness and smoke.

  • Gyro vs tacos al pastor

    84/100 flavor match

    Tacos al pastor is spicier (3 vs 1), sweeter (3 vs 1) and smokier (4 vs 3) than gyro. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, tang, freshness and crunch.

  • Gyro vs cheeseburger

    79/100 flavor match

    Cheeseburger is less herby (1 vs 3), richer (4 vs 3), more savory (5 vs 4) and milder (0 vs 1) than gyro, and differs on 1 more trait. The two rate the same on sweetness, smoke and crunch.

Numbers are Palytt's editorial 0 to 5 trait ratings, written as the match first and the dish you love second.

How to order gyro

What it is

A gyro is seasoned meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, sliced into a warm pita with tzatziki, tomato, onion and often fries.

Ordering tip

Pork is the traditional Greek filling; a lot of US shops use a beef-lamb cone.

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What dishes are similar to gyro?

If you like gyro, try shawarma, tacos al pastor and cheeseburger. Shawarma is the closest flavor match (97/100): rich and tangy handheld, like gyro.

What does gyro taste like?

A gyro is seasoned meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, sliced into a warm pita with tzatziki, tomato, onion and often fries. Its strongest traits: deeply savory, rich, tangy.

What should I order if I want something like gyro but different?

Try tacos al pastor: rich and tangy handheld, like gyro, but spicier and sweeter. It scores 84/100 against gyro on flavor.

How is gyro different from shawarma?

Shawarma is spicier (2 vs 1) and crunchier (2 vs 1) than gyro. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, tang, sweetness, freshness and smoke. Ratings are 0 to 5, written as shawarma vs gyro. Overall it scores 97/100 against gyro on flavor.

How are these food matches scored?

Each dish has a flavor profile rated 0 to 5 on richness, savoriness, heat, tang, sweetness, freshness, smoke and crunch. The match score compares two profiles and gives a small boost to dishes eaten the same way, like two noodle soups. In the Palytt app, your match score uses your own taste instead.

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