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Charcoal Shish Kebabs

3 Aviation Rd, Laverton VIC 3028, Australia

Recommended by 9 people

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3 Aviation Rd, Laverton VIC 3028, Australia

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+61 3 8528 5352
HoursMonday: 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM Thursday: 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM Friday: 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM Saturday: 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Charcoal Shish Kebabs

Forget standard electric rotisseries—this Laverton counter grills its spiced meats over glowing charcoal, locking in real smoke and juice. Locals make regular stops for hefty halal snack packs layered over crunchy chips, while the staff pass across counter samples of house dips and vegan fillings before you even order. Skewers come hot off the grill alongside warm Turkish bread, crisp tabouli, and a generous slick of Mum's chilli paste.

  • Charcoal-Grilled Meats: Lamb and chicken skewers grilled over hot coals for distinct smokiness.
  • Loaded Snack Packs: Generous fries layered with tender shaved meats and classic sauce combinations.
  • Complimentary Counter Tastings: Counter staff routinely offer tastes of dips, salads, and vegan options.
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Why Diners Choose Charcoal Shish Kebabs

Discover why diners cross town for our authentic charcoal cooking, generous hospitality, and house specialties.

  • Authentic Charcoal-Grilled Flavour

    Meats and skewers are prepared over genuine charcoal coals, delivering succulent, smoky flavours that elevate shish kebabs and loaded HSPs above standard takeaway.

    food was amazing and proper charcoal cooked meat, you can taste the difference and the quality is far and away the best kebab meat I've had in ages.

    Andrew Pym

  • Signature House-Made Chilli Sauce and Dips

    Accompaniments feature authentic homemade specialties, prominently showcasing the acclaimed Mum's chilli sauce alongside fresh house dips like hummus and eggplant.

    Don't forget their homemade sauces! Mums chilli sauce is phenomenal.

    H Chen

  • Complimentary Counter Tastings

    Before ordering, guests are routinely welcomed with free samples of dips, salads, vegan options, and meats directly at the counter to find their ideal combination.

    Service was amazing giving you a taste and try of the delicious dips, salads and of course the meat. Cooked to perfection.

    M

  • Inclusive Plant-Based Variety and Care

    Plant-based diners enjoy thoughtful, flavourful choices with dedicated vegan kebabs and sample tastings prepared with the same speed and care as traditional meats.

    They even gave us samples to try of the vegan stuff!!!!!

    Anthony Carnell

  • Heartfelt, Family-Style Hospitality

    Warm, engaging counter service led by hospitable staff and owners turns a routine kebab run into a genuinely welcoming community encounter.

    Murat and his staff are super friendly, welcoming and made us feel at home. The service was truly exceptional.

    Peter Nguyen

  • Generous Comfort Feasts

    Generous dinner packs and overflowing snack packs provide reliable, comforting satisfaction when seeking a hearty post-work dinner or weekend reward.

    Made me a great HSP and gave me extras at no extra cost. Big HSPs from big hearts. Everybody must come down!

    Thien Nguyen

Signature charcoal-grilled meats, loaded snack packs, and plant-based favorites.

  • HSP

    The food from this store, tastes phenomenal, best HSP I've ever ate.

    Luigi Lol

  • Vegan Kebab

    They cater to my dietary requirement with the most delicious vegan kebab that I’ve ever tried.

    Lucía Herrera

  • Lamb Shish Kebab

    My personal favourite was the lamb shish kebab as I love that slight charcoal taste.

    Peter Nguyen

  • Chicken Skewers

    Chicken skewers are tender and juicy.

    H Chen

Beyond the menu

Memorable hospitality moments and thoughtful touches that define Charcoal Shish Kebabs

  • Counter Tasting Samples

    Customers at the counter are regularly offered free samples to taste across meats, fresh salads, and house-made dips before ordering.

  • Complimentary Vegan Tastings

    Plant-based diners receive thoughtful care, including proactive complimentary samples of vegan fillings and dips at the counter.

  • Mum's Homemade Chilli Recipe

    Kebabs and skewers are finished with distinctive family-recipe chilli paste and house dips, highlighted by customers as a standout touch.

  • Personalized Service & Generous Extras

    Staff take the time to customize combinations, give extra portions without additional charge, and explain packaging to keep takeaway components fresh.

Before you head over

Helpful guidance for ordering, customising sauces, and exploring options at Charcoal Shish Kebabs.

  • Sample Dips and Meats at the Counter

    If you are trying their dips, salads, vegan options, or meats for the first time, take advantage of the counter samples offered by the team before locking in your order.

  • Add House-Made Chilli Sauce

    When ordering your kebab or HSP, ask for Mum's homemade chilli sauce or paste to add an extra layer of heat to your charcoal-grilled meats.

  • Explore the Vegan Kebab Options

    Plant-based diners can order dedicated vegan kebabs paired with hot chips and house dips, with the team ready to provide tastings beforehand.

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