In every Athens guidebook you will invariably find the world famous ‘hole-in-the wall’ Kostas souvlaki in Plaka. Don’t go looking for it as this place shut down more than a year ago. However (and remember, you read it here first), Kostas is now back in business. He set up shop at a new location to serve his many loyal fans who insist that he makes the best souvlaki in Athens since 1950. The new premises are modern and minimal with just a tiny glill, a fridge and a sink. The only reminder of the old place is the same old sign reading ‘No stress’ in Greek. But the souvlaki is top class, and you won’t need to worry about the side-effects of the tzatziki, as Kostas uses plain yoghurt instead.

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