Kabul Kabob

From the moment I walked in, I immediately felt welcomed. The warm and inviting atmosphere set the tone for what turned out to be an unforgettable dining experience. The staff went above and beyond — they were incredibly attentive, courteous, and genuinely kind, making sure I felt comfortable and well taken care of. It was my first time trying Afghan cuisine, and I decided to trust the staff’s recommendations — a decision I’m so glad I made. I had a beautifully presented variety dish featuring chicken prepared in three distinct styles, and each one was absolutely delicious, offering a unique blend of flavors and spices. Before the main course, they brought out an appetizer platter that was just as impressive. It included a fresh, crisp salad, a flavorful tomato sauce, and some of the best hummus I’ve ever tasted — every bite was a delight. When I mentioned that I enjoy spicy food, the cook overheard and went out of their way to prepare a special side of roasted onions with peppers just for me. That personal touch really stood out and made the experience even more special. From the incredible food to the exceptional service, everything was truly out of this world. I left feeling both satisfied and excited to return. This restaurant has definitely earned a repeat visit!

Friends invited me here for my birthday and it was a great dinner. We over-order and shared every single delicious dish - it was a feast. Probably some of the best Baba Ghanoush, very creamy hummus, and the tasty Kabuli Pulao / Qabeli palaw was excellent, super tender lamb shanks with marrow, delicious. Family-friendly and service was exceptional.

Kabul Kebab is a great spot for delicious, well-prepared Afghan cuisine that consistently delivers on flavor. The kebabs come off the grill perfectly cooked—tender, juicy, and seasoned with that signature blend of spices that makes Afghan food so satisfying. Their rice is aromatic and beautifully textured, adding the perfect balance to the savory meats. The portions are generous, the prices are fair, and the service is friendly and efficient. While the ambiance is simple and can get a bit busy during peak times, the quality of the food easily makes up for it. Kabul Kebab is a dependable, flavorful choice for anyone craving authentic Afghan dishes, earning a well-deserved four stars.

Just incredible! This was my first time having Afghan food and it truly left me speechless! Everyone there was warm, welcoming and attentive! The mantu as an appetizer is a must, and you'd be doing yourself a disservice if you didn't opt for the Qabuli rice! I'll definitely be back!

When I tell you this food is so fire, you need to already be on your way. Kabul Kabob is a wonderful establishment. Very friend atmosphere, family ran, and simply delicious food. I went one time and made it the high light of my week to go a second time. This is a must have if you are in the area.

I recently dined at Kabul Kabob and was blown away by the incredible flavors and authentic Afghan cuisine. The kabobs were perfectly cooked – juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor. The spices were just right, not too overwhelming, and the portions were generous. The staff were friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. I highly recommend the lamb kabob and the naan – both were absolute standouts! The cozy atmosphere adds to the experience, making it the perfect spot for a casual dinner or special occasion. Will definitely be coming back!

we were homesick until we visited kabul kabob in chicago, the owners were so nice and friendly, the restaurant was so clean and cozy with family atmosphere, ..... the food was something I've never tasted like it before, a mixture of excellent flavors cooked to the perfection with awesome seasonig. Special thanks to the owners, شكرا جزيلا

The food here is AMAZING. The owners are so attentive and kind and the food never disappoints. They recommended the Chapli kabob and WOW. These spicy beef patties with the afghan rice are so incredibly delicious. Their portions are generous and their prices are worth it. My order was for takeout and it came with a salad, hummus, bread , and two different sauces. There was more than enough food. This is my go to place here in the south suburbs of Chicago. I haven’t tried everything on the menu but I can’t imagine anything being less than excellent. You can tell when a restaurant takes pride in what they do and I think it’s clear that Kabul Kabob is one of those places.

was in the mood for some kebab and also wanted to venture into "little palestine" aka bridgeview, IL. we walked in and the owner greeted us immediately. it was empty inside (this was a late lunch, around 3:30 PM) but she mentioned that 90% of their business comes from catering so the restaurant tends to be slow. i actually took this as a green flag lol they have an expansive menu. before our entrees were ready, the owner brought us a plate of turkish salad, baba ghanouj, & a house-made tomato sauce with naan to try, on the house. i'm genuinely still thinking about the tomato, it was so so so delicious. i got the badinjan & my partner got the beef koubideh, both with a side of afghani rice. it was a huge portion for me but my food was so tasty that i cleaned my plate anyway! i fully recommend coming here if you are in the area, the owner was so nice to talk to and the restaurant is decorated nicely inside. i think it should be full to the brim with customers.

Friends invited me here for my birthday and it was a great dinner. We over-order and shared every single delicious dish - it was a feast. Probably some of the best Baba Ghanoush, very creamy hummus, and the tasty Kabuli Pulao / Qabeli palaw was excellent, super tender lamb shanks with marrow, delicious. Family-friendly and service was exceptional.

