Comments on: ‘Legendary’ Chicken kebab from Topkapi

By: frankie campbell

frankie campbell — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 23:59:49 +0000

maaaaaaate…..had a fecking doner and was on tha pan for 6 days. ring sting was proper nae good like.

By: Rich

Rich — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:20:35 +0000

Perhaps we do need to differentiate between the Turkish, Middle Eastern and ‘further Eastern’ style kebabs, as well as shish and döner, but there are definitely a few ways to compare them all.

Of course X is talking about the chicken shish in particular which is great if you’re sitting down to eat with some cutlery.
If you’re taking away though it’s a different story.

I think a decent take away kebab should be wrapped in a full size pita and be moderate on the sauce. It’s MUCH easier to eat this way, the bread won’t turn to mush and it doesn’t need to be served in polystyrene. You tend to get a decent size meal too, rather than be left unsatisfied (often for the same price).
In this case Kebab Mahal and Taopkapi both fall a little short.
Kebab Mahal are great for (fatty!:) curries but their kebabs can be incredibly messy with the sauce.

IMHO give Che a go on Forrest Road, or Palmyra on Nicolson Street.
Price, quality and quantity are all good, the staff are genuinely friendly and they also offer student discount.

By: James123

James123 — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 00:03:31 +0000

THREATENING & UNBELIEVABLE! I ordered a large chicken kebab here, and after it took over 30 minutes to prepare and I walked out, I was chased down the road by the coutner staff IN HIS CAR and threatened that he would ‘KICK MY HEAD IN’ for expecting reasonable customer service. Avoid at all costs if you value your own self respect.

By: Martin

Martin — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 01:03:32 +0000

Try the http://www.kebab-mahal.co.uk/

Quailty kebabs, large mixed with chilli sauce is to die for.