The Kebap in Nanaimo

Great food! Had the beef and lamb wrap very fresh veggies and the tzatziki was amazing

Unbelievable and most delicious kebab sandwich

Great taste with great price.

Our family bought five burritos, two with beef and lamb, and three with beef. It is very delicious and must not be missed. My son was full of praises after coming here a year ago. Even if he is abroad, he wants to eat it as soon as he comes back. Also, please note that they only open at 2pm, so don t go early, it s definitely a hidden gem in the city! ! 5 stars!

Don t be discouraged by the confusing entrance, kebap is right thru front door behind the counter. Guy was so nice and food is amazing. 10/10

Is this halal or not? There should be some more info here.

It is so goood!! Totally recommended 1000000%, probably the best one that I have ever had! The owner is turkish, trying to introduce the shish kebap to the town! I hadnt tried that before and godidnnfkdidnekdkx amazing! He is really nice, friendly and gave me some recommendations for my trip! Glad to meet people like him Dont doubt!

The chicken wrap was scrumptious, alittle pricey, but Finally know what take-out food to get while waiting for the ferry.

The location of the restaurant is very unassuming and not noticeable but don t be misled by the look. I ordered chicken kebab sandwich it probably was the freshest I had in a while. I had to wait but chicken was grilled perfectly. The sandwich was tasty and filling. The owner was very personable and nice. Reminded me of my time in Turkey with all variety of kebabs there is and even of good souvlaki in Greece.

Food smelt really good, but was so dry and almost tasteless. Quite disappointing because I had such high expectations. Food

Food was yummy, staff was welcoming but there was not free parking as it is located near downtown and I couldn t find the location easily. It is not a place for dine in, you need to take out your food.

It s a takeout at a conveniet spot, close to harbour and a park. I love the chicken wrap, best one that I have ever tasted while beef and lamb sandwich is my hubby s favourite. Owner/chef is very friendly and welcoming and provides a timely service.

I have been on the hunt for the authentic Turkish cuisine and I have finally found it. Amazing quality, great customer service, amazing taste and generous portion. Had a very pleasant chat with Mr Mustafa about the food and the culture of the cuisine. Definitely will be back and yes HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Have to give a shout out to kebap house on front Street! Amazing food and such a kind friendly proprietor. Turkish chicken sandwich fire roasted chicken and home made bun.... Wow

Great food. Nice owner!

Incredibly juicy and flavourful chicken. You can tell the owner puts care into every ingredient, and I love the venue vibe.

The food is incredible and authentic. Its quite a challenge to find a quality kebab in western Canada, so it was a delight to stumble across The Kebap.

paid $20 a received what i thought was gonna be a filled wrap with tons of meat and veggies but had only 3 beef slices and barely any lamb. the reviews made it seem better then what it turned out to be.

Beautiful food, finest ingredients, fresh and healthy! Definitely my favourite place in Nanaimo for pick up or delivery!

Extremely high quality food. The platters are enormous. The grilled chicken is tender and juicy with wonderful flavours. The mixed beef and lamb wrap was fantastic. Tender slices cubes of real meat. Highly recommended.

It looks like a great place with whete a band will sometimes play. It was twke out only when I came. Its close to a park where you can eat.

This is what a real Kebap tastes like. Delicious! Stoked :)

Very friendly and polite service. Take out order was ready quick and sauce was offered on the side so our wraps didn t go soggy. So happy he has reopened at a new location. Take out only which I don t mind at all. Will defiantly be going back!

I can say that it is a really good place with its owner and professional staff, it is one of the places I can recommend, the food presentation is seriously good, thank you....

Nanaimo needed this place so bad. Delicious wraps and a great man making them. Will be back for seconds!

I haven t been there since they moved downtown, but this place is the freshest and delicious sandwiches and platters. If this place was in downtown Vancouver, there d be a lineup down the block!

Very delicious fresh made food and the owner was very kind. Would definitely recommend going there!

Ive only tried a couple items on the menu and so far I can not believe I didnt hear about this place sooner. A+++ 5star as good as it gets. Price and quality meal. Loved ever bite. Dont plan on having left overs, you wont be able to stop eatting until its all gone.

Such a nice guy who runs it and the food is so tasty. Would 100% recommend. It s also only a minutes walk from Maffeo Sutton park where you can sit on the benches and enjoy a lovely view Food : 5/5

Ordered two wraps and a platter and they were excellent!

Amazing sandwich, the bread reminded me of kebab shops in Turkey and Germany. Hard to find around here, Id guess its made in house? Everything seems very high quality and made right there. The owner is very friendly and smooth. Will be back whenever in town. Oh and dont be confused, the space seems to be shared with a live studio

Excellent !

