We really love going to Taki's. A friend introduced us, and now it is one of our favorites. The Vegetarian plate is a real delight, and all our friends tell us that the gyros and meats are truly... More

We really love going to Taki's. A friend introduced us, and now it is one of our favorites. The Vegetarian plate is a real delight, and all our friends tell us that the gyros and meats are truly special. AND don't miss the baklava whatever you do. It is not as extremely sweet as many renditions--thin layers of filo with lots of delicious mix. Taki's special flavoring has a hint of pumpkin pie and lots of nuts. The ambiance is very informal--clean, deli-style counter, no table cloths, family pictures on the wall. It is a bit like eating in the kitchen of a really, really good cook. Prices are very reasonable.
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Although I've lived in Seattle for going on 10 years now, I still miss the culinary cultural makeup of what I left. Detroit's downtown nightlife (believe me, there is one) is centered around an area... More

Although I've lived in Seattle for going on 10 years now, I still miss the culinary cultural makeup of what I left. Detroit's downtown nightlife (believe me, there is one) is centered around an area known as Greek Town. So, imagine my delight when Taki's opened several years ago right off of 85th in Ballard. Taki's delivers on tasty gyros overflowing with tzaziki sauce and tender meat. Although I've yet to have theirs, Taki's wife will tell you that their souvlaki is award-winning. The horatiki salad is typically fresh with crisp cucumbers and greek feta. I did find their avgolemono (a traditional lemon, chicken and rice soup) a bit on the tart side. They recently renovated to allow for Taki to entertain with traditional Greek music on the weekends. I will warn that the seating area is small (which makes for tight quarters) and the tables are small, bistro-types which are don't necessarily make for a comfortable meal. And if you're going for takeout, calling ahead is best as they have a small staff.
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