Kabobji

"Kabobji is for pita wrap and dip enthusiasts. Their lamb kafta kabob wrap is filling, flavorful, and perfect after a long day of kayaking at Oleta. They also make falafel that’s crunchy on the outside, fluffy inside, and should be dipped into things beyond the side of tahini it comes with—like hummus, za’atar and olive oil, and the side of yogurt cucumber dip that accompanies the delicious malfouf. It’s a great casual spot and open from 11am to 11pm." - mariana trabanino, virginia otazo, ryan pfeffer

"North Miami Beach’s Kabobji is for pita wrap and dip enthusiasts. This Lebanese restaurant’s long menu consists of starters, pita wraps, and platters (the wraps are just the platters in sandwich form). Their lamb kafta kabob wrap is filling, flavorful, and perfect after a long day of kayaking at Oleta Park, which is just across the street. They also make falafel that’s crunchy on the outside, fluffy inside, and should be dipped into things beyond the side of tahini it comes with—like hummus, za’atar and olive oil, and the side of yogurt cucumber dip that accompanies the delicious malfouf. It’s a great casual spot that’s open from 11am to 11pm, so you can have an excellent falafel wrap at 4:15pm and still call that lunch." - Mariana Trabanino

"Kabobji is just a few steps away from SimSim. This Lebanese restaurant’s long menu consists of starters, pita wraps, and platters (the wraps are just the platters in sandwich form). Their lamb kafta kabob wrap is filling, flavorful, and perfect after a long day of kayaking at Oleta Park, which is just across the street. They also make falafel that’s crunchy on the outside, fluffy inside, and should be dipped into things beyond the side of tahini it comes with—like hummus, za’atar and olive oil, and the side of yogurt cucumber dip that accompanies the delicious malfouf. Come here for an afternoon of warm pita, crispy falafel, and maybe even a little hookah too. " - ryan pfeffer, mariana trabanino

"Kabobji makes some of the best Lebanese food in Miami. Entrees mostly focus on grilled meats and seafood, including a tender shish tawouk (chicken kabob) and thin slices of flavorful shawarma. The mezze here, however, is where you should focus. You can make a whole meal out of the dips and appetizers, but on top of classics like hummus and baba ganoush (both of which are excellent), there are also cabbage rolls stuffed with beef and Egyptian rice, labneh, and a variety of Middle Eastern sausages like makanek and sujuk. Make sure to order the jallab too, a date syrup drink made with rose water and sprinkled with pine nuts." - ryan pfeffer

"Lamb Kabob Platter We’re currently working on a guide to what’s quite possibly the tastiest street in Miami: NE 163rd St. And one spot that’s definitely making that guide is Kabobji, an excellent Lebanese restaurant. Everything here is great, especially the exceptional freshly baked pita. I also really loved the lamb kabob platter. The meat was tender, beautifully spiced, and it went so well with jallab, a fruity and refreshing drink made with date syrup and rose water." - ryan pfeffer, carlos c olaechea