Kebab is a variety of cooked meat dishes, originated from the Middle East cuisine. Many variants are popular throughout Asia and around the world.

In most English speaking countries, kebabs are usually internationally known as kebabs or kebabs, although outside North America, kebabs can be ubiquitous fast food kebabs or other forms of kebabs. In contrast, kebabs are any of a variety of barbecue dishes in the languages of Indian English and the Middle East, the rest of Asia, and the Muslim world. Some dishes that end up with Middle East kebabs may have different names in their local languages, such as Chinese kebabs.

Although kebabs are usually cooked with kebabs, many types of kebabs do not. Kebab dishes can include chopped or ground meat or seafood, and sometimes fruits and vegetables. Cook it over a fire, or like a hamburger on a grill, in a pan in an oven, or stew; match each recipe with a variety of accompaniments. The traditional meat of a kebab is usually lamb or mutton, but regional recipes may include beef, goat, chicken, fish, or less pork due to religious taboos.