As a Greek, a few things I would look out for: 1) If the food comes out in 5 minutes or less, it's not fresh at all. Greek restaurants (the good ones anyways) pride themselves on fresh food done simply. This seemed like an unfortunate case of the souvlakia being either made ahead of time and kept in heated storage, or it was pre-frozen. 2) If it doesn't feel like it's the Yia Yia's (grandmother's) recipe, it probably won't be nice. If you have never had Greek food before and you're wondering what a Greek grandmother's cooking tastes like, homely would be the best way to describe it. 3) If you see 'authentic' on the menu, run. Just run. No self-respecting Greek restaurant needs to upsell their food by saying it's authentic. There's a difference between genuinely authentic home cooked Greek food and a tourist trap, which is how this place comes across. I'm hoping you'll give Greek food another shot considering how favourable your review of Andy's near Camden was.
I'm totally with you on the no menu idea. Surely having a physical menu, all the diners showing each other the options, flipping it over for desserts.....its all part of the experience! Just imagine 4 diners all sat staring at their phones for 5 minutes trying to decide ! Not what eating out should be about in my opinion 😕
@@staycasual7203 Tied to that electronic lease. I deleted or inactivated a lot of apps that came with my cell phone. Do not add any apps. Cell phones is for emergency use only and I take it with me when out in the car. If I went to this place I would just say I do not have a cell phone and go elsewhere. Fast food joint, well I just look up at the 'menu board'.
@@garfieldsmith332 yep definately precooked, but how long ago thats that thing. To be fair, alot of restaurants precook their food for speed, particularly indian.
There is no way on God's earth that food has seen a griddle in the restaurant, If its served up in 5 minutes...its frozen pre charded..You can tell by how square the skewers are cut as frozen..its how they buy it in Gary.
Utter nonsense. Been to MTG many times, was there last month, the grills etc are all open and at the back and clear to see. It's been rated as best in Guildford for a reason. You should delete this as it's a clear libel you absolute dimwit...
I did a double take when I saw the opening scene of this vid, Gary lol I thought "That's Cote Brasserie on the corner behind him - that's my town!". I live about 5 mins walk from where you ate there, so am that way all the time. I sit in the castle and bowling grounds (maybe the most picturesque bowling ground in Britain) very often. You visited just between the last lot of flowers and the new being planted. It's really stunning when full of flowers! The town's lovely when you get used to it. I'm surprised people recommended Meat the Greek though. I think of it as just a basic fast food place. Ironically, over your right shoulder on the other side of the road is Theion Greek restaurant, and that's a considerable step up to say the least. Still, I'm glad you still had some enjoyment there. I have the take-away yeeros, and it's fine for what it is, to fill a gap. Cheers!
@@carlbeardmore4605I live in Guildford.. there is a barrier just out of view on the road and the tables are across the pavement. Unless people are willing to cross the road then through that tables is the only option.
Back in the days when I lived in Central London, Sunday afternoons were normally spent in Zorba's on Charlotte Street in Fitzrovia. It was a fabulous place, and because they got to know us, there was always plenty of free Retsina and Ouzo! Sadly it closed for a "refurb" around '93 and never opened again. We never did find another Greek restaurant in our part of London that could live up to Zorba's. And I don't just mean the free booze! Happy days!
Agree with the commenter below. Greek Cuisine prides itself on freshness of its ingredients. And we are old school too, Gary .We like a physical menu to look at . I find the phone to hard to look at. All the best mate 👍👍 Jim and Harriet
Great video Gary! I’m from the US and currently in the UK for the first time, and can’t wait to try some of the restaurants I’ve seen you eat at. Keep it up!
Fun, fun, fun!! Love Greek food. Here in Sydney - I have a Greek restaurant at the end of my road actually called: ‘Meet the Greek’! It has great food!😎😎😎🌟🌟🌟
I must be the only one left on the planet that leaves my phone at home when we go out for a meal , does this mean I wouldn't be able to eat there ? I don't take pictures of my food and post on the net while those around me struggle to hold a conversation because I'm busy with my imaginary friends in cyberspace 🤣 The meal looked okay and reasonably priced if it fed two but nor sure I'd want to participate in their electronic menu and money transfer system. Cash is king and part of the fine dining experience is perusing the menu with a drink and discussing with others your chosen option , the way this place operated that delight has been removed.
It’s not just you, my senior citizen parents never turn theirs on. I give them a hard time because they’re rarely on time and I can’t reach them to find out where they are 🙄
@@GaryEats ...cheers Gary , I know I'm old and set in my ways but sometimes you just need that private moment to cherish with friends and family without Elon Musk at the table 🤣
I’ve always been confused as to why Greek and Moroccan food is so expensive over here compared to, say, Indian restaurants, when it’s usually very cheap in the respective countries. It’s not like the any of the food is stupendously complicated. The local Greek near me is nothing *that* special but the mains are more expensive than the best curry house I know.
Im English and my wife is Greek and we have travelled extensively through out Greece and the islands. Some of the best food i have every eaten was off the beaten track, on little islands, in villages well away from any tourists and tourist prices. Simply cooked dishes with simple vegetables, amazing food. Helps my wife can speak Greek otherwise i'd be none the wiser. And your right, so expensive here which i can only put down to overheads.
There is nothing on Gary’s plates, that I find that interesting. The food is not technically difficult to produce or very appetising. I could whip up a Greek salad very quickly and the accompaniments are just not worthy of a restaurant experience.
