doners

Spit-roasted lamb slices

Doners is the plural of doner, short for doner kebab—seasoned meat (usually lamb, chicken, or beef) stacked in a cone shape and roasted on a vertical spit.

Slices are shaved off as the outer layer cooks, then served in flatbread or pita with vegetables and sauce.

The dish originated in Turkey and spread throughout Europe and beyond, becoming especially popular late-night street food in Britain and Germany.

kebab

shawarma

Carved rotating-spit meat

meat · lamb · chicken · beef · veal · pita · flatbread · wrap · tzatziki · chili sauce

Opposites
cooking method

donersbarbecue

Slow-cook over coals

sashimi · steamed dishes · stir-fry · smoked meat · steak tartare

food formality

donersfine dining

Elegant restaurant experience

haute cuisine · tasting menu · filet mignon · beef Wellington

cuisine style

donerssushi

Vinegared rice with toppings

fish and chips · dim sum · haggis · lutefisk · pierogi

Phrases
Family

donee, doner

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G