Hyderabad · Bengaluru — 8 kitchens
FriedChickenShawarma
Crisp fried chicken, soft rumali, garlic mayo. The crunch a shawarma was always missing.
8 kitchens · Hyderabad & Bengaluru
18+ spices
The blend
Eighteen or more spices go into the KEF blend. The list is not published.
Organic and natural, hand-blended, and the reason you can pick a KEF wrap out of a line-up blindfolded.
None of them leave the kitchen
Eighteen spices
In every single thing we make.
The same blend of eighteen spices goes into everything KEF makes.
Fried fresh · Soft rumali
Fried loud, wrapped soft. Chicken hits the oil when the order lands and goes into the rumali while it is still shouting.
- Chicken
- Fried to order
- Rumali
- Made fresh daily
- Garlic mayo
- Made in-house
37 items
The lineup
Drag the rail, or use the arrows. Everything here is a bestseller — the full 37-item menu is one tap away.
- Fried Chicken Shawarma — Non-Veg, Medium, ₹189. Crispy diced fried chicken strips in soft rumali bread with signature sauce, fresh lettuce, and garlic mayo.
- Cheesy Fried Chicken Shawarma — Non-Veg, Medium, ₹210. Our signature fried chicken shawarma loaded with extra cheese for a gooey indulgence.
- KEF Spl. Crispy Chicken Wrap — Non-Veg, Mild, ₹189. Crunchy fried chicken strips with in-house sauce in a soft tortilla, layered with fresh lettuce and garlic mayo.
- Zinger Chicken Burger — Non-Veg, Medium, ₹219. Crispy zinger patty with lettuce and house mayo.
- Grilled Chicken Burger — Non-Veg, Medium, ₹199. Grilled chicken, lettuce, and smoky mayo on a toasted bun.
- KEF Special Fried Chicken — Non-Veg, Medium, ₹189. Golden, crispy, and irresistibly juicy—marinated in our signature blend of spices and fried to perfection.
- Peri Peri Fried Chicken — Non-Veg, Hot, ₹209. Fried chicken tossed in fiery peri peri spice.
- Peri Peri French Fries — Veg, Hot, ₹152. Fries tossed in fiery peri peri seasoning.
The name
KEF meansjoy
كيف — pleasure, good vibes, the feeling of a good time. Quick lunch or a 2 AM hang, we want you to leave happier than you arrived.
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What they say
Left on Swiggy, Zomato and Google by people who paid for their own dinner.
01 / 05
“The shawarma was packed with flavor—juicy, well-seasoned meat wrapped in soft pita with just the right amount of sauce. Their garlic sauce was a standout, super creamy and addictive!”
“Best fried chicken shawarma I've had! Crispy chicken strips, fresh lettuce, and that signature white garlic mayo—absolute perfection. Great value for money too.”
“Amazing food quality and generous portions. The Zinger Burger and Peri Peri Fries are must-tries. Quick service, friendly staff. Will definitely come back!”
“Finally found a shawarma place that gets it right! The rumali roti wrap is so soft and the chicken is perfectly crispy. Affordable and delicious.”
“Went for the KEF Special Fried Chicken—golden, crispy, juicy. The spice blend is unique. This is now my go-to spot for quick bites in Kondapur.”
- “The shawarma was packed with flavor—juicy, well-seasoned meat wrapped in soft pita with just the right amount of sauce. Their garlic sauce was a standout, super creamy and addictive!” — Priya M., 5 stars.
- “Best fried chicken shawarma I've had! Crispy chicken strips, fresh lettuce, and that signature white garlic mayo—absolute perfection. Great value for money too.” — Rahul V., 5 stars.
- “Amazing food quality and generous portions. The Zinger Burger and Peri Peri Fries are must-tries. Quick service, friendly staff. Will definitely come back!” — Sneha K., 5 stars.
- “Finally found a shawarma place that gets it right! The rumali roti wrap is so soft and the chicken is perfectly crispy. Affordable and delicious.” — Arjun D., 5 stars.
- “Went for the KEF Special Fried Chicken—golden, crispy, juicy. The spice blend is unique. This is now my go-to spot for quick bites in Kondapur.” — Fatima S., 5 stars.
Open late
8 kitchens.2 cities.
7 of the 8 are still frying after midnight, and Manikonda runs to 4:00 AM. Status below is live, in IST.
Kondapur
HyderabadPlot 19, Ashok Nagar, Whitefield Road, Kondapur
12:00 AM - 2:30 AM, 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM★ 3.7 (20) · ZomatoMadhapur
HyderabadCircle 20, Vittal Rao Nagar, Image Hospital Road, Madhapur
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM, 12:15 PM - 12:00 AM★ 4.4 (124) · ZomatoVijaynagar Colony
HyderabadBeside Safa High School, Vijaynagar Colony, SBH Colony, Vijaya Nagar Colony, Hyderabad, Telangana 500057, India
11:00 AM - 1:00 AM★ 4.9 · GoogleManikonda
HyderabadFlat 101, Abhinandan Elite, Puppalaguda - Manikonda, Shirdi Sai Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500089, India
11:00 AM - 4:00 AM★ 3.9 · GoogleJNTUH
Hyderabad1449, Gokul Enclave, Venkata Ramana Colony, Hafeezpet, Hyderabad, Telangana 500085, India
12:00 PM - 1:00 AM★ 5 (3) · GoogleSriram Nagar
Hyderabad1/57, Botanical Garden Rd, Sriram Nagar, Kondapur, Hyderabad, Telangana 500084
12:00 PM - 1:00 AMKammanahalli
Bengaluru4, 4th Cross, 5th A Main Road, Near Dr Rajkumar Park, Kammanahalli
1:00 PM - 12:00 AM★ 4.2 (269) · Zomato
Swiggy · Zomato · Walk in
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