Kebabs - North/South Difference?

GinG · 9 Apr 2009 at 12:50

One thing that we get right oo[ North is garlic source!

Wicksta · 9 Apr 2009 at 12:51

domthecondom said:
basicly mate go to Berlin in Deutschland, by a Kebab there from a PROPER Turkish guy, and you think all english kebab tast like dog meat.

They are made in Naan Bread, with salad and sause :| english kebabs are just pure vile.

I didn't really like German Doner Kebabs when I lived there, prefer the UK ones but I don't eat them because they are so bad for you. You do get PROPER Turkish people in the UK as well you know.

Duff-Man · 9 Apr 2009 at 12:51

I've lived in Cambridge, London, Sheffield and Nottingham, and I've sampled plenty of kebabs in each city. Mostly drunk, but sometimes sober.

I can't say that I've found kebabs up north to be better - if anything they're a bit nastier (more of the greasy 'plastic' donner meat, and less of the real meat). They do tend to be cheaper though, so meh.

DanTheMan · 9 Apr 2009 at 12:52

Also, anyone that has mayonnaise on a kebab needs shooting. Either some minted yoghurt or some proper chilli sauce is all you need.

Moley · 9 Apr 2009 at 12:55

All kebabs are crud, Shoarma is where it's at!

daz · 9 Apr 2009 at 12:58

YESSS BOSSS!!

Abraham · 9 Apr 2009 at 13:01

DanTheMan said:
It may not be traditional but kebabs should always be eaten in naan. If anybody lives near Cheetham Hill, try Santos for the nicest kebabs you'll ever have.

Agreed, after a Mancunian kebab anywhere else is frankly a paltry disappointment primarily in serving size.

Hatter The Mad · 9 Apr 2009 at 13:06

daz said:
True. At the end of the day a proper kebab is just some nicely spiced/flavoured meat cooked nicely served with a bit of sauce in a pitta. You can't really go wrong.

Don't forget the nicely pitta and nicely sauce(d).

aayzof · 9 Apr 2009 at 13:09

I've had kebabs all over the country, not much difference tbh - it depends on the kebab house.

geekyEd · 9 Apr 2009 at 13:10

DanTheMan said:
Also, anyone that has mayonnaise on a kebab needs shooting. Either some minted yoghurt or some proper chilli sauce is all you need.

minted yoghurt

YES YES YES, if its available. 99% of the time it isnt in this country.

Mickey · 9 Apr 2009 at 13:19

gam3r said:
They claim that the kebabs they get up north(leeds) are sooo much nicer and tastier, cleaner etc.

Is this generally true?

Yes.

Doran · 9 Apr 2009 at 13:19

Total rubbish.

I used to live I yorkshire and I see no difference.

There are good and bad places everywhere - and so few decent kebab houses anyway.

Nzyme · 9 Apr 2009 at 13:24

Real men eat Parmos !

Le_Petit_Lapin · 9 Apr 2009 at 13:30

My brother in law took me to some place in London to grab something to eat for lunch, it was filled with Islamic/Arabic people, so some of you lot would probably steer well clear of it, but what i ate was simply the best kebab thing I've ever tasted.

I'll fire him a text and ask where it was.

I get around · 9 Apr 2009 at 13:32

I've found kebabs most places down south are better than up north but in london i've yet to have a nice kebab.

Worst kebab i've had was from birmingham, the grease pool in the bottom of the tray covered the pitta bread. The sauces were all watered down. It was just dire.

Cosimo · 9 Apr 2009 at 13:34

Our local kebab house is run by Turks and all the kebabs are fantastic.

The Dread Pirate · 9 Apr 2009 at 13:42

It's like fish and chips they're only good oop North!

Le_Petit_Lapin · 9 Apr 2009 at 13:47

Capn' $qu!ff said:
It's like fish and chips they're only good oop North!

True that. Southerners really can't cook a good fish 'n' chip.

Rotty · 9 Apr 2009 at 13:50

I hate kebab houses that put the meat at the bottom and salad on top :mad:

krooton · 9 Apr 2009 at 13:50

Le_Petit_Lapin said:
it was filled with Islamic/Arabic people, so some of you lot would probably steer well clear of it

Well that's a sad state of affairs