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Charcoal Grill

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4.5 out of 5 stars4.5(202 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 208 699 53 32
57 Brockley Rise, London SE23 1JG, United Kingdom
£10–20

About Charcoal Grill

Charcoal Grill is a kebab shop in London, at 57 Brockley Rise. Kebabs here come in several sizes, including large, and the portions can be shared between people. The chicken shish kebab in its large size is two chicken skewers. The food is cooked on site in plain view, so customers can watch their order being prepared. A small waiting area with no seating holds customers while their food is made.

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  • Parking
    Free parking lot · Free street parking

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Reviews

4.5/5
202 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention chicken shish kebab, large portion sizes, fresh cooked to order and cash-only payment.

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Customer Review Summary

Chicken shish kebab is the draw reviewers raise most, with large portions where each skewer carries a generous amount of chicken, cooked fresh in plain view. Close behind are the many size options, which diners like for eating alone or sharing, plus large fries and sauces. Staff are described as friendly, funny and engaging, and long-time regulars call it one of the best kebab shops in the area at prices they find reasonable. Criticism is less common but specific. One reviewer found the meat dry and the sauce off, and felt prices had risen while quality fell. Another describes a rude exchange over payment, with no sign saying cash only. One says the salad could be better, and another notes the waiting area has no seating. Regulars return to the same point: large means large, and the food is made fresh while they wait.

Featured reviews

  • Marek Adamiec
    “All great as almost always in my 6 years of experience with Charcoal. You can pay by card or cash now. Prices? See the pics… Recently it is more expensive as everything but still you can get x2 large chicken shish + large fries & x2 sauces for £30.- so no reason to complain about. Especially if you split it in two, as large means large in here. All is fresh and made in few minutes in plain view on site. Only mankament is waiting area with no place to seat that 10 min.”
  • Bilmaz Bilmaz
    “Best places in area delicious food and friendly service thanks ladzz see you soon gizzaaa”
  • M Kugathasan
    “I’m genuinely shocked at how bad Charcoal Grill has become. The prices have gone up, yet the quality has dropped to an unacceptable level. When I opened my kebab, the meat was dry and tasted like it had been sitting around for far too long. It didn’t taste fresh in any way. The sauce looked off as well and had a strange texture and smell that made me question whether it was still safe to eat. What made it worse was finding something inside the kebab that looked like a small dead insect. At that point, I lost my appetite completely and threw the entire meal away. I would upload a picture it it allowed me, whether it was contamination or a hygiene issue, the fact that it was even possible is horrifying. This place used to be cheap food, and even then the quality was questionable. Now it’s expensive and still terrible, which makes it completely unjustifiable. Paying premium prices for food that appears old, poorly prepared, and potentially unsafe is ridiculous. I will never eat here again, and I strongly warn others to think twice before spending their money at Charcoal Grill. There are far better places that actually care about food quality and hygiene.”
  • Hamza Pillikgilgil
    “It was one of the best kebabs I've ever seen in the world. The people working did a very good job and made the kebab very delicious, that's why I give it five stars.”
  • Lolly
    “In my opinion this place is one of the best kebab shops in the area! Great portion sizes, reasonably priced, fast prep time.Food tastes amazing!”

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Highlights

  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Popular for solo dining

Amenities

  • Free parking lot
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Casual
  • Onsite services
  • Late-night food
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  • Solo dining
Dining options· 2
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Offerings· 1
  • Quick bite
Parking· 1
  • Free street parking

Location

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