Hmmmm. This is a tuff one because I don't like to give bad reviews, buuuut: The buzz about this place doesn't live up to the quality of food served. I ordered the large mixed platter ($9.99), a side of hummus ($4.99) and medium drink (a whopping $2.50), w/tax..I'm in for $19 (for lunch).
When you think Gyro, Pita pocket, hummus, etc, you want a true Mediterranean flare...it didn't happen. The "beef" gyro wasn't flavorful. The chicken...bland. The hummus had way too much paprika and oil on it...plus it was pre-made (or bought) and didn't have a good, smooth texture. We also had Babagonush, which way to smokey flavored (almost artificial) and lacked a decent texture. The killer was the single pita they gave you with the side order was pre-wrapped in foil and left in the steam tray to keep warm....the result....sauggy pita. .
The set up was similar to the ever so popular Chipotle style open kitchen. The staff was nice but had no real knowledge if the food they were serving, nor the history of why this place was made famous in NYC.