Kabobi is your go-to spot for hearty Mediterranean and Persian fare, featuring cozy vibes, generous portions, and friendly service that'll keep you coming back.
"Grilled meat skewers shine at Albany Park Persian restaurant Kabobi. Come for juicy pieces of chicken, ground lamb, seasoned filet, shrimp, and salmon along with Mediterranean staples like tabbouleh and baba ghanoush. All entrees are served with hummus, salad, and choice of basmati or dill rice. The lunch menu offers smaller portions than its dinner counterpart, leaving diners satiated but not too full. Online ordering is available here." - Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff
"This Persian spot in Albany Park has a long dining room that's consistently packed with people sharing massive family platters (there’s a four-person minimum to order them), which are the best way to refuel after tearing through hundreds of layers of gift wrap. The largest plate comes with plenty of smoky chicken, lamb, beef, or salmon skewers, plus a mountain of dill and cranberry rice. And when additional grilled vegetables, hummus, baba ghannouj, and salad show up, it’s clear why Kabobi has this four-person requirement." - adrian kane, john ringor
"Kabobi is always packed. But the business is warranted: the Persian food at this casual spot is delicious. And group dining is the best plan of attack. Share a massive kabob platter (the juicy lamb and filet mignon are particularly tasty) and make sure to upgrade to herbaceous dill rice or the sweeter cranberry polo rice. Since this place has no less than three birthdays and at least one family reunion happening at the same time, book a reservation to avoid a wait." - john ringor, adrian kane
"Spacious and unfussy, Kabobi delivers both on flavor and affordability (especially at lunch) with plentiful portions of freshly grilled meat. Kebab offerings include lamb, filet mignon, and ground beef, nicely complimented by crunchy and fresh vegetable side dishes." - Naomi Waxman, Ashok Selvam
"It’s common for Kabobi to be packed even on a random Tuesday, from the back of the long dining room to their sidewalk patio. It’s for good reason: the Persian food at this casual Albany Park spot is delicious. Group dining is the best strategy. Share a platter of kabobs (the juicy lamb and filet mignon are especially good) and make sure to get an order of herbaceous dill rice or the sweeter cranberry polo rice. Since this place has no less than three birthday parties happening simultaneously, book a reservation even if you’re just showing up with a friend, date, or friend-that-might-be-a-date." - John Ringor
