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Niko Niko's in Houston is a four star Greek restaurant. This is a great place. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This place features brunch. People who have eaten here found the food delicious.
4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was really great. I really enjoyed the food. I got the stuffed chicken breast, which was great. My co-workers had the stuffed bell peppers with ground beef and the Chicken Ka-bob Sandwhich....
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been eating here for years, since before they re-did the place and expanded. I almost always order a gyro and for good reason. The meat is tasty and the pita is fresh. These gyros are worth...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is obviously a very popular and busy place. On a recent Saturday afternoon there was no place to sit. We walked around with our yummy greek salads and finally found a wet table on the patio....
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute restraunt in the Montrose. Its a self serve place you order at the counter and pick up your food when the pager vibrates. Portions here are sizeable and the Baklava here is huge - come here with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed this place. Good food (if you like Greek), great atmosphere and fast service. They have a great menu full of various types of Greek food. This place is ideal if you are on a short...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Niko Niko's has now become a landmark in Houston. Almost everybody knows about Niko Niko's and rightfully so, its a great value for the quality and taste that your getting.Niko Niko's has a great...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with a sort of big group of friends one night after a happy hour (so my judgment might have been slightly impaired) but I thought this place was alright! It's VERY casual and feels like a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was in Houston for a couple days visiting a friend and we happened upon this place while en route to Hobby airport for a quick bite. The building itself is at least slightly Greek kitsch, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
amazing!
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm....Niko Niko's. This was one of the first places I ate at in Houston, and it's still a fave. The pitas are soft and delicious, the tzatziki sauce is a perfect compliment, and it's always a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First visit to Houston, first visit to Niko Niko's...and let me tell you, it was worth the trip. This was almost a month ago and I still think about that gyro all the time. It was amazing and paired...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YESSS!! u can't go wrong with anything u order here.. esp their spinach chicken wrap, pork chops, greek salad, their fries (gotta have the seasoning sprinkles), broiled potatoes.. AHHH!! just try...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't go here often, but when I do the food is always great. I am not a big fan of Mediterranean food, but I love their gyros and the Athenian burger with the feta is spectacular. Its a great place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This time I tried the veggie lasagna for a change. It was just great!! And of course, the fries are still awesome! Also tried some of the dessert cookies and a capuccino. They were very good. So worth...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The few times I've been here, the Gyro has always been great. They give you gigantic portions and will leave you satisfied albeit a little greasy.
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here last week, because it's so close to my office. I'd been here before, years ago, and remembered it as being pretty good, and it turns out my memory is not wrong.I had read a review before...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm originally a resident of Dallas, sorry Houstonites or is it Houstonians? I ate at Niko Nikos several times a week after I moved to Houston for 3 months. OK not moved, I went to school in New...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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Love the gyro plate and their used to be enough to have leftovers for lunch the next day. But the servings have shrunk so the 'value' part of the equation has caused a star to be lost. Still some of the best...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried to test out other gyros (some place in the Galleria, Yia Yia Mary's, Roadster Grill, and Great Wraps) and Niko Niko's still reigns. I remember they used to give a more generous serving of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've been wanting to try this place for a while and finally stopped by this weekend. heads up: there is a long line when you get in. it goes quickly so give it a chance (about 10 mins). grab a menu...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy restaurant that suffices my Greek cravings nicely! I usually order the same thing year after year. Which is the chicken avgolemono soup & a order of spanakopita...I highly recommend both of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Read and heard so much about this place, now I'm disappointed.. Okay it's fast food and I only had a Greek salad, small. But hey I still want a Greek salad, not 90 % lettuce, a thin slice of feta...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Niko Niko has been the go-to Greek restaurant in Houston for many years. That's because it's easy to find and the food is very good.Gyros are a safe bet here - they're pretty much what you'd expect,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My fiance FINALLY took me here on my penultimate visit to Houston as a non-resident. I'd been begging him for a long time after reading all the wonderful reviews here on Yelp. He hadn't been there...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah! Niko Nikos. You tempt me. I'm no fan of Greek food, but the Mediterranean burger here had sauteed mushrooms and a 1/4 inch slice of feta cheese. That's the only thing I ever order. Its messy,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have yet to get bad foor or service in all the times I come to feast here. Seriously... feast! Whenever I go with friends, it's guaranteed we will get appetizers, salads, a huge meal and most...