The 10 best street food places in Athens

Authentic Southern BBQ, traditional New Orleans recipes and low- and slow-smoked meats are the stars of an eclectic menu that highlights brisket, short ribs, spare ribs, crispy pork belly and pulled pork in burgers or platters.

Latin vibes, vintage yet contemporary creative decor and a vibrant spirit. Diego loves Latin America, Vietnam and Thailand and serves authentic dishes made with carefully selected ingredients in a funky atmosphere. Must try: the cocktails from his »Cantine«.

Italian and Greek quality ingredients combined in a successful blend that brings the two countries together. Classic recipes and some with a few tweaks on the menu and one of the best pizzas in town, made by expert Italian pizzaiolos.

In the mood for a smash burger and katsu sando, Japanese-style meat grilled on a robata grill, ramen, gyoza and more? This is one of the ultimate places to visit. You can also shop at Ikigai, the Japanese food concept store in the same building.

Following a »nose to tail« philosophy, the Liakos brothers are reintroducing »tylihto«, the famous Greek street food delicacy, with pure ingredients and a modern mindset. Thinly sliced meat (sheep or black pork) »gyros« style and homemade pita bread are the highlights.

»Do you want bao?« That's the question this place asks, and if you come here, you'll probably answer in the affirmative by trying their delicious, fluffy bao buns with a variety of fillings. Start by trying their »best sellers« and bao burgers.

»A bowl of good ramen is like a warm hug,« reads a phrase on the menu that describes the basis of chef Sotiris Kontizas' latest eatery. Grab a seat (ideally with a reservation) at the kitchen bar and slurp your noodles as you would in Japan.

»Gastro« spelled backwards is the name of Alex Tsiotinis's - chef and co-owner of Michelin-starred CTC - »NextGen« street resto, where a sustainable mindset is applied to a concise selection of burgers and daily specials served with cocktails and beer.

The tradition of making juicy pork or 'mpifteki' souvlaki here dates back to 1948, and it's still worth queuing for a few minutes to get a taste. Masterful grilling, fresh fillings and simple, refreshing yoghurt instead of tzatziki.

With the motto »improvement without limits, quality without words«, this place has been making some of the tastiest sandwiches since 1988, with over 20 types of cheese and charcuterie, more than 10 types of bread, various spreads and fresh vegetables.