Turkish Cafe and kebab is a kebab shop at 320A Ponsonby Road in Ponsonby, Auckland, set along one of the city's busiest shopping strips. Kebab shops live or die by the spit: good doner is carved fresh to order and the bread should be warm enough to steam the filling. Shish kebabs — cubes of marinated lamb or chicken grilled over heat — take a few minutes longer but reward the wait. Regulars tend to judge a place by its sauces, so taste the chilli before committing. Falafel and mixed plates keep a group with different appetites happy. Mid-way along Ponsonby Road, between the boutiques and cafes, it is a handy stop for a quick lunch or a filling dinner on the way home.