Even under new name-same great taste! It's always busy when we've visited this place. It is centrally located so it easy to get to for a bite. Worth a visit if you want shawarma. read more

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Tucked on Dame street, this turned out to be one of the BEST donner kebab, aka shawarma, not only in Dublin but also compared to 10's of kebab places I've been to all around England, Scotland and Germany. The shawarma plate is huge with a very generous portion of meat, fresh mixed salad with olives, yogurt with dried herbs and a mildly spicy red sauce. The meat, either lamb or chicken is pre-marinated before grilling and has a crispy bark. They used different spices to marinade the chicken and lamb. They also bake 2 thin naans (not thick and leathery) with each order. Diffinately worth the hearty dinner experience! read more

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Really liked this place. I've been looking for a German style doner on all of my travels and have struck out in lots of major cities. This one was very close. My friend and I both got the doner with fries "chips". We really didn't need the chips because the doner was so filling. read more

Excellent place to get some grub after a night out of boozing around Dublin. The kebabs are deeeelicious. I also have a story to go along with this eatery. One time a friend and I stopped into Iskander for a quick bite to eat at 2 in the morning. The place was jam packed. Lots of people in Dublin like to stay out late and drink...who knew? So we placed our order and told the man that we are going to wait outside. He said no problem and would call us in when our food was ready. While chatting outside a homeless family approached us (yes family...mom,dad, and two kids). They asked us to buy them food as they had not eaten in a day. We of course could not turn down this very sad looking group of people and went back in to order for them. They followed us in. So here is my friend and I with four dirty and smelly people. I am not trying to make fun of them, they were just very dirty and smelly. So we walk back up the counter, order 4 gyros and some drinks for the family. As we are waiting for the food, the father thanks us for this kind gesture. I smile at him and say no problem. This is where it gets weird. Some tall, bald and scary looking freak comes over to me and says "what are you smiling at!" Normally I am ready to throw down and go UFC on people, but this particular guy kind of was out of my league. I am more fit to scrap with 8 year old boys, frail women and midgets. This Mr Clean on roids was about 6'6" and looked like he could rip phone books in half. So I kindly tell the guy to calm down and that I was not smiling at him. Shockingly the goon backed off and went back over to his pals. We get the food, give it out to our smelly pals and say good bye to them. We also get our food and start walking to our hotel. Out of nowhere the bald guy runs over and approaches my friend, headbutts him and runs off. The funniest part of all of this was that he did not hurt my friend, who is a former football player and wrestler. My friend stood there stunned, smiled and went back to eating his gyro. This would not be the last we saw of the bald guy, as he wound up confronting my friend at another Dublin locale. ...to be continued. read more

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Close but no cigar. Maybe my problem was that I was sober and that a doner kebab is best consumed whilst inebriated. I ordered the shwarma which was the typical lamb carved off a giant spit, wrapped in lavash bread and stuffed full of veggies. I was surprised that they did not ask me at all what I wanted on it and they went ahead and threw all of the veggies and a minimally spicy sauce over before wrapping it and handing it over. Had I known this I would have asked them to skip the sauce because I find often they overpower the kebab and make it hard to taste the lamb. In this case I was right and the most prominent flavour was the sauce. The meat was tender and juicy, not dry at all which was great and the bread was light and flaky, both welcome but the overall structure of the sandwich wasn't the best and I found my yearning for a great kebab unsatisfied by my trip here. It was early evening and yet there was a party of incredibly drunk people in there being rowdy and generally abusive. I wonder if they are a mandatory part of any kebab shop experience, mandated by a city bylaw? read more

Ah Iskanders. You were my first 14 years ago, and I still dream about you from my home back in America. Every time I come back to Dublin I'm always happy to see you; I always make an effort to stop in and see you, and from the moment I have you in my hands it feels like it did all those years ago. It's always good - the later in the night it is, the better it tastes. The lamb shawarma, folks! What did you think I was talking about! I've eaten many a shawarma over the years, and I've always felt like Iskanders did it better than anyone else. It's perfectly prepared, and the spices and sauce all work very well together. The counter service can be a little spotty, but it's all about the food. Don't wait until the pubs close! Believe it or not, this place is actually open before then. read more

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Great kabob spot. Fast service and fairly reasonable. Got the chicken and my buddy got the lamb. Both were outstanding. read more

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This restaurant has seating in the back and the typical range of kebab store options (though it seems the doner is called something else). Lamb doner kebabs are one of my favourite fast foods (taste built up in the UK), and so I was looking forward to the opportunity. The folks in the restaurant were really helpful. Service was prompt. However, I didn't like this particular kind of kebab at all. Something to do with the way the meat was cooked and cut left lots of little shreds rather than the normal spices, and the flavor was not inspiring. read more

