Doner Kebab

When it comes to eating out in Germany, we have tried some authentic German food, have been to Chinese buffets, but mainly have eaten Doner when looking for something easy (plus it is easy to order in any language). Doner Kebab cannot be missed here in Munich! It is an obvious favorite for Europeans who are looking for a fast and inexpensive meal because there is a Doner Shop on every corner. They serve the classic Doner Kebab sandwich, pizza, wraps, veggie wraps, etc.  There is one located under our apartment building as well, so we eat this stuff often. For those of you who have never had this “Turkish hamburger”, it is a sandwich made from seasoned veal, or beef mixed with lamb  (or the cheap chicken version) that is cooked on a vertical rotisserie and cut in front of you from the inverted meat cone when it is ready to be served.  It is then topped with a spicy yogurt sauce, tomato, red onion and lettuce. It is similar to a shawarma (the Arabic version) or a gyro (Greek version) but I think I might like this sandwich best.  The meat in the Doner is a little thinner than other versions, the sauce a little richer and the bun is cooked in a pizza oven until crispy. When it comes to fast food- it sure beats the hell out of McDonalds!