Kabob Lounge

The Persian pizza and sandwich were absolutely amazing. One of the best Persian pizzas in the state. Totally recommend it. But the service is very slow. You might need to wait 30-40 minutes, even if there are no other customers there.

Their Persian Pizza was good, and it is relatively large! We ordered 2 for 4 people and we took almost a whole pizza home! I wish their crust was thinner as it was a little under cooked. Their appetizers are good as well. But the downside is their hours and I hope they extend it. Nice and friendly staff and good service. Overall, I would recommend this place, specially for Persian pizza.

This 1-Star feedback is ONLY regarding the Persian Pizza (the only item I have so far tried). While it smelled and looked delicious, it was extremely greasy. Like in a very bad way! No matter how much of the grease I tried to absorb with paper towels, it just didn’t go away. Couldn’t swallow more than a couple of pieces. The grease was coming from the meat (meat substitute) inside the pizza. Please see photo. It was not meat! Maybe a %5 lean meat!! The rest was pure fat. What did you really put in there?! Leftover of whatever you didn’t need in the kitchen maybe?! We expect much more from a $30 pizza!! Regardless, what I loved about the place was the cleanliness (spotless), and the lady at the register (Niloufar) who was very sweet. But the pizza… won’t buy again.

I recently dined at this fantastic restaurant and was thoroughly impressed. The quality of the food was exceptional, leaving my taste buds delighted. The cleanliness of the establishment added to the overall positive experience. Moreover, it's a family-friendly environment, making it a great choice for those with kids. A definite 5-star gem that caters to both food enthusiasts and families alike!

Any restaurant that sells delicious homemade rice with lentils and dates is a winner in my book! The abundance of options for families with young kiddos, the fresh, whole ingredients, makes this a perfect place for a casual dinner with family or friends. I loved it. Definitely coming again!

The food is fabulous. It's a great choice for take out or delivery. We had the ground beef kebab, chicken kebab, and beef gyro, and all we're excellent. The food portions are large too.

A group of friends stopped by for dinner at Kabob lounge. The food is much better with the new owners(family owned). The place was clean, the service is fast and staff is friendly. We will definitely go back and recommend the restaurant.

Hands down the best Persian restaurant in San Diego! This place serves some of the tastiest and most tender koobideh and Cornish hen I’ve ever had in California. You have to try the koobideh and the Cornish hen with barberry rice. Highly recommended! Great food for reasonable price.

This place is awesome. We ordered a ground sirloin entree and a gyros entree. Both entrees come with basmati rice and a salad. The gyros were perfect. Seasoned perfectly. The steak was really good too. Portions are generous and the service was great. Looks to be a family owned restaurant. I prefer supporting mom and pop businesses. I highly recommend coming here if you are craving Mediterranean.

First time here and wow, the food is amazing! There are so many options to choose from, including fresh pizza. I got the chicken salad and it was hands down the best salad I've had in a long time. The flavor of the chicken was incredible, the pita bread was warm and soft, and the dressing tied everything together perfectly. My friend ordered the Margherita pizza and said it was fresh, flavorful, and cooked just right. We were all really impressed. I'll definitely be coming back!

I was really happy with having a vegetarian roasted veggie plate (not always the case). This is not negative feedback just wishful thinking: i wish there was more than one tomato, and zuchini instead of squash but i was happy nonetheless and that is only preference. The meat options look very good. Portions were generous and i even donated some to squirrels! See video lol.. too cute to miss Wait was a little long and the restaurant is located near offices so location wise nothing special but its good!

Food was hot and delicious. Comes with yogurt sauce, but you'll have to ask for the garlic sauce if you want it. Plenty of parking in front. They take credit cards. There is also a fountain machine to get your own drinks.

This place has gone down in quality. A signature of any Iranian food is their chicken kebap and rice. Both were soggy and tasteless. Their baklava was not tasty either. Salad was good. Pita bread was cold and tasteless. Sad to see jacked up prices while food taste has gone down drastically.

