Real Kebabs Karori is a Turkish takeaway shop on Karori Road serving kebabs, iskender, burgers and salads. Described by regulars as a staple of Karori and a go-to lunch spot, the shop offers online ordering for pickup and delivery, making it a convenient choice for a quick, flavourful meal.
The menu centres on Turkish takeaway classics, including kebabs, a burger served on a sesame bun loaded with hummus, beetroot, cheese, lettuce, carrot, onion and two sauces, and iskender served with carrot, onion, potato salad, mushroom salad, hummus, beetroot salad, rice, small bread and two sauces. A simple meat and chips option is also available for those after something straightforward.
With an 'Excellent' rating based on 51 Google reviews, customers regularly praise the shop's fresh ingredients, friendly and fast service, and consistently good kebabs, with several reviewers naming it among the best kebabs they've had.
Real Kebabs Karori has built a reputation as a neighbourhood staple on Karori Road, serving Turkish takeaway favourites including kebabs, iskender, burgers and salads. Regulars describe it as a go-to lunch spot, and the shop supports easy pickup and delivery through online ordering, making it a convenient option for both a quick bite and a bigger takeaway feast.
At the core of Real Kebabs Karori's menu is the kebab, the dish that gives the shop its name and its reputation. Alongside it, the shop serves iskender, a heartier plate that comes with carrot, onion, potato salad, mushroom salad, hummus, beetroot salad, rice, small bread and two sauces — a fuller, more composed dish for those wanting more than a wrapped kebab. For something in between, the shop also offers a straightforward meat and chips option.
Real Kebabs Karori's burger takes a distinctly Turkish twist on the classic, served on a sesame bun loaded with hummus, beetroot, cheese, lettuce, carrot, onion and two sauces. It's a menu item that reflects the shop's broader approach: familiar formats built with fresh, flavour-packed Turkish ingredients rather than a generic fast-food burger.
Customer reviews consistently point to freshness and consistency as reasons they keep coming back. One long-time customer, who has been visiting for three years, highlights the shop's food safety and hygiene standards, along with fast, friendly service from the front-of-house team. Others simply call it 'a staple of Karori' and one of their go-to lunch places — the kind of praise that reflects years of steady, dependable quality rather than a single good visit.
Real Kebabs Karori holds an 'Excellent' rating based on 51 Google reviews. Reviewers repeatedly single out the kebabs as some of the best they've had, with mentions of great flavour, fresh ingredients, and consistently good service. One reviewer even called out the shop's fries as 'the best in town,' while another described the food as a 'welcome feast' after a day of hard work. A touch of European football on the in-store screen has also been noted as a nice bonus for customers dining in or waiting on a takeaway order.
Real Kebabs Karori makes ordering easy, with online options for both pickup and delivery. Whether you're stopping in for a quick kebab on your lunch break or ordering iskender for a family dinner, the shop is set up to make getting a taste of Turkish food in Karori as convenient as possible.
Real Kebabs Karori is open daily from 10:30am to 9pm at 266 Karori Road, Wellington — supporting locals in Karori with fresh Turkish takeaway seven days a week.