K.W.A - Kebap with Attitude

While there are a lot of döner kebabs in Berlin, this one sets itself apart by offering proper table service in a nice restaurant environment. Additionally, the meat is well marinated and delish. Probably the best döner I had in the city.

Mini Falafel: The falafels were that nice mix of smooth pasty inside and crunchy inside. I especially like how they were garnished with a sauce drizzle and some fresh pomegranate seeds.

Beef O.G.: I really appreciate how meat was stacked pieces of real beef, instead of that weird ground stuff at many kebab places. Generous portion of that thin crispy meat. Fluffy bread, that was more like a sandwich than a pita. Lots of nice veggie fillings. Most noticeable was a huge roasted pepper, that added a great smoky flavor pairing.

Chicken Uncle O.G.: Also big chunks of chicken stacked the cut thin. Loved all the wispy crispy pieces. Pairing against the fries made this even more indulgent and filling.

Funky, cool place for some Doner. I thought the Doner was okay, but not amazing. The truffle fries were good, but a lot of sauce on them. Nice mixed drinks here too which was surprising.

I saw a review for K.W.A. in the "ExBerliner" magazine [see below], next to another restaurant I've been to and really like. I headed over the same day I read the review.

Fresh high-quality food, nice environment, very clean, cheerful service.

I had the classic "KWA-Klassik" on a tray, which came with flatbread, salad, meat, onions and cabbage, and up to three different sauces.

The small Falafel Bucket featured small falafel balls in hummus, with pomegranate seeds and mint leaves. Very tasty.

More than anything else, KWA reminded me of Century City in Los Angeles. By that I mean an upscale food court. The food is still fast food, simple things that can served fairly quickly -- yet it's somehow on a higher plane than the typical Wenzel's / Sbarro / Orange Julius at the mall food court. Definitely clean, plated in a decorative manner, several little grace notes and garnishes, prompt busing of dirty dishes, good service, friendly people.

Upscale food court. Yes, that is how I will remember KWA -- or experience it again, since I would certainly go back to try another dish (probably the halloumi plate, which sounds like fish tacos) and the dessert (soft-serve ice cream with a piece of baklava).


excerpt from the review "K.W.A. Enter the Genre Döner" by Jane Silver
"Ex-Berliner" July/August 2019 edition
http://www.exberliner.com/

"The sleek fast-foolery is the brainchild of a trio of local lads, one Turkish-German, two German-German, who named "Kepap with Attitude" after the Compton rap group (its proximity to art institute KW was just a serendipitous bonus.) Together they aim to do to the döner what's been done to the hamburger, hot dot and taco before; make it fancy, artisanal, respectable. They do so using regional, antibiotic-free beef and chicken; vegetarian fillings like sesame-studded falafel and grilled halloumi; plentiful fresh produce, and homemade condiments."

We tried the "Classic" sandwich with beef, forest-green salad, red cabbage, pickled onions and the age-old Kräuter-Scharf-Knoblauch combo, and were amazed at how meaty it tasted compared to the cardboard shavings at your standard Imbiss, and even to the milder veal served at Imren and its ilk."

Very good kebab. Go for the KWA - Klassik and please note that the trays contain a lot of food. So the Pide or Dürüm are probably enough if you're not starving.

OK, to be perfectly honest, this place serves a fantastic kebap, and probably is worth four or five stars, but my problem with this place is quite frankly the price.
The meat is fresh and is not the processed pressed crap you get at the typical doner joint, but at the end there are a few places that offer you almost the same taste/quality (e.g. Imren) for a much less price.
I know this is an "upmarket" doner, but a durum for 8-9 Euros is still a bit too much.

Damn! Best kebab what i have ever eat!!! Menu was simple and food was really fresh. Higly recommend to visit here.(i almost cryed while eat)it was so good.