Niko Niko's Greek
Houston, TX 77006
Phone: (713) 528-1308
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Hyde Park Road
- Specialties:
- Fast Food
- Best of Citysearch:
- Cheap Eats 2004
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 11am-9pm
Editorial Review for Niko Niko's Greek – by Robin Barr Sussman
The Scene
No matter the time of day or night, diverse followers crowd into this zany-looking, converted service station and wait to order at the bustling counter. Slanted floors, plastic blue paneling and tables crammed together are a misleading introduction to this friendly, quick and clean eatery that produces an astonishing amount of food.
The Food
Gyros don't get much better than this: Moist, aromatic lamb slices are blanketed by a warm, plushy pita with sweet onions and creamy cucumber-garlic tzatziki sauce. Chickpea croquettes (falafel) sauced with sesame-scented tahini are savory and non-greasy. Stuffed grape leaves can be oily; conversely, the vinegary Greek salad is splendid, crowned with kalamata olives and thick slices of tomato and feta. Juicy lemon-oregano marinated pork chops are char-grilled to perfection and best paired with the award-winning skin-on fries.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoTo-go orders are popular here. If you don't take it home, you'll be stuck with Styrofoam plates and plastic forks. Don't forget to take the addictive honey-drizzled baklava home with you, too.
ParkingParking is tight in front. You'll find more parking directly across Montrose Boulevard.
User Reviews for Niko Niko's Greek
08/14/2008 Posted by MrHealthy
First and last time customer. I was led here by all the great reviews this restaurant has received. I tried the gyro with french fries. Bad choice. I had to throw away most of it because it was awful. The meat was dry and the fries were soggy and tasted like burnt oil. I added some of the sauce that came with the gyro to give it some flavor, but it was in vain. I felt sick for two days after eating this food. I guess some of the other plates might be good, but I'll never know because I don't plan to return. I have a feeling the owner writes or pays people to write some of the great reviews about the gyros to fool us into coming to this restaurant. Save your $ and dine elsewhere. Peace out!
Pros: No Pros
Cons: Gyros and Fries are not good.
08/10/2008 Posted by MosaicMama
Great food, best gyro in Houston! Love the outdoor seating; parking has improved but worth the hassle!
Pros: food, atmosphere
Cons: parking