@@GaryEats I have commercial property near Guildford but never got into Guildford because the rents and thus the business rates are astronomical. They are to a level which, if not reset, will make it impossible to do business there. I live in Farnham, 15 minutes away and it is bad enough there but the costs are perhaps 50% those of Guildford.
A simple explanation. Greek food needs to be fresh and good quality. Indian food does not. The reason Indian food has so many spices is that traditionally it would cover up the flavour of less fresh ingredients.
Hi Gary, the problem with quick service means that the food is never cooked to order and that's why the souvlaki was dry, far better to have to wait while it's being cooked to order.
Great review Gary. Wonderful service and restaurant. Overall, excellent especially the dessert. Love my Greek food so this was a treat for me, like many others, I’m sure. Many thanks for sharing with us, much appreciated. See you soon Gary 👍👍👍
Excellent review and filming. As an ex restauranteur, if my patrons had to scan a code for the menu and order I would feel as I had not done my job properly. I like a real menu. How times have changed. Big up Gary and cameraman.
That's pretty much exactly what it is. It began in a much smaller venue a couple of doors away from where it is now and only moved in to the larger premises at the end of last year. The prices have slowly crept up over the years without much significant change to the menu. If you view it is a fast food place it's decent, but now feels expensive. If you view it as a restaurant there are better options.
Really pleased to see you forging your way to 100,000 subscribers Gary - so well deserved. I think part of your appeal is that you genuinely seem to be a nice and honest chap, providing very easy, interesting and engaging content. You should definitely think about doing something special when you hit your big 100,000. Maybe a video of your top 10 favorite venues/meals and / or a series of videos from usual / overseas location. I'm sure you've already got something planned, but it definitely needs to include balloons! 😉 All the best mate
Another great review, Gary. I agree with you about ordering on your phone. I like to talk to the staff about the menu or just have some human interaction to get to know the place. It is all about the food, but service and ambience are also key to a good meal out.
For ' something a little bit different' try the award winning Rainbows End Cafe in Glastonbury - home cooked wholefood with a twist and a quirky ambience.
They might tell you that they don't have paper menus Gary, but they are obliged to give you one if you insist. I absolutely HATE those QR code menus. I just tell them that I don't use a mobile phone. That causes complete consternation in staff under the age of forty. 😂
trust me when I say this, even as a 21 year old the whole QR menu thing is a joke. i like the option of being able to order from your phone especially for when it's busy, but it's much easier to decide what you want to order when it's all laid out infront of you on a physical menu.
I think they should at least give you the option to order on the usual mannerisms you prefer. Personally, I 'm not very tech savvy and haven't idea how these things work.
Guildford, my humble hometown! I used to go to Meat the Greek pretty frequently for lunch and dinner as it was always great value. Absolutely loved the mixed chicken and pork gyros portion they used to do, with fries, onions and mayo mustard sauce. I haven't been back for a while though as I feel that it's gotten pretty pricey over the last few years.
Thank you for this review. Walked past this restaurant, never tried it. Must admit the messing around with the App really puts me off. It feels like one day I will be served by a robot, then they have achieved their aim of making it devoid of authenticity and character. I would go there for the desert and that’s it I think.
Most wud say it looks dry then say it tastes dry even if it didnt but not gary he has no ego , if he makes a mistake he says it Many pretend to be decent gary just is i live a very difficult life and his videos really brighten my day
Meet the Greek is a takeaway which now has moved into larger premises so you can sit in as its so popular, and rightly so as its great. I am in Greece right now and i cant find a better gyros. Its not a evening out ‘dining experience - Try ‘Theion’ which is directly opposite for that
After a stressful day getting a sensible house insurance quote, it's great to see one of your reviews. Love the subtle humour and great atmosphere. Thanks Gary, will now go to bed in a calm frame of mind 😊👍
Afternoon Gary Food looks well presented. Greek salad looked fresh. Shame some of the meat was dry. Sponge looked nice and moist but would like a dollop of yogurt/ sour cream or something with it. Thank you for the great vlog on a lovely sunny day Gary, enjoy Guildford Suex
Your in my home town 👍 You may of noticed the Greek restaurant Theion opposite Meat the Greek.. Your bottle of water looked to have the Theion logo on it.. they are owned by the same people but very different. Highly recommend Theion 👍
Great honest and fair review Gary ! I reckon dry meat probably "nuked" in the old microwave as it dehydrates protein . Pre griddled prior to service or after ? But defo microwaved .Also, considering how fast the cooked food came out too. The other uncooked would be a doddle to put together ! 😎
Great to see you in Guildford, a town I know very well as I used to work there many years ago. I have never been to that restaurant but I've been to the castle many times, especially when my daughter was little. Looking forward to where you're off to next.
@2.33 With respect Gary, no, it’s not all about the food, a visit to a restaurant needs to be considered in the whole. I wouldn’t personally go to a restaurant that used phones for menus, but that’s just me
Yes that's what makes it for me, the overall experience. The food can be average, but if the service and atmosphere are great then I'm likely to return as so many places fail completely with those elements.
I was hoping this place would be bang on as I have family who live in Aldershot and was thinking we could go try it out next time I go visit. But sadly I think I'll give it a miss now I've got your always in-depth, fair and honest review. Looking forward to watching your next video. 😃
Thanks for trying Greek food again Gary. I think the food may have been part cooked then finished off when ordered, making it dry. You can’t go wrong with a Greek salad for lunch.
Well, Gary again is in my home county, there were certainly a big portion sizes, shame the food wasn't very good for you Gary. Great video as always. Nice grounds around Guildford.
