
Charcoal Grill Portswood
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About Charcoal Grill Portswood
Charcoal Grill Portswood is a kebab shop at 191 Portswood Rd in Southampton, run by the same family for more than 25 years. The kitchen makes its kebabs in house and rounds out the menu with Middle Eastern starters and pizza. A chicken sandwich meal deal sits on the menu, and chips come alongside the kebabs and the sandwich. Doner is available in lamb, or as a chicken doner wrap, and chilli sauce and garlic mayo are the toppings. The shop opens late, so it works for a late-night meal.
Good to know
- ParkingFree street parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu · Family-friendly
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken sandwich, crispy fluffy chips, lamb doner kebab and chilli sauce and garlic mayo.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken sandwich, crispy fluffy chips, lamb doner kebab and chilli sauce and garlic mayo.
Customer Review Summary
The chicken sandwich is what reviewers raise most, with one calling it the best chicken burger they have had in Southampton and another describing the chicken as juicy, served as a meal deal with chilli sauce and garlic mayo. Close behind are the chips, called crispy and fluffy inside and fresh, and the doner, where one reviewer praises the well-done lamb doner and another calls it the best doner kebab in England. Portions are described as massive and generous, and several mention friendly staff, with one saying the owner was very nice. A few reviewers call it cheaper than a comparable shop or good value for the price. The complaints are specific. One reviewer found the chicken doner wrap had almost no chicken and tasted more like a salad wrap, and another says drunk customers get overcharged, claiming a bill for a doner meat and chips plus a burger came to far more than expected. One reviewer also wishes it opened earlier. Even so, repeat visitors stand out, including one who ordered five times in a single week.
Customer Review Summary
The chicken sandwich is what reviewers raise most, with one calling it the best chicken burger they have had in Southampton and another describing the chicken as juicy, served as a meal deal with chilli sauce and garlic mayo. Close behind are the chips, called crispy and fluffy inside and fresh, and the doner, where one reviewer praises the well-done lamb doner and another calls it the best doner kebab in England. Portions are described as massive and generous, and several mention friendly staff, with one saying the owner was very nice. A few reviewers call it cheaper than a comparable shop or good value for the price. The complaints are specific. One reviewer found the chicken doner wrap had almost no chicken and tasted more like a salad wrap, and another says drunk customers get overcharged, claiming a bill for a doner meat and chips plus a burger came to far more than expected. One reviewer also wishes it opened earlier. Even so, repeat visitors stand out, including one who ordered five times in a single week.
Featured reviews
- lee lee
“Just moved to the area and checking out past reviews to find my new local take away places. We had two different kebabs with chips and they were excellent. This will be my go-to for kebabs”
- Jason Banks
“After reading the reviews I had to try the chicken burger and chicken donner wrap. Both were decent but the wrap had nearly no chicken meat it was more like a salad wrap.”
- Craig Williams
“Been coming here for years and it’s still one of the absolute elite takeaway spots in Southampton. The food is consistently flawless, with perfectly cooked meat, incredibly fresh salad, massive portions, and bold flavours that hit every single time. The well-done lamb doner is on another level, the chips are ridiculously good, and the staff always deliver top-tier service with a genuinely welcoming vibe. Easily one of the very best takeaways in the city — a true 5-star experience every single visit.”
- Josh O Connor
“DO NOT GO HERE!!!!!!! Be careful they take advantage of drunk people and charge them way over price and add stuff on DO not go here they tried charging £46 for a dinner meat and chips and burger !!!!!”
- Anastasia Draga
“Nice food, tasty, friendly staff. Enjoyable experience. Thank you!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Family run business for over 25 years in the heart of Portswood Road, serving homemade kebabs, Middle Eastern starters and pizza. Can’t forget our famous Chicken Sandwiches!”
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Free street parking
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegetarian options
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- Casual
- Onsite services
- Late-night food
- Solo dining
- Restroom
- Dining options· 5
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Seating
- Service options· 1
- Delivery
- Crowd· 4
- College students
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Offerings· 2
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near Charcoal Grill Portswood
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill PortswoodVegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.4563 | — | £10–20 | chicken sandwich, crispy fluffy chips, lamb doner kebab |
| OISHIIVegetarian options · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.5103 | 0.1 mi | — | black box stir-fry noodles, bubble tea, katsu chicken loaded chips |
| UMAMI | 4.546 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | tonkotsu ramen, black garlic ramen, takoyaki |
| Xiongqi hot pot SouthamptonWheelchair accessible | 4.7375 | 0.1 mi | — | spicy broth, bone broth, marbled beef |
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