"In addition to recommending visitors to skip the tourist traps and find traditional local food, Steves encourages sightseers to add stops for kebabs to their Europe itineraries. "Of all the international options in Europe, the ubiquitous kebab stand is my favorite," he wrote on Europe's Cheap Eats. "Kiosks selling Turkish-style döner kebab (rotisserie meat wrapped in pita bread), falafel (fried chickpea patties), and other Middle Eastern dishes are popular in many places, including Germany, Florence, and Paris.""
"You'll also find stands selling kebabs in countries like Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, and across the U.K., where Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) diaspora populations prosper. Evolved from the Persian term for fried meat, most regional kebab variations involve marinating (often with yogurt, spices, and herbs), skewering, and grilling chicken, lamb, or beef. From the classic döner kebab to the more recently trendy Gemüse kebab - which is made with lots of veggies and sometimes falafel -"
Kebab stands are widespread across Europe and provide affordable, traditional options such as döner and falafel. Kiosks selling Turkish-style döner kebab, falafel, and other Middle Eastern dishes appear in cities like Germany, Florence, and Paris. Stands also operate in Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, and throughout the U.K., supported by Middle Eastern and North African diaspora communities. Kebabs evolved from a Persian term for fried meat and typically involve marinating, skewering, and grilling chicken, lamb, or beef. Variations include plated döner, dürüm wraps, and vegetable-forward Gemüse kebabs, with higher-quality options more common in northern Europe.
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