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Suprisingly, I first heard about this place after attending a rocket's game. They had an ad during one of the time outs. I never really had real greek food so I was ready to be surprised. When I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In recent years, Niko Niko's has undergone the transformation that most counter service/greasy spoon establishments must if they are to survive: it has become hipper and fancier. The table...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been down with a cold recently, and when I decided to scam my sister into bringing me some cold-relief goods, I requested some Gatorade, decongestants, and a bowl of Niko Niko's chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed this restaurant... with the exception of the long line... The reason they lost a star... But if your patient, your stomach, body and taste buds will love you....We had the Gyros...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to think I didn't like Greek food. I think it was because I ate at one too many mediocre Greek restaurant when I lived in Montreal. But Niko Niko's is awesome. I always get the Souvlaki plate...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was here a week ago. On a Saturday mid-day so it was busting at the seams. My only complaint is that they serve too much fries. I know some may not consider this a bad thing, but I do. It's like I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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If you haven't eaten here, you are missing out! I have never had a bad meal at Niko Niko's! Also a great place to people watch...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I'm not Greek.I hardly even eat Greek.But I have to say that you'd be an absolute lunatic not to love this Greek joint. Not another Greek restaurant in Houston really even compares. Although, I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked this place. I had never tried Greek food, I am glad I finally did. This place is pretty cool to just grab a bite. The set up is very informal as you just go up to the counter, order and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I get a 1/2 pound of the gyro meat and an order of fries. Mix both together with their chile sauce and eat with fork. Enjoy.
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great spot, I had the gyros plate and it was excellent. Fast service and good people. The place has plenty of parking. My only complaint is that if you have more than 4 people, the music is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, now I feel like a real Houstonian! I finally got the chance to eat at Niko Niko's! I was hoping that since we were going at on off peak time that there wouldn't be a line--you Yelpers weren't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have always loved Niko Niko's for as long as I can remember. The food is excellent and I am grateful they have invested in creating more sitting areas in the establishment. Perhaps my only...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A recent trip to a Greek food restaurant on the East Coast reminded me of my standard bearer for the country's amazing food here in the States -- the unconquerable, humble Niko Niko's of Houston,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It took me ages to work out what to say about this place. Greek food for the masses... affordable, efficient, generous portions. It's a beautiful location with a very nice patio, a "diner" style...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up in Houston, eating at Niko Niko's, and unfortunately this forces me to judge all other Greek food by their standards.I dream of the fluffy pita bread, the juicy gyro meat, the fresh and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Greek NirvanaI just can't say enough about this place. Food is spectacular. Proportions are enough to feed half the city on the salad alone, and the gyro meat loaded on this place must be measured in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love me some Niko-Niko! I'm from New Orleans and Niko-Niko is what I look forward to when I have to evacuate New Orleans for hurricanes.During last month's Gustav forced get away, I had the chance...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
NIKO NIKO'S IS AMAZING. I come here EVERY time I am in Houston. I just wish there were more locations! Truly the best Greek food I have ever had.
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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My husband and I ate regularly (1 x week for 2 years) at Niko Niko's until recently when the quality of food s decreased and the prices increased. Here is what we used to pay for our regular take-out order...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
there are plenty of reviews for Niko's already. Just wanted to add mine...love the food. been going there for YEARS...now the parking is good too!prices have kind of shot up though :(for healthy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A yummy place to eat if you like Greek Food. We stopped by after work one Friday, the line went fast and also the food came out fast... I loved the feeling of being on the beach... My boyfriend had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When my wife and I are in Houston visiting her folks, I always suggest Niko Niko. I've had the gyro plate with oven potatoes. Excellent potatoes, by the way- the oven potatoes are good as are the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I have never tried Greek before so we ordered the Hercules plate. It was advertised as, "We Challenge You to Finish This" or something and was pretty much a huge sampler of all the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had the falafel sandwich here and it was just alright. Nothing spectacular. I did not enjoy the search for parking here. Not a place I particularly want to come back to.
