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Kebabalab

Shop 1/99 Carlisle St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

Recommended by 58 people

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Shop 1/99 Carlisle St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

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+61 3 9534 5588
HoursMonday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM Thursday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM Friday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Kebabalab

St Kilda commuters head here for lightning-fast, freshly carved doner meat and crisp snack packs layered with garlic sauce. The tiny Carlisle Street counter serves hot seasoned chips and wraps in minutes, backing hearty late-night cravings with welcoming hospitality. Diners linger over traditional rice pudding and freshly brewed Turkish tea.

  • Rapid-Fire HSPs & Kebabs: Hot snack packs and kebabs layered with garlic sauce turn out in minutes right by Carlisle Street transit.
  • House Sweets & Turkish Tea: Owner-led service pairs generous savory wraps with traditional rice pudding and brewed Turkish tea.
  • Community Support for Firefighters: A posted counter sign guarantees complimentary meals to local firefighters on duty.
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Why Choose Kebabalab

Discover why St Kilda locals and commuters choose Kebabalab for quick bites, genuine warmth, and late-night cravings.

  • Fresh, Made-to-Order Food in Minutes

    Kebabalab delivers freshly carved meat, crisp salad, and seasoned chips with rapid turnaround for late-night and hungry diners.

    The service was very friendly, and within about four minutes I had a freshly made kebab in my hands.

    Marvin W.

  • Reliable Late-Night Satisfaction

    Late-night cravings are met with freshly sliced meat and seasoned chips even into the early morning hours.

    hot and freshly sliced lamb at 11:30pm, you dont get that in Adelaide anywhere!

    Seekah

  • Warm and Family-Like Hospitality

    Patrons are treated like family through warm, personal hospitality and genuine care from the owner and staff.

    The staff are extremely friendly, welcoming, and make you feel like family.

    Harjas Singh

  • Generous Community Care and Hospitality

    Special gestures like brewed Turkish tea service after meals create a memorable and welcoming dining experience.

    After we’ve finished our food the owner offered us specially brewed Turkish tea which was great.

    Mustafa Kus

  • Effortless Commuter Convenience

    Situated right on Carlisle Street near tram links, making it a frictionless takeaway stop during a commute.

    Friendly service and a convenient location on my commute home that makes it difficult to resist.

    Simon Morter

  • Rapid Transit-Adjacent Stop

    Quick ordering and adjacent public transit stops make grabbing a hot meal seamless on the go.

    Very quick to have your order ready. A tram stop just opposite.

    Jason Briers (Uncle Jay)

Freshly carved rotisserie meats and signature snack packs crafted rapidly for your late-night hunger and commute cravings.

  • HSP

    bro made my whole order and it was fresh chips, warm meat and overall a feast to die for.

    Brodie Wright

  • Lamb kebab

    Large Lamb Kebab with Garlic sauce is great!

    Brendan Burgess

  • Chicken kebab

    After a long day at the office, I stopped by for a large chicken kebab with garlic sauce and sweet chili sauce. The service was very friendly, and within about four minutes I had a freshly made kebab in my hands.

    Marvin W.

  • Mixed kebab

    Best kebab in Melbourne i believe, i love the mixed kebab and how the meat is nicely cooked, it the best because it doesn't drip with oil like other kebabs ive eaten

    Headhigh M

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful gestures and community-first hospitality that set this St Kilda kebab spot apart.

  • Complimentary Firefighter Meals

    The shop maintains a posted notice extending complimentary meals to visiting firefighters as a gesture of community support.

  • Complimentary Brewed Turkish Tea

    Guests finishing their savory dishes are treated to traditional house-brewed Turkish tea on the house by the owner.

  • Traditional Rice Pudding & Custard

    In addition to kebabs and snack packs, the kitchen serves traditional Turkish rice pudding and rice custard to complete meals.

  • Personal Owner Hospitality & Merch

    The owner warmly engages visiting families and guests, inviting children to participate behind the counter and handing out shop merch.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will I have to wait for my order?

Orders are prepared quickly, often in just a few minutes or seconds, making it ideal when you are on a tight schedule or grabbing food on the go.

What are the portion sizes like?

Portions are generous and fully loaded with meat and seasoned chips, offering substantial value even with smaller sizes.

Is there seating available on-site?

Yes, there is an outdoor patio and casual seating area available, though it is located near the street and adjoining car wash.

Are there Turkish desserts or traditional treats on the menu?

In addition to savory kebabs, HSPs, and gozleme, Kebabalab offers traditional Turkish desserts such as rice pudding, Turkish delight, and complimentary brewed Turkish tea.

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