I agree about the smartphone only ordering. At Byron's they've got both, so I browse using the paper menu, but then order using the smartphone, best of both worlds. They'll also take your order manually with an actual waiter. Nice restaurant and the chicken looked nice, so I'll earmark it for a visit.
Thanks Gary. Another great review! That looked like a cute part of Guildford. I remember your review of Andy's & the food there was perfection! This looked good, but not great. I suspect the kebabs may have been frozen. I hope your cameraman includes his score in some future reviews too. Til' next time. ☺️💙
I totally agree looks for me like a touristy want-to-be, dishes mediocre, not a great vibe and care for authentic details, the other reviewed Greek restaurant beats this one for miles. Thank you Gary🍀
Another enjoyable video Gary, will have to come here when next in that part of Surrey! That was a good amount of both meat/salad I would say + looked really fresh. I know they do hand-picked oregano. so 7 + half score for you very respectable score 👍
Gary, the meat should have been served eith lemon wedges which add moisture and flavour. Here on Crete QR coded menus were introduced post covid. Great to see you enjoying Greek food again!
Souvlaki and gyros isn't made with lamb. If you see lamb gyros then you're looking at a tourist trap with an owner that could never hold a successful business in Greece.
Amazing video I think if food comes out to fast I would worry about how freshly made it is and how long it’s been on a warmer there’s nothing worse than super dry meat especially when that meat makes up the entire meal❤❤❤❤the content and the camera man’s review too
Hi Gary, Great show as always! My girlfriend and I did the same as yourself to Guildford for a day trip. We actually went to the other Greek restaurant just opposite called Theion. It is more of a traditional restaurant rather than Meat the Greek, which looked more like a fast-food chain. We loved it there, the food quality was excellent and the restaurant had a lovely warm genuine feel to it. Would highly recommend!
Glad to see a dessert appearing and it looked the best part of the meal to me. I agree with the score you gave. I think after going to Andy's its so hard to beat that amazing place. Having cubed meat makes me wonder how it was made . Maybe thats why it was a bit dry as it was pre made and they just heated it hence arriving so fast. You and your chilly sauce ha!!!!
Wonderful town. Should be a city….did have a great radio station, The Eagle, and still has the castle, cathedral etc. terrific reviews , keep,DJ on his toes!
(40) A fair enough score. Shocked at the state of the kebabs, they should have been oozing with juices. A Greek Feta salad, a glass of cool wine and a decadent dessert. The Greeks really do have a real knack when it comes to syrup-enhanced sweets.
Gary, just looking out for you…I’ve noticed that in almost every video, you like to run across the road with your hands in your pockets. That’s a sure way to cause yourself an injury. Friend of mine did that once, tripped and knocked three teeth out when he landed on his face. He had nothing to break his fall. Cost him thousands and many painful procedures to fix it. We need you out there reviewing after all.
Strangely, there's a video from Bald Foodie Guy just popped up where he's showing his wounds after a face-planting fall. Running down a hill after a night out and tripped. Not pretty and might need some dental work. Take note, Gary.... maybe don't give it a go.
I do like Guildford and the little resturants on every corner, a regular as I sailed through on the River Wey. Greek for me has always been dry and needed plenty of sauce, great review as always!
It's great to see you swing by my home town. Meat The Greek is hugely popular here. We regularly place orders for delivery at the office. Regarding the negative comments here about pedestrians walking between the tables; Guildford Borough Council don't like footpaths being blocked by tables.
Hi gary. Hope your good and thank you fir your good video's. Your such a wonderful person to be with and thank you for that. The food here not so good here in guildford bit dry. But thank you. Ann in Cumbria.xx. 😊😊😊.
Having spent some time in Greece back in the 1980s I don’t remember there ever being ‘chilli’ heat in anything nor as a condiment. I take it that that is an addition for British tastes.
*Excellent Review Gary 👌🙌💯💯* You were spoilt with the first one Gary so it will be hard to find better I’m guessing. Freshly cooked and yet dry would definitely be disappointing to me too.fair score.
Keep in mind I have no Greek ancestry but my mom has a recipe for an orange sponge cake handed down from her mother, that is similar to that. Hers is baked "bund" style. The big difference though is that after the cake has cooled with the syrup, she pours orange juice over it liberally. This has the effect of dampening the sweetness and imparting that bit of citrussy tartness. In my totally biased opinion, that is totally the way to do it. (Dang it, now I am going to have to bake one this week!)
I agree on points you made gary,i hate all the QR code faffing around,and you are so right on the fact food sometimes may look bland but can taste ok sometimes,i love greek food and have had my share of it here,but your image of sitting outside in greece is a great one as ive done that so many times in zante,kefalonia and mykonos,so efharisto for a great vid mate
Have a Brilliant Greek near me , been going for years, the food always takes 20-30 mins to arrive, but worth the wait . 5 mins is too quick & it showed 😌
Just arrived in Crete today Gary and literally polished of a gyros, without a doubt the best scran I’ve ever had from a takeaway. Great review tho as always.
I once spent a miserable night wandering the streets of Guildford because I missed the last train home. I got so fed up with the police asking what I was up to, I went to wait in the police station waiting room where there was a drunk and aggressive man stamping around.
As a Greek, a few things I would look out for:
1) If the food comes out in 5 minutes or less, it's not fresh at all. Greek restaurants (the good ones anyways) pride themselves on fresh food done simply. This seemed like an unfortunate case of the souvlakia being either made ahead of time and kept in heated storage, or it was pre-frozen.