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Niko Niko's is truly a Greek staple in Houston!I have been going to Niko Niko's for years, even before their somewhat new remodel/makeover. The place was a bit of a dive inside, small, without A/C...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Its been years since I have gotten the chance to return to Niko Nikos in Houston but I still dream of the place. Luckily I found one place in Miami that satisfies my NikoNiko cravings. Much Love!
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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A great restaurant for a great price. I would highly recommend their Gyros sandwich and Chicken Philly. If you're vegetarian, you're not going to end up eating only sides: they have some awesome Felafel and...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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I have been going to Niko Niko's for as long as I can remember. It has been the best in town for a long time, their spanakopita and gyros are untouchable... The best in town, hands down.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What sauce do they put on their grape leaves? Lemon heroin? It's SO addictive and amazing. I usually get the gyro platter because it's so damn tender and scrumptious. If you're sick or have a cold or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've been eating here since the mid-80's and although the actual physical restaurant has changed (getting larger, nicer) over the years ... the food, ambiance and quality has not.and by that, i mean...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is comparable to food at Stelio's, but Stelio's is exceptionally easy to get in and out of and much easier for takeout. Niko Niko's does excel in the atmosphere department though.. if you are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Niko Niko's is one of the few things I miss in Houston. Everything is wonderful but the chicken and potatoes are the best. It does get busy busy but that doesn't bother me at all. Open one in Austin!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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This place is among my favorite 3 places to eat in all of Houston. I've never had bad food, the portions are large, and the atmosphere great. I could eat here several times a week if I had a limitless wallet!!...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The very Best... Everything.. Go to it .. but you may have to wait in line.
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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First and last time customer. I was led here by all the great reviews this restaurant has received. I tried the gyro with french fries. Bad choice. I had to throw away most of it because it was awful. The meat...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Please open another branch in Fort Worth!! Please! I beg you!!Amazing greek gyro plates and other tasty things I can't pronounce but I know what they are on the menu. Even a baked goods counter with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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Great food, best gyro in Houston! Love the outdoor seating; parking has improved but worth the hassle!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I actually like this place, but it is just a hassle to actually order and find seating for large parties which demerit a star from the establishment.The gyros are excellent and i really like the rice...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think the falafels and gyros are forgettable compared to other greek establishments, but the salads and hummus are awesome. My order of choice is a spinach and chicken pita with a village salad.The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Greek food. Try the hummus!
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just ate at Niko NIko's for the first time in ten years. Soooooo much has changed - there's parking! - but the food is still great. The potato/rice portions are a bit much, but it's not like you have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went back to my beloved Niko Niko's only for it to lose a star. I went to get the Eleni's Special again after the Reliant Center Dog Show on Saturday. It was stuffed Bell Pepper and Tomato....
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I never really enjoyed Greek food until I ate at Niko Niko's. The Gyros are delicious and the seasoned fries are perfect! I am not a fan of the rice being that it had a sour taste. The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh. Decent food, but the not-cheap (though not-expensive) prices crossed with the cafeteria feel didn't turn me on.
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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Thankfully, they expanded the parking lot, cutting down on the walk from your vehicle to the restaurant. The plates here are huge, a couple could easily split one. The gyros are awesome and authentic. Great...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HOLY OPA this place is good. Why you're not in line right now is Greek to me!
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, so I looked at all the glowing reviews about this place as I was looking for Greek food to take a family of 5 to while visiting Houston. I have to say, I REALLY enjoyed my visit. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If Niko Niko's opened a Dallas location, I'd have to buy a whole new wardrobe because I would easily put on an additional 20 pounds. NN's does all the little things right. It's not hard to make a good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my (and obviously many other Houstonians') default place to go when i feel like getting down with some greek food, which to my uncultured american ass usually ends up being a gyro with fries....
