The best places to get a kebab across Powys

With nominationS for the 2024 British Kebab Awards now open, here at the County Times we have put together a list of some of the best Powys has to offer.

If you have a favourite kebab restaurant or takeaway, show your support and let us know in the comments section.

Baaba Ali, Welshpool

The inventors of a truly unique takeaway meal, the Pizza Burger -  burger patties and kebab meat stuffed in a pizza.

They also offer a number of great kebab options for those want something a little more restrained including the highly rated Sar Beni which consists of “freshly baked thin base with lamb mince, vegetables & spices cooked in the oven, served with salad, sauce and lemon juice.”

One reviewer said: “Never visited before but now a fan. The staff are very friendly, the food is freshly prepared and good size portions, a little pricey but the best kebabs my husband and I have ever tasted. The chicken is proper chicken on proper skewers not the processed slab you usually get.”

Another said: “Sar beni, shish, kofte all tasty as hell and at decent prices. Been there quite a few times and won't stop going any time soon.”

Others agreed and said: “Their pizza burger is an unholy matrimony of burger patties and kebab meat stuffed inside the base of a cheese pizza. Try it out if you're feeling like a total glutton. Consistent and decent quality for everything they serve. Staff are very accommodating and even let me pay the following day once after I forgot my wallet, because they only take cash.”

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Turkish delight, Rhayader

The popular Rhayader shop has a great reputation and has a long list of online reviews purring about their kebabs.

“I had a mix meat kebab from these guys and it was one of the best kebabs I’ve ever had,” said one reviewer.

“Well I didn’t expect that,” said another. “Struggle to get a good chilli sauce local to me and this place smashed it. Only had a doner meat and chips but everything was spot on. Staying locally for the week and didn't fancy cooking or eating at the local pub again. Also very clean and staff are friendly.”

Another agreed and said: “Fantastic takeaway. Great veggies on kebabs. Great sauce selection. Nice people who run it. Top Rhayader takeaway alongside Wing's for me.”

Kebab 2000, Builth Wells

Kebab 2000 in Builth Wells has gained a good reputation with customers travelling far out of their way to enjoy their kebabs – “Drove 30 minutes each way from Spring Rock  fishery after reading no so favourable reviews about Lip licking Kebab in Llandrindod.

“Was very glad I did, taste food, and very friendly staff. The shop was very clean. Pizza was brilliant and kebab was lovely. Also hubby had a chicken burger which he said was lush. If in area would defo use again.”

Another added “Delicious. Didn't feel too greasy afterwards either. One shish and chip wrap fed two of us as it was huge. We will definitely be back. Thank you Kebab 2000”

Sam’s kebab and pizza house, Llanymynech

The Llanymynech based kebab house and pizzeria has got a cult local following with praise for its generous portions.

“We had best lamb, combo, kebab, meal deal one and chicken burger, beef burger -the most meat pieces we’ve ever had and with beautiful dressings and salad, said one reviewer.

 “Best my family and I ever had. Highly recommended. Order early as gets very busy as so popular. Delivery on time and collection too always time they specify. Very helpful staff when order, deliver and collect.

“Sam’s is one of the best around,” agreed another reviewer. “The food is always very tasty no matter what you order.”

One simply put – “Fantastic food. Anyone says different has no idea what good food is.”

Best kebab and pizza, Welshpool

Best Kebab and Pizza shows why Welshpool is really the county’s capital for kebabs. The shop on church street really tries to live up to its name has got a great reputation for its food and its excellent service.

“Best doner/takeaway place in not only Welshpool but arguably in the entirety of Wales. Staff are always so pleasant and never forget a face so you always feel welcome. 10/10 would eat again,” said one reviewer.

Another praised the work of the staff- “Delicious food. The staff took the time to patiently answer our questions and explain the various meats, the food was delicious and plentiful. They also kindly gave us a complimentary drink - a pleasant surprise.”

Whilst another praised their excellent delivery service –“This place sorted me out I was stuck in my truck on the A483 in a layby for the night had no food one phone call spoke to a nice girl who took my location and sent me my food thanks to her and the delivery driver it was very much appreciated/excellent food as well.”