TOP-9 DONER KEBAB CHAINS IN UKRAINE 2025
Rating of the Best Doner Kebab Chains in Ukraine from Ukrainian Business Award
The fast food market in Ukraine continues to grow dynamically, and one of the most popular areas has become doner kebab. This fast food format combines accessibility, taste and speed of service – three key factors of the modern urban pace of life. In 2025, Ukrainian Business Award presented a rating of leading doner chains that set new standards of quality, service and branding. The study took into account the number of establishments, assortment, level of service, brand recognition and activity in the digital space.
The undisputed market leader is Doner Market – 173 establishments throughout Ukraine, which makes it the largest chain in the segment. In second place is I Love Kebab – 115 locations, which is actively developing franchising and is present in most regional centers. Kyiv Shawarma No. 1 – 29 quickly gained popularity in the capital thanks to its signature taste. Smaller but stable chains — Meat Bar, Kebab House, BPSh, Kebab Chef, Doner House, and Shawarma Center — are focusing on local expansion, creating competition based on quality rather than quantity.
The richest menu is offered by Meat Bar (13 categories) – from classic doners to signature burgers and bowls. Shawarma Center (12) is distinguished by a creative approach to fillings and sauces. BPSh (10) maintains a high position thanks to a balanced menu for different taste preferences. Doner Market and Doner House have 8 categories each, focusing on the mass format. Other chains, such as I Love Kebab, Kebab House and Kyiv Shawarma No. 1, offer a compact but proven menu, which allows you to maintain stable quality.
The absolute leader in terms of the number of positions is Shawarma Center (23 types of doners), which focuses on a variety of tastes – from classic to vegetarian. I Love Kebab (15) and Doner Market (13) combine European standards with local flavors. BPSh and Kyiv Shawarma No. 1 (12 each) maintain a balance between fast service and originality of the menu. The remaining chains, including Meat Bar, Kebab House, and Kebab Chef, focus on signature recipes, prioritizing quality over quantity.
The highest customer experience indicators were received by Kebab Shef, Meat Bar and I Love Kebab – 9 points each. They are distinguished by a high level of service, cleanliness and ease of ordering. BPSh, Kyivska Shaurma No. 1, Kebab House, Doner Market and Doner House (8 points each) demonstrate a stable level of service. Shaurma Center (7) has potential for development, but stands out for its affordable prices and speed of work. All companies are actively implementing new service standards, which makes the market more competitive.
In terms of the design of the establishments, BPSh, Meat Bar and I Love Kebab stand out, having received the highest marks for comfort and style. Their locations combine a modern interior with a street food atmosphere. Doner Market, Kebab House and Shaurma Center also have an attractive appearance and ergonomic layout.
The exterior design is best at Meat Bar, BPSh, Doner Market, and I Love Kebab, which create a recognizable urban image. This shows that brands invest not only in taste, but also in the visual experience of customers.
The oldest market participants are Doner House and Kebab Shef, which have been operating for over 9 years. I Love Kebab (8) is actively developing in the franchise format. BPSh, Kebab House and Kyiv Shaurma No. 1 represent a new wave of brands that are shaping the modern culture of doner. Tsentr Shaurma, Doner Market and Meat Bar have less than 5 years of experience, but are demonstrating rapid growth. Young chains focus on digital marketing and service innovation.
The highest customer rating is given to Kebab Shef (92%) – a brand with a loyal audience and high quality standards. Meat Bar (91%) and I Love Kebab (90%) also received excellent reviews, in particular for cleanliness, service and consistent taste. Kyiv Shaurma No. 1, Kebab House and BPSh have results in the range of 83–89%, while Doner House and Doner Market are slightly lower, but with positive dynamics. Tsentr Shaurma has the lowest indicator (77%), but the company is actively improving quality standards.
The largest online traffic is BPSh (23,973 visits per month), demonstrating a strong digital strategy and active advertising. Doner Market (13,748) and I Love Kebab (7,604) also have significant figures, confirming their popularity among online customers. Kebab House and Meat Bar are steadily developing their websites, while Kebab Shef, Shaurma Center and Kyiv Shaurma No. 1 have smaller but growing traffic. Doner House is not online yet, which creates room for development in the digital segment.
In social networks, Doner House (5 points) is the most active, using Instagram and TikTok to attract a young audience. Doner Market and I Love Kebab have 3 active pages each and stable interaction with customers. Kyiv Shaurma No. 1, Meat Bar, BPSh, Kebab House and Kebab Shef maintain average activity (2 pages each). Shaurma Center (1) is only starting to develop this direction, but has the potential for growth. Social media remains a key communication channel in this area.
According to the results of the expert assessment of the Ukrainian Business Award jury, the highest scores (4.8) were received by Doner Market, BPSh and I Love Kebab, which set the standards for the industry. Meat Bar, Kebab House, Doner House and Tsentr Shaurma received 4.7 points, demonstrating the high quality of the product and service. Kebab Chef (4.5) and Kyiv Shaurma No. 1 (4.3) complete the rating, remaining bright representatives of the local market. Experts noted the professional approach, the speed of franchise development and the expansion of the brand geography.
The TOP-9 rating of doner kebab chains in Ukraine 2025 shows that the street food format has become part of the country’s gastronomic culture. Market leaders – Doner Market, I Love Kebab and BPSh – set the pace in the development of franchises, marketing and customer service. Younger brands, such as Meat Bar or Kebab Chef, bring innovation and modern style. In general, the market demonstrates a transition from spontaneous points to quality chains with clear standards that form a new fast food culture in Ukraine.
Analytics developed by Ukrainian Business Award with the support of analytical partners Serpstat, Clarity Project.
The members of our jury also reviewed the analytics and gave their expert assessments: Ilya Slavhorodsky (CEO — Ukrainian Business Award), Oleksandr Stepanov (HBD — Head of Business Development Department of UBTA — Ukrainian Business & Trade Association), and Dmytro Savytsky (psychologist, consultant, business trainer, partner of Tomalogy-Supervisor).
Conclusion based on the Ukrainian Business Award Results: TOP-9 Doner Kebab Chains in Ukraine 2025.
Summing up all the information, we can announce the nominees of Doner Kebab Chains in Ukraine 2025:
| Place in the rating | Company | Balls | Balls % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doner Market | 17,37133146 | 100,0 |
| 2 | I Love Kebab | 15,6481261 | 90,1 |
| 3 | БПШ | 12,57393995 | 72,4 |
| 4 | Центр Шаурми | 9,854914346 | 56,7 |
| 5 | Doner House | 9,45236416 | 54,4 |
| 6 | Meat Bar | 9,30079319 | 53,5 |
| 7 | Kebab House | 8,97167648 | 51,6 |
| 8 | Кебаб Шеф | 8,455613015 | 48,7 |
| 9 | Київська Шаурма №1 | 8,371241295 | 48,2 |
