KING KEBAB & CHICKEN

restaurant — Claudelands · Hamilton

About KING KEBAB & CHICKEN

King Kebab & Chicken is a bustling eatery situated at Five Cross Roads in Claudelands, Hamilton, serving a broad cross-section of comfort food, hearty takeaway meals, and late-night feasts. Bringing together Turkish-style kebabs, classic and loaded burgers, crispy fried chicken, and rich Punjabi-style curries, the kitchen delivers versatile options tailored for every appetite.

From flame-grilled kebab wraps, loaded falafel plates, and towering gourmet burgers to authentic Indian specialties like butter chicken, goat curry, and freshly baked naan, King Kebab & Chicken prides itself on generous portions and robust flavours. The extensive menu also features Indo-Chinese staples like hakka noodles, steamed and fried momos, and traditional Amritsari fish fry, alongside refreshing shakes, desi street drinks, and desserts.

Operating into the late hours every night of the week, the Claudelands venue provides convenient pickup and delivery services, catering to quick family dinners, casual takeaway bites, and late-night weekend cravings across Hamilton.

Five Cross Roads Comfort: How King Kebab & Chicken Bridges Classic Fast Food and Desi Street Eats

Located prominently at Five Cross Roads along Peachgrove Road, King Kebab & Chicken has become a quintessential dining fixture for Claudelands and the broader Hamilton East community. While the storefront takes its name from two of the world's most enduring fast-casual favourites—flame-shaved kebabs and crispy fried chicken—the venue functions as a remarkably broad, high-energy kitchen. Here, hearty Turkish kebab platters sit effortlessly alongside towering gourmet beef burgers, Indo-Chinese noodles, stone-baked pizzas, and homestyle Punjabi curries.

What sets King Kebab & Chicken apart is its deliberate embrace of culinary cross-pollination. Rather than limiting diners to a single takeaway lane, the kitchen delivers an expansive menu designed to cater to entire households, post-shift workers, students, and night owls alike. Whether someone is seeking a straightforward cheeseburger on the go or an authentic clay-oven tandoori spread, the kitchen prepares each dish with generous seasonings and punchy house-made sauces.

Kebabs, Loaded Burgers, and Punjabi Fried Chicken

The kebab menu covers all the traditional bases with generous hand-carved portions of chicken, lamb, and beef, rolled into fresh flatbreads or served as deconstructed meal boxes over golden fries and crisp salads. For plant-based diners, seasoned paneer and crisp chickpea falafel wraps ensure vegetarians enjoy equally robust meals.

Beyond wraps, the burger selection spans creative extremes. Alongside kiwi takeaway standards, diners encounter massive builds like the Big Boss—a triple-patty, triple-cheese monster crowned with sweet caramelised onions—and the King's Castle, which layers both grilled beef and crispy fried chicken under one bun. Unique Indian street-food adaptations make an appearance as well, notably the Aalo Tikki Noodle Burger, which pairs spiced potato patties with wok-tossed chow mein noodles inside a soft toasted bun.

Fried chicken enthusiasts will find individual portions ranging from drumsticks to tenders, anchored by the venue's distinctive Punjabi Fried Chicken. Marinated with bone-in cuts using fragrant ground spices and served with cooling mint sauce, it offers a crunchy, spiced alternative to conventional Southern-style takeaway chicken.

Authentic North Indian Flavours and Late-Night Cravings

Those looking for rich, traditional curries will find an impressive lineup of North Indian staples. The kitchen simmers homestyle Punjabi goat curry on the bone, robust lamb curries, and velvety butter chicken, paired with oven-baked garlic naans, stuffed kulche chole, and paranthas served with traditional pickles. Seafood lovers can order Amritsari Fish Fry by the half-kilo or kilogram—a golden, spiced gram-flour battered fish that brings the famed street food of Punjab directly to the Waikato.

Complementing the savoury mains are Indo-Chinese steamed momos, vegetable hakka noodles, and an array of chaat street-food classics, from samosa chaat to dahi bhalla papdi. The sweet tooth is well looked after with syrupy gulab jamun, layered baklava, dry fruit kheer, and thick milkshakes featuring Lotus Biscoff, cardamom falooda, and refreshing lassi.

With evening hours extending through midnight into the early hours of the morning every day of the week, King Kebab & Chicken stands out as one of Claudelands' most dependable destinations for pickup and delivery, satisfying late-night hunger without ever cutting corners on bold flavour.

