Kebab Kid

Hands down one of my favorite spots in Fulham. I’ve been coming to Kebab Kid on New Kings Road for a while now and the quality never drops. If it’s your first time, do yourself a favor and get the XL lamb mixed shawarma. The meat is so tender and flavorful, and they don't skimp on the portions at all. Pair it with their chips (ask for salt and vinegar) and you’re sorted. Even their falafel is incredible if you want something a bit different. The place itself is spotless, super modern, and the guys working there are always quick and welcoming. It might cost a pound or two more than your average late night takeaway, but you get what you pay for. Top tier ingredients, spotless shop, and unbelievable food. 5-stars every time.

Leaving the carnival, I was craving a kebab. But not a doner kebab — I wanted a shawarma, you know, the kind you get on Edgware Road. My drunk cousin had a great idea: “Let’s go to the kebab shop in Fulham.” He went on to explain that he’d been there once and had even seen the great Prince Naseem there. At this point, the other passenger in the car could have shared his thoughts, but he’d already become bored with the conversation. And only expressed the following afterwards: "having seen how Prince Naseem has let himself go over the years, I’m not entirely sure we should be trusting his food recommendations". So why am I writing this review? Three days later, I’m still disappointed by the food, and I feel something needs to be said so hopefully they can raise their standards. I’m not exaggerating when I say this was one of the most disappointing kebabs I can remember eating. I’m sure I’ve had worse, but I genuinely cannot remember the last time I ate a kebab that was this dry, they are normally greasy. First, I wanted a wrap. Turns out they only do pitta bread. Fine. They have four sizes, so we went for the extra-large. Apart from the larger pitta, however, the amount of meat (mine was a chicken and lamb mix) was surprisingly minimal. In fact, I couldn’t believe they were willing to serve such a small portion in an extra-large kebab. Then came the sauce question. The guy serving us asked what sauces I wanted. Let me make this clear: the service was actually excellent. The staff were friendly, the guy serving us was bantering, helpful and genuinely pleasant. But I cannot forgive him for offering me chilli or BBQ sauce. I assumed I’d misheard him, so, operating on pure kebab-ordering autopilot, I said, “Garlic and chilli sauce, please.” He replied: “We don’t have garlic sauce.” 😕 At this point, I probably should have cancelled the order. But, as I said, the service was good, so I persevered. “Just chilli, then.” He then asked if I wanted lemon juice on the salad. “Yes, please.” The kebab arrived. It was dry, tasteless and cold. And, in my opinion, there is almost nothing worse than a kebab that isn’t hot. What made the disappointment even worse was that, while waiting for the food, I noticed a review from Jamie Oliver displayed prominently on the wall, with him singing the praises of the place. After eating the kebab, I genuinely started questioning it. I now understand why so many food influencers take the piss out of Jamie Oliver. If this is what he considers one of the best kebab shops in London, I’d be extremely nervous about eating at any restaurant he’s involved with. The staff were great. The food was not. And unfortunately, when you go to a kebab shop, it’s the kebab that matters.

Very outdated kebab shop with meat and chicken that seem barely marinated. The portions are also surprisingly small: a medium portion is around 100g of either chicken or meat, while a large is only around 150g. The shop gets busy, particularly late at night, mainly because it is one of the few places in the SW6 area that stays open until 1am, and until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays. It may be convenient after a night out, when you might be less concerned about portion sizes or quality. Prices are also quite high for what you get — around £10 for a small kebab and £15 for a mixed kebab. Overall, convenient for a late-night meal, but in my opinion the portion sizes, quality and prices don't offer particularly good value for money.

My first time eating here and the food portions were very small. I bought a medium and large kebab and both were as small as each other. They also had a small variation of sauces. I just ate, and my large kebab and I still feel hungry. I have heard good things about that place and i feel like i have been lied to. I was better off going to GDK