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    The Original Kebab

    4.2 (143 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Beef Shawarma Sandwich
    Jamie M.

    Very little meat, lots of iceberg lettuce in my $15.99 Shawarma pita sandwich. Could barely taste the meat, and clearly not worth the price.

    Gyros wrap
    Trevor T.

    Ordered a gyro wrap and it felt very healthy. It was packaged well and the wrap felt healthy. Would have liked a little more meat, but lots of veggies which is nice. Would have also like the gyros meat to be grilled more. My family purchased the gyros and fries along with the falafel and fries which were huge portions. The gyros on the fries looked crispy and delicious. My mother in law was generous and let me have one of her falafel balls which was like an asteroid of deliciousness. I would order one of those options the next time I come here.

    Menu 2024
    Jaye A.

    waaait wait waiiiit ... its been a week since I've been here last, aand my mouth is still watering thinking about this place? Hands down the best shawarma wrap I've had. I've dined here twice, and I'm not even from the area. Its one of the reasons why I try to come to oceanside. Located near the pier, this spot is such a convenient place to grab a quick bite, or pick up food to enjoy at the beach. There's also plenty of shops parking nearby (I came on a Monday in the middle of summer). It is a bit small inside, but it does have inside and outside seating! The man there seems a bit stern, but once you talk to him, you'll find him very sweet and kind! He knows their food well and will give you honest recommendations. Support this business. They have delicious food! PS: don't forget the white sauce thingy!!

    Linh Y.

    My brother, my daughters, and I were on our way to Handel's Ice Cream in Oceanside. Right next door to them is The Original Kebab. I knew we had to check them out before dessert LOL. It's a mom and pop restaurant. It has an elongated layout. There are inside and outside seating. The two people behind the counter appeared to be the owners, but not 100% sure. Really nice and friendly people. Thanks for the great service and sweet treat! We ordered the chicken tikka plate that is served with bread, rice, salad and 10 piece chicken wings. Prices were on the higher end. Nevertheless, OMG... I should have ordered 20 piece chicken wings LOL... it was SO GOOD... crispy skin on the outside and moist chicken on the inside! Just delish!! We had 3 dipping sauces for the wings. The chicken tikka plate was so delicious, too. Big tender moist chicken chunks! Flavor was so on point. The sides were fantastic. I am salivating right now LOL. Where have you've been all my life Original Kebab... must eat when you're in the Oceanside area! And yes, we did make it to Handel's afterwards... of course we did! No meal is complete without dessert! LOL

    Chicken shawarma wrap
    Pascal L.

    Best falafel, bar none. Fresh made, fresh fried on order. Excellent, crunchy outside, tender inside. Come back smack for me. Other offerings are good as well, especially the beed shawarma. Really flavorful and tasty. Can get it in a wrap or in a pita bread, I like the option. Friendly owners as well really happy to share their food and culture.

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    Ferber C.

    This was a very ordinary place--not particularly clean, and the ambiance lacked appeal. I ordered a gyro plate along with a 20 oz bottle of water. To my surprise, this simple lunch cost over $24.00, and with the required minimum 15% tip, the total came to more than $28.00. Unfortunately, it was not a pleasant experience. When I went to use the shared restroom to wash my hands, I returned to find my food plate left unattended on top of a small wall. Hmmm... this just isn't the kind of place I'd want to visit again.

    A gyro wrap, so fresh and beautifully presented.
    Aiko M.

    I've been eyeing this place since before they even opened, but my family has been stuck on Angelo's for gyro. I finally stopped in and it exceeded my expectations. The owner is a gem; super friendly and funny. He asked me if it's my first visit, I said yes. He then exclaimed, "1st visit?! Here 6 months!" while raising his hands. Totally guilt-tripped me into planning my next visit! I love the open kitchen: the spits are turning right behind the counter and the veggies are all prepped and ready, Subway-style. I ordered the gyro wrap and it was honestly the best I've ever had. Tender meat, lots of fresh veggies, and the tzatziki is fantastic. It's also deceivingly big: I arrived super hungry and finished about half. Overall, I absolutely recommend this place and cannot wait to come back for a plate or Family Meal. Pros: - friendly! - fresh, quality ingredients - clean and new - indoor and al freso dining - food presentation Cons: - parking sucks - a bit pricey but so worth it

    Gyro Plate with rice and veggies
    Kareem P.