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Niko Niko's is the place I bring visitors, where I go for comfort food, and has my favorite patio. The service is always friendly and I enjoy the casual atmosphere. Their salads are amazing, as is their...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The second best Greek restaurant in town must be awful, because everyone appears to be at Niko Niko's. The large parking lot isn't large enough, and the line is frequently out the door. That said,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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The salads are good, but you pay through the nose. You can finally park here, which is charming. My wife is nuts about this place.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was one of the first places I was taken upon arriving on my first trip to Houston. I have to say that I love it! Its always super packed and that many people can't be wrong...can they? One of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone seems to love Niko Niko's -- and my friends always want to go there. But I myself am not a huge fan.I think it has to do with the fact that it was hyped up so much so that when I finally got...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since almost everybody including some of my friends have been saying how great Niko Niko's is, I decided to check it out one Sunday afternoon when I was in town. It was packed (as it usually is), but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice little spot for lunch. I had the lamb gyro and it was delicious. I sampled what my parents had which was the lamb dish on special today...meat was good, but the rest of the dish (green beans...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never thought i was a big fan of Greek Food until i visited Niko's. Such a nice little place, with seating outside. We went there on a Saturday at 1pm this place was packed with locals, both for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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Niko Niko's is fast, cheap, and authentic. The staff are very nice and friendly. They are also efficient. But expect to wait up to 10 minutes during peak times (6pm for dinner 12pm for lunch). This popular...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever someone "Americanizes" a foreign food, they usually fail at it. Tex Mex is a good example. Even tasty foods like pizza are no match for their ancestors across the pond. I cant recall ever...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After having heard of this place, I was a bit curious as to how it was going to be. And it wasn't so bad. Seriously. Once you wrap your head around the fact that the cuisine is NOT authentic Greek and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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I love Niko's and go there regularly. I am originally from Chicago, then I lived in Arizona for 9 years, and have been to Greece twice. Now I live in Houston, and the food at Niko's is just as good as Chicago...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Back in the day, my family peeped this place out when Marvin Zindler (RIP) consistently gave it blue ribbon awards year after year. I have seen this place grow and grow and grow. But the food is still...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While this has never been an official stop for the Super Secret Tuesday Night Happy Fun Time Dinner Club, our members have frequented this Houston establishment for a few years now. I typically get...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Long lines and hustle are right. But, the food is pretty authentic (reminds me of Astoria, Queens) and their baklava selection is pretty unbeatable. The hummus is awesome and is served with fresh cut...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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I went to Niko Niko's last night and spent $15 on rolled cabbage. I paid $15 for ground beef mixed with rice rolled in a cabbage. Once again, I paid $15 for a mixture of GROUND BEEF ANS RICE. I should add that...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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My husband is from Greece, and mentioned to the manager that one of their dishes is not authentic since it was made with beef and not lamb, and the manager literally tells him that if he wants that entree with...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't know I liked Greek food until I tried the gyro platter here. Yum. Yum. Yum. It's busier than all hell in there most nights so don't go if you're in a hurry. If you can, place your order by...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I think I might have be the only person in Houston who had never been to this place before, so there probably isn't much need for me to even write a review. But, I'm going to anyway in case there...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you don't mind the long lines and hustle involved in getting your food, this is a great Greek joint. I recommend nearly the entire menu. The daily specials are usually a great deal, and delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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Niko Niko's is a great joint. Great food and great service. I've been in many times and I've never left disappointed. The portions are big here and although prices recently went up about 5%, it is still...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never thought i was a big fan of Greek Food until i visited Niko's. Such a cute little place, with seating outside. We went there on a Saturday and OMG, at 1pm this place was packed with locals,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Greek Food in Houston. The gyro pita is absolute perfection. Great place to go for lunch since I work close by. It gets busy, but not as much as it would on Fri or Sat night. Large selection of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only Greek restaurant that rivals a small Greek restaurant in Boston that has the best Greek food I have ever had. Leave it to Houston to fill the void left by the paltry Mediterranean...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing, the chicken and spinach gyro is so delicious!!! I wish there was a niko nikos in the Los Angeles area!!!HINT, HINT
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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Amazing greek salad.. lots of feta. Gyro sandwich is delicious and not greasy. They also have really good french fries and baklava. Sometimes it can be busy with long lines but it's well worth it. They added...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
awesome awesome awesome greek food. The lamb is always really good and they have great sides...killer potatoes
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This has got to be the best Greek restaurant in Houston. It recently expanded to help accommodate diners with more seating and space. Yet even with the expansion the restaurant still have massive...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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Improved parking! Compared to prior customer's postings, Niko Niko's has improved their parking situation. The new outdoor seating is really nice, and on a day like ours it made for a very enjoyable outdoor...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really good Greek restaurant with a great location. Parking is sometimes tricky, especially at busy times.If you get a side-dish with your meal, the yellow potatoes are always excellent....
