Food Review: German Döner Kebab, London

German doner kebab review London glasgow Food Blog

Kebabs. Done right? Wrong!

German Döner Kebab (GDK) is coming to Glasgow, so whilst in London Mrs Foodie did a recce to find out what Glasgow foodies may soon be eating.

Its a chain, probably a franchise I think, with operations in USA, Canada, Dubai, Sweden and more.  It looks clean and tidy from the outside, although nothing like any kebab place I’ve been to in Germany!

German doner kebab review London glasgow Food Blog

Inside there is the usual fast food style seating and service area. Lighting is very on-trend and the ambience is welcoming. Menus are at the cashier as well as a sign showing meal deals etc.German doner kebab review London glasgow Food Blog

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Menu

german doner kebab menu

german doner kebab menu

The Food

I picked a mixed kebab. You can choose between chicken and beef or have a mixture. Served with salad and GDK’s three signature sauces.

German doner kebab review London glasgow Food Blog

Hmm, not as much meat as I would have liked.  The sauces were needed as it was a bit dry and some pieces of meat were a bit crispier than others.  The sauces were a hit with me, lots of garlicky/dill flavour.  The bread was just like I’ve had in Germany so thumbs up for that.

German doner kebab review London glasgow Food Blog

Next up the nacho fries. A bit of a sad looking bowl of spicy fries, topped with nacho sauce and some sliced jalapeño.  Not quite as alluring as the menu image!German doner kebab review London glasgow Food Blog

Here’s the menu image…..not quite the same eh?

German doner kebab East Ham London glasgow nacho fries
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The chips were cooked OK and the base of the bowl had a liberal amount of spicy paprika powder.  Spicy chips ‘n’ cheese should be good but I wouldn’t be in a rush to buy them again.

Verdict

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After a good start with the bread and sauces, GDK is let down by the overall taste.  It’s not as tasty as a real Berlin kebab (or Döner Haus in Glasgow).  The nacho fries were disappointing.

Not quite kebabs done right but I await the Glasgow launch for another visit.

Where

German Döner Kebab,111 High Street North, East Ham, London, E6 1HZ

020 8470 5448
www.germandonerkebab.com

Opening Hours

Sun-Thur 11:00-23:30
Fri-Sat 11:00-01:00

Emma

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I am Emma and with my husband Mark write Foodie Explorers, which is a food and travel website.

I am a member of the Guild of Food Writers and British Guild of Travel Writers.

We have a wide range of judging experience covering products, hotels and have judged, for example, for Great Taste Awards and Scottish Baker of the Year.

Along the way Mark gained WSET Level 2 in Wine and I have WSET Level 2 in Spirits as well as picking up an award with The Scotsman Food and Drink Awards.    

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1 Comment

  1. Shush Shoo

    I thought I would try this new shop in Chingford.
    The service was disgusting. I was kept waiting for approximately 10 minutes. The man behind the counter was serving another customer and did not even acknowledge me! How unprofessional and ignorant.
    I was just about to walk out..when I saw a girl walking about and asked her if she was serving. I had to ask her!!!

    This was the worse food I have ever tasted. The chips were dry and tasteless. The beef kebab was so disgusting it tasted like cardboard.
    The portions are so small that I was still starving after trying to eat my new ‘cardboard kebab’!!

    Disgusting service and disgusting food. I will NOT be returning there..ever again! I only went there because my lovely, usual kebab house was closed on Sunday. Today.
    Kill me now…horrible service and horrible food!!

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