Signature items

  • Punjabi Fried Chicken
  • Big Boss Beef Burger
  • Amritsari Fish Fry
  • Butter Chicken Combo
  • Mix Kebab Wrap
  • Aalo Tikki Noodle Burger

Menu

Drinks

  • Soft Drink Can — Standard 330ml chilled canned carbonated soft drink.
  • Goli Soda — Traditional Indian marble-stoppered fizzy soda bottle.
  • Lahoori Zeera — Cumin-infused carbonated spiced desi soda.
  • Sparkling Water — Crisp carbonated bottled spring water.
  • Energy Drink — Canned chilled energy beverage.
  • Soft Drink 1.5L — Large 1.5-litre sharing bottle of carbonated soda.
  • Soft Drink 2L — Family-sized 2-litre bottle of soft drink.
  • Juice — Bottled refreshing fruit juice.
  • Fruitee — Sweet, fruity bottled beverage.
  • Water — Bottled still drinking water.

Pizzas

  • Pepperoni Pizza — Pizza base sauce, melted cheese, pepperoni slices, onion, capsicum, and barbecue sauce.
  • Veggie Lover Pizza — Pizza sauce, cheese, onion, capsicum, tomato, sweet corn, pineapple, garlic aioli, and sweet chilli.
  • Chicken Pizza — Pizza base sauce, cheese, grilled chicken, onion, capsicum, tomato, jalapeño, peri peri sauce, and garlic aioli.
  • Meat Lover Pizza — Pizza base sauce, cheese, beef, ham, pepperoni, salami, chicken, and barbecue sauce.

Desserts

  • Baklava — Two pieces of flaky, layered filo pastry sweetened with nuts and syrup.
  • Chocolate Brownie — Rich, decadent chocolate brownie slice.
  • Gulab Jamun — Two warm milk-solid dumplings soaked in rose-cardamom sugar syrup.
  • Ice Cream with Gulab Jamun — Warm gulab jamun dumplings served with chilled vanilla ice cream.
  • Churros — Fried dough pastry sticks dusted with cinnamon sugar.
  • Dry Fruit Kheer — Traditional Indian slow-cooked rice pudding garnished with dry fruits and nuts.

Naan Bread

  • Butter Naan — Clay oven-baked flatbread brushed with melted butter.
  • Tawa Roti — Traditional wholemeal flatbread cooked over a hot tawa griddle.
  • Tandoori Roti — Wholemeal unleavened bread baked crisp inside the clay tandoor.
  • Garlic Naan — Freshly baked leavened bread topped with minced garlic and coriander.
  • Parantha with Pickle — Flaky layered flatbread served with tangy Indian mixed pickle.
  • Gobi Parantha with Pickle — Whole wheat flatbread stuffed with spiced grated cauliflower and served with pickle.

Combo Deals

  • Butter Chicken Combo — Curry served with rice, butter naan, and a drink.
  • Lamb Curry Combo — Tender lamb curry served with rice, butter naan, and a drink.
  • Goat Curry Combo — Punjabi-style goat curry served with rice, butter naan, and a drink.
  • Kadani Paneer Combo — Kadai paneer served with rice, butter naan, and a drink.
  • Daal Makhni Combo — Creamy daal makhani served with rice, butter naan, and a drink.
  • Kebab Combo — Choice of any kebab served with fries and a can of Coke.
  • Chicken Burger Combo — Chicken burger paired with hot chips and a drink.
  • Fish & Chips Combo — Crispy battered fish fillets served with hot chips.
  • Meat Lover Pizza Combo — Meat lover pizza served alongside potato wedges and a 1.5L soft drink.
  • Veg Samosa Combo — Four crisp vegetarian samosas served with tangy tamarind sauce.
  • Chicken Samosa Combo — Four savoury spiced chicken samosas served with tamarind sauce.
  • Chef Special Combo — Punjabi fried chicken featuring 1 drumstick, 1 chicken thigh, and 2 tenders with dipping sauce.
  • Half Butter Chicken Combo — Single portion of butter chicken served with half rice.
  • Desi Chicken Combo — Traditional homestyle desi chicken curry combo.
  • Big Boss Combo — Heavy-duty burger combo meal served with sides and a drink.
  • Beef Burger Combo — Classic beef burger combo served with chips and a beverage.
  • Add Combo — Upgrade side addition with fries and a drink.

