Wellington’s Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dining stretches from polished sharing menus in the central city to neighbourhood trattorias, Turkish charcoal grills and family-run kebab shops around Lower Hutt. The appeal is equally broad: smoky meat straight from the grill, generous mezze, bright salads, handmade dips, warm bread and slow-cooked dishes that reward a longer meal. Greek, Turkish, Syrian and Italian kitchens each bring a distinct point of view while sharing an emphasis on hospitality and food made for the table.
The right restaurant depends on the occasion. Oikos and Kisa suit a planned dinner built around several plates, while Kilim, Cafe Lokum and El Turko make it easy to combine dips, grilled meats and vegetarian dishes. La Kebab, Kebab Plus, Arzum and Courtenay Kebab are useful when speed, portability or a substantial takeaway matters. Mediterranean Foods offers a different route through the region, pairing a Newtown deli with an Italian trattoria and Neapolitan-style pizza.
Menus and service periods can change, especially between lunch and dinner, so confirm the latest details with the restaurant before travelling. Dietary needs also deserve a direct conversation: falafel, hummus, grilled vegetables and halloumi create plenty of meat-free possibilities, but shared fryers and compact kitchens may limit allergy controls. Across the city, diners can move from a quick wrapped kebab to a leisurely sequence of mezze, grilled dishes and dessert.
Oikos
Oikos brings a contemporary Hellenic approach to Miramar, with a menu designed around sharing and a dining room that feels polished without becoming formal. Chef-owner Theo Papouis draws on Greek flavours while using New Zealand produce, so the cooking can move from familiar dips and grilled bread to seafood, vegetables and slow-cooked meat with a seasonal accent. It is particularly well suited to a group willing to order across several sections rather than treating each dish as a separate main.
Build the meal gradually and let the kitchen balance richness with acidity and herbs. A spread of smaller plates gives vegetarian diners real choice, while larger dishes provide a natural centrepiece for the table. The wine programme is part of the experience, with Greek bottles offering useful matches for salty cheese, charred food and seafood. Oikos works best for an unhurried dinner, a date or a celebration where conversation and shared plates matter as much as a single signature dish.
Address: 382 Broadway, Miramar, Wellington 6022, New Zealand
Oikos Menu
Bits & Pieces
V VEGETARIAN – GF GLUTEN FREE – DF DAIRY FREE – VE VEGAN – NF NUT FREE. We offer no guarantee that dishes supplied are free from traces of nuts and seeds. Due to the presence of wheat products in our kitchen we can cook dishes gluten free but not Coeliac friendly. Dishes arrive from the kitchen when ready. 2% surcharge applies to paywave and credit card.
Mixed Greek olives
V GF DF VE NF
Tzatziki
yoghurt, cucumber, garlic, mint dip V GF NF
Tarama
mullet roe dip NF
Toum
whipped garlic & lemon dip V GF DF VE NF
Housemade pita bread
V NF
Roast potatoes, oregano
V GF DF VE NF
Lachmajou
spiced beef mince flat bread, yoghurt NF
Salads & Greens
V VEGETARIAN – GF GLUTEN FREE – DF DAIRY FREE – VE VEGAN – NF NUT FREE. We offer no guarantee that dishes supplied are free from traces of nuts and seeds. Due to the presence of wheat products in our kitchen we can cook dishes gluten free but not Coeliac friendly. Dishes arrive from the kitchen when ready. 2% surcharge applies to paywave and credit card.
Village salad
tomato, cucumber, olives, red onion, feta, oregano V GF NF
Lahano
cabbage, carrot, celeriac, tahini, honey, seeds V GF DF NF
Tou Kypou
cos, radicchio, candied walnuts, date molasses, mizithra V GF
Ladera
sautéed broccolini, lemon, olive oil V GF DF VE NF
Vegetarian
V VEGETARIAN – GF GLUTEN FREE – DF DAIRY FREE – VE VEGAN – NF NUT FREE. We offer no guarantee that dishes supplied are free from traces of nuts and seeds. Due to the presence of wheat products in our kitchen we can cook dishes gluten free but not Coeliac friendly. Dishes arrive from the kitchen when ready. 2% surcharge applies to paywave and credit card.
Feta stuffed mushrooms
hot honey, crispy kale V GF NF
Fried cauliflower, Cypriot tahini sauce
parsley and almond dressing V GF DF VE
Spanakorizo
spinach, tomato, rice, dill, mizithra V GF NF
Cheese
V VEGETARIAN – GF GLUTEN FREE – DF DAIRY FREE – VE VEGAN – NF NUT FREE. We offer no guarantee that dishes supplied are free from traces of nuts and seeds. Due to the presence of wheat products in our kitchen we can cook dishes gluten free but not Coeliac friendly. Dishes arrive from the kitchen when ready. 2% surcharge applies to paywave and credit card.
Sesame feta
honey, thyme V GF NF
Halloumi fries
tomato chilli jam, mint V GF NF
Seafood
V VEGETARIAN – GF GLUTEN FREE – DF DAIRY FREE – VE VEGAN – NF NUT FREE. We offer no guarantee that dishes supplied are free from traces of nuts and seeds. Due to the presence of wheat products in our kitchen we can cook dishes gluten free but not Coeliac friendly. Dishes arrive from the kitchen when ready. 2% surcharge applies to paywave and credit card.
Prawn Giouvestsi
tomato kritharaki, olives and capers NF
Seared fish
lentils, fennel toursi GF DF NF
Souvlaki Sliders (2 pcs)
V VEGETARIAN – GF GLUTEN FREE – DF DAIRY FREE – VE VEGAN – NF NUT FREE. We offer no guarantee that dishes supplied are free from traces of nuts and seeds. Due to the presence of wheat products in our kitchen we can cook dishes gluten free but not Coeliac friendly. Dishes arrive from the kitchen when ready. 2% surcharge applies to paywave and credit card.
Lamb, tzatziki
NF
Halloumi, Cypriot tahini sauce, Greek salad salsa
V NF
Seared fish, lettuce, basil mayo
NF
Meats
V VEGETARIAN – GF GLUTEN FREE – DF DAIRY FREE – VE VEGAN – NF NUT FREE. We offer no guarantee that dishes supplied are free from traces of nuts and seeds. Due to the presence of wheat products in our kitchen we can cook dishes gluten free but not Coeliac friendly. Dishes arrive from the kitchen when ready. 2% surcharge applies to paywave and credit card.
Kleftiko
slow cooked lamb shoulder GF DF NF
Free range chicken kalamaki
wild oregano, aleppo tyrokafteri GF NF
Soutzoukakia
baked lamb meatballs in tomato, cumin, pinenuts, yoghurt
Loukaniko
house made pork sausage, fasolia GF DF NF
Pastitsio
baked pasta, beef mince, béchamel NF
250g Rib eye steak
black garlic yoghurt, fried rosemary GF NF
Desserts
V VEGETARIAN – GF GLUTEN FREE – DF DAIRY FREE – VE VEGAN – NF NUT FREE. We offer no guarantee that dishes supplied are free from traces of nuts and seeds. Due to the presence of wheat products in our kitchen we can cook dishes gluten free but not Coeliac friendly. Dishes arrive from the kitchen when ready. 2% surcharge applies to paywave and credit card.
