
AA CHARCOAL GRILL
Quick info
About AA CHARCOAL GRILL
On Lewes Rd in Brighton, AA Charcoal Grill is a kebab shop serving doner kebabs, wraps and burgers, plus chicken wings and chip and meat kebabs. Chicken and lamb doner and chicken shish sit alongside cheeseburger meals on the menu. The kitchen makes its own chilli sauce, and the counter staff ask whether pickled peppers should go on the order. Orders are placed on a walk-in basis, with no reservations, and chips come folded into the bag rather than boxed separately. Delivery runs through the Just Eat app for those not collecting in person. Dogs are welcome on site.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingPaid street parking · Usually difficult to find a space
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu · Family-friendly
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken shish, lamb doner, homemade chilli sauce and chicken and lamb kebabs.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken shish, lamb doner, homemade chilli sauce and chicken and lamb kebabs.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the doner and shish kebabs, with the lamb doner and chicken shish repeatedly praised for tasting fresh and well seasoned, and one diner highlighting the housemade chilli sauce. Others call out generous portions on kebabs and a burger meal ordered late at night, plus friendly, fast delivery. Against that, a recurring thread of order and service problems surfaces: several describe mistaken items, including a chip and meat kebab arriving as a plain chicken doner with no chips, and one reviewer says staff on the phone were rude and hung up. Complaints also cover a dry, unsalted chips order with no sauce and a wrap called cold and tasteless despite the price. One reviewer reports finding mould on cheesy chips and says staff got defensive rather than remaking the dish, offering extra cheese on the same plate instead.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the doner and shish kebabs, with the lamb doner and chicken shish repeatedly praised for tasting fresh and well seasoned, and one diner highlighting the housemade chilli sauce. Others call out generous portions on kebabs and a burger meal ordered late at night, plus friendly, fast delivery. Against that, a recurring thread of order and service problems surfaces: several describe mistaken items, including a chip and meat kebab arriving as a plain chicken doner with no chips, and one reviewer says staff on the phone were rude and hung up. Complaints also cover a dry, unsalted chips order with no sauce and a wrap called cold and tasteless despite the price. One reviewer reports finding mould on cheesy chips and says staff got defensive rather than remaking the dish, offering extra cheese on the same plate instead.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“This was our first time of ordering food from this company. It was early hours (12.30am) & my usual take aways were no longer delivering. The food arrived fairly quickly and was absolutely delicious. Ordered 2 kebabs and a cheese burger meal and all of the food was fantastic. The kebabs (chicken & lamb) were lovely, good quality meat, salad, etc and the burger was also really great. The size of the kebabs were way bigger than I expected (ordered small) and the price was very reasonable. When delivery was less than £1 that just topped it off. Finally the driver was friendly and very polite. What more can I say, we will definitely be ordering again and we are very happy customers. Highly recommend.”
- Google user
“Ordered chip and meat kebab and got a chicken doner and no chips then when I called to tell them they said I’d ordered the chicken kebab when I know full well I didn’t say that and then they put the phone down and was really rude about it! Won’t be ordering from here again gone downhill and the man doing the orders over the phone is super Rude! Terrible service…”
- Google user
“I recently visited AA Charcoal grill kebab shop and was thoroughly impressed with the quality of the food. Every ingredient tasted fresh, from the crisp, vibrant vegetables to the perfectly seasoned and grilled meats particularlythe chicken shish. You can truly taste the difference that fresh ingredients make, and it elevates their dishes far above the standard fast-food experience. Highly recommended for anyone craving a fresh and flavorful meal!”
- Google user
“I've been using this kebab place for two years; it's the best in my neighborhood. I highly recommend the chicken and lamb shish!”
- Google user
“Popped into AA Charcoal Grill and was really impressed. The quality of the food was spot on, and they definitely don't skimp on the portion sizes—you get a proper amount for what you pay. Really tasty, good value, and hit the spot perfectly. Will definitely be coming back again.”
Highlights
“No-nonsense takeaway dishing up doner kebabs, wraps & burgers, plus chicken wings.”
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Paid street parking
- Dogs allowed outside
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
Show more amenities
- Vegan options
- Salad bar
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Late-night food
- Dessert
- Service options· 1
- Delivery
- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Vegetarian options
- Parking· 1
- Usually difficult to find a space
- Dining options· 2
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 1
- College students
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near AA CHARCOAL GRILL
- The Ivy Asia Brighton4.52,7151 miWheelchair accessible
complimentary anniversary mochi, live dj background music, gyoza
- Casa Don Carlos4.31,2401 mi
paella, patatas bravas, chorizo
- Le Petit Chef - Brighton4.21001.2 miReservations
projection show, fennel salad, portion sizes
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA CHARCOAL GRILLVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 3.7476 | — | chicken shish, lamb doner, homemade chilli sauce |
| The Ivy Asia BrightonWheelchair accessible | 4.52,715 | 1 mi | complimentary anniversary mochi, live dj background music, gyoza |
| Casa Don Carlos | 4.31,240 | 1 mi | paella, patatas bravas, chorizo |
| Le Petit Chef - BrightonReservations | 4.2100 | 1.2 mi | projection show, fennel salad, portion sizes |
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