Kebab Meals

  • Lamb Kebab Meal — Plated shaved lamb served alongside hot fries, salad, and choice of sauces.
  • Chicken Kebab Meal — Plated chicken kebab meat served with crisp salad, chips, and dressings.
  • Lamb & Chicken Meal — Mixed portion of lamb and chicken meats accompanied by fries and salad.
  • Beef Kebab Meal — Generous helping of seasoned beef served with chips and fresh garden salad.
  • Falafel Meal — Golden fried falafel patties served over rice or fries with fresh salad.
  • Paneer Meal — Grilled seasoned paneer cubes presented with chips, salad, and sauces.
  • Extra Large Meal — Substantial meal box packed with extra meat, fries, salad, and sauces.

Kebab Wraps

  • Chicken Kebab Wrap — Shaved spiced chicken rolled in flatbread with fresh salads and sauces.
  • Lamb Kebab Wrap — Seasoned shaved lamb wrapped with crisp salad and house dressings.
  • Mix Kebab Wrap (Lamb & Chicken) — Combination of chicken and lamb folded in a warm flatbread.
  • Beef Wrap — Grilled beef slices wrapped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and sauces.
  • Paneer Wrap — Spiced Indian cottage cheese pieces wrapped with fresh crunchy salad.
  • Falafel Wrap — Crispy chickpea falafel patties rolled with fresh salad and garlic sauces.

Beef Burgers

  • Old School Burger — Toasted bun, grilled beef patty, mayo, onion, lettuce, cheese, and burger sauce.
  • Kiwi Classic Burger — Toasted bun, grilled beef patty, onion, lettuce, cheese slice, burger sauce, and pickle.
  • Hot Shot Beef Burger — Toasted bun, grilled beef patty, onion, lettuce, cheese slice, pickles, and sriracha.
  • Meat Lovers Beef Burger — Toasted bun, grilled beef patty, onion, lettuce, cheese slice, pickles, and sriracha.
  • Bold Bites Beef Burger — Toasted bun, grilled beef patty, hamburger patty, onion, lettuce, cheese, and mayo.
  • Big Boss Beef Burger — Toasted bun, three beef patties, three cheese slices, onion, lettuce, pickles, and caramelised onion.
  • King's Castle Beef Burger — Toasted bun, grilled beef patty, fried chicken patty, onion, lettuce, cheese, mayo, and caramelised onion.
  • Loaded Maxi Beef Burger — Toasted bun, beef patty, onion, lettuce, cheese, mayo, Mexican seasoning, crunchy nachos, and caramelised onion.

Fried Chicken

  • Drumsticks Fried Chicken — Individual piece of golden, seasoned crispy fried chicken drumstick.
  • Thigh Fried Chicken — Juicy, crispy coated bone-in chicken thigh.
  • Wing Fried Chicken — Crunchy deep-fried chicken wing piece.
  • Tenders Fried Chicken — Boneless breaded chicken tenderloin strip.
  • Punjabi Fried Chicken with Mint Sauce — North Indian-style spiced crisp fried chicken served with fresh mint chutney.

For Every Mood

  • Chicken Biryani — Aromatic spiced basmati rice slow-cooked with succulent chicken pieces.
  • Mutton Biryani — Fragrant basmati rice infused with whole spices and tender spiced mutton.
  • Kharodeya da Soup — Traditional slow-simmered Punjabi trotters bone broth.
  • Tandoori Soya Chaap Tikka — Marinated soya chaap skewered and roasted in the clay oven.
  • Malai Soya Chaap — Rich and creamy soya chaap marinated with cashew cream and mild spices.
  • Tandoori Paneer Tikka — Charred cubes of fresh cottage cheese, capsicum, and onions in tandoori spices.
  • Chicken Lollipop — Indo-Chinese style frenched chicken winglets seasoned and crisp-fried.
  • Punjabi Chicken Fried — Bone-in spiced chicken pieces coated and fried Punjabi-style.
  • Punjabi Chicken Tandoori — Bone-in roasted chicken seasoned in classic tandoori marinade.
  • Masala Meggie — Desi-style spiced instant Maggi noodles tossed with vegetables.
  • Aalo Puff Patty 2pcs — Punjab-style flaky pastry puffs stuffed with spiced potato filling.
  • Mint Majito — Chilled beverage muddled with fresh mint and citrus.
  • Chicken Soup — Warm, restorative chicken broth seasoned with house spices.

Indian Curries

  • Butter Chicken Curry — Tender chicken cooked in a rich, buttery, mildly spiced tomato and cream gravy.
  • Desi Style Chicken Curry — Homestyle Punjabi chicken curry simmered with whole spices, onion, and ginger-garlic.
  • Punjabi Style Lamb Curry — Slow-braised lamb pieces prepared in a robustly spiced Punjabi masala gravy.
  • Punjabi Style Goat Curry — Tender goat meat cooked on the bone with aromatic spices, onions, and fresh coriander.
  • Kadai Paneer — Indian cottage cheese tossed with bell peppers, tomatoes, and freshly ground kadai spices.
  • Daal Makhani — Slow-cooked black lentils simmered overnight with butter, cream, and subtle spices.

