Having been on something of a quest for the best doner kebabs in Birmingham, and following a recommendation by an excellent Qypian, I went along to Urban Feast a few days ago, hoping that my search would be at an end.
It probably is! The doner kebabs here are certainly the best I've tasted in Birmingham. They are still offered in pitta bread, which as far as I'm concerned is the only way to serve a proper doner kebab. The meat is hot, tasty, and not at all greasy. There's plenty of it, too. The salad is crisp and fresh, and the only negative I could find was that lettuce has--as in so many places these days--replaced the shredded cabbage which, again, is what I ideally like on a kebab.
The fries (not chips, these are more along the line of those you'd get in McDonalds etc.) were pleasant enough, though by no means the highlight.
Unfortunately I can't comment on any of the other food sold here, and it's unlikely that I will be able to, since I shall probably only be buying doner kebabs in future! However, the staff were courteous and efficient, and I have little doubt that the rest of the menu is of similar quality.
There is a downstairs eating area, into which I didn't venture. Parking is somewhat tricky, as essentially there isn't any! If you're prepared to risk parking on a double-yellow, or in one of the few loading areas, or if you're brave enough to risk the wrath of the massed ranks of taxi drivers by taking up one of their spots, then you should be okay!
As far as my particular Donerish requirements were concerned, I would give them a solid 8/10, and unless somoene can persuade me to give somewhere else a try, this will probably become my regular destination whenever I hear the siren-song of the doner kebab calling me.
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