Loukoumades
Greek donuts, vanilla bean ice cream, walnuts
Baklava
walnut & almond filo, vanilla bean ice cream
Set yoghurt
poached fruit, rosewater, white chocolate, candied walnuts GF
Monthly blackboard special – please ask your waiter
Monthly blackboard special
please ask your waiter
Sharing Menu
65pp. Min. 2 people, required for groups 8 and over (everyone must participate). Swap outs may occur for only 1 dish per table on limited items at a extra charge of $3 pp. Vegetarian sharing menu available. Ouzo (optional extra) 8pp.
Mixed Greek olives
V GF DF VE NF
Tzatziki
yoghurt, cucumber, garlic, mint V GF NF
Housemade pita bread
V NF
Sesame feta
honey, thyme V GF NF
Free range chicken kalamaki
wild oregano, aleppo tyrokafteri GF NF
Roast potatoes, oregano
V GF DF VE NF
Village salad
tomato, cucumber, olives, red onion, feta, oregano V GF NF
Kleftiko
slow cooked lamb shoulder GF DF NF
Set yoghurt
poached fruit, rosewater, white chocolate, candied walnuts GF
Frozen Cocktail
OIKOS ICE STORM
Lemon, Tsiporo, Freeze Dried Raspberry
New Zealand Wines
2024 Sauvignon Blanc
Classic gooseberry and passionfruit notes. Fresh, clean and lively. (Marlborough)
2022 Pinot Gris
Fragrance of pear and quince with rich, delicious layers. (Otago)
2021 Chardonnay
Full bodied with lush summer fruit and creamy, toasty characters. (Hawke’s Bay)
2025 Gewürztraminer
Exotic and spicy with vibrant flavours of rose, peach and lychee. (Marlborough)
2024 Rosé
Bright, fresh and fruity with a hint of summer berries. (Marlborough)
Greek Wines
Specially sourced from throughout New Zealand to perfectly match our cuisine, our range of Oikos House labelled wines is simply unique.
2022 Geometria Moschofilero
Aromas of roses and citrus fruit. Fresh in the mouth, dry with good acidity and balanced flavour. (Mantinia)
2024 Geometria Assyrtiko
Dried lemon flesh, lime juice, bay leaf, pink grapefruit. (Nemea)
Retsina - Savatiano/Rhoditis (1/2 ltr)
Light aroma, dry, addition of a small amount of pine resin during fermentation provides the characteristic retsina flavour. (Attica)
2021 Geometria - Agiorgitiko
Bright red color with purple reflections, inviting aromas of red fruits – cherries and plums, with black pepper notes. Good body with soft and round tannins. (Nemea)
2023 Cavino - Xinomavro
Aromatic bouquet of fruits, leather and spices. Well structured and rich.(Naoussa)
Spirits & Liqueurs
We also have a variety of house spirits
Metaxa 5 Star
Amber brandy orange blossom, roses and apricot notes
Tsipouro
Grape distilled, pure and clean
Mastiha
Resin, slightly cedar-like flavour gathered from the mastic tree
Rakomelo
Combination of Tsiporo, honey and several spices, such as cinnamon and cardamom
Ouzo
Dry anise-flavored
Beer & Cider
Garage Project Fugazi Hoppy Session Ale 2.2%
Parrotdog Birdseye Hazy IPA 5.8%
Parrotdog Thunderbird Bright IPA 5.8%
Parrotdog Sundog Pilsner 5.2%
Mythos Greek Lager 5%
Soda, Juice & Greek Fizzy
Guava Lime Apple
Karma Cola contains gluten
Diet Karma Cola contains gluten
Ginger beer
Apple
Coffee & Tea
Black
Greek
White
English Breakfast
Kisa
Kisa turns the energy of a charcoal grill into a lively Cuba Street dinner. Its Turkish and wider Middle Eastern menu starts strongly with house pita, hummus, muhammara and lor cheese, then develops through vegetables, skewers and slow-cooked meat. The kitchen’s char is a recurring thread rather than a blunt effect: mushrooms, lamb ribs, Urfa kebab and steak shish each bring different textures and seasoning, making the restaurant rewarding for diners who like to share widely.
A good table might pair smoky dips with falafel or grilled vegetables before choosing one or two meat dishes, leaving room for something fresh and sharp alongside them. Lamb shoulder is useful for a larger group, while skewers allow a smaller party to compare flavours without over-ordering. The room can be busy and animated, particularly when Cuba Street is in full swing. Book when timing matters, and ask about the seasonal menu before planning around a particular dish.
Address: 195 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Kisa Wellington Menu
Dips & Spreads
Hummus
green zhug, black lime, crispy chickpea, parsley oil
Lor cheese
porcini za’atar, local olive oil
Date labneh
date jam, dried orange
Taramasalata
smoked fish roe, black garlic, Aleppo, lemon
Muhammara
roasted red pepper, walnut, pomegranate, nigella seed oil
House Pita
Sourdough flatbread
fermented chilli butter, sesame
Gluten-free Yufka flatbread
Mezze
Cured market fish
Ekşili lemon, burnt spring onion, fried caper
Duck pastirma
house-cured, warm duck fat vinaigrette, frisee
Mozzarella böreks
tomato butter, black olive, toum
Beetroot pancar salad
ginger dressing, walnut, labneh, mint
Turşu pickle salad
frisee, walnut & pomegranate dressing, hazelnut dukkah
Charcoal mushrooms
oyster & shiitake mushrooms, spring onion skordalia
Nohutlu garlic pilaf
chickpea, pickled chilli, almond
Fried Brussels sprouts
saffron rouille, spiced candied almond, lemon
Crispy confit potato
leek toum, Aleppo salt
Spiced wild goat mince lahmacun flatbread
candied pickled jalapeño, toum
Mezze (Larger)
Charcoal Lamb Ribs
green almond toum, sumac honey, burnt eggplant
Lamb Urfa kebab
marinated tomato, parsley yoghurt
Wild tahr Adana kebab
smoked tomato jam, confit garlic yoghurt, onion ash crumb
Flank steak Şiş kebab
paprika marinade, tabil butter, leek toum
“WithWild” Wapiti kebab
smoked labneh, tatlı tuzlu olives, gastrique, oregano
Large
Lamb shoulder
450g, doner spice, toum, mango amba, sourdough flat bread
Beef short rib
350g, nohutlu pilaf, rose harissa, date labneh
Market fish
preserved lemon broth, ummak huriyya carrot, macadamia
Ta'ameya falafel
stewed lentil güveç, tomato çoban salad, pomegranate molasses
Desserts
Turkish coffee Baba
orange blossom, date caramel, walnut, rose cardamom ice cream
Lemon tart
sumac, whipped crème fraiche
Chocolate Tahini Rocky Road
Turkish Delight, dried fruits, hazelnut tahini caramel
Rosewater & almond milk muhallebi custard
Turkish apple tea, dried apple.
El Turko Charcoal Grill
El Turko is a family-owned Lower Hutt restaurant that places its charcoal grill at the centre of the meal. Smoke and direct heat give the meat its defining flavour, while Turkish staples such as dips, dolmades, sigara borek and warm bread broaden the table. The menu also reaches beyond kebabs: shakshuka offers a softer, sauce-led option, and iskender turns sliced meat, rice, salad and dips into a full plate rather than a snack on the run.
Mixed platters are the easiest way to explore the grill with friends, but vegetarian diners can construct a satisfying meal from falafel, mujver, salads and mezze. Start with a few contrasting appetisers rather than too many similar dips, then add a grilled dish and finish with baklava if sweetness still appeals. The atmosphere is relaxed enough for an ordinary family meal, while the charcoal cooking gives dinner a sense of occasion that standard takeaway kebabs rarely match.
