Best Sides at Kebys: From Onion Rings to Mozzarella Sticks

The best sides takeaway in Great Barr comes down to five things done properly: fries, onion rings, chicken strips, garlic bread and mozzarella sticks, every one fried or baked to order at Kebys. These are not an afterthought. They are the difference between a decent takeaway and one you actually remember. Garlic bread that is crisp at the edges. Mozzarella sticks that snap and then stretch. Onion rings in proper batter. A small order of fries hot enough to burn your fingers on the drive home.

Below is the full Kebys sides menu, what pairs with what, the sauces worth adding, and how to upgrade a standard order across B43 without the cost spiralling.

What sides does Kebys serve in Great Barr?

Five sides, plus a full sauce range. Nothing sits under a heat lamp for an hour. Here is the line-up with real prices.

Side	Price	Vegetarian	Vegan
Fries (small)	£2.99	Yes	Yes
Fries (large)	£4.99	Yes	Yes
Onion Rings	£3.49	Yes	Yes
Chicken Strips (5)	£4.49	No	No
Garlic Bread (4 pieces)	£3.99	Yes	No
Mozzarella Sticks (5)	£4.99	Yes	No

Fries

Small at £2.99, large at £4.99. Salted and fried to order. This is the most-ordered side on the menu and the obvious companion to a lamb doner or a signature burger. If you are feeding two, the large is better value than two smalls, and it shares far more happily. Because they go into the fryer fresh rather than sitting pre-cooked, they arrive crisp on the outside and soft in the middle, which is exactly what you want for scooping up sauce.

Onion Rings, £3.49

Battered, crisp and slightly sweet, in a proper portion rather than three sad rings rattling round a box. Vegetarian. They work as a crunch contrast to a soft pizza slice, or as a sharing starter for the table before the mains land. The sweetness of the onion against the savoury batter is why they hold their own next to almost anything on the menu, and why they tend to disappear first when a group is sharing.

Chicken Strips (5), £4.49

Five breaded chicken strips, hot and crisp, and easy to share. Add a pot of BBQ or chilli sauce (30p each) for dunking and they turn into a small meal in their own right.

Garlic Bread (4 pieces), £3.99

Four pieces of garlic-buttered bread, baked alongside the pizzas in the same oven, so it comes out with the same bubbled, blistered edges. Vegetarian. This is the universal pizza side. Order one with any hand-stretched pizza from Kebys and the table calms down while it waits for the mains.

Mozzarella Sticks (5), £4.99

Five breaded mozzarella sticks, crisp outside and stretchy in the middle. Vegetarian. This is the quiet standout of the menu, and it pairs especially well with a kebab. If you want the history behind that molten pull, mozzarella{:rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} was born as a fresh Italian cheese, and the fried-stick version keeps that soft, milky centre intact.

Which sides go best with pizza, kebabs and burgers?

A few honest pairings, based on what regulars actually order rather than what reads well on a menu board.

With a pizza order

• Garlic Bread (£3.99): the default. Same oven, same char, no argument.
• Onion Rings (£3.49): crunch to offset a soft slice.
• Skip the duplicate carbs. Fries plus pizza is a lot of starch, so pick one and let it do the job.

With a kebab order

• Fries (small £2.99): the classic, best dunked in garlic mayo.
• Mozzarella Sticks (£4.99): the secret weapon. Crisp and stretchy against the soft, slow-roasted Cypriot lamb doner.
• Onion Rings (£3.49): if you want the extra crunch on top.

With a burger order

• Fries (£2.99 or £4.99): obvious, and grilled beef deserves them.
• Onion Rings (£3.49): for a proper diner-style plate.
• Garlic Bread: less common, but a good shared side for the table.

With a family order

The Full House family deal at £54.99 already includes two large fries, so you do not need more chips. Add one or two extras for a genuine sharing spread instead:

• Garlic Bread plus Chicken Strips = £8.48 extra, and it fills out the table.
• Mozzarella Sticks plus Onion Rings = £8.48, both share-friendly and both gone first.

What sauces should you add to your sides?

A good sauce lifts the whole order, and every one at Kebys is 30p at the till or checkout.