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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Niko Niko's is the most wonderful and tasty Greek food you can find in the area. They are really inexpensive and they have fast service in a casual setting. Just awesome!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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Niko's on Montrose was a terrible experience with long line, very crowded, very noisy, no service, average-bland food, hard to find a place to sit...wouldn't come back here.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped by here for a quick dinner between outings on a Friday night. The line was pretty long, out the door, but it was quick and moved pretty efficiently. My Opa Chicken was delish, as was the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dolmathes!Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmy!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything about Niko Niko's makes me happy. Except their location. I am too far and it's all my fault. What can I do to make a trip for Feta Fries take less time? I know. I should just move to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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Great food! Don't be deterred by the long lines because they're suprisingly fast. Love the gyros, lemon potatoes and hands down, one of the best (and biggest serving size) pork chops around town. The fries...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place has good greek food, i come from new york so my standards for greek food are fairly high, but my absolute favorite is the grilled pork chops. incredible flavor and texture, juicy and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Slow for fast food but good none the less! I'm a falafel sandwich connoisseur and while I liked Niko Niko's I found it hard to eat. Large circular (yet flat) falafel patties can't be wrapped up in a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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A place for people who have not eaten at an authentic non-Americanized Greek restaurant. The order of Dolmathes was bland, with no Greek spices, it tasted like regular fast food grind meat and mushy rice...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is my first review and this is one of my first places to go with my wife as we venture out into our new neighborhood. Houston can be intimidating when it comes to venturing out and this place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good Greek food at a good price. I wouldn't go as far to say the best ever, but you are not going to leave unhappy.
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was taken here for a business lunch. I was told this was going to be an amazing Greek Place. Well I messed up and got a cheese steak. Who orders a cheese steak at a Greek place? So not ordering...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Niko Niko's has a fun atmosphere and serves up a good product for a nice price.I used to stop by Niko Niko's for lunch when I worked off of Allen Parkway, and it was always packed. Parking can be a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i really can't tell what all the hype about this restaurant is all about. for the money it is a good place. they serve quality mediterranean food and a lot of it. i can't honestly say that their gyro...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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I am a picky person when it comes to restaurants, I don't deal well with bad food or bad service- niko niko's has neither. The food here is consistently great, they are fast and attentive, and that's why it is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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Ate here for the umpteenth time today and wow, these guys never get it wrong. The model of efficiency, they just plow through miles of customers with smiles all the way. The renovation/expansion has helped...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Niko-Niko has great Greek food. Parking is tough sometimes, & it usually has a fast moving line. Well worth the wait.
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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This is my second time to live in the Houston area, The food at nikkos has not changed in my 5years abroad. their gyros- YUMMY. I have tried all items on menu and never had a stinker, their seafood is so...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place gives me too much starch in my opinion. The gyros here are not the best in Houston. Not even close. People rave about the Greek food here because it has been an institution. But its quality...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent Greek food that is fast. Good friendly service from good people. I'll be back
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Used to be great. Now it's not. Gyros are barely passable. Side of potato is an Idaho potato with some sort of synthetic garlic flavoring. Terrible. The Greek salad is awful. This is a real tragedy....
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful Greek fast food. Great prices but if you go during busy times beware that parking is limited.
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely the best fast food in Houston. This place has a great atmosphere and great food. Definitely worth a visit.
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2006
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this quaint greek restaurant tucked in the heart of montrose gives a hole-in-the-wall-fast-food-joint vibe. the ambience is much to be desired of, but the decent greek food more than makes up for that. it's a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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Busy place - but they can handle the lines! Friendly service, quick delivery of food. The food is very good, and plentiful. Have the gyro - its wonderful, with the lemon potatos...yummy. The greek salad is...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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I love this place. The food is awesome and as my husband and I go there often, I love the fac that they always remember us - the sign of great customer service.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Greek fast food.. although its not really that fast b/c sometimes the line is out the door. One complaint though.. how come the tables are always sticky??
