SHAHRAZAD

Origin: Iranian
 
In a soi made up entirely of Middle Eastern restaurants, Shahrazad still manages to stand out. It claims to be the oldest one there and has even popped up on the radar of foodies. Chicken is the only doner kebab option, but it is succulent and has a mild resemblance to chicken tikka. Shahrazad also has some excellent mezzes (B300), and don’t leave without ordering the grilled leg of lamb (B300).
 
6/8 Sukhumvit Soi 3/1, 02-251-3666. Open daily 9am-3am. BTS Nana.

BEIRUT

Origin: Lebanese
 
It has been our Lebanese mainstay for years, and is one of the few solid options outside of Nana for affordable and authentic Lebanese-style doner kebabs (beef or chicken, B180), served with hummus. Despite the large menu selection, the food here is comforting and consistent.
 
B/F, Ploenchit Center, Sukhumvit Soi 2, 02-656-7377. Open daily 10am-10pm. BTS Phloen Chit.
G/F, 64 Silom Building, Silom Rd., 02-632 7448. Open daily 11.30am-12.00am. BTS Sala Daeng.

NADIMOS

Origin: Lebanese
 
These Lebanese expats are committed to serving authentic dishes such as the kebab khashkhash (B210) which combines tender skewers of charcoalgrilled lamb and a wonderfully tasty tomato sauce. The best time to try their kebabs is during their Super Sunday BBQ buffet from 12pm-3pm (B555), when it’s also 50 percent off beers.
 
99 Sukhumvit Soi 24, 02-261-9816. Baan Silom, Silom Soi 19, 02-266-9081. Both open daily 11:30am-11:30pm