2) If it doesn't feel like it's the Yia Yia's (grandmother's) recipe, it probably won't be nice. If you have never had Greek food before and you're wondering what a Greek grandmother's cooking tastes like, homely would be the best way to describe it.
3) If you see 'authentic' on the menu, run. Just run. No self-respecting Greek restaurant needs to upsell their food by saying it's authentic. There's a difference between genuinely authentic home cooked Greek food and a tourist trap, which is how this place comes across.
I'm hoping you'll give Greek food another shot considering how favourable your review of Andy's near Camden was.
Well commented :)
Well said.
Good points, I agree, re-heated and cheating.
Well done. I don't need to make a separate comment because I think you've covered everything.
Thankyou 🎉
I'm totally with you on the no menu idea. Surely having a physical menu, all the diners showing each other the options, flipping it over for desserts.....its all part of the experience!
Just imagine 4 diners all sat staring at their phones for 5 minutes trying to decide ! Not what eating out should be about in my opinion 😕
I agree mate. That's a good take
Seen many of them in a group staring at their phones while they eat.
We’re all basically fckin AI robots now aren’t we 🤖 📱
@@staycasual7203 Tied to that electronic lease. I deleted or inactivated a lot of apps that came with my cell phone. Do not add any apps. Cell phones is for emergency use only and I take it with me when out in the car. If I went to this place I would just say I do not have a cell phone and go elsewhere. Fast food joint, well I just look up at the 'menu board'.
What ,Deserts like the Sahara?🤣🤔🎩
Gary, your warm smile and infectious positivity has a real uplifting effect on my mood. Thanks for your uploads.
It's A 5.2 from me Gary
Thank you very much Ian
It always puts me off when your order arrives quickly
To me it means it has been cooked and they just warm it up. Either in a microwave or throw it on the grill for a minute or two.
@@garfieldsmith332 yep definately precooked, but how long ago thats that thing. To be fair, alot of restaurants precook their food for speed, particularly indian.
I agree so not cooked to order Dave
@@Curryking32000Yes correct. I wouldn't want to order a curry and wait for it to be cooked from scratch as it would take hours!
There is no way on God's earth that food has seen a griddle in the restaurant, If its served up in 5 minutes...its frozen pre charded..You can tell by how square the skewers are cut as frozen..its how they buy it in Gary.
It definitely needed some wine Silvio, quite dry looking 👍🍷
You are spot on again Tel ..Thanks for your support!
@@silviodawson3414Always good to keep In touch with fellow subscribers Silvio 👍
Have a great week ahead mate 🙏
Utter nonsense. Been to MTG many times, was there last month, the grills etc are all open and at the back and clear to see. It's been rated as best in Guildford for a reason. You should delete this as it's a clear libel you absolute dimwit...
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I did a double take when I saw the opening scene of this vid, Gary lol I thought "That's Cote Brasserie on the corner behind him - that's my town!". I live about 5 mins walk from where you ate there, so am that way all the time. I sit in the castle and bowling grounds (maybe the most picturesque bowling ground in Britain) very often. You visited just between the last lot of flowers and the new being planted. It's really stunning when full of flowers! The town's lovely when you get used to it. I'm surprised people recommended Meat the Greek though. I think of it as just a basic fast food place. Ironically, over your right shoulder on the other side of the road is Theion Greek restaurant, and that's a considerable step up to say the least. Still, I'm glad you still had some enjoyment there. I have the take-away yeeros, and it's fine for what it is, to fill a gap. Cheers!
🤣🤣 it is a fast food place which they’ve turned into a restaurant, I should have gone to Theion instead
All those pedestrians walking between the tables would annoy the hell out of me .
The cameraman said exactly the same thing as you Kevin
yes why do they do that? There seems plenty of room on the pathway
We all caught Gary clocking the girl though ;)
@@carlbeardmore4605I live in Guildford.. there is a barrier just out of view on the road and the tables are across the pavement. Unless people are willing to cross the road then through that tables is the only option.
All those tables blocking the pavement would annoy the he'll out of me.
Part of eating out is holding a menu & reading the dishes etc 😊 funny set up
So true!
Back in the days when I lived in Central London, Sunday afternoons were normally spent in Zorba's on Charlotte Street in Fitzrovia. It was a fabulous place, and because they got to know us, there was always plenty of free Retsina and Ouzo!
Sadly it closed for a "refurb" around '93 and never opened again. We never did find another Greek restaurant in our part of London that could live up to Zorba's. And I don't just mean the free booze! Happy days!
Great memories 👌👌
Agree with the commenter below. Greek Cuisine prides itself on freshness of its ingredients. And we are old school too, Gary .We like a physical menu to look at . I find the phone to hard
to look at. All the best mate 👍👍 Jim and Harriet
I agree with you entirely regarding the menu
Great video Gary! I’m from the US and currently in the UK for the first time, and can’t wait to try some of the restaurants I’ve seen you eat at. Keep it up!
Have fun Dylan!
Fun, fun, fun!! Love Greek food. Here in Sydney - I have a Greek restaurant at the end of my road actually called: ‘Meet the Greek’! It has great food!😎😎😎🌟🌟🌟
That is fantastic to hear 🇦🇺🇦🇺
I agree never prejudge things. I have no idea why I give your video a 👍 before I even watch it. I guess only certain things in life is guaranteed.
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That’s so kind Patrick thank you very much
I do that too.... I know I'll enjoy Gary even if I don't particularly like the food in the way it looks 😊
A man after my own ❤️...I adore greek salads. Yes .with a lovely glass of wine...you can tell that pork n chicken looked very dry...good job Gary
That’s absolutely fantastic to hear Pauline and thank you
I love watching your Videos... keep up the good work Gary 🙏
That’s really kind thank you
I must be the only one left on the planet that leaves my phone at home when we go out for a meal , does this mean I wouldn't be able to eat there ?