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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Always consistent and good food. Very comfortable outdoor seating. Love those french fries and pitas are always fresh. Thank you for caring Demetrious!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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My perspective is a bit biased, after living in Greece for many years. I get the impression someone without the Greek experience would be pretty happy here. Generous portions, good food, fun atmosphere. For a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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There are a few things I could complain about- parking, the wait, some of the idiots that eat there.... but the food is SO, SO, SO GOOD that there's no reason to really whine here. I am probably the pickiest...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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While the food was good and the service was fast with how busy they were, alot of the menu items contained sauces and terms i've never heard of and with how busy the restaurant is I felt there was no one to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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The food here is great, although it seems that it used to be better, I guess when you start to get pretty big, you don't put as much effort into everything...however it's still great and I eat there at least...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2006
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everything here is good. highly recommended that you call in your order 30minutes before time so you can pick it up right when you walk into the door. otherwise you will have to stand in a long line and then...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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this is the best greek food to ever touch my tastebuds. absolutely wonderful food, every morsel was delicious. only problem is i live in austin and there's nothing that even comes close to satisfying the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food: GoodSelection: GoodLocation: GoodAmbience: GoodPrice: OK=4.5 starsRec: baked potatoes - but Greek
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aww, memories of days at UH. My buddy and I would grab lunch here on days we'd have finals. Plus, the guy behind the counter looks like John Corbett...he can serve me gyros anytime.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Greasy greek. All the tables have a roll of paper towels ready. You stand in line to order then get a huge salad to munch on while you wait. It doesn't say on the menu, but you're also asked...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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Wow what can I say...I was introduced to Niko Niko's last year and fell in love with their Gyros. The meat is tender and juicy. Even tho parking is limited, it's a small price to pay for their food. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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I eat out almost everyday so I've tried many places, but I go to Niko-Niko's atleast once, sometimes 2 or 3 times a week. I've been going regularly for 8 months, but have been going for 10 years. Best food in...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2006
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The food is very good. I have eaten here since I was 10 years old...all the way back in 1983. The prices are getting high.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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I frequent Niko Niko's and really like the food. My only complaints is the prices can jump up on you. They load you up with sides like potatoes and fries, but really I'd like 1/2 of the food they'd give me for...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2006
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Niko Niko's has been a Houston staple for over 20 years. In the heart of Montrose, this greek resta...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/19/2006
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This place is always busy, and rightly so. They offer some very tasty Greek cuisine. They have a l...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/01/2006
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I work nearby...that's how I discovered this place. I introduced it to my wife and kids and now they love it. My two year old was asking for Niko Niko's when he was hungry...honest...it is hilarious. We live...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2006
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Saying this restaurant makes my mouth water! I love this little place. They've extended the patio and the rest of the restaurant and it looks really good. The food here is Greek and it is great!!!! Try a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2005
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We have been going to NIko Nikos Greek and American Cafe for years. The food is great and the atmosphere is laid back. It is in the Montrose area and is a great bargain for what you get. There are not many...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2005
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This place serves some of the best Greek food in Houston. It is a great place to eat, if you can find a place to sit. Niko Nikos is almost always packed, food is a bit greasier than real Greek.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2005
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Fantastic freshly made to order Greek gyros, salads, dinner plates and .Greek specialty lunch and di...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/09/2005
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I love niko niko's and have never had a bad experience there. There is often a line, but it goes fairly quickly and gives you time to pick what you want. Everything is delicious!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2005
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Best falafel, good vegetarian lasagna also consistently good and friendly. Bit oily but fun. An old standby--recently expanded but still has great food. Prices are moderate; self-serve; sometimes hard to get...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2005
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Niko Niko's offers the kind of food I would imagine I could get if I ever traveled to Greece and ate authentic Greek food. Well if it isn't I feel sorry for the Greek people because they are missing out on...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2005
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i love the food here. vegetarian-friendly. best hummus in town. and spanakopita. my boyfriend raves about their gyros. great place, the food will not dissapoint.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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If you're craving something different and want something good, Niko Niko's is the perfect place to go! Excellent Greek food with extra mix of American. The Gyros are delicious and the porks chops are juicy!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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I am from that part of the world, and I must say, Niko has it RIGHT ON! These are the best Gyros and potatoes in town. I have not tried any other dish, because I can't stop ordering the gyros. Thanks Niko!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2005
