We pulled the live Google rating and review count for every one of the kebab shops across Eltham, New Eltham and Mottingham (checked 4 October 2026), ranked on rating first and review count to break ties. Every figure below is real and correct at the time of writing. Nobody paid to be on this list, and ratings move, so a quick check before you go is worthwhile.
How we ranked them: highest Google star rating first, ties broken by number of reviews.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Kebab Ye Express
Known for doner kebab
With 4.9 stars from 1,266 Google reviews, Kebab Ye Express is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Footscray Rd as a kebab shop. Reviewers most often mention doner kebab (32 mentions), chicken shish and chilli sauce. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated September 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Wednesday 2–11 pm, Thursday 2 pm–12 am, Friday and Saturday 2 pm–1 am, Sunday 2 pm–12 am.
Good to know: phone 020 8850 8500, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Cobans Kitchen
Known for portion sizes
Google reviewers rate Cobans Kitchen 4.5 out of 5 across 724 reviews. It is listed in Eltham as a turkish restaurant. Reviewers most often mention portion sizes (76 mentions), birthday celebration and welcoming staff. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated November 2025).
Good to know: phone 020 8850 8289, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
The Kebabci
Known for shish
The Kebabci is rated 4.5 from 161 Google reviews. It is based locally as a kebab shop. Reviewers most often mention shish (10 mentions), chicken shish and pitta bread. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated January 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 1–11 pm, Friday and Saturday 1 pm–12 am, Sunday 1–11 pm.
Good to know: phone 020 8850 3077, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
New Eltham Grill
Known for döner kebab
With 4.4 stars from 261 Google reviews, New Eltham Grill is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Avery Hill as a kebab shop. Reviewers most often mention döner kebab (14 mentions), portion size and chicken shish. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 3 out of 5 (last rated July 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 12–11 pm, Friday and Saturday 12–11:30 pm, Sunday 12–10:30 pm.
Good to know: phone 020 8850 0333.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
New Eltham Fish & Chips Kebab
Known for fresh food
Google reviewers rate New Eltham Fish & Chips Kebab 4.4 out of 5 across 119 reviews. It is listed in Avery Hill as a fish and chips takeaway. Reviewers most often mention fresh food (8 mentions), portions and tasty food. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated March 2026).
Good to know: phone 020 8850 9079, has a website with more detail.
Eltham.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
Kebab Ziyafet LTD
Known for lamb shish
Kebab Ziyafet LTD is rated 4.2 from 566 Google reviews. It is listed in Eltham as a turkish restaurant. Reviewers most often mention lamb shish (10 mentions), meze and ziyafet special. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated February 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday 11 am–10 pm.
Good to know: phone 020 8850 4967.
Eltham.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
Royal Kebab & Pizza
Known for kind staff
With 3.6 stars from 166 Google reviews, Royal Kebab & Pizza is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Eltham as a kebab shop. Reviewers most often mention kind staff (4 mentions), food quality and lamb kebab. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated January 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 2 pm–1 am, Friday and Saturday 2 pm–2 am, Sunday 2 pm–1 am.
Good to know: phone 020 8850 5060, has a website with more detail.
Eltham.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
Eltham Kebab
Known for staff
Google reviewers rate Eltham Kebab 2.6 out of 5 across 125 reviews. It is based locally as a kebab shop. Reviewers most often mention staff (21 mentions), doner kebab and portion size. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 3 out of 5 (last rated June 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday 12–11:30 pm.
Good to know: phone 020 8850 6902, has a website with more detail.
Best Kebab Shops by area
The best-ranked venue in each area, on the same rating-then-reviews order as the main list.
- Footscray Rd: Kebab Ye Express (4.9 stars from 1,266 Google reviews, ranked #1 overall). 1 of the 8 ranked kebab shops is in Footscray Rd.
- Eltham: Cobans Kitchen (4.5 stars from 724 Google reviews, ranked #2 overall). 3 of the 8 ranked kebab shops are in Eltham.
- Avery Hill: New Eltham Grill (4.4 stars from 261 Google reviews, ranked #4 overall). 2 of the 8 ranked kebab shops are in Avery Hill.
The verdict
On Google rating, Kebab Ye Express ranks first of the 8 kebab shops we checked, with 4.9 stars from 1,266 Google reviews.
How we ranked them
- Which businesses: every listing for kebab shops on Google Maps across Eltham, New Eltham and Mottingham with a genuine local address and a public rating. National chains and businesses that don't fit the category are left out.
- Order: Google star rating, highest first, ties broken by review count. Places with fewer than 50 reviews come after the rest, and places with fewer than 10 reviews are not ranked at all.
- "Mentioned" counts: these come from the review topics Google shows on each listing. We haven't picked or edited them.
- Nobody paid to be on this list, and nobody can pay to move up it.
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