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    Gyro Saj

    4.5 (140 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Gyro Saj sign
    Marcus S.

    Gyro Saj is sort of lumped in with a few other takeout spots, chain or otherwise on the Madison St. stretch of First Hill. My friend and I have gotten takeout here a few times and it's been consistent each time. She typically opts for the gyro falafel platter - Falafel Served with Rice, Greek Salad, Hummus, Tahini & Pita Bread. whereas my go to is the sandwich - Falafel with Hummus, Tahini, Lettuce, Pickles, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Onions & wrapped in Warm Pita Bread. The pita is indeed warm and the vegetables indeed taste fresh. We usually grab it to go and I'm usually hesitant to do take out, but the food is exactly as advertised at a decent enough price. There aren't a whole lot of remarkable food places in the area, which sort of pushes you to Capitol Hill blocks away, but Gyro Saj has come through a few times without that hassle.

    Lamb Shawarma
    Narei K.

    The lamb shawarma was sooooo good! Falafel and gyro were great too but the shawarma was . I'd definitely come back here again.

    Falafel
    Eileen L.

    After a long travel day and walking Pike Street we ordered take out from Gyro Saj. I had the falafel wrap which was amazing! Very flavorful and tender and lots of hummus and crunchy veggies. The staff were helpful and friendly. Very affordable as well. I am marking it for next time I'm in town.

    Chicken Saj Shawarma
    Mimi W.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fast casual place, bright and vibrant interior and they even had flower centerpieces on their tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was quick, grab and go type place. We got the Chicken Saj Shawarma and the Gyro Fries which was a generous portion. The Chicken Saj Shawarma was average, nothing special. The signage outside said they have the best Gyro Fries, it was also just average. The meats were kind of dry. I wouldn't go out of my way to try this place but if I'm hungry and pass by, I'd stop here again.

    Chicken Gyro Fries
    Khadij A.

    Generous portions, quick service, and tasty food! While I generally opt for the other gyro spot down the street, decided to try this today and wasn't disappointed. Everything tasted so good and was cooked perfectly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of seating all around[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . I think I would stick to the other spot personally since this places' prices are just a smidge higher.

    Veggie Saj
    Julia A.

    I've become addicted to their Veggie Saj! It's this amazing wrap with falafel and cauliflower. It comes with this amazing sauce too. It's a big portion so usually I eat half for lunch and half for dinner. Very consistent quality and smells amazing.

    Nicolas P.

    I got takeout from here for lunch and was pretty impressed! I got the falafel plate which was falafel, rice, a small salad, hummus, and pita. In the middle of lunch hours they were fresh cooking the falafel which I'd never seen before, they're usually pre made and kept warm. Everything was delicious and tasted very fresh; the lettuce was crisp, the hummus was tasty, the pita was warm. I think $16+ for a casual lunch is a little much but everything was great quality so can't complain!

    Gyro Fries
    Louise F.

    Got this for takeout and i think it wasn't the optimal state of fresh by the time we ate it. The chicken shawarma was a little dry and the greek fries were a bit soggy. But definitely a hefty amount of food and it was still pretty good- just could've been better

    Gyro Plate
    Emily H.

    This is one of my favorites in First Hill for a quick bite! The serving size is amazing for the price and it's a well rounded meal! I love getting the lamb and beef platter, but enjoy their gyros as well! They also have some interesting sodas like this Vimto raspberry/black currant sparkling fruit drink!

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    Kaitlin C.

    Great spot for a quick lunch. Lots of folks ordered online and picked up to go while we were there. There is a full vegan section with a variety of options. Some of the items on the menu are huge!!! Ask ahead of time if you're only looking for a small bite to get some direction. All the toppings are right in front so you can see what you're getting before you order. Food was really good and a great value for the quantity.

    Chicken Shawarma Plate

    Got the chicken shawarma plate. Rating this compared to other shawarma it's gotta be a 3/5 mid. Anything lower would be leaving you on the toilet. The chicken was dry compared to other shawarma I've had. Hummus was avg. rice had good seasoning. The pita was mid. The tzatziki sauce was bad, can't even call it tzatziki since didn't have cucumbers.

    Heather S.

    best gyro I've ever had. hands down and I've been all over the middle east, Greece and Egypt. how do they do it? the service was a bit snarly but the sandwich made up for it. I'll be back snarly service or not!

    Andy N.

    The servers/chefs were friendly and the restaurant itself was fairly clean. I got a Schwarma plate, Choclava and Balava. The portions were sizable. In terms of flavor, the hummus, Greek salad, and rice were nice and flavorful. I wished the flavoring of the meat had more Mediterranean spices. The meat tasted and had a consistency similar to a herbed flavor sausage. Overall a solid experience. I would recommend getting a schwarma wrap as opposed to a plate as it's cheaper and you'd get all the flavors in one bite.

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    This place is the absolute best! Friendly, fast, and delicious food. Serving sizes are great, and they perfectly nail the meat:veggie ratio.

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    Great food, great service, and fast service. Come here when I work at the Madison building and don't regret

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    4 years ago

    Good vibe and family owned! Falafels and fries were both fresh and yum. Sizable portions too! YIPPEE

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    2 years ago

    Good Greek food and very good location! Fast and friendly. I especially like the Fry options!

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    Good food and very friendly staff. Convenient and fast. Go to spot for a lunch in first hill

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    I ordered the Classic Gyro and it was delicious! Was made very efficiently and was easy to eat.

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    4 years ago

    Excellent gyro, friendly staff. Great addition to the neighborhood! Will be sure to try a Shawarma plate next time I come by!

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    4 years ago

    Super close to the hospital, was able to run over and get dinner to go. Excellent service and the food was delicious!!

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    3 years ago

    Subway meets Lebanese, quick, clean, good and way better than Pita Pitt. Ate here several nights on a business trip

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    3 years ago

    Just simply the best gyros in the city. I literally eat the saj multiple times a week

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    Food is fire and they always have great service. Gyro and Gyro plate are both a good amount of food too

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    3 years ago

    The food is very good the owner was very nice, quick service pay and go and have a very nice interior

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    The service and food was perfect. Owner was very nice. 10/10 would recommend. Best gyro spot in town

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