I came across this food truck all thanks to my apartment complex inviting Doner Kebap King Karl over to our apartment complex for dinner one evening. To be as contactless as possible, there was an online ordering and payment portal provided, so all we had to do was walk up to the truck at our schedule food pick up time. I went ahead and ordered their signature döner kebab with gyro meat and a side order of French fries. The döner kebab was phenomenal, and it certainly did not disappoint! The bread was piping hot, floury, fresh, and stuffed full to the brim with that perfectly thinly sliced gyro meat! It was also loaded up with freshly sliced tomatoes and their own version of a cole slaw which was unique in flavor. It reminded me of and tasted very much like the döner kebab I've had in Frankfurt!! It was then topped off with a delicious yogurt sauce. They ran out of fries by the time I ordered, so they refunded me on the spot with some cash when walked up to pick up my order. This couple makes some delicious food, so if you're craving döner kebab, get in the car and get some! read more

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Mostly bread, very little meat, and the world's longest wait. It's not Doner Kebab (it's gyro meat) and the bread is closer to a hamburger bun than the authentic Turkish bread you'd find in a German kebab shop. Not sure where the rave reviews come from as this isn't even passable as Doner. read more

The food was good but I got FOOD POISONING from it a couple hours after. I would not trust their food.

Best gyro I've had in Austin. Fries were freakin' amazing as well. I will actually follow this truck around town. read more

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Greetings, Other People Who Ate Too Many Döners Abroad and/or Really Miss Verts! I have found the answer to all your life's problems, and bonus: the bread's a bit more on-point than Verts' was. There is döner kebab, and they nailed it. The döner kebab is one of the world's most perfect foods. Bring us your poor, your inebriated, your downtrodden and just plain tired, and we shall hand them a giant bread pocket stuffed full of meat on the cheap. Why this isn't more of a thing here always baffles my mind. The beef is flavorful, the sauce is creamy and comforting and it's all in one tidy handheld package. The bread is a little more toasty than I'm used to, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. The staff is friendly, and even accommodates my dislike of tomatoes when assembling my döner. The truck sits in a nice shaded corner of the park, with trees and canopies making it a pretty pleasant place to sit. Honestly, the only things missing from the experience are lamb as an available filling and the occasional Porsche prototype sighting outside, hahaha. There are the more common gyros here as well, although I haven't tried them given that I can get those all across Austin. They look all right. There's just something deeply satisfying about the extra bread content of the döner kebab that is like a hug for your mouth, and it's here! It's really here! read more

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Excellent food truck! We happened upon them at Barking Armadillo Brewing in Georgetown. Huge portions everything was hot and well seasoned I got the gyro bowl, husband ordered the kebab plate, Greek pita and extra sauce. Highly recommended! read more

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The best doner I've ever had, and this is coming from someone who has traveled to Istanbul and Beirut recently. In addition to the spectacular food, the owner is a warm, welcoming, and kind man. I am so happy I came across this lovely food truck. From the juicy meat, to the yummy sauce, and freshly baked bread (not store bought), this sandwich is unparalleled. It's important to note that the owner makes his own meat and stacks it together before roasting it. This is unlike 100% of the doner spots out here, where the meat is usually bought pre-packaged into a pre-made cone. And you will know what I mean with your first bite. These type of spots are a rare breed, and difficult to come by. It was such a pleasure eating here and feeling right at home. read more

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My partner who was born and raised in Germany said that this place was the closest to the doner he had back in Germany, especially because no one in America actually gets the bread right, except here. The owner is super friendly, but the lady on the phone wasn't. I guess she was busy, but she pretty much yelled at us over the phone telling us she's busy and hung up on us. Another thing is that they're actually a traveling food truck, so always tune in to their Facebook to see where they are next, and call them before you head there. We once drove 20 minutes out to get food from here and waited for almost 45 minutes just for them to not turn up because of bad weather, which is totally understandable, but to be sure, remember to call first! read more

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We decided to grab a bite here since our apartment complex had them come for a night! The owners are really nice and they run Schnitzel Wagon as well which is equally delicious! We've never had doner kebab but it was amazing! The bread was perfect, it had a nice crunch but was also soft, and the kebab was filled with meat and the toppings! Would definitely recommend this place and we will for sure be back! read more