08/21/24 - My wife, her brother & I were down by Midway Airport today for a doctor appointment. We had planned on going to Al Bawadi but it was closed out of respect to the Pro Palestinian protesters in Chicago @ the DNC. We were little disappointed but found that there were other offerings across 87th street. Much to our delight we found Kabul Kabob across the street in the large at strip mall. This area of of Bridgeview has a number of middle eastern. Afagan food fuses Its cuisine & has influences from all over -- Persia, the Mediterranean, South Asia and China. We decided to try Kabul House in this mall @ 7265 W 87th St, Bridgeview, IL 60455. We went in & the owner & her daughter & one other woman were there. She was a very gracious host & spent some time explaining some of their dishes. We ordered 2 dishes that came w/Afagan rice had julienne carrots & raisins, chicken & beef kabobs. One dish had a beef Kofta & the other had a lamb kofta blended with onions, garlic, parsley and a few of my favorite Middle Eastern spices including, allspice, cardamom, sumac, and nutmeg. She also brought out a plate that had hummus, cucumber, tomatoes red onions & cilantro. There was also a sweet tomato dish that was absolutely delicious. They also have fresh made pita type bread that was still hot and made fresh right out of the oven, absolutely delicious. The food & service was very good & I will be back when I'm in the area again (unfortunately I'm usually this far south. The little daughter happened to be there today & brought out the appetizer dish w/hummus, sweet red tomatoes & salad of cucumbers, red onions & cilantro. She was mommas little helper. The restaurant had some beautiful Persian lights made of cut pieces of beautiful colored glass.

Delicious food ! The tenderloin skewers are super good, I don't believe any other restaurant can compete with them. Service was great , they served complimentary hummus and baba ghanoj

Really awesome food . this was my first time eating in and the food as well as service was awesome m. we have the afghan mix platter mantu and the bill pilao. definitely recommend

Everything was amazing. Food, service, and ambiance were perfect, and I will definitely be returning. I never ever leave reviews, but this was too good not to.

Food is incredible, no notes at all on how they could improve quality or flavor. Service is not great, borderline actually terrible over the phone, and price is wildly disproportionate to quantity of food provided. It's really a disappointment because their food hits the spot and is absolutely delicious but the customer service and insane prices have discouraged me from ordering again despite craving quality Afghan food.

This place is smack dab in the middle of one of the best strip malls in the Bridgeview area. The restaurant is one of many tasty halal options in the area. We ordered the mantu, the beef koubideh, chicken koubideh, and the mixed grill. One issue we had was that the mantu had arrived after our main dishes and I wish that the waitress had told us this before since we ordered it as an apperizer. We were told it takes a long time to make. Another issue is that there isn't a second door to block out the Chicago chill, so you're constantly feeling cold in the restaurant. The third issue is that they do charge a fee for sharing dishes, it is $5 per person. The food is absolutely amazing! The beef is tender and the appetizers of humus and Baba ganoush and a tomato salad is scrumptious with hot bread. They automatically include tip if your party is 5 and over.

I hesitated to try this type of new food but I am glad we went after seeing so much good reviews. People are nice and friendly, also made good recommendations because we were first timers. Food were delicious! We got the lamp chops, and chicken combo. Tender meat, well cooked, great flavor. Very special flavor on the rice. I would highly recommend if you never tried this restaurant.

Food was very flavorful and delicious! Definitely did NOT disappoint. Staff was very friendly and helpful for recommendations , thus being a first timer!

This place is definitely underrated. Really clean and healthy food I recommend the lamb chops and kabobs !!!

Great food and ambience, best lamb I had in a long time. The service was out of this world and it sure makes a whole lot of a difference. Excellent experience.

Why haven't I come here before?! Unfortunately Bawadi and Nile take away from Kabul Kabob, but this is definitely up there with them. I actually love the Afghan flavors a little more than Bawadi. I love the rice with the carrots and raisins, you can't get that in the other Arab restaurants. The food was delicious. I especially loved the shank and lamb chops. Can't wait to come back.

Stopped in bc I hadn't had authentic Afghan food since I was in Kandahar in 2007. I was very happy with my order. I got the combo plate that was lamb, chicken and beef. All were outstanding. The woman that took my order was very helpful and friendly.

Fantastic service - you're welcomed as soon as you walk in, and the staff is very friendly! Food is amazing and would highly recommend

Went there for the first time for an indoor dining. I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised by the experience. This place has an excellent quality authentic Afghan food, very good service. Ambions are nice and this place is very well organized. I abouslty loved their Lamb Tikka. It was perfectly cooked, great balance of seasonings and spices, served with the Qabuli Rice ($2 upgrade). Over all an excellent experience, I would highly recommend them.

Let me cut to the chase! Wow! Impressive meats! Generous size lamb chops, tasty meats, tender chicken. All meats cooked on authentic charcoal. Really tasty rice and sides. Friendly and attentive service by owner!

