The Kebab Factory is a Turkish restaurant on Blockhouse Bay Road in Avondale, Auckland, rated 4.3 from 247 Google reviews. Customers praise the flavoursome mixed meat served on rice or chips, generous fillings with fresh salad, and a friendly owner-operator whose shop stays open into the early hours.
Kebab shops live or die by the spit: the meat should be carved fresh to order rather than sitting in a warmer, and the salad should be crisp on the day. Format matters too — the same filling eats differently in a wrap, piled on hot chips, or over rice with hummus, so regulars tend to settle on a favourite and stay loyal to it. Garlic sauce is often the dividing line between an average kebab and a memorable one, so it is worth a taste before you commit.
For Avondale locals and night owls on Blockhouse Bay Road, The Kebab Factory is a handy address to know.