I purchased a gift certificate and they said they cannot accept it because the ownership changed. The new owner purchased any outstanding liabilities that the company had. Otherwise they can just sell gift cards and then "change ownership" and keep all of the money. Sadly don't know how the food is because they wouldn't let me use the gift card that I purchased. The woman didn't even offer me any type of discount or anything.

Excellent casual kabob spot in upscale shopping center and neighborhood! Will be back

Their Persian pizza was delicious but what was amazing was their baklava. The baklava was filled with walnut filling and gave baklava-fooman koloocheh fusion vibes! Sooo good!

Convenient spot for lunch when in the area with covered parking. Order at a quick walk up counter and choose a table inside (mostly 2 seater fast food type tables), or choose a wired table with an umbrella outside. They brought our food to us and helped clear our table when we were done. If you haven't checked out the plates, they're substantial servings and was pleasantly surprised with the salad size. - Chicken Donar Kabob is the most popular. Generous amount of juicy chicken but thought it could be slightly more tender - Beef Donar Kabob was also recommended

3.5 it's a great quick spot. Food was pretty good but nothing over the top or something I'd be recommending to friends to try out.

Took a while to get our food but once we did we were happy. Had the chicken wrap & chicken bowl. Delicious.

Tucked away in Carmel valley. Kabob lounge has a great variety of dishes with fresh ingredients. I've been coming here over the years and I've always had a great experience with their food and their staff.

I'd driven past many times and this is my first visit. What took me so long? This is a beautiful restaurant, so much wood and metal with the design. I'd expected it to be a little more busy, but maybe I'd just missed the lunch rush. I ordered a Greek salad and added chicken kabob. Although it took a little longer than anticipated, just wow -- such a generous portion! And the meat was pretty much fork tender. A small touch that made me smile: when the lady at the counter was clearing a table, she made a point to stop by and ask if everything was okay. As the only person up front she kept busy and engaged. This is also an exceptionally clean restaurant. Definitely want to return sometime soon.

Absolutely amazing! I had an amazing experience at Kebab Lounge in San Diego! The Persian pizza and koobideh pizza are simply the best I've had in the US, even compared to what I've had in Iran. The flavors are authentic, and contrary to some reviews, I found it not greasy at all--just perfect. Highly recommend this place! looking forward to trying the other items on the menu!

Best Kabob in town! Excellent koobideh (ground beef) and chicken kabob. The kabobs are juicy and flavorful. Everything is fresh and made to order. The portions are excellent and the service is friendly.

The food was delicious. The service was quick. The Ambiance was lively cause it was quiet in the beginning but it became noisy towards the end.

We went here for dinner last night and got a large house salad. I added a chicken kabob and gyro meat on top. It was gigantic. The chicken kabob was cooked on a metal kabob for even cooking throughout the chicken breast. It was the best, most tasty, most juicy large chicken breast kabob I have ever tried. It was large and savory. Luna Grill and Daphnis do not compare at all. Great job! The gyros were ok and they gave a great potion. I would have preferred more charred pieces of gyro meat. Also they did not offer any sauces like a garlic or yogurt sauce for the meat or pita. Service was mediocre at best and they never checked up on how things were. Some employees were on their cell phone as they worked and cleaned the floors. It was kind of weird since I was the only one there. After 7:35 pm I felt unwelcome and rushed to get out of their store. They wanted to clean and close up. Overall, great chicken kabob and awesome portions here. It could use side sauces for dipping. Service today was mediocre but I'm hopeful it's just a one off experience. If service continues to be mediocre again when I return star ratings will go down. I'll head next door for dinner for award winning sushi.

I've been coming here for years, but I haven't been here probably over six months. I don't know if the ownership has changed, but nothing was really good today. My mom's kebab plate did not come with grilled tomatoes or pita bread as it normally did. We had to ask for it. My wrap was super soggy, and when I asked for no onions, they gave me onions. The french fries were super soggy and not crispy at all. Everything just was not good. I don't think I'll be coming back unfortunately. This used to be our go to place to come and I don't think so.