Chicken Burgers

  • Classic Chicken Burger — Toasted bun, fried chicken patty, mayonnaise, onion, lettuce, and cheese slice.
  • Toofani Chicken Burger — Toasted bun, fried chicken patty, tandoori mayo, onion, lettuce, cheese, and burger sauce.
  • Chicken Takatak Burger — Toasted bun, fried chicken patty, peri peri sauce, onion, lettuce, cheese, pickle, and sauce.
  • Double Decker Burger — Toasted bun, two fried chicken patties, mayo, onion, lettuce, cheese, and burger sauce.
  • BBQ Magic Burger — Toasted bun, fried chicken patty, barbecue sauce, onion, lettuce, cheese, and sauce.
  • Hunny Bunny Burger — Toasted bun, fried chicken patty, honey mustard sauce, onion, lettuce, cheese, and sauce.
  • Hawaiian Holiday Burger — Toasted bun, fried chicken patty, mayo, onion, lettuce, cheese, sauce, and grilled pineapple.
  • Spicy Hell Burger — Toasted bun, fried chicken patty, fiery sriracha sauce, onion, lettuce, cheese, and burger sauce.

Special Burgers

  • Classic Cheese Burger — Toasted bun, grilled hamburger patty, onion, lettuce, cheese slice, burger sauce, and mayo.
  • Veggie Lover Burger — Toasted bun, grilled vegetable patty, onion, lettuce, cheese, burger sauce, and tandoori sauce.
  • Naughty Paneer Burger — Toasted bun, grilled paneer, onion, lettuce, cheese slice, burger sauce, and special sauce.
  • Fish Burger — Toasted bun, fish fillet, onion, lettuce, cheese slice, burger sauce, and special sauce.
  • Aalo Tikki Noodle Burger — Toasted bun, spiced potato patty layered with noodles, onion, lettuce, cheese, and special sauce.
  • Kebab Burger — Toasted bun filled with shaved chicken or lamb, onion, lettuce, cheese slice, and mayo.
  • Yukam Burger — Signature stacked specialty burger loaded with house fillings.

Chicken Specials

  • Sticky Soya Bites — Eight pieces of crisp soya morsels tossed in a savoury sticky glaze.
  • Chicken Popcorn — Bite-sized pieces of seasoned, crunchy fried chicken breast.
  • Tandoori Chicken — Traditional whole or half bone-in chicken marinated in yoghurt and tandoori spices.
  • Tandoori Chicken Tikka Boneless — Tender boneless chicken morsels roasted with aromatic tandoori masala.

Grill Sandwiches

  • Paneer Tikka Sandwich — Toasted sandwich filled with spiced grilled paneer tikka and sauces.
  • Veg Sandwich — Toasted sandwich filled with seasoned fresh vegetables and cheese.
  • Grilled Chicken Tikka Sandwich — Warm grilled bread stuffed with roasted tandoori chicken tikka pieces.
  • Grilled Lamb Sandwich — Toasted sandwich packed with seasoned grilled lamb and condiments.
  • Egg Omelette Sandwich — Savory pan-cooked spiced egg omelette between toasted bread.

Noodles And Momos

  • Veg Hakka Noodle — Wok-tossed noodles with shredded cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, and soy seasoning.
  • Chicken Hakka Noodle — Stir-fried noodles with chicken strips and crunchy vegetables in Indo-Chinese sauce.
  • Lamb Hakka Noodle — Wok-fried egg noodles tossed with tender lamb slices and fresh vegetables.
  • Veg Momos (Dumplings) — Delicate steamed dumplings stuffed with finely minced seasoned vegetables.
  • Veg & Paneer Momos (Dumplings) — Dumplings filled with a savoury mixture of paneer cheese and fresh garden vegetables.
  • Chicken Momos (Dumplings) — Steamed dumplings filled with spiced ground chicken mince.

Amritsari Fish Deals

  • Amritsari Fish Fry 250gm — 250 grams of crisp fish fillets marinated in carom seeds, gram flour, and Amritsari spices.
  • Amritsari Fish Fry 500gm — 500 grams of golden battered Punjabi-style fried fish.
  • Amritsari Fish Fry 1KG — Full kilogram platter of signature Amritsari spiced fried fish fillets.
  • Fish Burger Combo — Crumbed fish burger paired with a side of chips and a refreshing drink.