I don't take pictures of my food and post on the net while those around me struggle to hold a conversation because I'm busy with my imaginary friends in cyberspace 🤣
The meal looked okay and reasonably priced if it fed two but nor sure I'd want to participate in their electronic menu and money transfer system.
Cash is king and part of the fine dining experience is perusing the menu with a drink and discussing with others your chosen option , the way this place operated that delight has been removed.
It’s not just you, my senior citizen parents never turn theirs on. I give them a hard time because they’re rarely on time and I can’t reach them to find out where they are 🙄
I keep mine in the purse. I want it with me in case my mother needs to urgently reach me
I agree when I go out I don’t want to use my phone for ordering I think that’s unacceptable
@@GaryEats ...cheers Gary , I know I'm old and set in my ways but sometimes you just need that private moment to cherish with friends and family without Elon Musk at the table 🤣
@@jeanallan8106 ...don't give them a hard time , they've got it right 👍
I’ve always been confused as to why Greek and Moroccan food is so expensive over here compared to, say, Indian restaurants, when it’s usually very cheap in the respective countries. It’s not like the any of the food is stupendously complicated.
The local Greek near me is nothing *that* special but the mains are more expensive than the best curry house I know.
Im English and my wife is Greek and we have travelled extensively through out Greece and the islands. Some of the best food i have every eaten was off the beaten track, on little islands, in villages well away from any tourists and tourist prices. Simply cooked dishes with simple vegetables, amazing food. Helps my wife can speak Greek otherwise i'd be none the wiser. And your right, so expensive here which i can only put down to overheads.
There is nothing on Gary’s plates, that I find that interesting. The food is not technically difficult to produce or very appetising. I could whip up a Greek salad very quickly and the accompaniments are just not worthy of a restaurant experience.
I have to agree, the ingredients are not that expensive but always the cost is, on this occasion it actually in hindsight wasn’t worth the money
@@GaryEats I have commercial property near Guildford but never got into Guildford because the rents and thus the business rates are astronomical. They are to a level which, if not reset, will make it impossible to do business there. I live in Farnham, 15 minutes away and it is bad enough there but the costs are perhaps 50% those of Guildford.
A simple explanation. Greek food needs to be fresh and good quality. Indian food does not. The reason Indian food has so many spices is that traditionally it would cover up the flavour of less fresh ingredients.
Hi Gary, the problem with quick service means that the food is never cooked to order and that's why the souvlaki was dry, far better to have to wait while it's being cooked to order.
Susan you are completely right I was maybe too generous on this occasion
Great review Gary. Wonderful service and restaurant. Overall, excellent especially the dessert. Love my Greek food so this was a treat for me, like many others, I’m sure. Many thanks for sharing with us, much appreciated. See you soon Gary 👍👍👍
Thank you very much Andrea 👍👍
Excellent review and filming. As an ex restauranteur, if my patrons had to scan a code for the menu and order I would feel as I had not done my job properly. I like a real menu. How times have changed.
Big up Gary and cameraman.
Thank you and completely agree Raj
Looks like a high end fast food place more then a restaurant youd go to for a night out
Yes I think so too
My first impression also.
That's pretty much exactly what it is. It began in a much smaller venue a couple of doors away from where it is now and only moved in to the larger premises at the end of last year. The prices have slowly crept up over the years without much significant change to the menu. If you view it is a fast food place it's decent, but now feels expensive. If you view it as a restaurant there are better options.
Really pleased to see you forging your way to 100,000 subscribers Gary - so well deserved. I think part of your appeal is that you genuinely seem to be a nice and honest chap, providing very easy, interesting and engaging content. You should definitely think about doing something special when you hit your big 100,000. Maybe a video of your top 10 favorite venues/meals and / or a series of videos from usual / overseas location. I'm sure you've already got something planned, but it definitely needs to include balloons! 😉 All the best mate
Thank you for your lovely words. I have a few ideas but need to get them ready 😄
@@GaryEats look forward to hearing more!
No to scan menus, give me chalk board or a precious menu to hold in your hand. Plus cash is king 💚
Yep..agreed
True enough. Cash is king for our family.👍
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Same here Martina 👍
Yep, too right mate.
Another great review, Gary. I agree with you about ordering on your phone. I like to talk to the staff about the menu or just have some human interaction to get to know the place. It is all about the food, but service and ambience are also key to a good meal out.
I agree with you completely
Watching from Greece and I am so happy you went to a greek restaurant 😊
If I was Greek I wouldn't be happy with that restaurant
It’s not as good as Andy’s restaurant 🇬🇷
For ' something a little bit different' try the award winning Rainbows End Cafe in Glastonbury - home cooked wholefood with a twist and a quirky ambience.
I took a look very interesting thank you
They might tell you that they don't have paper menus Gary, but they are obliged to give you one if you insist. I absolutely HATE those QR code menus. I just tell them that I don't use a mobile phone. That causes complete consternation in staff under the age of forty. 😂
Yes me too would much rather normal menus
trust me when I say this, even as a 21 year old the whole QR menu thing is a joke. i like the option of being able to order from your phone especially for when it's busy, but it's much easier to decide what you want to order when it's all laid out infront of you on a physical menu.
QR menus were foisted on us during Covid.
Excellent and honest review once again Gary well done
Glad you enjoyed it eamonn
I agree, hate those online scanning menus.
