Iraqi-style kebab is not a cubed steak skewer. The beef is minced and blended with onion, parsley and Middle Eastern seasoning, then pressed by hand onto wide skewers so it cooks evenly over the coals. Done properly, it comes off the grill with charred edges and a soft, well-seasoned interior.
We grill each order fresh over charcoal rather than a flat-top, which is what gives the kebab its smoke. It is served the traditional way with rice, salad and bread so you can build each bite the way you like it.
What Makes It Iraqi-Style
The seasoning is restrained and savoury rather than heavily spiced, the meat is minced rather than cubed, and it is cooked over open charcoal on flat skewers. That combination is what regulars recognise as authentic Iraqi kebob — and it is increasingly hard to find in London, Ontario.
What It Is Served With
- Charcoal-grilled halal beef kebab skewers
- Fragrant seasoned rice
- Fresh salad and grilled vegetables
- Warm flatbread
- House-made garlic sauce (tomeya)
Order it as a plate for one, or add it to a mixed grill platter for the table.
Where to Find Authentic Kebab in London
Donya Kebab is at 647 Wellington Rd in south London, a short drive from White Oaks, Westminster, Southcrest and the Victoria Hospital area. Guests regularly tell us the beef kebabs and lamb skewers are the reason they come back.