Address: 146 High Street, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand
El Turko Charcoal Grill Menu
Finger Foods
SHAKSHUKA
A Mediterranean appetizer featuring fried eggplant, zucchini, potatoes and green peppers, all nested in a rice garlic tomato sauce. This dish served alongside Turkish bread.
CIGARA BOREK
FETA CHEESE, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AND PARSLEY ROLLS
DOLAMDOS
a vine leaves stuffed with herby & lemony rice. served with mixed salads and tzaziki dips
DIPS WITH BREAD
choose 1 from our home-made dips. served with T-bread. (hummus,spicy ezme,tzaziki,walnut dips,babaganosh, carrot dips & beetroot dips.
Meat Iskender
A box with salads, your choice of base whether with rice or turkish rice serve with dips, your meat option & homemade sauce
LAMB ISKENDER
comes with your choice of base whether with rice or turkish rice, Lamb, fresh salads which are letuce,carrot,onion, tabouli, red cabbage and tomato cucumber, hummus, beetroot, and cacik dips
CHICKEN ISKENDER
comes with your choice of base whether with rice or turkish rice, chicken doner, fresh salads which are letuce,carrot,onion, tabouli, red cabbage and tomato cucumber, hummus, beetroot, and cacik dips
MIX ISKENDER
comes with your choice of base whether with rice or turkish rice, Lamb & Chicken, fresh salads which are letuce,carrot,onion, tabouli, red cabbage and tomato cucumber, hummus, beetroot, and cacik dips
Veggie Iskender
A box with salads, your choice of base whether with rice or turkish rice serve with dips, your veggie option & homemade sauce
FALAFEL ISKENDER
comes with your choice of base whether with rice or turkish rice, falafel, fresh salads which are letuce,carrot,onion, tabouli, red cabbage and tomato cucumber, hummus, beetroot, and cacik dips
MUJVER SIKENDER
all meals comes with rice or Turkish rice, mucvar (fitters grated zucchini & carrot mixed with dill, parsley, spring onion, garlic and red peppers.) , fresh salads (letuce,carrot,onion, tabouli, red cabbage and tomato cucumber), hummus,beetroot and cacik dips
HALLOUMI ISKENDER
all meals comes with rice or Turkish rice, fresh salads (letuce,carrot,onion, tabouli, red cabbage and tomato cucumber), hummus,beetroot and cacik dips
Authentic Charcoal Grill
all meals comes with rice or Turkish rice (contains Gluten), salads, dips,and homemade tomato sauce.
LAMB SHISH
Charcoal grilled marinated lamb cut into cube pieces & place in a metal skewers
CHICKEN SHISH
Charcoal Grilled marinated chicken breast, cut into cube-sized pieces and threaded onto metal skewers.
ADANA KEBAP
Savory charcoal grilled ground beef combined with fresh herbs and spices, then threaded onto metal skewers.
EL TURKO KOFTA
A grilled beef mince blended with fresh herbs and spices, shaped into flat circles.
OTOMAN FEAST (MIXED GRILL)
A combination of delicious savory adana, juicy chicken shish and tender lamb shish
PIRZOLA (LAMB CUTLETS)
A charcoal grill lamb cutlet marinated with Mediterranean spices
EL TURKO SPECIAL FAMILY PLATE
A PLATE THAT FILLS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY UP! FIT FOR SHARING.THIS PLATE IS SERVED WITHE FRESH SALADS AND HOMEMADE DIPS, ALONG WITH OUR FRESHLY CHARCOAL-GRILLED MEATS. PLATES INCLUDES: TWO LAMB CUTLETS, CHICKEN SHISH, ADANA , LAMB SHISH, MUJVER AND FALAFEL
Platters
MEZZE PLATTER (VEGETARIAN)
Comes falafel, mujver, sigara borek, halloumi, feta cheese, dolma, olives, dips, salads, and Turkish bread.
MEAT PLATTERS
Comes with chicken doner, lamb doner kofta, grilled tomato, salads, dips and turkish bread.
Veggie Kebabs
A dairy-free and yeast-free flatbread, filled with fresh lettuce, carrot, onion, red cabbage, and your choices of protein and 2 sauces
FALAFEL KEBAB
MUJVER KEBAB
HALLOUMI KEBAB
Meat Kebabs
A dairy-free and yeast-free flatbread, filled with fresh lettuce, carrot, onion, red cabbage, and your choices of protein and 2 sauces
CHICKEN KEBAB
LAMB KEBAB
MIX KEBAB
Meat Salads
a box with full of fresh salads, dips, your choice of meat and topped with chef sauce.
CHICKEN SALADS
MIX SALADS
LAMB SALADS
Veggie Salads
a box with full of fresh salads, dips, your choice of veggie and topped with chef sauce.
FALAFEL SALADS
MUJVER SALADS
HALLOUMI SALADS
Keto Dish Option
KETO ISKENDER
Comes with Lettuce,red cabbage, tomato, cucumber, walnut dips, tzaziki, grilled halloumi and cauliflower rice & top with turkish home-made authentic sauce
KETO KEBAB
Comes with Lettuce,red cabbage, tomato, cucumber, grilled halloumi & your choice of sauces
KETO SALAD
Comes with Lettuce,red cabbage, tomato, cucumber, walnut dips, tzaziki , grilled halloumi & top with turkish home-made authentic sauce
Gozleme
GROUND BEEF & MOZZARELLA
A grilled flatbread filled with cooked spiced ground beef and mozzarella cheese. served with salad and tzatziki
SPINACH FETA & MOZZARELLA
A grilled flatbread filled with spinach, feta and mozzarella cheese. served with salad and tzatziki
Meat on Chips
CHICKEN ON CHIPS
LAMB ON CHIPS
MIX ON CHIPS
Bread Dishes
TURKISH BREAD
GARLIC BREAD
CHILI GARLIC BREAD
CHEESY GARLIC BREAD
OLIVE CHEESE TURKISH BREAD
Kids Menu
TURKISH BURGER/ CHIPS MEAL/ RICE MEAL
CHIPS MEAL
A BED OF CHIPS TOPPED WITH GRILLED CHICKEN AND MAYONNAISE AND TOMATO SAUCE
RICE MEAL
A BED OF RICE TOPPED WITH GRILLED CHICKEN AND MAYONNAISE AND TOMATO SAUCE
TURKISH BURGER
burger bun filled with turkish meatballs, cheese, lettuce tomato &mayo sauce add drinks & fries -$20
Sides
LARGE CHIPS
SMALL CHIPS
CURLY FRIES
FALAFEL BOX
COMES WITH HUMMUS & OLIVES
MUJVER BOX
COMES WITH HUMMUS & OLIVES
RICE BOX
Dessert
BAKLAVA
Made of layers of filo pastry with chopped nuts and sweetened honey or chocolate syrup.
HALVA
A rich and wholesome sweet made of sesame
TURKISH DELIGHT
A traditional treat in turkey
CHOCOLATE TIRAMISU
Layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and rich mascarpone cheese, flavored with chocolate and topped with cocoa powder.