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My FAVORITE food truck in SWFL! Such flavor packed into each of their offerings and consistently delicious. Found the truck this time at the Fort Myers Brewery SummerFest, though Doner Kebab can be found throughout town at breweries, farmers markets, and businesses in Gateway through the week. This time around I ordered my go-to: the Classic Gyro. This dish uses pita break instead of the traditional Turkish Bread found in the Doner Kebab. Basically, the pita is less bread! The gyro is stuffed full with their incredible gyro meat, fresh toppings, and their equally delicious yogurt sauce. This is plenty of food for me, but their fries are always a nice addition to munch on. Ask for feta on top if you're feeling adventurous! Always appreciate their speed at preparing the food. Sometime when I feel like straying from the usual, I'd love to try their Gyro Quesadilla. Love this staple in the Ft. Myers food truck scene. read more

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Best Gyro ever! I ordered from Lunchdrop, got a Beef Gyro pita with extra mean and sauce. Wow! This pita is amazing. The best Beef Gyro meat I have had in Austin and heaps of it, so tasty and moist. Sooo good! I cant even eat it all though, will have to save it for sure. Cant wait to try other menu items from here. read more

I had no idea there was a Doner joint in Austin until I stumbled upon this place. Having spent extensive time in Germany I can tell you this is absolutely the real deal. The bread, which is key to the German/Turkish doner, is delicious and just like what you get in Germany. The meat is juicy and delicious and the sauce is fantastic. The owner is also very friendly. If you haven't tried a Doner in Germany I highly recommend trying this place. read more

Ausgezeichnet! I ate way too many Doners in Germany on my last visit. Therefore, I am very happy to report that King Karl is the real deal. The meat and sauce are great, and as others have mentioned, the bread is "correct." My son almost ate two! I plan to grab one each time the King is in Round Rock. read more

We spotted this food truck outside of the barking armadillo brewery. we were hungry for dinner but wanted to stay for a round of beers. Ordered our food and we got the kebab plate and the falafel pita. I think the flavors were there and it tasted pretty good. i just think that the meat was a bit dried out. For a quick bite, not bad but probs wont eat it again if there are other options. the homemade turkish bread was really good though! maybe we got the wrong thing? read more

Third time eating here- ABSOLUTELY DELISH! High Quality, hot, fresh, and served up by the kindest man in Austin! I highly recommend! read more

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Amazing. Fresh bread delicious sauce full of meat, if you've never tried please let this be the 1st place you choose.

My husband and I love kebab. We have been to a lot of different places and let's just say Karl is King for a reason. It's the most authentic kebab I've had in a long time. I've been a few times now and it never disappoints, I only wish they were open Monday! But that's hardly a complaint lol Super fresh and flavorful, I recommend this place all the way!! Try it next time you're on this side of town. Can't go wrong. read more

Sooooo good! My wife and I both had a doner kebab and they were massive! We also shared a baklava and we should have ordered two because I did not want to share. I can't explain how satisfied we were with our meal and cannot wait to eat here again! read more

Went to order at their food truck and was rudely told they were not taking order for another hour and was told to come back then. Yeah, not gonna happen, you just lost my business. He was also not wearing a mask, so bonus points for that. read more

Oufff! So delicious! What a great and hearty food truck. First things first, their menu is so easy to read. They serve good and quick and easy food and put together right in front of you. Their prices are very reasonable and might I add that their portions are pretty big. I had their traditional gyro on this huge fresh pita bread, filled with gyro meat, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, cheese and yummy tzatziki sauce. They give you a fork and lots of napkins since it can be messy ( for good reasons) but if you have not yet stopped by their truck, I would encourage you to do so! So worth the try. read more

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Delicious, authentic doner kebab! Very generous portions as well and Karl himself is a very friendly guy.

Definitely an interesting version of kebab. More authentic than your typical wrap or gyro you get in Austin. Bread has a Cubano taste and tons of meat direct from a spinning rotisserie. Fresh veggies and just overly filling sandwich. Chicken. Was star but beef was fine as well. Wish they had lamb on the toaster but no go. They did have some other dishes that are more Greek and bowls if you want that but I'd stick to doner to have the closest thing to authentic you'll get in the area. No spicy red sauce so not quite there, but tasty nonetheless for about $10. Lots of seats and easy access in and out. Grubhub as well though not sure how this will deliver as it was already dripping a bit from the sauce when I got it onsite. read more

After having lived in Turkey and traveled in Turkey and Greece for over two years, I think I know authentic and good doner kebab. Tonight's was a disappointment. Overly seasoned chicken(?), in some type of bread that while it was listed/advertised as Turkish bread, I'm uncertain what it is, and baklava with chocolate syrup(?) drizzled over it.....unimpressed and disappointed. Set my expectations too high. read more

I ordered the Doner Kebab which was delicious and very filling. Small fries were fairly priced for the generous serving size! Owners were very friendly and quick with the food! read more

Really yummy food, my bf wanted to go back and order an extra burger for the following day. The meat was well seasoned and delicious.

