Niko Niko's (Houston, Texas) | Influencer Restaurant Review by Guy Fieri

AI-Generated Summary: Guy Fieri’s Niko Niko’s Restaurant Review Video

In this episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy Fieri heads to Niko Niko’s, a popular Greek restaurant in the Montrose area of Houston, Texas. Established in 1977, this family-run restaurant has become a local favorite for its authentic Greek food, originally served by walk-up order. Now run by Dimitri Fetokakis, the restaurant still serves traditional Greek dishes with a modern touch, attracting large crowds daily.

Greek Lamb Shanks:

• The lamb shanks are marinated in a traditional Greek mix of lemon juice, Greek oregano, black pepper, seasoned salt, garlic, and Greek olive oil.
• A vacuum-sealed marinating machine speeds up the process, allowing the flavors to penetrate deeply into the meat.
• The lamb is slow-roasted for 3 hours until tender, served with a small Greek salad, roasted potatoes, pita bread, tzatziki sauce, and lemon.
• Fieri loves the bright, lemon-forward flavor of the dish and appreciates how well the marinade enhances the lamb without overpowering it.

Loukoumades (Greek Honey Balls):

• The batter is made with flour, sugar, salt, vanilla, and yeast, left to rise for 30 minutes.
• The honey sauce, made from sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and honey, is simmered for an hour and a half.
• The dough is dropped into hot oil using a special machine, fried until golden, and then soaked in the honey sauce.
• Fieri is blown away by the light, airy texture of the loukoumades, noting how they absorb the sweet honey without becoming soggy and how the lemon adds a refreshing balance.

Fieri is impressed by Niko Niko’s, from their succulent lamb shanks to their unique honey balls. He praises the restaurant for maintaining its high-quality food and lively atmosphere. Niko Niko’s continues to be a standout spot in Houston for Greek cuisine, offering dishes that are “dead-on” and “excellent.”

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