    The Original Kebab is Oceanside's premier Mediterranean food spot that has a great selection kebabs, shawarma, gyros, salads and more! Located right on N Coast Hwy, this new establishment is small family-owned and the owner has been mastering his recipes for over 20 years. Although they are clean inside, because the interior is rather small and basic, this is not the best place to bring groups to sit down and eat. There's a counter to order and then a crammed space for small tables with limited seating options. Also, there isn't any interior decor or ambiance that resonates to the cultural essence of the food. Lastly, there's no dedicated parking lot, so you'll have to rely on street parking. Where The Original Kebab shines is their friendly & gracious customer service and the quality of their food. Their portions are fair and although their pricing may seem on the higher side, they are a standard for a small business trying to survive in Downtown Oceanside and more importantly, the food portions are worth it. After sitting in for a few hours, I witnessed the few people that ate inside having complimented the staff on having the best gyro meat they've ever had. Each portion is sizeable and they even seem to be popular for their gyro wraps or sandwiches (I witnessed many do take-out orders). Overall, I loved the gyro plate that I had and the cucumbers with the rice and lamb meat was tasty. I also enjoyed my gyro pita sandwich and mixed their hot sauce with the Taziki for a great blend I look forward to trying more from this small business and I think that The Original Kebab is a great addition to the Downtown Oceanside Food scene!

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    Brandon G.

    We wanted to have a quick lunch and decided to give this restaurant a try. It turned out to be a good choice. We love the gyro wrap. Would recommend you try the wrap. The owner (I believe he is the owner) was friendly. Straight forward conclusion, good food + good service = happy customer.

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    Kris G.

    Today (6/17/23) is their first day!! Everyone was so friendly. We tried their chicken shawarma and the falafel while waiting for our orders. So good. The falafel was crispy on the outside but not burnt and the inside was flavorful. One of my friends said it was the best falafel he had had in San Diego. I got the Combo plate which had shawarma beef, shawarma chicken, and gyro. It was great to try all the different meat flavors. I all were good as was the rice and the tzatziki sauce which was garlic forward and delicious. Another friend had the gyro pita sandwich and she said it was quite tasty as well. The three friends who live down the street from this location said they are planning on adding it to their regular lunch rotation.

    Beef kebab plate
    Kathryn K.

    First time in trying this place. Mario (owner?) at the front was very welcoming. When we said it was our first time in he gave us samples of the gyro, beef and chicken off the rotating spits in the front. We had beef kebab plate, gyro pita sandwich (awesome if you can't decide between salad and sandwich - huge amount of filling), and added on extra falafel (3 for $3). Food came out pretty quickly and piping hot and fresh. Super enjoyable. Extra tzatziki and hot sauce brought to the table without us asking. It's a pretty tiny place - order at the counter in front. About 5 small tables pushed against the wall and 2 out on the sidewalk. Next time I want to ask about the Doner Kabob I saw a pic of (not on the menu) and the hummus. And the tikka. Loved every bite and we'll be back. It's also right next door to Handel's to get some ice cream to walk around with after your meal. Perfect day!

    Baklawa - not too sweet, I would recommend getting ice cream from Hammonds and crunching these in there

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    BOMB! We got the chicken tikka plate & chicken shawarma wrap. Chef's kiss. Great mix of flavors and freshness.

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    The food was excellent, the service was fairly typical fast food (though things seemed to be priced a little on the high end for fast food).

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    Mario is fantastic and so is the food! Delicious and very reasonable. You'll feel like home here.

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    We love this hole in the wall spot! The owners are very friendly, they have delicious food and the prices are great.

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    Food was really good, cooked very fast and service was top notch. Sauces were delicious and the food was plentiful!

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    Ordered two sandwiches, shawarma and Kebab. Great hospitality and great taste. Food was prepared quickly

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    Closest thing to a doner in Berlin we have found in the states!!! Get the chicken sandwich!

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    So good ! Friendly owner . The wraps were amazing . I had chicken and my hubby beef. We will be back ! Highly recommend

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    Amazing food! Had chicken shaverma, fries (not from frozen), and Greek salad. Loved everything!

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    always good vibes and good food. Owner is very nice and a good guy to run into around town. would come again.

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    Just came by an hour and had a chicken plate from there and it was absolutely delicious and definitely worth the drive. 10/10 recommend!

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