Best Kebab in Newcastle
The best kebab in Newcastle right now is Yummy Junction (score 57 from 546 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for kebab in Newcastle — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 15 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best kebab in Newcastle right now is Yummy Junction in Hamilton (4.8 stars across 546 Google reviews), ahead of Newy Kebab, Noor Kebabs. That call comes from Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 4,010 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.6★ · #1 leads the field by 2 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Yummy Junction (Hamilton) |
| 💸 Best cheap eat | Mayfield West Kebabs & Charcoal Chicken |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Mayfield West Kebabs & Charcoal Chicken (1,002 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 15 across 12 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Yummy Junction | Hamilton | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #2 | Newy Kebab | CBD | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #3 | Noor Kebabs | Cameron Park | — | 4.7★ | — |
| #4 | Bamiyan Restaurant Newcastle | CBD | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #5 | Industrial cafe and kebabs | Cardiff | — | 4.8★ | — |
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#1 of 15 kebab spots in Newcastle
📍 53 Beaumont St, Hamilton NSW 2303, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the kebab and chips; both are absolutely delightful.
★ 4.8 (546 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 15 kebab spots in Newcastle
📍 315 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the kebab and chips; the Portuguese chicken burger is a must try.
★ 4.8 (451 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 15 kebab spots in Newcastle
📍 Corner Of Portland Dr &, Northridge Dr, Cameron Park NSW 2285, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the kebab and pide; the loaded snack pack is a must.
★ 4.7 (291 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 15 kebab spots in Newcastle
📍 Shop 2/5 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the garlic butter prawns and Afghani pasta with lamb.
★ 4.8 (131 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 15 kebab spots in Newcastle
📍 Unit 1/85 Munibung Rd, Cardiff NSW 2285, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the kebabs and hot chips; the coffee is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.8 (64 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 kebab spots in Newcastle
📍 402 Maitland Rd, Mayfield NSW 2304, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the kebab and chips; the snack pack is top tier.
★ 4.4 (1,002 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 kebab spots in Newcastle
📍 204 Union St, The Junction NSW 2291, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the kebab and chicken skewers; lamb skewers are the sleeper hit.
★ 4.9 (40 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 15 kebab spots in Newcastle
Kebabzee
29📍 Thornton Supa Centre, Shop 8/2 New England Hwy, Thornton NSW 2322, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the beef pide; the beef kebab is heaven.
★ 4.7 (35 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 kebab spots in Newcastle
📍 1/51 Beaumont St, Hamilton NSW 2303, Australia
★ 4.3 (494 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 15 kebab spots in Newcastle
📍 54 Cardiff Rd, Wallsend NSW 2287, Australia
★ 4.6 (38 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 kebab spots in Newcastle
📍 5/55 Beaumont St, Hamilton NSW 2303, Australia
🍴 What to order: Order the kebabs and snack packs; portions are generous and flavors are spot on.
★ 4.3 (348 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 kebab spots in Newcastle
📍 17 Mitchell St, Stockton NSW 2295, Australia
★ 4.4 (125 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 kebab spots in Newcastle
📍 8/158 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown NSW 2280, Australia
★ 4.3 (50 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 15 kebab spots in Newcastle
📍 120 Darby St, Cooks Hill NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4 (343 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 kebab spots in Newcastle
📍 Shop G009 Cnr Churnwood drive, And, Minmi Rd, Fletcher NSW 2287, Australia
★ 4.1 (52 reviews) on Google Maps
Common kebab questions in Newcastle
What's the best budget kebab in Newcastle?
Mayfield West Kebabs & Charcoal Chicken is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Mayfield — #6 overall for kebab.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly kebab in Newcastle?
Riza's Kebab & Gozleme is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegetarian options, in The Junction.
Keep exploring: Related: 🍔 best burgers in Newcastle · 🌮 best tacos in Newcastle · 🍟 best hsp in Newcastle · 🥩 best steak in Newcastle. Kebab elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in Hamilton. Q&A: your kebab questions answered. Nationally: best kebab in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared · best value ($) picks. See the data report.
How we rank
Venues are ranked by review strength: Google rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume (a 4.6★ with 2,000 reviews beats a 4.8★ with 60). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded — this site exists to find the best local specialists, not chains you already know. Community-consensus mining is added to high-traffic pages over time.
Frequently asked
What is the best kebab in Newcastle?
Yummy Junction currently ranks #1 for kebab in Newcastle with 4.8 stars across 546 Google reviews.
What is the best cheap kebab in Newcastle?
Mayfield West Kebabs & Charcoal Chicken is the highest-ranked budget option in Mayfield.
Where is the best kebab in the Newcastle CBD?
Newy Kebab is the top-ranked kebab spot in the CBD (315 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia).
How does BestDish rank kebab in Newcastle?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.