LEMON/ CRANBERRY CHESEE CAKE
CREAMY, MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH CHEESECAKE LAYERD OVER A CRISP BISCUIT BASE, DELIVERING THE PERFECT BALANCE OF SWEETNESS AND RICHNESS WITHE THE FLAVOURS OF FRUITY-FRESH LEMON OR CRANBERRY ,YOUR CHOICE
Hot Drinks & Cold Drinks
HOMEMADE LEMONADE
CANNED DRINKS
CHOICE OF COKE/COKE ZERO PEPSI/ PEPSI MAX SPRITE/SPRITE ZERO MOUNTION DEW L&P
AYRAN
TURKISH TEA
TURKISH JUICE
BERRY FLAVOUR LEMON FLAVOUR LIME FLAVOUR PEACH FLAVOUR MELON FLAVOUR POMEGRANATE FLAVOUR
TURKISH COFFEE
Kilim
Kilim has long been a busy Jackson Street address for Turkish food served in a colourful, casual room. Doner kebabs cover the quick-meal end of the menu, but dining in opens up more possibilities: iskender plates, mezze, halloumi, falafel and vegetable fritters create a meal with a useful mix of crisp, creamy and grilled textures. Portions lend themselves to sharing, especially when bread and dips arrive before a substantial plate of meat and rice.
A flexible arrival time helps on popular evenings, when the casual dining room can fill quickly. Vegetarians can move beyond a token side by combining hummus, falafel, halloumi, zucchini and carrot fritters, salads and bread. Meat eaters should consider an iskender or mixed preparation when they want the full interplay of doner, rice, dips and salad. Kilim suits families and informal groups who value range and warmth more than a tightly paced fine-dining experience.
Address: 87 Jackson Street, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012, New Zealand
Kilim Menu
Doner Kebabs
Wrapped in flat bread with tabouleh, mixed salad and your choice of sauces. Sauces: Tomato, yogurt, garlic yogurt, mild chilli, hot chilli, sweet chilli, satay, mayo, BBQ, humus. * Lamb doner has some beef mixed in.
Lamb Doner
Adana Kebab
spicy minced beef
Chicken Doner
Felafel
vegetarian
Mixed Doner
lamb* & chicken
Grilled Chicken
Zucchini & Carrot Fritters
Felafel
Halloumi Cheese
Mezes / Sides
Grilled Halloumi Cheese
with humus, felafels and flat bread.
Fries
with garlic mayo.
Curly Fries
with garlic mayo.
Flat Bread
Roti Bread
Felafels (4 pieces)
served on humus with salad and flat bread.
Iskender Meals
All $22.50. All served on rice with humus dip, garlic yogurt dip, beetroot dip, flat bread, mixed salad, tabouleh, home-made warm mild chilli and yogurt sauce.
Lamb Iskender
Adana Iskender
spicy minced beef
Chicken Iskender
Mixed Iskender
lamb* and chicken
Vege Iskender
zucchini and carrot fritters or felafels
Salads
All $22.50. All served on a bed of salad with humus dip, garlic yogurt dip, beetroot dip, flat bread, tabouleh, sweet chilli and humus sauce (except grilled haloumi). Choose from Lamb doner*, Chicken doner, Mixed doner (chicken and lamb) or Vegetarian (zucchini and carrot fritters or felafels or grilled haloumi).
Lamb Doner Salad
Chicken Doner Salad
Mixed Doner Salad
chicken and lamb
Vegetarian Salad
zucchini and carrot fritters or felafels or grilled haloumi
Meat on Fries
All served on bed of fries with your choice of sauces.
Chicken, Lamb*, Mixed Doner or Felafels
Grilled Chicken
Chicken Shish - 2 pcs
Mixed Shish - 2 pcs
Kebabs on Roti Bread
All served on Roti on a bed of mixed salad with your choice of sauces.
Chicken, Lamb, Mixed Doner or Felafels
Meals
Mixed Grill
Chicken and lamb* doner, grilled chicken, lamb shish kebab served with rice, mixed salad, flat bread, humus dip, garlic yogurt dip, taboulih, beetroot dip, home-made warm mild chilli and yogurt sauce.
Chicken Mixed Grill
Combination of chicken doner, grilled chicken and chicken shish kebab served with rice, salad, flat bread, humus dip, garlic yogurt dip, tabouleh, beetroot dip, home-made warm mild chilli and yogurt sauce.
Chicken Shish, Lamb Shish or Mixed Shish
Skewered and grilled tender lamb rump or chicken cubes served with rice, mixed salad, flat bread, humus dip, garlic yogurt dip, taboulih, beetroot dip, home-made warm mild chilli and yogurt sauce.
Turkish Grilled Chicken
Grilled pieces of chicken breast marinated with middle eastern spices, served with rice, humus dip, garlic yogurt dip, beetroot dip, flat bread, mixed salad, and home-made warm mild chilli and yogurt sauce.
Sweets
Home-made Tiramisu
Baklava with walnuts and honey syrup
Turkish Delight (4 pieces)
Coffee / Tea
Turkish Coffee
Hot Lemon & Ginger
Apple Tea
Tea
please see the counter
Cafe Lokum
Cafe Lokum offers another Turkish perspective on Jackson Street, with a broad menu that works for both a quick lunch and a fuller evening meal. Chicken, lamb and mixed doner appear in wraps and iskender plates, while grill platters, Turkish moussaka and gozleme provide welcome alternatives. Mezze, halloumi, falafel and mujver make it straightforward to add variety or assemble a vegetarian spread without relying on one oversized main.
For a first visit, combine a dip or two with fresh bread, then choose between the comfort of moussaka, the crisp-edged appeal of gozleme and the smoky character of a grill plate. A mixed iskender is better for diners who want rice, salad and sauces in one generous dish. Baklava gives the meal a traditional sweet finish. The café setting is approachable and practical, making Cafe Lokum a dependable option for mixed-age groups and diners with different appetites.
