Best Kebab in Wollongong
The best kebab in Wollongong right now is Heavenly Indian Restaurant (score 66 from 429 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for kebab in Wollongong — 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 Wollongong right now is Heavenly Indian Restaurant in CBD (5 stars across 429 Google reviews), ahead of Kulcha Restaurant Wollongong, Crini Kebabs. That call comes from Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 5,401 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.7★ · #1 leads the field by 11 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Heavenly Indian Restaurant (CBD) |
| 💸 Best cheap eat | Star Venus Al Mandi Wollongong |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Samaras Restaurant Wollongong (1,571 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 15 across 7 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Heavenly Indian Restaurant | CBD | — | 5.0★ | — |
| #2 | Kulcha Restaurant Wollongong | CBD | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #3 | Crini Kebabs | Cringila | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #4 | Star Venus Al Mandi Wollongong | CBD | $ | 4.6★ | — |
| #5 | Woonona Kebab House | Woonona | — | 4.7★ | — |
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#1 of 15 kebab spots in Wollongong
📍 Unit 3/114 Corrimal St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Heavenly Special Chaat and the Chicken Tandoori.
★ 5 (429 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 15 kebab spots in Wollongong
📍 1/88 Kembla St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the loaded fries; the shawarma is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.8 (438 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 15 kebab spots in Wollongong
📍 shop 5 15/17 Lake Ave, Cringila NSW 2502, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get a kebab and the snack pack; both are generous and full of flavour.
★ 4.8 (233 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 15 kebab spots in Wollongong
📍 2/293-297 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the mandi rice and chicken; the sauces are the sleeper hit
★ 4.6 (611 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 15 kebab spots in Wollongong
📍 426 Princes Hwy, Woonona NSW 2517, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the beef kebab; the snack pack is massive and great value.
★ 4.7 (266 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 kebab spots in Wollongong
📍 230 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
★ 4.9 (80 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 kebab spots in Wollongong
📍 Shop 12, 118-126 Princes Hwy, Entry via, Ambiance mall, Elliotts Rd, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Nutella and strawberry gözleme; the kebab burger is juicy and perfect.
★ 4.6 (319 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 15 kebab spots in Wollongong
📍 272 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the sushi rolls and bento box; both are fresh and great value.
★ 4.8 (100 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 kebab spots in Wollongong
📍 22 corner of Market and, Corrimal St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
★ 4.4 (1,571 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 15 kebab spots in Wollongong
📍 Corner Nolan &, Shop 3/2-4 Kelly St, Berkeley NSW 2506, Australia
★ 4.7 (114 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 kebab spots in Wollongong
📍 37 Shellharbour Rd, Lake Illawarra NSW 2528, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the adana and chicken shish; both are essential.
★ 5 (34 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 kebab spots in Wollongong
📍 Shop 1/17 Market St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
★ 4.4 (639 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 kebab spots in Wollongong
📍 Shop 1 7/9 Princes Hwy, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519, Australia
★ 4.4 (305 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 15 kebab spots in Wollongong
📍 Unit 1/341 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the kebabs, snack pack and burgers; all are winners.
★ 4.6 (46 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 kebab spots in Wollongong
📍 164 Gipps Rd, Gwynneville NSW 2500, Australia
★ 4.2 (216 reviews) on Google Maps
Common kebab questions in Wollongong
What's the best budget kebab in Wollongong?
Star Venus Al Mandi Wollongong is the top-ranked budget ($) option in CBD — #4 overall for kebab.
Where's the best kebab in Wollongong for a special occasion?
Samaras Restaurant Wollongong ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in CBD.
Keep exploring: Related: 🍔 best burgers in Wollongong · 🌮 best tacos in Wollongong · 🍟 best hsp in Wollongong · 🥩 best steak in Wollongong. Kebab elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in CBD. Q&A: your kebab questions answered. Nationally: best kebab in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. 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 Wollongong?
Heavenly Indian Restaurant currently ranks #1 for kebab in Wollongong with 5 stars across 429 Google reviews.
What is the best cheap kebab in Wollongong?
Star Venus Al Mandi Wollongong is the highest-ranked budget option in CBD.
Where is the best kebab in the Wollongong CBD?
Heavenly Indian Restaurant is the top-ranked kebab spot in the CBD (Unit 3/114 Corrimal St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia).
How does BestDish rank kebab in Wollongong?
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.