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Turkish Kebabs On Clarendon

286 Clarendon St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

Recommended by 36 people

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286 Clarendon St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

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+61 439 953 949
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Turkish Kebabs On Clarendon

Spit-roasted, layered lamb carved straight onto crisp chips defines this South Melbourne counter. Regulars bypass standard mince-loaf kebabs for real carved cuts, hot Turkish bread, and loaded Halal Snack Packs doused in garlic, barbecue, and chilli sauces. The counter crew greets regulars like family—often remembering custom orders down to the exact topping before a word is spoken. Grab a stool by the window with a spinach and cheese gözleme, or watch the rotisserie turn over hot salted chips dusted straight from the fryer.

  • Real Carved Lamb: Spit-roasted layered cuts rather than processed minced meat doner cylinders.
  • Loaded Snack Packs: Crisp chips smothered in cheese, carved meats, and the classic holy trinity of sauces.
  • Neighborly Hospitality: Warm counter service with staff recognized for remembering regular orders and preferences.
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Key Reasons Diners Choose Turkish Kebabs On Clarendon

Why diners in South Melbourne turn to Turkish Kebabs On Clarendon for comfort food and community warmth

  • Authentic Spit-Roasted Sliced Lamb

    Unlike the standard minced meat rolls found at many kebab joints, the lamb is prepared as layered, spit-roasted cuts of genuine meat.

    what makes it great is the fact the lamb isnt mince like 99% of the kebab shops on Melbourne. The proper way to make it!!

    Malik Bendak

  • Loaded Halal Snack Packs

    Freshly cooked crunchy chips layered with hot sliced meats, melted cheese, and generous combinations of house sauces satisfy deep comfort food cravings.

    perfectly cooked meat, crispy chips, and the sauce combo was spot on. The serving size was huge, everything was fresh, and the staff were super friendly.

    Nick

  • Personalized Neighborhood Recognition

    Counter staff treat patrons like neighbors, remembering individual topping combinations and order nuances even weeks between visits.

    It had been six weeks since his last visit and the owner remembered what toppings he liked.

    Raphael Kaleb

  • Welcoming Family-Style Hospitality

    Customers consistently note the hospitable and grounded atmosphere, creating an inviting dynamic whether picking up dinner or dining in.

    Some of the friendliest family style service we have ever experienced.

    Y Å M Ê Z

  • Fresh Vegetarian Specialties

    Vegetarian diners find standout handmade items like fresh falafel wraps and spinach and cheese gözleme made with genuine care.

    This place makes the best falafel that I've been able to find in Melbourne. The ingredients are fresh and the taste, authentic and delicious.

    Robert Williams

  • Flexible Meal Customization

    Quick-service customization allows guests to build low-carb or specific meals such as meat and salad keto bowls to fit their routine.

    Given my recent foray into a ketogenic diet, I opted for the unlisted "keto bowl": salads of your choice topped with grilled lamb & chicken. It couldn't be faulted and I highly recommend it!

    Y Å M Ê Z

Customer favorites and signature Turkish specialties prepared fresh to order.

  • Halal Snack Pack (HSP)

    Just had one of the best HSPs I’ve ever tried from Turkish Kebabs — perfectly cooked meat, crispy chips, and the sauce combo was spot on.

    Nick

  • Lamb Kebab

    Best lamb kebab like chicken not mince

    Imtiaz Ahmad

  • Falafel

    This place makes the best falafel that I've been able to find in Melbourne. The ingredients are fresh and the taste, authentic and delicious.

    Robert Williams

  • Gözleme

    I got a kebab and the Gözleme and it is one of the best things I put in my mouth.

    Aiden Balasuriya

Before you head over

Tips on timing, custom orders, and dietary choices

  • Time Your Visit Around School Hours

    Reviewers note peak periods around the afternoon school rush, so visiting outside these hours ensures quick counter service and plenty of seating among the 4 tables and stools.

  • Request Custom Dietary Bowls

    For low-carb or keto dining, ask the counter staff for the off-menu keto bowl, combining your choice of fresh salads topped with grilled sliced lamb and chicken.

  • Explore Vegetarian Falafel & Gözleme

    Vegetarian diners have solid dedicated choices beyond meat options, including praised house-made falafel wraps and freshly prepared spinach and cheese gözleme.

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