Address: 184 Jackson Street, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012, New Zealand
Cafe Lokum Menu
Doner Kebabs
Your choice of filling wrapped in flat bread with tabouleh, mixed salad and your chosen sauces
Lamb Doner
Chicken Doner
Mixed Doner
Lamb and chicken
Adana (Large Only)
Mediterranean style beef meat balls
Kofte (Large Only)
Mediterranean style beef meat balls
Vege Falafel
Vegetarian, home-made chickpea patties
Vege Mujver
Crispy zuchnni patties
Open Kebab
Your choice of the above kebab fillings served on open flat bread and a bed of salad
Lamb Doner
Chicken Doner
Mixed Doner
Adana
Kofte
Vege Felafel
Vege Mujver
Salad Meals
Meat or Vegetarian option served on salad with dips and bread
Halloumi Salad
Mujver Salad
Falafel Salad
Chicken Salad
Lamb Salad
Mixed Salad
Iskender Meals
Lamb or chicken doner served on rice with dips, salad and bread
Lamb Iskender
Shaved lamb served on rice with dips, salad and bread
Chicken Iskender
Shaved chicken served on rice with dips, salad and bread
Mixed Iskender
Shaved chicken and lamb served on rice with dips, salad and bread
Vege Mujver Iskender
Homemade crispy zuchnni patties served on rice with dips, salad and bread
Vege Falafel Iskender
Homemade chickpeas patties served on rice with dips, salad and bread
Fries Meals
Doner meats or vegetarian options served on fries with dips, salad and bread
Lamb Fries Meal
Chicken Fries Meal
Mixed Fries Meal
Vege Mujver Fries Meal
Vege Falafel Fries Meal
Meze/Sides
Humus Dip
Chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice dip
Jacike Dip
Thick yoghurt, cucumber, garlic and mint
Beetroot Dip
Beetroot, yoghurt and olive oil
Babaganush
Charred eggplant, tahini, herbs and yoghurt dip
Spicy Ezme
Roast capisicu, mixed fresh vegetables, garlic, spices and olive oil
Dolma
4 dolma served with jacik dip and a bed of salad
Chef's Special Maze Platter (2ppl)
Humus, jacik, babaganush, beetroot, spicy ezme dips served with dolma, falafel, mujver and borek
Grilled Halloumi Cheese
With humus dip and flat bread
Sigara Borek
Cheese and herb filled pastry rolls served with Jacik
Felafel Side
Felafel patties served with humus dip
Mujver
Crispy Zucchni and carrot patties served with beetroot dip
Fries With Aioli
Garlic Flat Bread
Grill Meals
Chef's Special Grill Platter (2ppl)
Chicken and lamb shish kebabs, meat balls, grill chicken, and chicken/lamb doner meat, served with rice dips and salad
Lamb Shish
Skewered and grilled tender lamb cubes served with rice, salad, and dips
Chicken Shish
Skewered and grilled tender chicken cubes served with rice, salad, and dips
Mixed Shish
Skewered and grilled tender chicken cubes served with rice, salad, and dips
Mixed Grill
Combination of lamb shish, chicken shish and beef meat balls served with rice, salad, and dips
Grill Kofte
Mediterranean style beef meat balls served with rice, salad, and dips
Adana
Mediterranean style beef meat balls served with rice, salad, and dips
Turkish Grill Chicken
Grilled pieces of chicken marinated with Middle Eastern spices, served with rice, salad and dips
Traditional Turkish Meal
Beef Moussaka
Layers of eggplant, potato, seasonal vegetables and beef mince served with rice and salad
Chicken Meze
A mixed dips, dolma, falafel, borek, mujver, halloumi cheese, chicken, served with rice and salad
Lamb Meze
A mixed dips, dolma, falafel, borek, mujver, halloumi cheese, lamb, served with rice and salad
Mixed Meze
A mixed dips, dolma, falafel, borek, mujver, halloumi cheese, chicken and lamb, served with rice and salad
Vegetarian Meze
A mixed dips, dolma, falafel, borek, mujver, halloumi cheese, served with rice and salad
Spinach Gozleme
Home made pastry filled with Spinach, feta, onion, herbs, and mozzarella. Served with salad and dips
Turkish Chicken Burger
Grilled chicken and halloumi cheese served with fresh salad and home made beetroot dips. Comes with fries
Beef Burger
Grilled beef meat balls and halloumi cheese served with fresh salad and home beetroot dips. Comes with fries
Mix Vegetarian Meal
Homemade falafels, Mujver patties and halloumi cheese served in our fresh salad plate. Comes with bread and dips
Dessert
Turkish Delight
Baklava
Extras
Chicken Skewered
Lamb Skewered
Doner Meat
extra Cheese
extra Halloumi Cheese
extra Felafel
extra Mujver
Mediterranean Foods Trattoria
Mediterranean Foods combines a Newtown deli with an Italian trattoria, giving diners access to imported pantry ingredients as well as food cooked for the table. Neapolitan-style pizza is the main draw, with a soft, blistered base carrying combinations that range from a spare marinara or margherita to Napoli, capricciosa, ortolana and four cheese. The direct flavours make this a useful choice for families, casual dates and groups that want pizza without sacrificing a proper sit-down atmosphere.
Start simply if you want to judge the dough and tomato base, then add a vegetable or cheese-led pizza for contrast. The deli connection also helps the restaurant feel rooted in everyday Mediterranean food rather than a narrow pizza concept. Lunch and dinner service do not run on identical schedules, so confirm the relevant service before heading to Constable Street. The trattoria is especially appealing when one person wants a classic margherita and another prefers a more layered topping combination.
Address: 42 Constable Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021, New Zealand
Mediterranean Foods Wellington Menu
Stuzzichini
Olives
Marinated mixed olives in oil
Nuts
Roasted mixed nuts seasoned with smoked paprika
Schiacciata
Pizza bread dressed with garlic & olive oil
Neapolitan Pizza
Available everyday from 5.00pm - 8.30pm. Gluten free pizza base $5.
Marinara
tomato salsa, San Marzano tomato, capers, basil, garlic oil and oregano
Margherita
mozzarella, tomato, basil, Grana Padano
Buffalo Margherita
buffalo mozzarella, tomato, basil, Grana Padano
Napoli
mozzarella, tomato, oregano, basil, capers, anchovies
Italia
tomato, mozzarella, buffalo mozzarella, rocket, prosciutto crudo
Capricciosa
mozzarella, tomato, prosciutto cotto, olives, artichokes, mushrooms
Ortolana
mozzarella, roasted pepper, mushrooms, grilled eggplant, artichokes
4 Formaggi
mozzarella, Grana Padano, taleggio, gorgonzola
Medieval “Schiaccino”
mozzarella, smoked provolone cheese, roasted porchetta, potatoes, rosemary, garlic oil, pepper
Cacio e Pere
mozzarella, taleggio, pears, toasted walnuts, hot honey (VE)
Pulcinella
mozzarella, friarielli, Italian sausage, smoked scamorza
Lagotto
mozzarella, potatoes, mushrooms, parsley and truffle paste (VE)
Calzone Napoletano (folded pizza)
mozzarella, tomato, ricotta, pepper, basil, “salame Napoli dolce”
Maialona
tomato, mozzarella, basil, spicy salami, Italian sausages, prosciutto cotto, oregano and black pepper
Contadina
tomato, mozzarella, Italian sausage, onion, oregano, basil and black pepper
Mangiafoco
tomato, buffalo mozzarella, San Marzano tomato, spicy salami, ‘nduja, rocket
Brunch
Friday - Saturday - Sunday 10:00am - 2:30pm
Eggs on toast
poached, fried or scrambled eggs with green salad and sourdough (VE, DF)
Turkish egg
poached eggs, Zany Zeus yogurt, aleppo butter, dukka, dill, grilled baguette (VE, GFO)
Creamy button mushrooms on toast
confit garlic, grana padano (VE, GFO)
Italian sausage
egg cooked in spicy pomodoro sauce, house made sausage meat, capsicum, grilled baguette (DF, GFO)
Bolognese on toast
slow cooked bolognese ragu’ with stracciatella, grana padano (GFO)
Croissant “French toast”
berry compote, chocolate mousse, almond crumble (VE)
Avocado on toast
poached eggs, whipped goat cheese, beetroot, cherry toamto, dukka (VE, GFO)
