A gem of the Asheville Mall food court — yes, there is good food there, among the greasy teriyaki and greasier pizza — has opened a second location in West Asheville.

Fitting for the first eatery to bring local beer to the food court, The Döner, named after a shawarma-like Turkish sandwich filled with spit-roasted meat, has opened a location adjoining UpCountry Brewing at 1042 Haywood Road.

Döner officially opened July 4 at UpCountry, serving a Turkish-German mashup menu. There are millions of people of Turkish origin living in Germany, which explains the culinary mix; Döner owners Rebecca Hanser and Mitchell Marecki once lived in Berlin.

At the mall, that manifests in a menu where you pick your base, a la many other fast-casual eateries these days. You may choose from a salad, thin wheat wrap, Turkish flat bread or box, and top it with rotisserie beef and lamb, rotisserie chicken, falafel or flavorful sweet potato falafel. I can attest to the fact that kids love the latter, especially ordered as a box with french fries.

Get that topped with sauces like the vegan cucumber sauce, and plenty of fresh vegetable toppings. I prefer the chicken on spring mix with plenty of garlic-turmeric sauce, shaved cabbage and all of the rest of the vegetables, including an extra pepperoncini. It's truly an oasis in a desert of unhealthy options.

You no longer have to head to the mall to find it, but for those who end up there for, say, an eye exam or to bring your toddler to meet Santa, know that option is there — and it's well worth your time.

The West Asheville menu features The Döner’s same rotisserie meats and falafels, plus a few additions like bratwursts, wraps and more. Both UpCountry and The Döner plan to create complementary food and beer pairings to play up the businesses' synergistic match.

Marecki said in a release that the new Haywood Road spot will be open for lunch and dinner. He also said the new location is conducive to experimentation. "This is a place where we will be able to serve our menu classics and have the freedom to play with the many Turkish and German recipes, all while being enjoyed with a refreshing beer."

If you go

What: The Döner.

Where: UpCountry Brewing, 1042 Haywood Road.

Hours: Mon-Tue, 3-10 p.m.; Wed, Thu and Sun, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri-Sat 11:30 a.m.-midnight.