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Good Greek food at great prices. This place is usually busy but the line goes fast and the food is prompt though on a busy night there might be a wait. These are such decent guys that they tell you how long it...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2005
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Niko Nikos is a legendary Houston greek food joint, started as a simple food stand and now it's a full size restaurant. They recently added another dining room and more parking. Pretty much everything is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2005
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Niko Nikos is a great restaurant where the food is consistently good and the atmosphere is comfortable. The service is always fast and the restaurant is very clean. It is family friendly and the prices are...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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The service is great. The food to die for. The people are good looking. The parking is horrible and it would be better to have real plates but its a great place to eat with friends.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2005
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Well the food is pretty good. Would be better if it were served on a glass plate or hard plastic plate instead of a styrofoam plate. I tried cutting into my lamb and went right through the plate. I must say...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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I have been coming to this place for the last 15 years!!!I am so happy that it has grown in popularity, but I hate the line that I now have to wait in! It's absolutely worth it though! Thier vegetarian dolmas...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2005
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Niko Niko's resturant is a great restaurant for Greek food! They have a wide array of greek food, including gyros and baklava. They have great prices, and you can get full quite easily on such great priced and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2005
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i'm so glad they finally renovated the place. i like the new patio area they have with the heat lamps for cold weather. try the gyros, moussaka, and falafel. casual eatery, great greek food. it's always busy...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2005
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My wife and I visited on a recommendation. We paid $30 for 2 mediocre entrees. Lots of food but little effort to make it tasty. Salads were made almost entirely of iceburg lettuce w/big chunks of tomato and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2005
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Niko Niko's is the best Greek restaurant in town. The food is delicious and the prices are great. With their new expansion there is more seating but still maybe not enough for this hot spot. Their Greek salad...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2004
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Love the food! Its under construction right now but will only be better when its done. The food is inexpensive. The lines are usually long - but thats bec. its sooooo good. Casual place where u eat on benches...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2004
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I have just about as many gripes about this place as I do praises. ;-) Always prepare for a wait, it is always busy. There is not enough parking, not enough seating, Ordering and pickup is at the same window...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2004
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OOOOPPPPPAAAA!!!!! This is my favorite greek restaurant....gosh it's so good. I am not talking about the stablishment or the service, because to tell you the truth both are not that great...i am talking about...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2004
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The gyro platter is simply awesome! Cheap and really really good! The oven roasted potatoes drenched in olive oil is good, too.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2004
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I would eat here every day if I could. The best Greek food I have ever had. Wonderful salad, chicken, pita, hummus, spanikopita, gyros, fries...everything I have tried is wonderful. The only bad thing about...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2004
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dude, drop your pretensions and get in line for a styro-plate o' food, heaven-sent from olympia. gawk the bidness types, students, piercees, techies and generally innured, to discover a truly urban fast food...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2004
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I love this restaurant. I have been going for years...and it's always a pleasure. Sure, there's a long line, but I'm happy for the restaurant's success. If you haven't been and you love greek food....you must...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2004
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I think Nikos is a great place. The wait in line was a bit long but well worth it. I tried their fries and they were great but I think the baked potatoes may be better so I will try them next. I highly...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2003
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Although I rarely choose to dine-in at Niko Niko's, I often call in take-out orders. My family loves the dolmathes plates (with a side-order of fabulous fries), and the gyros are first-rate, too. Portions are...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2003
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Try it once. The atmosphere was friendly, but the food was average. The portions were decent. You won't leave hungry. I'd recommend getting their salad. If you've never had Greek food, you won't fall in love...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2003
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I love Niko Niko's! The food is great and cheap, but good luck finding somewhere to sit and park.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2003
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If you are looking for tasty Greek food, this is the place to go. The food is very good, prepared fresh, and is hard to beat. Its a little light on the formal dinning space, you seat yourself. I can't think of...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2003
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I'm getting hungry just thinking about Nikos. Best greek in town, killer fries, excellent fried shrimp. They are great at what they do. Not to mention, tons of awards for cleanliness from M. Zindler. Best bet:...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2003