Linguine with prawns
cherry tomato, pomodoro and saffron butter (GFO)
Rocket and Prosciutto salad
honey, balsamic dressing, pear, whipped gorgonzola, candied walnut, croutons (GFO)
Roasted winter salad
mixed leaves, pomegranate vinagrette, roasted beetroot, carrots & brussel sprout, farro perlato (VG, DF)
Calamari fritti
fried calamari, lemon, housemade tartar
Fries
with our home-made pomodoro sauce (GF, VG)
Green Salad
pomegranate vinaigrette and cherry tomato
Dinner – Stuzzichini
Available everyday from 5:00pm
Schiacciata
pizza bread with confit garlic oil, rosemary, oregano, pepper and Maldon sea salt (VG) (GF +3$)
Mixed marinated olives
mixed Kalamata & Sicilian Green Olives confit in olive oil (GF, VG)
Bruschetta
grilled Shelly Bay Bakery sourdough with seasonal toppings (GF bread +3$)
Polenta chips
whipped goat cheese, thyme honey, cranberry (3pcs) (VE)
Dinner – Salumeria
Antipasti from our deli, perfect to Share
Antipasto Platter
selection of salami, prosciutto crudo, cheeses, giardiniera, fruit and gnocco fritto (GFO)
Calamari Fritti
housemade tartar sauce, lemon wedge, chilli
Carpaccio di Manzo
sliced raw beef tenderloin, horseradish, pecorino, fried capers, pickled red onion, rocket, crostini (GF)
Burrata e radici arrosto
whole burrata, roasted beetroot & carrots, pistachio, chianti vinegar, sumac, grilled baguette (VE)
Dinner – Primi
Linguine
prawns, cherry tomato, pomodoro and saffron butter
Pappardelle
egg pappardelle, slow-cooked lamb shank ragu, salsa verde (GFO)
Gnocchi gorgonzola e noci
housemade potato gnocchi, gorgonzola fonduta, walnut, pickled beet (VE)
Risotto ai funghi
porcini and truffle butter, portobello &white button mushrooms, grana crisps, creme fraiche (VE, GF)
Paccheri Arrabbiata
San Marzano tomato, chilli, stracciatella (VE, GFO)
Dinner – Vegetables
Hand-cut Fries
twice cooked agria potato, aioli (VE, GF)
Rocket and pear Salad
honey balsamic dressing, candied walnut, gorgonzola mousse (VE, GF)
Endive Caesar
Caesar dressing, pancetta, pecorino, croutons (GFO)
Roasted Brussels sprouts
date agrodolce, green olives, pickled red onion, pine nuts (VG, GF)
Green salad
mixed leaves, cherry tomato, pomegranate vinagrette (VE, GF, DF)
Dessert
Available everyday from 5:00pm
Tiramisu
with espresso and Frangelico caramel (VE)
Black forest parfait
dark chocolate mousse, amarene cherry, creme fraiche, almond crumb, toasted meringue (GF, VE)
Castagnole
fried dough balls, cinnamon and sugar, dark chocolate sauce (V)
Affogato
vanilla gelato with espresso – add a shot of liqueur for $5 (GF, VE)
Italian Gelato
our daily selection in the gelato cabinet (GF, VE)
Spritz
Classico Spritz
Orange liqueur, prosecco & soda with a slice of orange
Milanese Spritz
Bitter rosso, prosecco & soda with a slice of orange
Hugo Spritz
Elderflower, Vodka, prosecco & soda with mint
Agrume Spritz
Limoncello, prosecco & Amalfi citrus soda
Beer
Peroni
Draught
Parrotdog Hazy Pale Ale
Draught
Parrotdog Bitterbitch IPA
Draught
Guest Tap
Draught
Cocktails
Bellini
Peach juice and prosecco
Gin & Tonic
London Dry Gin & tonic water
Dark & Stormy
Kraken rum & ginger beer
Buonissimo
Amaretto & orange juice
White Wine
House White
Verdicchio Classico
Great structure, fruity aroma, bitter final
Pinot Grigio
Soft, well-rounded, fruity
Chardonnay
Fresh, good acidity, with a delicate bouquet
Red Wine
House Red
Primitivo
Full, great backbone, pronounced scent of ripe grapes
Negroamaro
Rounded, full bodied, slightly tart hints
Sangiovese
Clean-tasting, balanced, lingering hints of berries
Soft Drinks
Karmadrinks Ginger Ale
Karmadrinks Cola
Zero Sugar Cola
Karma Lemon Lime Bitters
Italian Liqueurs
Single shot $8; Double shot $13
Amaretto
A sweet liquer that gets it’s distinctive flavour from almonds
Frangelico
Hazelnut liquer that delights the senses with it’s sweet, golden taste
Limoncello
Tangy from the infusion of skins of locally grown lemons in pure alcohol
Drinks – Cocktails
Bellini
Mimosa
Sperone Torinese Neat
La Kebab
La Kebab is a family-owned Moera takeaway built around fresh Mediterranean comfort food. Flame-grilled doner kebabs, iskender rice plates and falafel wraps cover the essentials, with salads and sauces bringing freshness to otherwise hearty combinations. The portions are intended to satisfy, yet the ability to choose a wrap, rice plate or vegetarian filling gives the menu more flexibility than a single late-night format might suggest.
Choose a kebab when portability matters, or an iskender when you want the meat, rice, dips and salad separated enough to appreciate each element. Falafel is the natural meat-free option, and baklava makes an easy addition for a shared dessert. This is primarily a relaxed neighbourhood stop rather than a long formal dinner, well suited to takeaway nights and uncomplicated family meals. Check the latest service hours before making the trip to Moera.
Address: 103 Randwick Road, Moera, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand
La Kebab Menu
Kebabs
Sauces included with your meal: Up to 3 sauces at no extra cost! Each additional sauce will be $1 extra. Yogurt | Garlic Yogurt | Mild Chilli | Hot Chilli | Sweet Chilli | Tomato | Mayonaise | Aioli | Bbq | Satay | Honey Mustard | Avocado | Hummus. Save 2$ with a combo (Chips +Drink).
Lamb Kebab
Chicken Kebab
Mixed Kebab
Lamb & Falafel Kebab
Chicken & Falafel Kebab
Falafel Kebab (V) (VG)
Halloumi Kebab (V)
Kebab Combo
A tempting selection of our kebabs, paired with your choice of drink, and chips.
Iskenders
Note: * Gluten-free option available for selected iskenders. Excludes falafel varieties. Please inform us when ordering.
Lamb Iskender
Chicken Iskender
Mixed Iskender
Lamb & Falafel Iskender
Chicken & Falafel Iskender
Falafel Iskender (V)
Halloumi Iskender (V)
Iskender Combo
A tempting selection of our iskenders, paired with your choice of drink, and chips.
Salads
Note: * Gluten-free option available for selected salads. Excludes falafel varieties. Please inform us when ordering.
Chicken Salad
Lamb Salad
Mixed Salad
Lamb & Falafel Salad
Chicken & Falafel Salad
Falafel Salad (V) (VG)
Halloumi Salad (V)
Main Dishes
Meat on rice (GF)
Meat on chips
Meat on chips with salad and dips
Chips
Kids Menu
Meat on rice for kids (GF)
Meat on chips for kids
Kids Kebab
A perfect meal for the little ones! Our Kids Kebab comes with just the right amount of fresh lettuce and carrot—no onions or cabbage! Choose from chicken, lamb, or a mix of both.
Desserts
Baklava
Turkish Delight
Drinks
Coke
Coke Zero
Sprite
Fanta
Kebab Plus
Kebab Plus brings Syrian dishes to the centre of Courtenay Place and stays useful well beyond standard dinner hours. Alongside kebabs are homemade hummus, falafel, Syrian shawarma, mixed barbecue, kofta and chicken mandi rice. That range matters: a diner can choose a familiar wrap, a rice-based meal or a broader spread of grilled meats and mezze, while knafeh and baklava extend the menu beyond a purely functional late-night feed.
The mixed Syrian barbecue is a sensible order for anyone interested in the grill, whereas mandi rice offers a gentler, more aromatic direction. Pair either with hummus and a fresh salad to balance the meal. Large kebabs and mixed iskender remain practical choices when appetite and speed take priority. Its central location and long service window make Kebab Plus particularly convenient before or after an event, though a quieter visit gives the more distinctive Syrian dishes greater room to stand out.
Address: 9 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Kebab Plus Menu
Kebabs
Chicken Kebab
Grilled marinated Chicken. Served in flatbread with your choice of Salad, and Sauces.
