Cwmbran kebab house becomes Wales finalist after just 16 months

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 06:16 · Archive

Tandoorz in Cwmbran, which opened in June 2025, has been named a finalist for Best Kebab House in Wales at the British Kebab Awards.

Tandoorz in Cwmbran and Keyif in Penarth have both been named finalists for Best Kebab House in Wales at the British Kebab Awards. Tandoorz, which opened in June 2025, reached the finals just over a year after opening, making it one of 14 Welsh finalists. The takeaway serves loaded kebabs, pizzas, curries, tandoori dishes, wraps, biryani and naan, and has a five-star food hygiene rating. Keyif, on Glebe Street in Penarth, was established in 2018 and specialises in Turkish Mediterranean cuisine, with meat cooked over a charcoal grill. The restaurant has previously received Tripadvisor's 2025 Travellers' Choice Award.

The British Kebab Awards, now in their 15th year, recognise businesses across 22 categories including Chef of the Year and Best Vegan Kebab. Ibrahim Dogus, founder of the awards, said the finalists 'reflect the talent and hard work of the whole industry, from independent family businesses to larger restaurant groups'. The awards received over 6,000 nominations and 40,000 votes, with 283 businesses reaching the finals across the UK.

Public voting is open until 31 January 2027. Voters must choose a finalist and provide their name, email address and mobile number. The winners will be announced at a ceremony at London's Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on 23 February 2027.

How it is being reported

• Penarth restaurant named finalist for Best Kebab House in WalesA Vale kebab restaurant has been named as a finalist in a national awards scheme.Penarth Times · 29 Oct, 05:00
• Takeaway open just 16 months could now be crowned Wales' bestA Cwmbran kebab house has been named one of the best in Wales.Free Press Series · 28 Oct, 20:00

In this story: Tandoorz · Cwmbran · Keyif · Penarth · British Kebab Awards · Ibrahim Dogus

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