Sides And Street Food

  • Regular Chips — Hot, crispy potato chips seasoned with salt.
  • Large Chips — Generous serving of crispy deep-fried potato chips.
  • Cheesy Loaded Fries — Golden hot chips smothered in warm melted cheese sauce.
  • Curly Fries — Seasoned spiral potato fries fried until crunchy.
  • Wedges — Thick-cut seasoned potato wedges.
  • Kumara Fries — Sweet kumara potato batons fried crisp.
  • Onion Rings — Battered sliced onion rings fried until golden brown.
  • Nachos — Crunchy corn tortilla chips topped with cheese and savory seasonings.
  • Jalapeño Bites — Crispy crumbed bites filled with spicy jalapeño and melted cheese.
  • Squid Rings — Tender crumbed squid rings fried golden.
  • Nuggets — Crispy golden crumbed bite-sized chicken nuggets.
  • Veg Samosa — Individual crisp triangular pastry stuffed with spiced potato and peas.
  • Noodle Spring Roll — Crisp pastry rolls packed with spiced vegetable stir-fry noodles.
  • Chicken Samosa — Flaky golden pastry pocket filled with savoury minced chicken.
  • Samosa Chaat — Crushed samosas topped with spiced chickpeas, yoghurt, and tamarind and mint chutneys.
  • Aalo Tikki Chaat — Pan-fried potato patties topped with curried chickpeas, seasoned yoghurt, and tangy sauces.
  • Stuffed Kulche Chole (Punjabi Style) — Two baked flatbreads stuffed and served with spicy Punjabi chickpea curry.
  • Crumbed Cambert (Cheese Balls) — Golden crumbed Camembert cheese spheres with molten cheese centers.
  • Dahi Bhalla Papdi Chaat — Soft lentil dumplings and crisp wafers topped with whipped yoghurt and sweet-tangy chutneys.
  • Raita — Cooling spiced yoghurt dip.
  • Papadum 2pcs — Pair of thin, crispy roasted lentil wafers.

Shakes And Cold Beverages

  • Banana Shake — Chilled blended banana milkshake.
  • Mint Shake — Refreshing mint-flavoured cold blended milkshake.
  • Chocolate Shake — Thick milkshake blended with rich chocolate syrup.
  • Vanilla Shake — Classic creamy vanilla bean milkshake.
  • Strawberry Shake — Sweet strawberry-flavoured chilled milkshake.
  • Caramel Shake — Velvety milkshake swirled with sweet caramel syrup.
  • Rose Shake — Fragrant pink milkshake infused with rose syrup.
  • Oreo Mango Shake — Creamy blend combining sweet mango fruit and crushed Oreo cookies.
  • Biscoff Shake — Decadent milkshake blended with caramelized Lotus Biscoff biscuit spread.
  • Elaichi Flooda — Traditional sweet layered cardamom dessert drink with vermicelli and basil seeds.
  • Lassi — Traditional whipped yoghurt drink.
  • Chai Tea — Hot brewed spiced Indian tea.

Frequently asked questions

Where is King Kebab & Chicken located?
The restaurant is situated at 236 Peachgrove Road, Claudelands, Hamilton (near Five Cross Roads).
Does King Kebab & Chicken offer delivery and takeaway?
Yes, both pickup and no-contact delivery services are available directly through their online ordering system.
What types of food does the restaurant serve?
The extensive menu features Turkish kebab wraps and plates, gourmet beef and chicken burgers, Punjabi fried chicken, authentic Indian curries, pizzas, noodles, momos, chaat, and thick milkshakes.
Are there vegetarian options available?
Yes, there are numerous vegetarian dishes including falafel wraps, paneer wraps, kadai paneer, daal makhani, veg momos, chaats, and veggie burgers.
What are the opening hours?
The restaurant opens daily from 4:00 pm, operating late into the night until 12:00 am on Mondays, and extending through to 3:30 am from Tuesday through Sunday.
Can you order curries as combo meals?
Yes, curry combo deals come complete with your choice of curry, rice, a butter naan, and a drink.

Tips

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  • {"body":"Curry combo deals offer great value, bundling your main curry together with rice, freshly baked butter naan, and a beverage.","title":"Complete Your Curry Order"}
  • {"body":"The kitchen operates until 3:30 am most nights, making it one of the few places in Claudelands serving hot meals in the early hours.","title":"Late-Night Lifesaver"}

Good to know

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