Really annoying Simon
An hour in my big oven, along with the pies or whatever else I'm cooking. I cook a big batch at once and reheat the remainder the next day.
That’s wonderful to hear
Was amazing years ago! But not had 1 so good from there for ages! These places get a name then go south from there
That’s not good to hear Henry
91.9K subs, brilliant! Going up up up guys. Well deserved. Love the content. Fan from early days.
That’s so very kind thank you
If they can't be bothered giving me a proper menu to hold in my hand then I am not wasting my time dining there.
I fully understand Simon
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right on - no menu means I walk out
I think they should at least give you the option to order on the usual mannerisms you prefer. Personally, I 'm not very tech savvy and haven't idea how these things work.
Guildford, my humble hometown! I used to go to Meat the Greek pretty frequently for lunch and dinner as it was always great value. Absolutely loved the mixed chicken and pork gyros portion they used to do, with fries, onions and mayo mustard sauce. I haven't been back for a while though as I feel that it's gotten pretty pricey over the last few years.
It’s a very small world Mark
Thank you for this review. Walked past this restaurant, never tried it. Must admit the messing around with the App really puts me off. It feels like one day I will be served by a robot, then they have achieved their aim of making it devoid of authenticity and character. I would go there for the desert and that’s it I think.
There's a restaurant near me in Aberdeen where you ARE served by a robot! Cartoos it's called. 🤩
I would say give it a go, maybe a slight off day but the menu not to my fancy
@@AL-vb7ewactually I want to go, suddenly the robot idea appeals to me.
Most wud say it looks dry then say it tastes dry even if it didnt but not gary he has no ego , if he makes a mistake he says it
Many pretend to be decent gary just is i live a very difficult life and his videos really brighten my day
That’s very kind to say, I do make mistakes and have to hold my hands up 🙌
I love Greek food, but that lot didn't tickle my taste buds.
I fully understand Pauline
Meet the Greek is a takeaway which now has moved into larger premises so you can sit in as its so popular, and rightly so as its great. I am in Greece right now and i cant find a better gyros. Its not a evening out ‘dining experience - Try ‘Theion’ which is directly opposite for that
Gyros was excellent as I said in the review
After a stressful day getting a sensible house insurance quote, it's great to see one of your reviews. Love the subtle humour and great atmosphere. Thanks Gary, will now go to bed in a calm frame of mind 😊👍
That’s very kind to say Nigel I hope you got a sensible quote
@@GaryEats yes thanks Gary, eventually 😊👍
Another well measured good review Gary.
The feta Greek salad looks lovely, I'll just have that with the chips and a piece of the bread ☺️
That’s what I love to order Rosie definitely the healthy option
Hope you're having a wonderful day Gary! Thank you for another great video.❤
Thank you, you too 😄
Afternoon Gary Food looks well presented. Greek salad looked fresh. Shame some of the meat was dry. Sponge looked nice and moist but would like a dollop of yogurt/ sour cream or something with it. Thank you for the great vlog on a lovely sunny day Gary, enjoy Guildford Suex
Good afternoon Sue, I hope you’re well. The pudding definitely needed some cream as it was very sweet x
@@GaryEats Thank you Gary all ok thank you. Yes a little cream would have been nice with the sponge x
Gary, you are going to hit 100k subscribers by your 1 year anniversary!
This restaurant's food looks delicious!
Thank you for sharing with us! 💜
You should check out his other video on another Greek restaurant he talks about, Andy's. It's miles and miles better looking than this place
Susan you reckon that food looked delicious,, you are easily pleased Susan LOL
Thank you so much Susan, this wasn’t the best unfortunately especially compared to Andy’s, have a lovely week and hopefully see you soon x
Your in my home town 👍
You may of noticed the Greek restaurant Theion opposite Meat the Greek.. Your bottle of water looked to have the Theion logo on it.. they are owned by the same people but very different. Highly recommend Theion 👍
Love place Guildford
Great video as always Gary. Hope to see you visit Cork on your Ireland trip soon
Not on this occasion but in about a months time as doing east, west, south and north over about four months 🇮🇪🇮🇪
Now you're talking, I loved West Cork in particular. Some wonderful pubs, the grub, hospitality, and the music!
Been to Greece 🇬🇷 many a time love the food but I’ve never been to a Greek restaurant in England love sword fish great video as always 👍👍
I’ll have to try swordfish in the future Alan 👍👍
Great honest and fair review Gary ! I reckon dry meat probably "nuked" in the old microwave as it dehydrates protein . Pre griddled prior to service or after ? But defo microwaved .Also, considering how fast the cooked food came out too. The other uncooked would be a doddle to put together ! 😎
Unfortunately it was definitely not cooked to order so very disappointed
Great to see you in Guildford, a town I know very well as I used to work there many years ago. I have never been to that restaurant but I've been to the castle many times, especially when my daughter was little. Looking forward to where you're off to next.
That’s so good to hear great memories
@2.33 With respect Gary, no, it’s not all about the food, a visit to a restaurant needs to be considered in the whole. I wouldn’t personally go to a restaurant that used phones for menus, but that’s just me
Yes that's what makes it for me, the overall experience. The food can be average, but if the service and atmosphere are great then I'm likely to return as so many places fail completely with those elements.
There was no 'atmosphere' though.
It's definitely 90% about the food, anything else is a bonus.
You make a good point thank you
Great review as always Gaz and Lad, i love greek food and id give it an 8. The wife makes feta cheese and spinach pie which i could die for 😮
That sounds absolutely fantastic Gaz 💯💯
Always an honest review with Gary. Good show!