Rivals the best Turkish platters I ve had in Berlin and London, the beef was one of the best I ve ever had.

Friendly guy, great service, thought maybe it was a little expensive but when I ate it I could taste the quality. Vegetables were, good sauce was genuinely authentic tasting and the chicken was freshly grilled and juicy.

Very very good! We had the lamb and chicken wraps, amazing quality and taste! A bit pricey but you cant argue with quality! I would eat here everyday if I could:P

The chicken wraps are excellent! The owner is very genial. We are definitely going again.

The chicken wrap we tried was so delicious with the sauce they make themselves. They serve real kebab, which is more yummy than the Shawarma donair I will definitely go there again next time i visit Nanaimo. Food : 5/5

Chef, Thank you so much for the food yesterday. It was amazing. The chicken was just perfect. Me and my uncle enjoyed them very much. May God bless you! Thank you very much

I was so excited when I saw this place, I thought it would be authentic Turkish doner like you find in Germany. Definitely wasnt authentic and was pieces of meat rather than the shaved meat found in most doner. It tasted decent but for $18 wasnt worth it.

Had the chicken platter and it was so good! The chicken was very tender and the meal comes with rice, tziziki and salad. Its only take out but the meal makes up for it, at least for me. Its close enough to the harbour if you want to sit there, eat and enjoy your meal.

Nice guy friendly service tasty Wrap hits different

You will be greeted by an atmosphere that s reminiscent of an early Tarantino movie, and an overall dinning experience , if you can call it that, which will have you convinced you re being set up for a Just-for-Laughs skit. But you re not. It s real! And as you re left to ponder how this awkward location is supposedly a restaurant but doesn t include even the faintest fragrance of anything food related, the eccentric proprietor will suddenly appear from the back with your food, which is absolutely ridiculously delicious! I have no idea where he prepared the food, how he did it so quickly, and how it can possibly be as fresh and tasty as it is, but none of that will matter to you because it s delicious! Don t bring cash (card only), and don t come thirsty (he sells no drinks). Overall, I m confident you ll love it!

Great take away. Needed to feed the crew after a long day of travel. This hit the spot. We got the got a selection of wraps and the lamb beef ottoman. Fresh, tasty and leftovers for later. Recommended. Wheelchair accessibility: I did not see a ramp, and there are a few steps into the old hotel.

Best in town, with a customer-oriented owner. We will be repeat customers.

One of the best places in Nanaimo. Delicious food, owner is a great guy. The man can cook. Would give it more than 5 stars if I could

The location and setting is super bizarro and Id recommend take-out. But the food is absolutely delicious. Fresh ingredients, healthy portion for what I ordered (chicken platter), with grilled eggplant, potatoes, rice with chickpeas and a salad. It isnt discount prices, but you get what you pay for; this is not your greasy, nutrient-deficient shawarma joint. The char on my chicken was maybe a little extra charred, but thats a quibble and a preference.

One of the best chicken wraps Ive ever had, and Ive had a lot. The Hungarian owner is a solid cat. Tell your friends!

Really great food! Amazing service too.

Dissapointed by the chicken wrap. Hardly any chicken. Mostly bread and very little chicken. Nice location though.

Amazing food, and the chef is an extremely nice gentleman with great customer service. Highly recommended!

Food was delicious! Owner was very kind and helpful. I feel like not having a rice side or fries is a missed opportunity chicken shawarma fries are amazing and his meat would be amazing on it

Wow this is the place to eat. 5 out of 5 stars you won t be left hungry and the quality of food / care really shows. Highly recommend!!! Thank you Kebap.

Drop-by today, and the restaurant is closed. Not sure if its temporary or permanent.

The owner is an amazing person, as is the food! Would recommend!

Was looking forward to eating here based on reviews. Unfortunately they were supposed to open at 11:30 but at 11:45 there was no sign anyone was there. Couldnt wait.

Excellent Turkish chicken kebaP! Update: Unfortunately, due to stupid C0VlD restrictions looks like the place is closed...

Delicious and the owner is so personable. You won t regret it.

Yum! Just go. You will love it. This is the first place on the island I have found that does it right. Chicken Donairs! Understandably this is busy restaurant, take out only. Order by phone. If you are from outta town order and go to the beach. A better lunch experience is hard to find.

Really small quantity for the price. Didnt comply with our request for extra veggie. 50 minute wait to get a couple wraps.

The Kebap is the best lunch spot in Nanaimo. An incredibly friendly owner, great prices, and amazing food made from fresh ingredients. If you havent been there you are missing out and you should definitely go check it out.