Lamb Kebab
Grilled marinated Lamb and Beef. Served in flatbread with your choice of Salad, and Sauces.
Mixed Meat Kebab
Grilled marinated Chicken, lamb and beef. Served in flatbread with your choice of Salad, and Sauces.
Falafel Kebab
5 pcs of Home-Made Falafel (Our Falafel is made of chickpeas marinated in our special spices and herbs) Served in flatbread with Hummus and your choice of Salad and Sauces.
Halloumi Kebab
Grilled Halloumi Cheese slices served in a flatbread with your choice of Salad, and Sauces
Halloumi & Falafel Kebab
5 pcs of Home-Made Falafel (Our Falafel is made of chickpeas marinated in our special spices and herbs) Served in flatbread with Hummus and your choice of Salad and Sauces.
Deluxe Kebab
Halloumi, Falafel, with your choice of marinated Chicken, lamb, or Mixed meat Served in flatbread with your choice of Salad, Sauces.
Homemade/ Our Special
Rice & Veggies
Rice, mixed veggies, served with fresh salad, yoghurt and cucumber
Chicken Mandi Rice
Grilled chicken drums, yemeni spice mix, served with madi rice and mandi sauce
Syrian Shawarma
Wrapped with pickles and creamy garlic sauce. Served with chips
Falafel Plate
6pcs Falafel, hummus, salad, pickles, pita bread
2pcs Kibbeh
Consists of dough made of cracked wheat, (bulgur). Filled with lamb, onions and middle eastern spice
Family Dinner
Meat, 6pcs Falafel, large chips, salad plate, 3x pita bread, 2x drinks, 2x sweets
Iskendar
Chicken Iskendar
Lamb Iskendar
Mixed Meat Iskendar
Falafel Iskendar
Meat On Chips
Chicken On Chips
Lamb On Chips
Mixed Meat On Chips
Falafel On Chips
Super Hot Meat On Chips
Pizzas
Chicken Pizza
Lamb Pizza
Mixed Pizza
Vegetarian Pizza
Simply Cheese Pizza
Vegetarian Meals
Halloumi & Falafel Wrap Meal
Falafel Wrap Meal
Falafel Iskander Meal
Falafel On Salad Meal
Vegetarian Pizza Meal
Sides
Regular Chips
Large Chips
Hummus Plate
6pcs Falafel
12pcs Falafel
3pcs Samosa
Hummus Bread
Pita Bread
Salad Plate
Garlic Bread
4pcs Dolma
Meat & Salad/ Gluten Free
Chicken Salad
Lamb Salad
Mixed Meat Salad
Falafel & Halloumi Salad
Falafel Salad
Super Hot Meat On Salad
Syrian Desserts
Turkish Delight
Baklava
Drinks — Can
330ml Classic Coke Can
330ml Coke Zero Can
330ml Coke No Sugar Can
330ml Fanta Can
330ml L&P Can
330ml Sprite Can
Drinks — Bottles
600ml Bottle Of Water
750ml Bottle Of Pump Water
Drinks — 1.5ltr Bottles
1.5ltr L&P Bottle
1.5ltr Zero Bottle
1.5ltr Fanta Bottle
1.5ltr Sprite Bottle
1.5ltr Classic Coke Bottle
Arzum Kebab
Arzum serves Turkish kebabs, iskender and shish meals from its current Boulcott address. Doner comes as lamb, chicken or a mixture, while the shish section uses diced meat grilled to order. Iskender plates layer meat with rice, hummus, beetroot and tabouli, and vegetarian alternatives include falafel, halloumi and mixed vegetables. The structure is familiar, but the range lets diners decide whether they want a portable wrap or a more complete plate with dips and salad.
A mixed shish provides the clearest contrast between chicken and lamb from the grill, while mixed iskender is a comforting choice for rice and sauce. Venison adds an unusual option to the grilled section, and Turkish delight or walnut baklava can finish the meal. Arzum works well for takeaway or an informal sit-down meal when generous portions are the priority. Its Boulcott setting makes it especially convenient for diners travelling along the northern stretch of High Street.
Address: 723 High Street, Boulcott, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand
Arzum Kebab Menu
Kebabs/Wraps
Lamb Doner Kebab
Lamb doner wrapped in flat bread with lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Chicken Doner Kebab
Chicken doner wrapped in flat bread with lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Mixed Doner Kebab
Lamb and chicken doner wrapped in flat bread with lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Falafel Kebab (V)
Fried chickpea patties wrapped in flat bread with hummus, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Halloumi Kebab (V)
Grilled halloumi wrapped in flat bread with hummus, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Mixed Vege Kebab (V)
Fried chickpea patties and broccoli wrapped in flat bread with hummus, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Chicken Grilled Kebab
Diced chicken breast grilled and wrapped in flat bread with lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Lamb Grilled Kebab
Diced lamb legs grilled and wrapped in flat bread with lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Venison Kebab
Diced venison legs grilled and wrapped in flat bread with lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Iskender Meals
Lamb Iskender
Lamb doner served on rice with hummus, beetroot, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Chicken Iskender
Chicken doner served on rice with hummus, beetroot, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage.Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Mixed Iskender
Lamb and chicken doner served on rice with hummus, beetroot, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage.Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Falafel Iskender (V)
Fried chickpea patties served on rice with hummus, beetroot, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Halloumi Iskender (V)
Grilled halloumi served on rice with hummus, beetroot, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Mixed Vege Iskender (V)
Fried chickpea patties, broccoli and cauliflowerserved on rice with hummus, beetroot, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Shish Meals
Lamb Shish
Diced lamb legs grilled and served on rice with hummus, babagannush, jajeek, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Chicken Shish
Diced chicken breast grilled and served on rice with hummus, babagannush, jajeek, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Mixed Shish
Diced chicken breast and lamb legs grilled and served on rice with hummus, babagannush, jajeek, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Venison Shish
Diced venison legs grilled and served on rice with hummus, babagannush, jajeek, tabouli, lettuce, carrot and cabbage. Comes with your choice of sauces. Onions are optional.
Salad Meals
Lamb Doner Salad
Lamb doner served on a bed of fresh salad with hummus, beetroot and carrot dips, Turkish bread, tabouli, olives and feta cheese.
Chicken Doner Salad
Chicken doner served on a bed of fresh salad with hummus, beetroot and carrot dips, Turkish bread, tabouli, olives and feta cheese.
Mixed Doner Salad
Lamb and Chicken doner served on a bed of fresh salad with hummus, beetroot and carrot dips, Turkish bread, tabouli, olives and feta cheese.
Lamb Grilled Salad
Grilled diced lamb legs served on a bed of fresh salad with hummus, beetroot and carrot dips, Turkish bread, tabouli, olives and feta cheese.
Chicken Grilled Salad
Grilled diced chicken breast served on a bed of fresh salad with hummus, beetroot and carrot dips, Turkish bread, tabouli, olives and feta cheese.
Mixed Grilled Salad
Grilled diced chicken and lamb served on a bed of fresh salad with hummus, beetroot and carrot dips, Turkish bread, tabouli, olives and feta cheese.
Venison Grilled Salad
Grilled diced venison served on a bed of fresh salad with hummus, beetroot and carrot dips, Turkish bread, tabouli, olives and feta cheese.
Falafel Salad (V)
Fried falafels served on a bed of fresh salad with hummus, beetroot and carrot dips, Turkish bread, tabouli, olives and feta cheese.
Halloumi Salad (V)
Grilled halloumi served on a bed of fresh salad with hummus, beetroot and carrot dips, Turkish bread, tabouli, olives and feta cheese.