Amazing food here everytime. We have ordered almost everything here and can say fully the food here is so flavorful and yummy. I especially love the gyro salad and the koobideh plate with rice and salad. Hummus appetizer is absolutely amazing along with their dolmadas. Please come here!

Happened upon this place after Yelp-searching for food in the area. Kabob Lounge was just around the corner. Clean and open dining area and patio next door to some Sushi bubbles. Service was somewhat prompt during this lunch-hour order frenzy. Probably the best chicken kabob ever of breast meat (may have been tenderloin). Not dry at all. Very juicy and flavorful. If we lived closer, we would frequent rather often. Good food. Got super busy before we were finished. Dicks

As someone who works in the office complex where the Kabob Lounge is located, I can confidently say that it's become one of our office's 'go - to' spots. Here's why: 1. Delicious food: The food is consistently very good, Whether you want kebabs, mediterranean dishes, pizza's or burgers, they've got you covered. 2. Reasonable prices. 3. Indoor and outdoor seating. Nice ambiance indoors and fresh air outside. 4. Well maintained and clean 5. The owner, Pedram, has a warm and professional demeanor. He clearly strives to provide great food and great service, and from my perspective, he delivers. He clearly cares about his patrons. If you appreciate good quality Mediterranean cuisine, the Kabob Lounge will not disappoint.

Pretty ok. I wish they had more sauces to choose from. I ordered a side of hummus with my order and my husband and I both got the gyro plate. He liked it a lot and I thought it was pretty good. The rice with the dates is delicious that you can add for 2$ is really good. My kiddo loved their gyro wrap and my other kid loved the hamburger. Prices are pretty reasonable and the inside of the restaurant has sumac on the table which is nice and you don't see that to often.

very good food, very nice staff, the pizza was great espically the Persian one. wish there was a one closer to my house. Near beach as well

I thought it is a restaurant when I place pick up order on Uber Eat. However, it is kinda like fast food spot. Kabob was ok but not great. And inform falafel was disappointed.

I highly recommend this place. I got beef kabob and chicken combination and it was absolutely delicious. Owner is very welcoming, nice and watching the employee's performance perfectly. Prices are reasonable. I will be back again.

Love this place! The food is great, the atmosphere is fantastic, the prices are reasonable, and the staff is wonderful. Under the new management, the quality has improved even more. The Persian pizza is a must-try!

We used to be regulars but then they got cheap and cut the kids' meal price in half and then removed it altogether. Haven't been back since... So, I figured to call them and they still don't offer it. They are near our home and it was a convenient option. Food is mid anyhow really.

Delicious Persian pizza with a perfect blend of ingredients and amazing dough! incredibly welcoming, making each visit a pleasure. You won't regret coming here. I will definitely be back!

Always a 5. Great tasty food and appetizers with generous portions. Great place for takeout or a quick bite. Very efficient and friendly Owners. Great family business.

Disappointing meal. The salmon was mushy and seasoning was not good, The side dishes were ok.

I used to work across the street so it was convenient to stop in here, and we always had it catered in for meetings. It is located off the 5 and there is plenty of parking, including covered parking. Try to get there before the 12 noon lunch rush though. Some of my coworkers wanted to stop by last week for lunch because they love the spicy orange sauce that Kabob Lounge make, the price is reasonable, and the food tastes great. Typical Mediterranean flavors and plenty of menu options from build a plate to more standard wrap and fries options. The cashier / servers are very nice, helpful, answer all questions, deliver the food, bus the tables, all with a smile. I ordered the donner chicken kabob and fries, around $9.45. It was delivered after a few minutes and was decent sized but the wrap was kind of small. They did give me a lot of fries though. It did not fill me up but it tasted great. The wrap was tender and flavorful, not dry like some other competitors. I tried a little of the spicy orange sauce, it does have a kick to it, so beware.

