Local Favorite Kebab Food Truck Sets Up Shop in JBER Exchange Food Court
The Exchange has welcomed local favorite Rhea’s Mini Donuts and Doner Kebabs to the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson food court.
673rd Mission Support Group Commander Col. Erik Dunn and Chief Allen Quinata joined JBER Exchange General Manager Keola Chan and Exchange Services Business Manager Dahlia Haliburton in cutting the ribbon on the restaurant Jan. 18.
From left: Exchange food court manager Amanda Quennell; Realyn & Jason Smith, restaurant owners; JBER Exchange Services Business Manager Dahlia Haliburton; JBER Exchange General Manager Keola Chan; 673 MSG CC Col. Erik Dunn; Exchange Services Ops Assistant Mazie Purdue; Chief Allen Quinata.
“The Exchange listened to the JBER community and is thrilled to bring this popular local business to the food court,” Chan said. “It’s another great option for our service members and families to have right on the installation.”
The new restaurant offers German-style doner kebabs, Belgian-style fries and doughnuts.
“I’ve been stationed in Germany for five years, and when I saw the menu I had to bring my coworker to try the kebabs,” said TSgt. Daniel Kruger, who was at the grand opening with TSgt. Joseph Newbern. “The food is really good.”
The food court addition is the latest improvement to JBER quality of life from the Exchange. Last year, the Exchange opened nine micromarkets—self-serve convenience stores with healthy food and drinks—across the installation, as well as expanding DoorDash services and increasing the apparel and outdoor supplies assortment at the main store. This month, the Exchange opened an H&R Block in the mall, where authorized Exchange shoppers can receive a 10% discount on tax preparation services.
JBER Exchange Services Business Manager Dahlia Haliburton with TSgt. Daniel Kruger and TSgt. Joseph Newbern at the grand opening of Rhea’s Mini Donuts and Doner Kebabs at the JBER food court.
