Have you ever had gyros in crescent bread? We show you where to try it.

One of the gastronomic specialities of the capital of Szabolcs Country is the gyros in crescent, as far as tourists are concerned, because it is the original recipe for the locals.

Every resident in Nyíregyháza knows the legend of the gyros in crescent. The hype of the gyros started in the late 1980s in the town. The father of the Nyíregyháza version, Jancsi Gyors, figured out that in the absence of pita bread, he would offer this increasingly popular fast food in hot-dog buns. He stuffed it with meat, red onion and a sour cream-based sauce, which proved to be a winning flavour combination. Then, in the 1990s, a local bakery developed a special gyros crescent in Nyíregyháza, which is still made by hand today.

Besides the crescent, the other secret of the gyros in Nyíregyháza is the meat: the well-known buffets use their own seasoned chicken breasts, so you do not have to worry about biting into something weird. But the sauce is not the usual yoghurt sauce, but a sour cream-based tartar sauce. The holy trinity of the crescent, meat and sauce is crowned with grated Trappist cheese, another indispensable ingredient of the gyros in Nyíregyháza. Now, let's find out where you can try this local delicacy, a favourite of many.

Total fast food restaurants welcome hungry customers in four locations in Nyíregyháza, and the offer is different everywhere. Their first buffet opened in 2003 and their success has continued ever since. Not only locals, but also people passing through often visit their restaurants, which you can easily understand, as they offer delicious food at reasonable prices, and the portions are also generous. If you are in the mood for gyros, head for their restaurant in the city centre or in the evergreen countryside (the latter also serves delicious pizza). At Total, the perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are skewered and then baked in-house, so top quality is always guaranteed. Depending on how hungry you are, you can ask for the gyros in small or large crescents, or on a menu, accompanied by baked potatoes and a soft drink of your choice.

Giri Gyros has a history of decades and boasts a large number of regulars, not only because of the excellent food but also because of the friendly service. If you are looking for something extra from the fast food in Nyíregyháza, you have come to the right place: the liver, bacon, mixed cheese (smoked and Trappist) combo is a guaranteed success, as strange as it may sound at first. There is also something for those who prefer spicier flavours, as you can choose here from a range of hot sauces from mild to extra strong. Be sure to have your gyros crescent toasted, and do not be surprised if they stuff it full of meat and vegetables. This is the routine here. But that is no problem, after all, you did not come to participate in a sophisticated eating competition.

Twin Peaks has been present on the gastronomic map of Nyíregyháza for 30 years steadily. The little wooden hut on Búza Square has seen a lot of things over the decades, on several occasions saving the lives of young people tired of weekend partying. Thanks to the long opening hours, this is usually the first stop for the hungry residents of Nyíregyháza arriving home from Budapest late at night. And if you are in a hurry, you do not even have to go to the buffet itself, as you can have your order through a small window. But be prepared to stand in line inside and outside as well, as the place is very popular. You can order our gyros in normal or big crescents, with little, medium or a lot of meat, and of course you can customise the other toppings. That way, you can be sure to have the food in a way you desire.