• Garlic Mayo: the regular's first choice, and it works with everything from fries to onion rings.
• Chilli: hot and clean, the lamb doner's best friend.
• In-house Chilli Mayo: our signature, the same one in the Kebys Hot House signature burger. A slow, building burn.
• Yoghurt Mint: cooler and properly minted, ideal alongside spiced meats.
• BBQ: sweet and smoky, made for burgers and chicken strips.
• Ketchup and Mayo: the universal defaults, always there.

Order three sauces for 90p and a kebab arrives properly dressed rather than dry. A good rule of thumb: one creamy sauce for dipping fries and mozzarella sticks, one hot sauce to cut through richer meat, and a default like ketchup for anyone at the table who wants to keep it simple.

Are Kebys sides vegetarian or vegan?

Most of them are, which makes it easy to build a meat-free order.

• Vegetarian: Fries and Onion Rings.
• Vegetarian (contain dairy): Garlic Bread and Mozzarella Sticks.
• Not suitable for either: Chicken Strips.

If you or a guest has an allergy, it is always worth a quick word when you order, because shared fryers can carry traces across items. The Food Standards Agency has clear, plain guidance on food allergen labelling for takeaways{:rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} if you want to understand the fourteen major allergens before you choose. For anything you are cooking to match at home, BBC Good Food{:rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} has reliable veggie-friendly sides too.

What about drinks and desserts to finish?

Sides are only half the upgrade. Round the order out with a drink and something sweet.

Drinks:

• Soft drink can: £1.40
• 1.5L bottle: £2.49
• Fruit Shoot: £0.99
• Water: £0.99
• Cheesecake: £3.99 a slice, or Ice Cream at £2.99

A cheesecake slice after a Munchbox rounds the whole thing off nicely.

Desserts:

• Cheesecake Slice: £3.99
• Ice Cream 90ml: £2.99

Both share well or finish a solo meal neatly. Pair the cheesecake with a coffee at home, or let the kids split the ice cream after their nuggets and fries.

If you are building the ultimate box, a large fries, mozzarella sticks and garlic bread covers crisp, cheesy and carby in one go for around £13, which is enough to turn two mains into a proper sharing spread without ordering a whole second meal.

How do you order sides for delivery across Great Barr?

Kebys is at 3 Bowstoke Road, Great Barr, B43 5EB, just off Newton Road and a few minutes from the Scott Arms. We are open Tuesday to Saturday, 4pm to 10pm, with free parking outside for collection.

To order sides:

1. Direct at kebys.co.uk, the quickest route and the one that keeps the most in the kitchen's pocket.
2. Order online to collect at kebys.co.uk and park up outside when it is ready.
3. Delivery apps: Uber Eats, Just Eat and Deliveroo.

Delivery through the apps covers Great Barr, Perry Barr, Kingstanding, Hamstead, Pheasey, Streetly and Sutton Coldfield, so a full box of sides reaches most of the B43 and B42 area hot. Follow the day-to-day menu and specials on Instagram at @kebysuk. For a sense of the wider Birmingham takeaway scene, the Birmingham Mail food coverage{:rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} is a decent local read.

FAQs

What sides does Kebys do?

Fries (small £2.99, large £4.99), Onion Rings £3.49, Chicken Strips (5) £4.49, Garlic Bread (4 pieces) £3.99, and Mozzarella Sticks (5) £4.99. There is also a sauce range at 30p each.

What's the best side with pizza?

Garlic Bread (£3.99) is the universal pizza side. Onion Rings (£3.49) bring crunch to balance a soft slice. Both are easy add-ons to any hand-stretched pizza order.

What's the best side with a kebab?

Fries are the classic, especially dunked in garlic mayo. Mozzarella Sticks (£4.99) are a less obvious but properly satisfying pair with a lamb doner.

Are Kebys sides vegetarian?

Fries, Onion Rings, Garlic Bread and Mozzarella Sticks are all vegetarian. Mozzarella Sticks and Garlic Bread contain dairy. If you are vegan or avoiding an allergen, ask us when you order and we will tell you honestly what suits.

Can I get Kebys sides delivered in Great Barr?

Yes. Order online at kebys.co.uk for collection, or through Uber Eats, Just Eat and Deliveroo for delivery. Delivery through the apps covers Great Barr, Perry Barr, Kingstanding, Hamstead and Pheasey.

How much are sauces at Kebys?

Every sauce is 30p, including Garlic Mayo, Chilli, in-house Chilli Mayo, Yoghurt Mint, BBQ, Ketchup and Mayo. Three sauces cost 90p and dress a full kebab order nicely.