Thank you Ian
I was hoping this place would be bang on as I have family who live in Aldershot and was thinking we could go try it out next time I go visit. But sadly I think I'll give it a miss now I've got your always in-depth, fair and honest review.
Looking forward to watching your next video. 😃
Thank you and hopefully see you on the next
Thanks for trying Greek food again Gary. I think the food may have been part cooked then finished off when ordered, making it dry. You can’t go wrong with a Greek salad for lunch.
Unfortunately I think you’re right Richard definitely not cooked to order
Well, Gary again is in my home county, there were certainly a big portion sizes, shame the food wasn't very good for you Gary. Great video as always. Nice grounds around Guildford.
Loved the grounds Charlie but unfortunately not the food 🤷♂️👌
Another great upload. Greece is the word.
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I agree about the smartphone only ordering. At Byron's they've got both, so I browse using the paper menu, but then order using the smartphone, best of both worlds. They'll also take your order manually with an actual waiter. Nice restaurant and the chicken looked nice, so I'll earmark it for a visit.
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Love it when I get a notification you’ve put out a new video mate!
That’s so very kind and appreciated
Great shot of the menu great jog in as always not a patch on andys by a country mile..!
Great content as always 👍👍🙏
Thank you and agree nothing in comparison
If you left your phone on the table like that in London it would be snatched in 5 minutes. 😂 That 2nd dish did look poor. Especially the limp fries.
Lol yes the fries were quite uninspiring to say the least
Fries are not just fries after all!
Thanks Gary. Another great review! That looked like a cute part of Guildford. I remember your review of Andy's & the food there was perfection! This looked good, but not great. I suspect the kebabs may have been frozen. I hope your cameraman includes his score in some future reviews too. Til' next time. ☺️💙
I will include the cameraman however I was too generous on my score maybe influenced by the cameraman so I’ll make that a maybe Erin lol 😂
I totally agree looks for me like a touristy want-to-be, dishes mediocre, not a great vibe and care for authentic details, the other reviewed Greek restaurant beats this one for miles. Thank you Gary🍀
Andy's was excellent
Thank you Gary for another great review, we go to Greece 🇬🇷 a lot and love Greek food ❤️
That’s so good to hear Jose 👌
l always look at the menu online now first before l go in, a restaurant l am very indecisive
Me too usually Caroline lol
Another enjoyable video Gary, will have to come here when next in that part of Surrey!
That was a good amount of both meat/salad I would say + looked really fresh.
I know they do hand-picked oregano. so 7 + half score for you very respectable score 👍
Glad you enjoyed it Mike, thanks
thank u Gary for another great review
Thank you for your kind words Jen
Just seeing that picture on the menu of the chips served in a shovel would be enough for me to bin this place off straight away.
I understand Finn no problem
The best salad in the world is a Greek salad. My mouth was watering as you took a bite. x
I do like Greek salad Lyndsey
Gary, the meat should have been served eith lemon wedges which add moisture and flavour. Here on Crete QR coded menus were introduced post covid. Great to see you enjoying Greek food again!
Agreed Stuart and thank you
I love a Greek salad and a crusty roll for lunch! I would expect more lamb in a Greek restaurant!
You make a very good point
Souvlaki and gyros isn't made with lamb. If you see lamb gyros then you're looking at a tourist trap with an owner that could never hold a successful business in Greece.
I very much appreciated your honesty, great Discovery ! Keep it same 😊
That’s very kind to say Liam thank you
To be fair it doesn’t matter how hot the sauce is - nothing is gonna beat the Phall incident - comedy gold 😊
It probably still burns.
@tonynewman3631 Play that Johnny Cash song - "Ring of Fire".
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The Feet got me.
You are by far the best British Foodie Reviewer. Love this ❤️⭐️🙌
That’s very kind to say thank you 🙏
love your honesty whilst keeping an open mind. As always, no need to reply
Always will as you know Paul
Amazing video I think if food comes out to fast I would worry about how freshly made it is and how long it’s been on a warmer there’s nothing worse than super dry meat especially when that meat makes up the entire meal❤❤❤❤the content and the camera man’s review too
I did really, really enjoy this one, Carolina ❤️❤️
I am pleased to tell you that your new mic is sounding much better 👏👏👏
That’s much appreciated Ricky
Hi Gary,
Great show as always! My girlfriend and I did the same as yourself to Guildford for a day trip. We actually went to the other Greek restaurant just opposite called Theion. It is more of a traditional restaurant rather than Meat the Greek, which looked more like a fast-food chain. We loved it there, the food quality was excellent and the restaurant had a lovely warm genuine feel to it. Would highly recommend!
I definitely went to the wrong one thanks for the recommendation I’ll take a look for the future
shite, like harvester and spoons, straight out freezer into fryer, onto plate
It definitely wasn’t cooked to order
Glad to see a dessert appearing and it looked the best part of the meal to me. I agree with the score you gave. I think after going to Andy's its so hard to beat that amazing place. Having cubed meat makes me wonder how it was made . Maybe thats why it was a bit dry as it was pre made and they just heated it hence arriving so fast. You and your chilly sauce ha!!!!
Unfortunately it wasn’t or couldn’t be cooked to order and definitely have to start giving the chilli a miss as it kill me lol 🥵👍
@@GaryEats haha!!! you are funny! and its not as if you just put a small amount on you dive in take a huge amount then suffer sorry!!!!!
Well Andy's does set the bar very high. You needed a cream or yoghurt with that dessert to cut through the sweetness.