We ordered two plates to go . Beef and chicken gyro. Beef was ok , chicken was not what I expected it kind of reminded me of braised chicken. (that could just be my bad on ordering the wrong thing since they had a decent number of chicken options ) The rice was dry and they forgot the yogurt sauce and the pita bread in our order. The salad also was clearly old and had sat in the fridge for days since the cucumbers and tomatoes in it had that slime u see when they go bad . Needless to say salad had to be thrown out. So disappointed since there were a decent number of good reviews. Won't be returning again

What happened to the quality of food at Kabob Lounge? We used to go here all the time. The tandoori chicken kabob plate is awful, soaked with red food color and tasteless. The salad is drenched in very vinegary dressing. The service was good and the staff was nice though. But we won't ever come back here.

I ordered the persian pizza was absolutely delicious. Pretty friendly and polite employees.

We went back kabab lounge we order combo and Persian pizza!!! Fresh delicious food and clean inside restaurants. Owners pedram was great customers service and care customers service very much. We will come back again!!!

This place gives Iranian food a bad name. Has the owner ever tried Persian food from other Persian restaurants in town? Does he/she know what Persian food is supposed to taste like? I Ordered boneless chicken kabob and it was awful. The chicken had a weird smell and you could tell it was old. The rice was also old and tasteless. It's a shame because it is around the corner from my house and honestly, I would be a frequent customer had their food been any good. Every now and then I decide to give it a chance and yet remained disappointed. :(

Great food , fast service! I'm staying in the area for short while and found this place by chance. What a great find ! Good food, great flavor, reasonable prices. Chatted with the owner for a bit while my order was being cooked, great guy. I will definitely be stopping by again on my next trip into town.

It's a okay place. Cashier I think he is the owner as well not very friendly and food is okay. We ordered chicken kebab it was not cooked very well but outside was burned.

First time here at Kabob Lounge, and the food didn't disappoint. The staff are very friendly!

Terrible service I had to wait several minutes for someone to come to the front there was no one in the kitchen either then when I got my food the koobideh plate it had no flavor it just tasted sour I asked if I could switch just the meat since it had a strange taste the guy at the front said I couldn't the owner wasn't there and I would have to pay for the meat. It was so upsetting to hear that why would I even pay for the food when it didn't have salt any seasoning and tasted sour? I would have been fine just having a falafel if that was an exchange for the meat.

I've ordered weekly family meals from here for years because of its proximity, but last night's order was beyond abysmal and our last. Two plates of $40+ charred pieces of drier than cardboard gyros. Inedible.

We used Restaurants.com certificate also Yelp users can get 7% cash back here, double bonus. Now coming to the review, pleasantly surprised. We changed our plans at the last minute and ended up here. It is impossible to spot that place while driving, you have to drive in to commercial business area and no big signs. I would suggest them to put some big signs. Food is Yumm, serving size is huge and service is excellent. I am just taking a star off for the hidden location. We ordered the following from Create Your Plate 1+2+3 1- Choose your, 2- Choose your Rice and 3- Choose your Greens 1. Chicken Tandoori plate + Adas Polo + House Salad : 7/10, Chicken could have been more juicer 2. Salmon Kabob plate + Persian herb pilaf + Tabbouleh: 8/10, Salmon melted on my mouth 3. Lamb Chops + Adas Polo + Shirazi Salad: 9/10 Just wow Also our 6 year old ordered, Kid's Grilled Chicken Tender, smartly replaced Fries with Persian herb pilaf rice. Overall, very satisfied with great food and awesome service. Will go there soon for our wraps

Came here because it was only a few minutes away from our hotel. We parked and entered Kabob Lounge. The front counter is to the left and there was about 8 or 9 tables for 2 on the right side. You can move the tables to make 4 and do on. There were 3 other couples waiting for their food so we all came about the same time. The food came to our table and it was great the meat was hot and fresh. The rice was soft not dried up. The meat was very tender! My wife's lamb came med well and could of been med at the most. Mine was also good, the chicken was tender and I could cut it with the fork. The two girls taking the orders were very nice and helpful in explaining the different items that you can get. We sat down and the TV was on the World Series. This place is jumping during lunch time as it's in a business park.