Had the pleasure of enjoying a ottomon lamb and beef sandwich today for lunch. It was delicious, all of the vegetables were fresh and crisp ,the fresh baked Turkish bread is out of this world . If you havent had a chance to check this place out yet pop in there for lunch you wont regret it.

Sorry no pictures. Far too hungry. Absolutely delicious. Tried both meats and am now a fan! Going back for sure

The place was closed when we went there during the day. There was no mention in the website or anywhere that they are closed now, not sure if its due to COVID. Hope they open again soon.

Fantastic kebab sandwiches served ona fresh roll or as a donair. High quality ingredients, (actual meat on a rotating spit, then fried up to be nice and crispy.), delicious sauce and crisp veggies. My only complaint is I could eat 5. Lol

If you want to be in Canada and taste the authentic Turkish kebab, go to The Kebap. Mustafa is a master of his art. Super delicious, grass fed, hormone free meats and fresh ingredients. Love the food!

Two words. The Alexander. Get it and you wont regret it!! The beef and lamb meat is beautifully spiced and the Turkish bread is so fresh and delicious! The owners are kind and willing to talk forever about their passion for good food. A wonderful place to experience the best donair meat on the island!

Everything was delicious, fast, and affordable. This is the kind of treasure one hopes to find in the neighborhood. I will be back soon!

Pretty awesome little place to eat, nice that it is so close to Departure Bay.

Turkish delight . Would go back again

Incredible meal could have been a little bigger

The best donair I ve eaten in a while the eight people that were with me also agree also the hospitality of the owner was greatly appreciated.

Great spot to get something to eat alone the beach! The owner is a legend

Fantastic food. Guy was super nice and very welcoming. I will go back whenever Im in Nanaimo. If I could give it 6 stars I would.

Awesome food

Lovely service, solid portions and great food! Will be going back for sure.

Delicious food and delightful owner . So good my partner went back for more!

best !! i always get the wraps after work cause theyre so delicious

Good food friendly staff and fair prices

I make sure to stop by every single time that I am in Nanaimo. The sandwiches are fantastic, freshly made on tasty turkish bread. The owner is incredibly kind and friendly. I recommend this place to every single person I know passing through Nanaimo. I live on Main St. in Vancouver, and not a single one of those restaurants lives up to Kebap!

Friendly service, delicious tavuk kebap sarma (chicken wrap). Nice to have the authentic taste of Istanbul street food here in Nanaimo. erefe!

owner is very kind, food is great!

Delicious, authentic food whether eat in or delivered, friendly owner/operator.

Wonderful welcoming vibe and wonderfully spiced

Two of us had lunch today, 1 small lamb and beef Kebap and 1 large chicken Kebap, on flatbread.Both were fantastic, owner was very pleasant and prices are really fair. We have been eating shawarmas and kebabs around the world for years and these are truly some of the best ever! Give it a go,you won t be disappointed!

Mom and pop shop, with good flavours and lots of options. Could stand to add more meat but otherwise nice little place. Pictured is a chicken sandwich on Turkish bread and Lamb pita.

Mustafa is a real gem a smart and caring man. And the food is top notch Ive never regretted coming here

Absolutely the best! We had kebap on Turkish bread and it was amazing!! The owner is so proud of his food, ingredients, history and heritage!! Highly recommend to experience and taste the cuisine!

You have to eat at this place!!!...this is real donner kebab..good turkish food..d meat is so tender n flavourful..n fresh..and d chef n owner s freindly demeanour makes everything even better..

I have been a customer since they opened. I have never been disappointed. Mustafa and his family are wonderful people who serve great food.

very fresh and delicious! The owner is very friendly and we should all support this local restaurant. I wish it was available to order on door dash or skip the dishes!!

I cant stay away. Great food, amazing owners

Amazing experience in every regard; exactly what Ive been looking for in Nanaimo. Delicious food and excellent service.

Awesome!

Super delicious and very friendly, I really love this place!

Went there today it was really good food and great people 10/10

Great food, wonderful stories.

Delicious food, served with love (and sometimes a bit of philosophy) by a good friend.

I had such a great experience at Kebap. Moustafa is a kind gentleman and the food was absolutely delicious. I have since recommended his restaurant to 3 people and would most definitely eat there again. Thanks!!

If youre looking for a healthy lunch based on thousands of years of Turkish history and served a block away from one of the most beautiful views in Nanaimo, the Kebap is your restaurant. Ive always come away feeling like I had a meal, but the food isnt heavy - ideal summer fare for Departure Bay beachgoers.

