Cheesy Kebab — Review by KSIĄŻULO
Wrocław, Poland — Turkish/Kebab
Cheesy Kebab, influencer Tomek Olejnik's kebab restaurant in Wrocław, disappointed with poor quality execution despite interesting concept. The beef was dry and badly cut, the spicy sauce overwhelmed all flavors, and portion sizes didn't match the premium 35-45 PLN price points. Only the lavash bread and creative toppings like cheese balls received praise.
What was great: The lavash bread had good texture with crispy grilled spots and soft areas, spicy sauce was intense and flavorful, cheesy Supreme kebab had generous portions with creative elements like cheese balls with jalapeno
What could improve: Beef was extremely dry, tough, and cut into unappetizing chunks, overwhelming spicy sauce masked all other flavors, beef had strange aftertaste possibly from cardamom, cabbage tasted old and bitter, meat appeared to be from previous day, chicken was fatty and cut improperly, kebab was loosely wrapped and didn't hold its form, extremely high prices (35-45 PLN) not justified by quality
The Dishes
The reviewer ordered two main items: a Lawash with beef and a Cheesy Supreme kebab with chicken. The lawash was distinctive with its bubbled, grilled flatbread that was crispy in some spots and soft in others, measuring 656 grams and costing 35 PLN. It came filled with beef, vegetables, and an intense spicy sauce. The Cheesy Supreme was a premium offering at 45 PLN, featuring chicken, melted cheese, spicy sauce, fries, and creative elements like breaded cheese balls filled with jalapeno. However, both kebabs had significant quality issues.
The Experience
The reviewer waited 25 minutes for the order at a food truck location near Sergross. The service was somewhat disorganized, with the staff member apparently having just arrived for their shift and deliveries not yet received despite it being 5 PM. The atmosphere was casual as a food truck setup, but the lack of preparedness was evident.
Value and Pricing
At 35-45 PLN per kebab, these are premium prices for Wrocław's kebab market. The reviewer felt the pricing was not justified given the execution quality. For comparison, a standard kebab at Macho Kebab cost only 24 PLN, making Cheesy Kebab significantly more expensive.
Notable Moments
The beef was extremely dry, tough, and cut into chunks like dog kibble. It fell apart unnaturally in the mouth with a strange, sour aftertaste.The reviewer expressed disbelief that this was the same meat praised online, suggesting it might have been from the previous day or improperly stored.
The cabbage tasted old, bitter, and like it came from swampy water.The reviewer also noted the dramatic contrast between how the meat looked in Olejnik's Instagram posts versus what was actually served.
The Verdict
Despite the creative concept of cheese-focused kebabs and interesting components like homemade cheese balls, the execution was severely flawed. The overuse of spicy sauce masked all other flavors, making it impossible to appreciate the expensive ingredients. The dry, improperly cut beef was the main culprit. This restaurant would only appeal to those who specifically want a novelty influencer experience but cannot be recommended for actual quality kebab dining. Better alternatives exist at significantly lower prices in Wrocław.