Kebab (UK: /kɪˈbæb/, US: /kɪˈbɑːb/; Kurdish: Kebab, Persian: كباب,[1] kabāb, Arabic: كباب,[2] [kaˈbaːb]; Turkish: kebap, [cebɑp]), kabob (North American), or kebap or kabab is a type of cooked meat dish that originates from cuisines of the Middle East. Many variants of the category are popular around the world, including the skewered shish kebab and the doner kebab with bread.