What better way to finish off a night on the tear in DUblin City than by smearing an Iskander's lamb shwarma kebab with extra chilli sauce all over your face and shirt front! I reckon I should have shares in this place because I'm at the stage where the dude behind the counter has me order rang up on the till before I even close I step into the shop. The staff look a bit grumpy but are actually alright lads when you get to know them. One drawback, alas, is that the quality varies. Either it's the best kebab ever or it's luke-warm soggy cardboard mess but sometimes it doesn't matter, it all depends on the volume of alcohol you've guzzled before hitting the place. If you're feeling a bit Zohan...the humus is good too! read more

I didn't enjoy my meal here. I felt it was overpriced, greasy, and of poor quality. It took 30 minutes to get food at 8 pm on a Saturday. I was not happy with the service or food. I told customers coming in not to bother, that's how much I disliked it... And I don't really dislike much. Many more options in the area. Avoid this one. read more

Great place to go after drinks on a Friday or Saturday night. I'd imagine that's the cash cow. Great kabab and chips and the sauce was very tasty. I could have had a little more though. But that's me and my great desire to have the sauce dripping into my chips... The service was very fast and friendly and I would totally recommend here for a quick bite-not really for a long and romantic meal though! read more

Visiting from the US, one of our last nights in Dublin after hitting a few pubs... Potential cons: it's pricey for drunk food (I'm used to cheap jumbo slices of pizza or McDonalds) Others might not like it because it's on the greasier side... but the flavors are great. Menu's kind of tricky. Beware if you want one with the bread or just fries/chips. My friends made the mistake of ordering the special (which is cheaper) but getting meat on top of fries. Go for the bread. But. This really hits the spot. It was great. I got the chicken schwarma. SO GOOD. I'm sad there really isn't anything here that has the same taste as it. Definitely something I would go to again if I came back to Dublin... read more

Take it for what it is.... the best greasy, late-night, post-drinking, best-when-drunk meal that's a sure bet to reduce the likelihood of a hangover the next morning... and it's rather delicious too. I'm a shwarma fan and recommend either the lamb or chicken wrapped up and taken away. Service wasn't great but it was also pushing 3 AM and catering to an after-hours crowd ain't easy. Atmosphere is casual and a tad on the loud side - Would definitely be back but only past midnight. read more

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After a heavy night out in town all I wanted to do was go home but a friend insisted on venturing here despite my obnoxious shouts at it being a total dive etc., etc. Well, I bow down and admit my shortcomings. The chips were nothing special in my opinion but my friend wouldn't stop going on about how "amaaaaazing" his chicken kebab was, apparently it was better than any other kebab he had ever tried in his whole life at 4am in the morning. For me though, it was the friendliness of the staff which makes me more open to the idea of it being my new post-night-out go-to joint. I appreciate that it's not easy to keep a friendly exterior when you're dealing with drunken louts coming in shouting for food and making a holey show of themselves all night long, but these guys were so lovely and jolly that you'd swear they were characters in a Disney movie that just happened to be set in a kebab shop! The next time I'm in need of some grease-laden carbs, I know where I'm heading. read more

My boyfriend swears by this place but I'm on the fence. I've had good and bad experiences here. Of course, you only come here at 1 am after a serious night of drinking. In my opinion, kebabs are the number one cure to drunkenness. So I have to thank Iskander's for helping me through those rough nights. On the other hand, I have bad memories of this place. Once, my boyfriend and I got in trouble for singing too loudly to the music. Another time, we were given scary looks by the rough people who also enjoy coming here. read more

The Shish kebabs at this place were ok. Nothing too special but they suffice if you are really hungry. The garlic fries are really tasty, so that's a plus. Either way, it's a place that does the trick if you are hungry and need a quick bite to eat. read more

My hotel is right next to this restaurant so I decided to grab a kebab here to tide me over till dinner time. The restaurant itself is nothing fancy. It isn't amazingly clean, bright lit or friendly in anyway. But the food is decent. I ordered the lamb shish in a pita. I told them to load it with sautéed onions and all the sauces they normally use. It had a ton of rich flavor and some nice spicy kick to it. The pita was chargrilled. It was great. I always forget that Europeans are not used to offering a free glass of water and that you have to ask for "tap water" if you want a free drink. This makes it sound pretty gross and always makes me think I'm going to get giardia or something like that. But I turned out OK! No harm, no foul. All in all a great adventure with some decent food. read more

The guy who helped me was quite unfriendly and, when I asked him a few questions, acted annoyed and put out! Furthermore, after ordering he asked if I wanted a drink and I said, "Yes! Pepsi, please!" When I received my food, no drink. When I asked about it, he got even more annoyed and said he didn't charge me for it. I reminded him that he did ask and I answered in the affirmative and requested Pepsi. He then filled a cup, 8oz or less, and charged me almost €2 more! Adding insult to injury, the chicken shawarma was mediocre, at best, and it's supposedly their specialty. The hummus was so so, too! Wouldn't eat here again! read more