Good flavours, fresh food and friendly service.

Amazing Mediterranean bread and organic meats!

Had a large beef and lamb sandwich and wrap. Amazing portions, price, food, and service. We will definitely be coming back!

Very friendly service and delish fresh wraps!! Not huge portions but makes you feel satisfied and good afterwards. we all loved it!

Delicious fresh food at an excellent value. Would recommend to anyone.

Always leave feeling as youve had a meal with a dear friend.

Absolutely delicious, fresh and big portions! Dont let appearances keep you from trying this place! Owner and family are incredibly friendly and make you feel like an old friend. Food is amazing. Fresh bread from Cobbs and all fresh ingredients.

Amazing food, probably one of the best in Nanaimo, and the owner is a really cool guy!

The best kebap I have eaten in some time, hands down!... And believe me, I have been in Turkey and other places and know very well what a good kebap is. Very close to the real one... Everything is very good but Alexander the Great and the Magnificent (Shahane) are out of this world with the traditional bread, yogurt sauce and melted butter, topped with fresh mint... Also, the hospitality that you get there by the host is world quality! Thank you Mustafa! Will be back again soon!

Small local eatery. Tasty! Fair portion, had the small beef&lamb wrap, felt satiated afterward. Nice gentleman.

Delish

Both the beef &lamb, and chicken sandwiches were great. Must try.

The owner of this place is one of the kindest and most genuine people Ive ever met. And to top it off, their food is absolutely to die for! Its honestly some of the best food Ive ever had and makes me miss living in Nanaimo. I used to live above this restaurant two years ago and went through a pretty traumatizing situation during the short time I lived there and let me tell you, if any restaurant in the world deserves to flourish, its this one. The gentleman who owns this place is truly a gem in this world. Please try this place if you live in Nanaimo or are in the area, I promise you wont regret it!

Amazing donair and super nice man running it

A nice little kebab shop about a block from Departure Bay. We grabbed kebabs and ate them at the beach. The place isnt fancy but the food is good, the prices are good and the owner / operator was friendly. I look forward to coming back. (Side note: the kebabs are messy-- but thats the price you pay for something really delicious-- just wear a bib).

Delicious wraps, quick service and affordable. Havent tried the other menus, but will definitely go there to try them all.

Awesome. I had the beef, my wife had the chicken. Have napkins at the ready, youll need them ;)

If your mission is to shop local, The Kebap should definitely be on your list. Who am I kidding, it should be anyway! Delicious food at a great price, and the owner, Mustafa, is an absolute delight. Grab a picnic for the beach or call for delivery - you wont regret it!

Wow go here. Owner is a cut above and the wraps were delicious. Youll need napkins and order a large size. Were coming back asap

Always great!

Very delicious kebap. Interior is meh, but hey close to Kinsman Park on Departure Bay with fantastic views.

Always so very kind and makes everything with care. Always a pleasure to go and eat in the kebap!

We love this place - food is amazing, the beef/lamb kebabs are so flavorful, fresh buns everyday, the salad dressing/spices are so good!!! And the owners are super nice!

Kebap is by far my favourite restaurant in Nanaimo. Sandwiches are amazing, made with great ingredients and full of so much flavour. I visited Turkey and couldnt stop thinking about how I wanted to get back to Kebap! The owners are wonderful, very friendly and always welcome you into the shop. They even know all their regulars by name! I cannot recommend Kebap enough.

Amazingly good! Authentic Turkish Cuisine at its finest, will be coming back here again!

I have been here a few times and each time I am never disappointed with the food - specifically the large beef and lamb Ararat. The flavour is truely a original recipe in Naniamo: a savory, long lasting taste, with just the right amount of spice - spice lovers can add more heat until content - that always leaves me wanting more! The prices are responsible for the amount of food you get.

Consistent and tasty!

Awesome, authentic Turkish food and friendly owners who are attentive to your maximum enjoyment. My must-go-to every time Im in Nanaimo!

One of the best places to eat on Vancouver Island, let alone Nanaimo!!!! Love it!!

Refreshing and balanced meals. Fast and friendly service a short distance from the beach. Always a great experience.

So friendly and the food is outstanding. Plan to go every two weeks

Wow! Made three consecutive lunch stops in here after a tip from a local. Still have dreams about the delicious donairs we enjoyed. The owner really cares about the quality of the food he serves too - and uses only hormone free beef and chicken. Really friendly service. Cant wait to go back.

Amazing turkish style shwarma and salads. High quality authentic ingredients carefully prepared. Tucked away off the main drag in Departure Bay, the Kebap is not to be missed!

