Gyro & Kabob Express
I've written about Gyro & Kabob Express before, but it's time to mention it again.
They recently renovated the restaurant. It used to have only a couple small tables and not much of a dining room. As you can see from the picture, after the renovation the dining room is greatly expanded.
Sam, the owner, is thrilled with the results. Next time you're at Airport Hwy and Holloway in Holland, stop in for a sit down dinner. Just promise to tell him that we sent you.
Here's the previous entry about Gyro & Kabob Express:
My favorite locally owned restaurant is Gyro & Kabob Express. The best part about it is that I just happened to stumble upon it.
I'd never really been into Greek or Lebanese food. I'd only had one gyro in my entire life. I lived in an apartment complex that was across the street from the restaurant and decided to try it out.
I ordered the gyro, and it was heaping with rotisseried gyro meat and veggies. Add some tzatziki and fries, and it was the perfect meal.
I started to frequent the place more often. Sometimes I was in there 2 or 3 times a week. I always got the gyro and fries. The more I visited, the more I got to know the owner. His name is Sam. Every time that I've been in his store, he has always been very excited about cooking the "very best food you'll ever have." It got to the point that I would walk in the door, and Sam would say, "Hi, Micah. How are you? You havin' the usual today?" I don't know how he does it, but it seems like he knows every one of his customers by name.
After a couple of months, I mentioned the place at work. We tend to cut someone loose around lunch time. They take the lunch order, collect the money, and pick up the food. Usually, we hit a fast food joint, but "Gyro Kabob" is on the menu at least once a week. As a matter of fact, one of the guys at work has acquired "Shank" for a nickname. He got the nickname because he would have some serious cravings for the Lamb Shank from Gyro Kabob.
One of our supervisors goes in there at least once a week for the Chicken Pita. Susan goes in at least once or twice a month for the Chicken Tawook, a Greek Salad, and Baklava. (Of course, I usually try to steal the baklava.) Sam doesn't know this but Gyro & Kabob Express is the official purveyor of large amounts of food for Lucas County Choppers. The problem is that after a dinner of that magnitude, who really wants to go back out to the shop?
I haven't had a gyro from Sam in a while. I decided to get a little more culinarily adventurous a little while ago. I get the Kafta Sandwich and fries. The Kafta is a mixture of ground beef, herbs, and spices that is formed onto a skewer and grilled. It is placed on a pita that is spread with hummus and garnished with lettuce, tomato, and onions.
When I'm in the mood for something a little bit on the lighter side, I order the hummus (which is made fresh on a daily basis) and a side of feta with onions and greek dressing. Oh, and baklava. Lots and lots of baklava.
If you happen to visit Gyro & Kabob Express, tell Sam that 'Micah from the Airport' sent you. If you're not sure what you want to try, just say that you're not sure, and he'll give you samples of everything.
The restaurant is located at 7130 Airport Highway on the northeast corner of the intersection of Airport and Holloway in Holland. The website is http://gyroandkabobexpress.com/, and the phone number is (419) 868-6644 (yes, I have it memorized.) The menu and coupons are available on the Gyro Kabob website.