I agree with you Jeff 👍
@@GaryEats Gsry. How about reviewing the smallest restaurant you can find? What's the smallest you have yet reviewed? Let's give it a go!!??
It's on the list but weirdly enough the smallest restaurant in the UK closed recently
@@GaryEats I'll keep a look out.
Wonderful town. Should be a city….did have a great radio station, The Eagle, and still has the castle, cathedral etc. terrific reviews , keep,DJ on his toes!
Thank you Ian, glad you’re liking them
(40) A fair enough score. Shocked at the state of the kebabs, they should have been oozing with juices. A Greek Feta salad, a glass of cool wine and a decadent dessert. The Greeks really do have a real knack when it comes to syrup-enhanced sweets.
The dessert was so rich and sweet 😳
Gary, Just the Salad and desert that looked good ! Ya Mas ! Thank you both for the video and good day from the U.S.A.
Thank you Jerry I hope you’re well 🇺🇸🇺🇸👌
Gary, just looking out for you…I’ve noticed that in almost every video, you like to run across the road with your hands in your pockets. That’s a sure way to cause yourself an injury. Friend of mine did that once, tripped and knocked three teeth out when he landed on his face. He had nothing to break his fall. Cost him thousands and many painful procedures to fix it. We need you out there reviewing after all.
Thank you for looking after me but it would provide some peak comedy for you if I did fall over
Strangely, there's a video from Bald Foodie Guy just popped up where he's showing his wounds after a face-planting fall. Running down a hill after a night out and tripped. Not pretty and might need some dental work. Take note, Gary.... maybe don't give it a go.
@@GaryEats Yes, but if you did fall on your face you may be selecting from the "Puree Menu" for a few shows.🙂🙂. Just watch your step.
When Gary trips over it will be a classic. A ‘Faulty Towers’ moment. Bring it on
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I do like Guildford and the little resturants on every corner, a regular as I sailed through on the River Wey. Greek for me has always been dry and needed plenty of sauce, great review as always!
Thank you Rob really appreciated
They should use homemade fries. Having really good chips brings return customers. Just use a air fryer
A very good point thank you
It's great to see you swing by my home town.
Meat The Greek is hugely popular here. We regularly place orders for delivery at the office.
Regarding the negative comments here about pedestrians walking between the tables; Guildford Borough Council don't like footpaths being blocked by tables.
Thanks for the information 👌
At 10:55 you can see Gary’s doppelganger walk past 😄
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It's not his doppelganger; it's Gary doing his TH-cam channel from a parallel universe - bloody Matrix 😂.
Hi gary.
Hope your good and thank you fir your good video's.
Your such a wonderful person to be with and thank you for that.
The food here not so good here in guildford bit dry.
But thank you.
Ann in Cumbria.xx. 😊😊😊.
Thank you kindly Ann, very lovely of you to say
Your new haircut is definitely growing on you Gary 😂
lol excellent 🤣
Having spent some time in Greece back in the 1980s I don’t remember there ever being ‘chilli’ heat in anything nor as a condiment. I take it that that is an addition for British tastes.
I’d imagine it is Garry
I prefer physical menus too. What about the elderly who don't use mobile phones?
Siobhan I’m with you 💯💯
Exactly, Siobhan! Have you forgiven me?
@pippin1ful yes, ofc. I'm all for just trying to get along with others so np
@@siobhanblake9150 Merci! xx xx
*Excellent Review Gary 👌🙌💯💯*
You were spoilt with the first one Gary so it will be hard to find better I’m guessing. Freshly cooked and yet dry would definitely be disappointing to me too.fair score.
Couldn’t agree more Glenda. It will be tough to beat Andy’s
Keep in mind I have no Greek ancestry but my mom has a recipe for an orange sponge cake handed down from her mother, that is similar to that. Hers is baked "bund" style. The big difference though is that after the cake has cooled with the syrup, she pours orange juice over it liberally. This has the effect of dampening the sweetness and imparting that bit of citrussy tartness. In my totally biased opinion, that is totally the way to do it. (Dang it, now I am going to have to bake one this week!)
I e taken the recipe in thank you and I’ll definitely try to cook very soon 👌
I agree on points you made gary,i hate all the QR code faffing around,and you are so right on the fact food sometimes may look bland but can taste ok sometimes,i love greek food and have had my share of it here,but your image of sitting outside in greece is a great one as ive done that so many times in zante,kefalonia and mykonos,so efharisto for a great vid mate
It’s a great image to have locked away Stewart 👌👍
I would agree too, scanning a menu is a complete ‘turn off’ from me..
I'd say the microwaved food was more of a turn off...
It’s so annoying Phil
Have a Brilliant Greek near me , been going for years, the food always takes 20-30 mins to arrive, but worth the wait . 5 mins is too quick & it showed 😌
I agree Nigel it arrived way too quickly
No Gary Eats review is complete without a 🥵 moment. 😂
I'm an idiot lol
@@GaryEats Nah, you know how to entertain us, haha.
Just arrived in Crete today Gary and literally polished of a gyros, without a doubt the best scran I’ve ever had from a takeaway. Great review tho as always.
I hope you have a fantastic time 👌
I once spent a miserable night wandering the streets of Guildford because I missed the last train home. I got so fed up with the police asking what I was up to, I went to wait in the police station waiting room where there was a drunk and aggressive man stamping around.
Yeah that was me. I was Chief Inspector back then.
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That’s really not good to hear, take care 👌
love that you’re up to nearly 100k subs from the 15k not long ago! keep going Gary!
Thank you very much Oliver