The homous and naan are amazing! We went here before a night out in temple bar, so it wasn't just the drunchies kicking in. My sister ordered the mixed shish kebab as a wrap and said it's probably one of the bet wraps she's ever had. Not the best if you're looking for quick service and ambiance, but if you want really really good food and not spend a fortune, definitely try this place. read more

Not great if you are sober or have working taste buds! Don't get me wrong, its a good place to fill your tummy with a tenner, however it doesn't provide the warm food coma feeling one generally looks for! We opted for the chicken doner meal and while the quantity was good, the meat was warm (it should have been hot) - that itself kinda threw me off and from then on it was all downhill. Bottom line: Does the trick if you are hungry on a budget Maybe i just had a bad go!! read more

I have used Iskanders for nearly 7 years now and I always enjoy the missed Kebab meal. Compared to other kebab stores the Lamb is very different and nicer. The staffs are okay and the place is more like a fast food restaurant. Chips, Kebabs and drinks for 10 euros is a bit pricey compared to other kebab stores but the quality of the food is much better. read more

maybe i should give it another shot but the few bites i took from my husbands kebab one late night were nothing short of disgusting. the meat, if you can call it that, was rubber interspersed with what i can hopefully assume was cartilage and not something more frightening. i've basically sworn never to eat here again, but after reading everyone's glowing reviews and having a close friend say it's their favorite kebab place, i'm starting to think maybe my experience was a one-off bad kebab. my personal favorite is definitely zaytoon especially since you can sit in there comfortably and eat rather than cram in a tight space and eat a messy wrap while walking. read more

The best kebab place in Dublin, especially after a night of drinking. So good.

I came here with my mother based on the good reviews. We got two chicken shawarma combos. The sandwich was soggy and unappetizing. We ended up throwing both sandwiches away and having fries only for dinner. The two stars for the good fries and delicious garlic sauce. read more

Iskanders is, for me, the setting for many a bittersweet dream. I wake up in a cold sweat, unable to let go of memories so delicious you might find yourself honestly contemplating murder to relive them. The lamb shawarma. It's all you need to know. Find this place and be merry. read more

Fresh nan. Fresh burnt falafel. Not enough sauce. 3 pieces of tomato. Pretty slow service. Problems with execution but I can see the food being really good if they fixed it--maybe I just had a bad go! read more

Good, typical kebabs. After I've been out in town drinking, I feel like God or whoever put these kebabs in this shop for me to eat them. I have also eaten in here during the week and I found that the kebab I got then when it was less busy was much better than the ones I got when it was really busy and the weekend. I am searching for the perfect kebab and have yet to find it here but I feel these kebabs are pretty damn good all the same. read more

You have to be drunk to eat in here and enjoy it! It's not great sober. In my opinion there is no competition between Iskander's and Zaytoon. At least in Zaytoon you get your food served on a plate and are not eating out of wrappers! read more

The kebabs here are tasty- especially the lamb shish. Its a fairly basic set up and more of an option when its late and you are starving. However, I do like the kebabs here read more

Oh my gosh. This food was AMAZING! I got the special 10 which was chips with chicken, garlic, and chili sauce and I could not believe how great it was! It reminded me of chili cheese fries. It was so so filling and a really great price. Plus, the staff was patient when my husband kept asking crazy questions about the menu. Would definitely recommend!! read more

First time I was introduced to the lamb shawarma I nearly cried... with happy deliciousness. I would kill a man for one of these right now. A different beast to the Zaytoon offering (which is also delicious and has a superior naan but feels too damn healthy) Iskander's one of my all time greatest eating experiences. read more

without question the worst hummus I have ever experienced. the chicken shawarma was good but not enough of it! bread is fluffy and lovely read more

i recommend the chicken wings meal......the chicken wings are cooked over charcoal and have a lovely bbq taste and crispy skin.....you get a side salad including peppers and olives 2 sauces and 2 breads chips and a drink for a tenner........i prefer this meal over the kebabs read more

after a night of bar hopping through temple bar, we ended our evening here at iskander's. expect a queue in the wee hours of the night, but they work fast to provide the lush owls who await their meals. i love the chili and garlic sauces. read more

Piss poor. Paid €7.50 for some shredded lettuce 4 pieces of chicken and 1 piece of tomato. Appalling.

the kebab was nice! but i have seen staff spitting in the meal of other people, i could not eat it my meal with full pleasure after that. I would not recommend anyone to eat there, as you may be next whos food would be spit on!!! read more