This place is absolutely amazing! The food here is delicious, and the atmosphere is really great. I just love everything about this place!

I called in my order before they even opened, (about 10 minutes before), they answered and took my order. The girl I spoke with was new, but did take my order effectively. The speed and order correctness was accurate and awesome! I didn't give 5 stars because of the taste of the food. I got the Chicken doner wrap. The chicken is kind of sweet, I personally don't care for that. I also ordered a side of hummus, also not the best, kind of salty, but okay. And lastly, I got some baklava. It looked old and tasted old. The top layer was super dried out and curled up. All other food was fresh, just not exactly the flavors I'm used to when eating mediterranean.

One of the worst falafal places in San Diego. The falafal plate came with 4 falafals , some salad and lots of plain rice. Also couple grape leaf rolls. So how are u suppose to eat plain rice?? No sauces .... Had to ask and get some sauce from counter. Would have rather ordered falafal appetizer small plate, as that is all I ate from the entree. Considering so many better options around for Mediterranean food, i dont see a reason to visit this place.

While in San Diego, we like to explore new restaurants before our drive back to OC. My husband searched for a simple restaurant that carried a variety of healthy dishes. Kabob Lounge had photos that really stood out as well as reviews that made it seem promising. Therefore, we stopped by for a quick bite to eat. Kabob Lounge is located just off of El Camino Real, in the city of San Diego. It is adjacent to a sushi restaurant and that seemed to be all of the eateries in that lot. The parking lot is large, with solar panels above each parking spot. It seemed like an environmentally friendly location in this upscale neighborhood! As soon as we walked inside, we noticed the bright colors displayed throughout the interior. It's a cute little place! We browsed through the menu selections and chose the shrimp plate and the salmon plate. While the young man at the register was taking our order, I couldn't help but notice that he wasn't in the best mood today. He wasn't rude but there was a lot going on and we could sense his frustration. He was handling three things: 1. taking our order 2. verifying our gift card balance 3. dealing with a customer on the telephone who had a poor sense of direction. It didn't go over well with me but I simply wanted to focus on our meal instead. Once our order was complete, we placed our number on the table so that they could locate us. It didn't take long for our meals to arrive. To my surprise, the serving size was much larger than I expected. Every inch of the plate was covered with generous portions of food. Plus, everything was so rich in color that it looked very enticing. Both meals were served with protein (fish/shrimp), rice, and salad. The white rice was topped with a yellow grain that I've never seen or tasted before. The shrimp was basted with some type of seasoning that gave it a yellowish/orange coloring. It was not too overpowering nor was it greasy. It had a pleasant taste to it. I didn't eat the salad because I was too full after eating the shrimp and rice. I really liked Kabob Lounge because the food was delicious and they have a lot to offer. It's not too far from the freeway so it was very convenient for people like us who are stopping by for a quick meal. We'll probably stop by for a second round because that side of falafel looked delicious! You can't go wrong with Mediterranean food as it's healthy and absolutely amazing!

We decided to go to this establishment because they offered exotic pizzas. Once we entered, the owner, Nilo looked my bother up & down and didn't say anything. She then did the same thing to me! We were in there for a couple of minutes and she completely ignored us! We were looking at the menu and trying to decide what to order but my sister in law walked out. We followed her and she refused to eat there. Nilo doesn't like people that have some weight on them. It was apparent from the up and down looks we got! How sad! She lost our business! I'm a manager for a restaurant and I always tell my people to make our customers feel welcomed, respected and appreciated. This place is the opposite of that. She missed out! We are kind people who would have told our friends to support her business!

This was really disappointing. We ordered 2 tandoori chicken plates, mezza plate, and baklava. All were not good. The chicken was rubbery and flavorless and the dolmas tasted over salty like what you get from a can from the store. The baklava was stale and gluey. It tasted like it had been made the day before. We barely ate it and sadly threw a lot of food away- $55 down the trash.