Make sure you get the Turkish bread. They are huge and very tasty, My girl friend and I always spit one. Forget the pita bread. read more

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Fantastic! This is a food truck, and they come to the farmer's market downtown every Thursday. They make a classic doner kebab on warm Turkish bread, with a delicious yogurt sauce. I lived in Europe for a while where kebabs are very popular, and I just love having this here! They're really authentic! This past Thursday, he had a special with gyro meat mixed into a risotto. It came with a cranberry dressing, but I didn't want that, so he made it how I wanted it! It was AMAZING. We had a lunch meeting back at work, and everyone was so jealous of what I had, and it was only $7! If you see this truck, stop immediately and get some kebab! read more

Really poor quality meat. Avoid if you can't handle chewing on gristle or fat. I ended up picking through my sandwich and throwing 3/4 of it away. read more

Ordered the Doner for delivery and was worried how it would travel. It was actually better than I had ever expected. The meat was flavorful, the sauce is incredible and the bread was soft but not soggy. I will absolutely be ordering again! read more

Fried rice is excellent. Good size portion for a large meal and perfectly greasy and delicious with all of the flavor. I'd come back for it again! read more

I had high hopes for this place, hoping it would at least fill the gap created by the loss of Verts. I got the doner kebab, and I asked for no mayo or aioli--it's just not my thing. The owner proceeded to ask me if I was certain I didn't want mayo, and I repeated the request a few times until he stopped and went to prepare my food. When my food arrived, it had mayo in it, and a lot of it. Honestly, it felt insulting and lazy, and I begrudgingly cleaned off the mayo and finished it because it was over $10. It also revealed why he adds the mayo--the meat was dry. The flavor wasn't there regardless of moisture, too. I would have left this review at three stars, but after kindly repeating myself several times requesting no mayo and getting it anyway, I'm going to leave it at two stars. Hopefully he can make improvements, because there aren't doner kebab places to eat in Austin anymore. read more

I grew up in Turkey. I've searched for decent Turkish food in Austin for 10 years now. I used to have to go to Houston for it! This is the first time I've finally found the real thing here. The döner is extraordinarily good. The bread is amazing too. This place gets it right. It's as good as in Turkey. read more

Best Turkish kebab in Austin! I've tried a ton of other shawarma and kebab places in town and Doner King beats them all. Most authentic doner kebab, great flavor and the bread is always fresh and crispy. Highly recommend 100%!! read more

100% The best Gyro in Austin. Massive sandwich with fresh homemade meat. This isnt some frozen meat roll. Bomb.Bomb.Bomb.

Beef doner kebab was delicious and a large potion. Owner is the real deal. He was very sweet and my dog enjoyed the treat he gave her!

I had the Doner Pita: Not at all what I was hoping for. The meat was somewhat dry, and the sauce was bland. It was also very greasy. Very disappointing. read more

My food was delicious and the owners are such friendly happy people. I wish much success to you both and keep making delicious Kebab. I had their good in a music festival back in Austin about a year ago and I promised myself I would write a review. Late but here it is. Such great seasoned food! read more

Yea this guys legit. That's all you need to know. My friend took one bite and literally stood up and walked away to get his own. Didn't say a single word. No joke. Get the #1. Thank me later. read more

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Doner Kebab satisfies hunger! If there are people in front of you it will take some time; but it's worth the wait! I got the gyro and it was just what I was expecting. They have facebook page that shows their current and next location and times. Good experience read more

Been from Germany, and grown up with friends from Turkey, I can say this food (specially the Doener) is as good and delicious as it can be. The meat is authentic and the sauce is very good. If you want to compare it, you have to go to Germany (which has a big population of people from Turkey) or you have to go directly to Turkey. Well that's not got a happen easily so go and grab a Doener from King Karl ! You won't be disappointed ! read more