Love the shawarma! Will be back for more!

We showed up 10 mins before closing (we hate being those people) but the owner and wife were very welcoming. We ordered 2 large beef and lamb wraps. Was very delicious and fresh. We are definitely repeat customers.

Stopped here for lunch while visiting Nanaimo. Very small menu but the items are delicious and the owners are super friendly. 5 out of 5 service. They have spicy/non-spicy options, and the Sultan sized is perfect if youre super hungry. Their bread is from Cobs, which personally I love.

Very wonderful and excellent

So impressed! We arrived a little before opening, but the owner ushered us in anyways. My daughter, who is very picky, instantly made a disgusted face upon seeing the small selection to choose from. We ordered anyways, and then I decided to ask for a small plate of just chicken without any of the sauces. The owner was happy to oblige, and all of us happily gobbled up our delicious meals. The food was excellent and the service was even better. I cant recall the last time I met someone so polite, professional, and eager to please. We will definitely be back anytime we come through Nanaimo. I never write reviews but The Kebap definitely deserved 5 more stars.

Clean food, made from scratch. A must try.

We stumbled on this place today, loved it! Excellent food, quick service. Kind of a hole in the wall place, but often they are the best. Highly recommended!

Very kind man running the place, absolutely delicious wrap, and only a block from the beach - and the prices are completely fair as well. Nothing to lose a star here!

Always delicious !

Great local owned restaurant. Probably the only Kebab shop in Nanaimo. Taste is really good.

Awesome taste, good price

Had the beef & lamb wrap (spicy variant). Excellent wrap and incredibly nice staff!

This place was so good! Very affordable price and the juiciest meat. Will definitely be back!

Truly a hidden treasure the owner/chef has a passion for food and life that is very unique it makes a very satisfying eating experience the family are very friendly kind people , when I visit from Victoria me and my brother always go there only thing I regret is that l don t get up there enough .

Delicious food and a great smile to greet you. I will tell as many people as I can about this hidden gem.

Always great!

Absolutely delicious, ingredients are fresh and flavors are authentic. Would go again if I was in the area

Excellent sandwich and the owner is one of the nicest guys I have ever met in service.

What a treat this place is. Very friendly owner and clean facilities. Menu is small. But food is excellent. I had the beef and lamb sandwich/kabob and it was perfect. After recommendation, because I was hungry, I chose the sandwich which comes on a soft bun. The meat. Wow. This is the perfect meat youve always wanted in a gyros/kebob. Perfect crispy exterior, tender interior with amazing meat flavour not being masked by over spicing. I asked for some heat with it and it was great. This place is a gem.

Great local spot for a kebab, brilliant sauce!

Always soooooo good!

The food is incredible and authentic Lebanese-Turkish fusion (The Husband is Turkish and the Wife is Lebanese). They source local ingredients. The Meat comes from the butchers and is ethical and local. The Turkish buns come from a local bakery. This restaurant is a bit small and very hot in the heat of summer, but Its more of a casual in n out spot anyhow. I like to take mine to go and walk across the street and eat my food at the beach. The food is tasty, high quality, and well priced. Its the best middle eastern food around.

The food is amazing and the owners are too! Loved it.

Very friendly and great taste

Food is so flavourful. Great little place just tucked away from the main rd. Must try.

This is a gem of a place tucked away just off Departure Bay Road in Nanaimo. The owner and chef, Mustafa, is an absolute gentleman with a great sense of humour and the food is simply amazing. The mint leaves added to the Alexander the Great donair platter was the perfect twist on this Turkish dish. Well be back for sure! AAA+++

Delicious food prepared with love, wonderful, friendly staff and excellent service!

Great food and good service

Best donair Ive ever had. You can tell theyre using fresh ingredients and the meat actually tastes like meat. Service was fantastic, donair was even better. 5/5 definitely recommend this place

Super tasty food and cozy environment! The cook and the cashier lady are so friendly and easy! A must-try restaurant in Nanaimo!

The real taste of Turkish Kebab, amazing food and friendly owner, nice and cozy place

Very delicious and healthy food in appropriate portions. The owners Mostafa and his wife are very kind and friendly. Very neat place to eat in if youre in the Nanaimo area! Strongly recommend

So so so good!

Love it

Really good food and the owners are the nicest people. Will eat there alot.

Fantastic food and fsbtastic service.

Awesome food, fresh quality local ingredients. The owners are awesome people. Do yourself a favour and try it instead of the usual burger or sub. You wont be disappointed.

Delicious food! Awesome service from the owners.

Amazing local food with genuine owners that want to know your name. Support this!