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Kebab is a broad term that covers a wide variety of grilled meat dishes. Most often, kebab is made from mutton or lamb but other recipes also include beef, chicken, and even seafood. Many cuisines have their own versions of kebab; for instance, the Indians have tandoori and the Greeks souvlaki. Traditionally, kebabs are skewered – often with fruits or vegetables – and cooked over a fire or grill.
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There’s nothing quite like the smokey flavor that is imparted by a grill. That’s why steak and barbecue is so popular. If you love skewered, smokey, and succulent meat (and let’s be real, who doesn’t?) you’re sure to love these crowd-pleasing kebab dishes from all across the Metro. Don’t forget to share your experiences with us by tagging @bookyapp on Instagram and by using the hashtag #bookymanila when you post your photos online.
Chimichurri Chicken Kebab – Relish Cafe
Relish Cafe at Madison Galeries is a cozy modern bistro restaurant serving delicious cross-continental food inspired by family favorites. Enjoy their sumptuous fare in beautiful and welcoming interiors. We recommend their Chimichurri Chicken Kebab – juicy chicken marinated in special chimichurri sauce, skewered with onions and tomatoes, and served with aioli.
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2/F Madison Galeries, Don Jesus Boulevard, Alabang Hills, Cupang, Muntinlupa
(02) 813-8735
Spiced Lamb Kebab – Tapenade
Discovery Primea’s signature restaurant, Tapenade, allows its guests to cover a taste of the whole region from Morocco to Sicily to North Africa — all in one remarkable gastronomic experience. Enjoy authentic Mediterranean food without burning a hole in your pocket. The spiced lamb kebab is delicious and comes with orzo al pesto, herb-yoghurt sauce, and lemon.
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G/F Discovery Primea, 6749 Ayala Ave, Makati
(0917) 513-8960
Chicken Kebab – Bondi & Bourke
Bondi & Bourke is a modern Australian restaurant, headed by award-winning chef, Wade Watson. Specialty dishes include their famous 1.2 kg U.S. Creekstone Prime Rib-Eye, savory pies, and freshly-made parmas. Their Grilled Chicken Kebab is marinated overnight in garlic yogurt and spices, and served with tabbouleh salad, hummus, baba gannoush, fresh pita bread, and garlic yogurt dip.
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Beef or Chicken Kebab – Earth Kitchen
Earth Kitchen is a joint project of the Got Heart Foundation and Hizon’s Catering. Their mission is to promote local produce, sustainability, and healthy eating. Some of their most talked-about dishes are the Bulgogi Wrap, Fresh Spring Rolls and the Squid Ink Pasta but we personally love their kebabs! They make their chicken kebab with organic chicken and grilled vegetables, served with tzatziki and a choice of organic Ifugao rice pilaf or flour tortillas with organic mixed greens.
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Lot 10-B-10 White Plains, Katipunan, Quezon City
(02) 577-9138
Kebap on a Stick – FETA Mediterranean
FETA serves Mediterranean cuisine by Chef Beyto Koc. It’s not uncommon to see Lebanese, Iranian, or other groups of Middle Eastern ethnicities dining here – a tell-tale sign of its authenticity! We recommend their Kebap on a Stick, their Beef Pide, and their Lamb Shank.
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G/F Intrawest, 33 Annapolis St, Greenhills, San Juan
(02) 705-7238
Tandoor Items – R.I.C.H.
Royal Indian Curry House or R.I.C.H. is a popular late night sports bar and restaurant in the growing Poblacion food hub in Makati. It serves authentic Indian cuisine and is also an all-in-one hangout spot that boasts of five floors of entertainment and dining areas. They have a number of tandoor options to choose from their daunting 17-page menu but we love highly recommend trying their chicken tandoori.
Insider tip: If you're a group of 4-6, get the R.I.C.H. Grand Tandoori Grilled Platter so you can get a mix of their kebabs.
Chicken or Lamb Souvlaki – Cyma
Cyma’s success has made it one of the go-to places for Greek food in Manila. Who knew that a humble restaurant from Boracay could expand to a total of six branches in Metro Manila? You can’t leave without having Spinach Artichoke Fondue, Roka Salata, and Souvlaki – a Greek dish of skewered grilled meats.
Turkish Shawarma & Kebab – Bricks and Copper
Bricks & Copper is a casual Mediterranean restaurant serving authentic Turkish Cuisine including the first (and only) Charcoal-Grilled Doner (Shawarma), as well as traditional freshly baked breads like Pita, Pide and Lavash. Sauces are made from fresh ingredients.
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304 Shaw Boulevard (near Dumlao Sports Center), Pleasant Hills, Mandaluyong
Chicken Kabobs – Prima Facie
Prima Facie is a speakeasy hidden inside Vitto’s Wine Bar & Restaurant in Tomas Morato. They mainly serve bar chow to go with their hefty drinks list. Try their Chicken Kabobs – spice marinated chicken and veggie skewers served with a garlic cream sauce on the side.
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114 Scout Lozano Street cor Tomas Morato, inside Vitto’s, Laging Handa, Quezon City
(02) 374-2299
Beef Kebab – Chaplin
Appointing themselves as an “all in one coffee place,” Chaplin sits prettily on a roof deck spot in Century City Mall. They serve a mix of Israeli and European dishes with a touch of Filipino. Their beef kebab is grilled seasoned beef on a skewer served with a Turkish salad (made of burned vegetables), pomegranate syrup & tahini.
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4/F Century City Mall, Kalayaan Ave, Poblacion, Makati
(02) 946-5335
Shish Taouk – Cafe Mediterranean
Cafe Mediterranean is one of the usual go-to restaurants for mall-goers in the Metro. Their classic souvlaki, gyros, and hummus dips perfectly capture the authentic flavors of Greece–without hurting your pockets. Favorites include the traditional Turkish shish taouk – a marinated chicken shish kebab typical of Middle Eastern cuisine.
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Arya Sini Soor – Arya
Arya is the go-to for a Persian quick fix. They have a variety of kebabs on their menu so if you want to sample as many as possible, we recommend ordering a combination platter like the Arya Sini Soor, a kebab platter featuring the best of their white and red meat kebabs.
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