Meat on Chips
Lamb on Chips
Lamb doner meat served on fries with your choice of sauces.
Chicken on Chips
Chicken doner meat served on fries with your choice of sauces.
Mixed on Chips
Lamb and chicken doner served on fries with your choice of sauces.
Meat on Rice
Lamb on Rice
Lamb doner meat served on rice with your choice of sauces.
Chicken on Rice
Chicken doner meat served on rice with your choice of sauces.
Mixed on Rice
Lamb and chicken doner served on rice with your choice of sauces.
Extras and Desserts
Fries (Chips)
Our freshly cooked fries. Comes with seasoning and tomato sauce
Turkish Delights
4 Pieces mixed flovored.
Baklava
Filo pastry filled with walnuts, and sweetened with honey syrup and topped with pistachio nuts. (2 Pieces per punnet)
Courtenay Kebab
Courtenay Kebab is a late-night Te Aro takeaway with a menu that extends beyond the standard wrap. Chicken, lamb and mixed meat can arrive over chips or rice, in large kebabs, low-carb plates and iskender-style meals. Falafel provides the main meat-free route, while burgers and fried rice widen the choices for groups whose cravings do not align neatly. The central address is particularly useful after an event or during the later hours when many full-service kitchens have closed.
Mixed meat on chips and large wraps attract plenty of repeat orders, and a rice plate gives the same combination a less heavy base. Feedback is not uniformly positive: recent customers have raised concerns about slow deliveries, stale chips, missed salad ingredients and smaller portions, even as many others praise the quantity and late-night convenience. Ordering in person can reduce uncertainty, and checking the meal before leaving is sensible. Treat Courtenay Kebab as a practical, filling stop rather than a substitute for a specialist charcoal-grill dinner.
Address: 23 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Courtenay Kebab Menu
WRAPS
Wrap comes with your choice of salad and any 3 Sauces. Salad Options:- Lettuce, Pickled Cabbage, Carrot, Onion, Tomatoes, Tabouli, Pickle
Chicken Wrap
Wrap comes with your choice of salad and any 3 Sauces. Salad Options:- Lettuce, Pickled Cabbage, Carrot, Onion, Tomatoes, Tabouli, Pickle
Lamb Wrap
Wrap comes with your choice of salad and any 3 Sauces. Salad Options:- Lettuce, Pickled Cabbage, Carrot, Onion, Tomatoes, Tabouli, Pickle
Mixed Wrap
Wrap comes with your choice of salad and any 3 Sauces. Salad Options:- Lettuce, Pickled Cabbage, Carrot, Onion, Tomatoes, Tabouli, Pickle
Falafel Wrap
Wrap comes with your choice of salad and any 3 Sauces. Salad Options:- Lettuce, Pickled Cabbage, Carrot, Onion, Tomatoes, Tabouli, Pickle
Salad Wrap
Wrap comes with your choice of salad and any 3 Sauces. Salad Options:- Lettuce, Pickled Cabbage, Carrot, Onion, Tomatoes, Tabouli, Pickle
RICE IN BOX
Wrap comes with your choice of salad and any 3 Sauces. Salad Options:- Lettuce, Pickled Cabbage, Carrot, Onion, Tomatoes, Tabouli, Pickle
Chicken on Rice
Wrap comes with your choice of salad and any 3 Sauces. Salad Options:- Lettuce, Pickled Cabbage, Carrot, Onion, Tomatoes, Tabouli, Pickle
Lamb on Rice
Wrap comes with your choice of salad and any 3 Sauces. Salad Options:- Lettuce, Pickled Cabbage, Carrot, Onion, Tomatoes, Tabouli, Pickle
Mixed Meat on Rice
Wrap comes with your choice of salad and any 3 Sauces. Salad Options:- Lettuce, Pickled Cabbage, Carrot, Onion, Tomatoes, Tabouli, Pickle
Falafel on Rice
Wrap comes with your choice of salad and any 3 Sauces. Salad Options:- Lettuce, Pickled Cabbage, Carrot, Onion, Tomatoes, Tabouli, Pickle
LOW CARB BOX
Wrap comes with your choice of salad and any 3 Sauces. Salad Options:- Lettuce, Pickled Cabbage, Carrot, Onion, Tomatoes, Tabouli, Pickle
Chicken Low Carb
Wrap comes with your choice of salad and any 3 Sauces. Salad Options:- Lettuce, Pickled Cabbage, Carrot, Onion, Tomatoes, Tabouli, Pickle
Lamb Low Carb
Wrap comes with your choice of salad and any 3 Sauces. Salad Options:- Lettuce, Pickled Cabbage, Carrot, Onion, Tomatoes, Tabouli, Pickle
Mixed Low Carb
Wrap comes with your choice of salad and any 3 Sauces. Salad Options:- Lettuce, Pickled Cabbage, Carrot, Onion, Tomatoes, Tabouli, Pickle
SNACK PACK
Snack Packs comes with Cheese on Chips and any 3 Sauces.
Chicken On Chips
Snack Packs comes with Cheese on Chips and any 3 Sauces.
Lamb On Chips
Snack Packs comes with Cheese on Chips and any 3 Sauces.
Mixed Meat on Chips
Snack Packs comes with Cheese on Chips and any 3 Sauces.
Falafel on Chips
Snack Packs comes with Cheese on Chips and any 3 Sauces.
BURGERS
Wrap comes with your choice of salad and any 3 Sauces. Salad Options:- Lettuce, Pickled Cabbage, Carrot, Onion, Tomatoes, Tabouli, Pickle
Chicken Burger
Wrap comes with your choice of salad and any 3 Sauces. Salad Options:- Lettuce, Pickled Cabbage, Carrot, Onion, Tomatoes, Tabouli, Pickle
Lamb Burger
Wrap comes with your choice of salad and any 3 Sauces. Salad Options:- Lettuce, Pickled Cabbage, Carrot, Onion, Tomatoes, Tabouli, Pickle
Mixed Burger
Wrap comes with your choice of salad and any 3 Sauces. Salad Options:- Lettuce, Pickled Cabbage, Carrot, Onion, Tomatoes, Tabouli, Pickle
Falafel Burger
Wrap comes with your choice of salad and any 3 Sauces. Salad Options:- Lettuce, Pickled Cabbage, Carrot, Onion, Tomatoes, Tabouli, Pickle
SIDES
Chips
Wedges
Criss cut Fries
Falafel Box
Comes 2 Pieces of Falafel, Hummus and Tabouli.
COMBOS
Small Combo
Add a 420ml range drink and chips for $5 with any meal.
Large Combo
Upgrade your Combo to 600ml drink
Final Thoughts
Wellington’s most rewarding Middle Eastern and Mediterranean meals come from matching the restaurant to the mood. Oikos and Kisa encourage a slow sequence of shared plates, while El Turko, Kilim and Cafe Lokum combine grills, dips and substantial Turkish dishes in relaxed settings. Mediterranean Foods is the natural detour for Italian pizza, and the smaller kebab shops cover the moments when a fast wrap or rice plate is exactly what is needed.
Order with contrast in mind: bread and a creamy dip, something crisp or fresh, then a grilled or slow-cooked centrepiece. That approach works just as well for vegetarians choosing falafel, halloumi and vegetables as it does for diners comparing doner, shish and charcoal-grilled meat. Confirm the latest menu, service hours and allergy arrangements with the restaurant, then choose the room and style that suit the occasion.