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This place is probably the best in town for gyros.. Although I must admit there isn't much of a choice for Greek food in Houston anyways. Its very packed and parking is hard to find though. Be prepared to wait...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2003
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Niko Niko's is unbelievable. I am a big fan of gyros and have not found anything close in Houston to the ones at Niko Niko's. Combo platters are almost too much to eat and the prices are pretty reasonable....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2003
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Having few places for a GOOD Gyro, I am in love with Niko Niko's. Husband introduced me, I'll never be any closer to pure pleasure when it comes to food... my fave.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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Niko Niko's has the only food that brightens my mood. Even if I feel under the weather, something about the Combination number 1 and french fries makes everything 'all good'.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2002
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Niko Niko's is one of the few restaurants still cutting their own fries from fresh potatoes. No frozen or factory spuds here, baby...and this makes this place even EXTRA great. Try the Souvlaki plate with...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2002
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the food is awesome! price is very fair also. the only thing i dont like is the parking, which is pretty much non-existent unless i am missing something.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2002
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I went there about 10 times last month! This place is GREAT!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2002
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Hip urbanites "in the know" and "Inside the Loop" know Niko Niko's for GREAT cheap Greek food. Flavorful food prepared FAST in a CLEAN kitchen -- a perpetual Marvin Zindler clean kitchen winner year after...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2002
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If you have seen the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding and the Dancing Zoras, you will feel right at home in this restaraunt. Great Greek Food, very happy, up-beat place. Take some friends and have a good time!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2002
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Several plates come with a choice of fries or roasted potatoes. At any other eatery, either one is usually "plate filler." But you'd better think, and think hard about which version of spud you want. Both are...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2002
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Niko Niko's is wonderful for making you feel like you've come home to enjoy a meal. Food is great and prices reasonable. Definitely a must if you enjoy Greek. Come enjoy a home cooked meal.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2002
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Niko Niko is small and quaint, so sometimes take out is easier. The food is top notch especially for the price. I recommend the lamb meat whether in a gyro or plate and baklava...everything is mouth watering...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2002
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I have been going to NikoNiko's for a very long time and have never once been disappointed. My kids love their food also, their bread and their babaganoush (spelling) are the best around... the secret must be...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2002
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"Gotta have the sauce," along with gyros, souvlaki salad and the fried seafood platter. It's the main reason I'm still living in Houston.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2002
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Just love Niko-Nikos. They've always done a superior french fry, their seafood is fresh, well done and the right price, the gyros are yummy and the atmosphere is just downright pleasant. Only problem is, it's...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2002
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I don't know about the fries, but the food is great, reasonably priced and the owners are a hoot! Go by for great food but don't mispronounce spinakopita!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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I went here one time and I was hooked! Great prices, awesome authentic greek food, and fast service. The cashier was very nice and pleasant, he really made everyone feel welcomed. I highly recommend this place...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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Great Place for Greek Food! The great price and the roasted potatoes make the trip to niko niko's worthwhile.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2002
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Taste bud and children friendly this restaurant offers a nice selection of yummie greek food. The entra won't emty your pocket book so you can still have enough change for desert.Dress is casual and smiles are...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2002
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Well obviously this rater has never been to Greece nor know the history of this Greek owned and operated fantastic eatery! Niko Niko's IS GREECE IN HOUSTON. Like many of the street vendors in Greece - Food is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2002
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The place is tilted so hold on to your plate. You wouldn't want to miss a drop of the delicious food. The pita bread is so fresh and the dressing on the salad is just right! Try the savory soups and the tasty...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2002
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the first time i walked into this place it was completely by accident. a friend and i were going to meet a group at a nearby italian restaurant which we had never been to and were equipped only with somewhat...
igougo.com - user review
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the decor and interior are reminiscent of a low-key diner, but fans of greek food will not be disappointed in the least by the menu. if your focus is not on atmosphere, definitely give it a try. outdoor...
wcities.com - user review
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fast greek food at its best is what has made niko nikois a mainstay of hungry montrose residents for over twenty years. the tiny, hot open kitchen serves up a surprisingly large selection of sandwiches, salads...
gayot.com - user review
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Have lived in Houstom for many years, and have had oppty to visit Niko Niko's on numerous occaisions and have always been thoroughly pleased with th their staff,service, and cuisine.Highly recommend
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outstanding and affordable greek fare...
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