"I had a disappointing experience at the Naperville Halal Fest on August 3, 2024, with a food vendor who seemed to be the owner. The lady at the counter was extremely rude and misbehaved with every customer I saw, including me. She appeared to have limited English proficiency and made comments like "Do you want free food?" and "People are here to get free food" while serving. When it was my turn, she charged me $30 for two meals, despite my request for only beef kabob. She included a small amount of rice and one kabob in each box, which I didn't want. When I questioned her, she became argumentative and continued to say "Do you want free food?" I pointed out that I had already paid $30, and she should know how to treat customers. The grill master, possibly her son, apologized and offered to resolve the issue later. Even though I brought the boxes of food. There was no sauce and the savorness she left had kept me away from the food and most of the food got wasted. Unfortunately, the owner's behavior left a sour taste, and I wish them luck in improving their customer service skill.

I highly recommend Kabul Kabob for a quick, tasty lunch or dinner. The owner/hostess was very welcoming and made great suggestions for a light meal when I visited by myself and when I returned with my sister. The naan is fresh, the hummus and salad are great appetizers. I prefer grilled lamb but I also tried the lamb shanks which was suggested. I will be back whenever I'm in the area or in need of great food with so much flavor.

Kabob excelled. Received hot freshly cooked within 12 minutes as promised. Nice comfortable sitting. Will return

The rice was so delicious. It had so many flavors and was fresh and warm!!! Very good food!

Love this restaurant. Very Polite and friendly atmosphere. The food tastes excellent ! Good quality and quantity ! The lamb shanks is so tender and so delicious. Every dish we tried was good . The platter for a family of 6-8 is excellent choice and plenty to

Great place! The interior looks nice. Service was friendly. The food was incredible. They served complimentary hummus and bread, which felt and tasted very fresh. I don't know if this place is authentically Afghan considering the hummus and Arab music, but the food was still good. And all the food came out really fast, which is a huge plus when you have kids. We ordered mantu as an appetizer, which was tasty but had a bit too much lentil on it. The lentil soup that came with our Afghan mixed grill was excellent. The mixed grill itself was delicious and had a good mix of items. I really liked the chicken kefta. The beef kabob was on the tough side. My wife enjoyed the chicken kabob. We had the qabouli rice with the entree, which was totally worth the $2 substitution fee. And the yogurt sauce was awesome. To top it off, this restaurant is in the same plaza as my favorite Middle Eastern dessert shop -- al-Basha Sweets!

My mouth is watering just writing this review. Delicious food. The family platter was huge. Each and every dish was perfect. The best service. Customer service is perfect. The service is fast and quick. No wait time. Price extremely reasonable. Good food, reasonable price and fast service.

Another wonderful dinner this weekend. The dill rice was delicious. I just love this restaurant and traveling from River North is so worth it! The service is impeccable and the restaurant is charming. I highly recommend this Kabul Kabob

Best Halal place in the Chicago area. Drop everything and go enjoy the kebabs at this place. You won't regret it. The service is amazing. Very friendly. And the food... the food is to die for. Reviews won't do justice. Go try the spot!

The food was absolutely delicious here! My favorite was the mantu appetizer. The meat was perfectly seasoned and cooked, and the sauce on top of the dumplings was delicious. It was also a pretty large portion. The chicken koubideh was my favorite entree. We ordered it along with a few other items in our group, but the koubideh was well spiced and tender. The other entrees in our group were great as well, but the mantu and chicken koubideh were my two favorites.

17$ for a beef wrap and fries. It was a large order of fries and a small breakfast wrap. The beef was dry. They should say fries with beef wrap instead. What a rip off.

Every single dish we ordered was absolutely delicious. From the appetizers, to the Kababs, to the pulao. A family run business and I can't say enough about the wonderful service we received in addition to the delicious food. Will definitely be back for more!

My family and I visited this restaurant for late lunch today. The atmosphere was authentic and pleasant. I ordered Mantue and Qabuli Palo. It was delicious and had some left to bring home. The Mantu was authentic and the lamb kabob was delicious. The staff was very nice and service was excellent! Will be back in the future.

Friendly customer service, very kind and sweet people. Kabobs are good. Food quality and restaurant appearance does not match with their prices. Everything is overpriced and portion of food is very less.

My first time at this place. We ordered lamb chops , Kabul mixed grille, salmon kabab, naan, tea, appetizers which included a plate with salad, baba ghannouj, hummus and an onion/tomato/chilli based dip. The Naan arrived piping hot and fresh. The tea was spot-on with a hint of cardamom. The lamb chops were grilled perfectly. Not overly cooked or spiced..perfectly tender and juicy. Same goes for kababs (chicken/beef/salmon). The kabuli pulao accompanying the mixed grille was as authentic as it can get...very mildly spiced to perfection with super-long flavorful basmati rice. I have to say these were the best lamb chops I've had in a while. Will definitely be visiting again.

Good and solid tasting Afghani food. Located in the strip mall with other halal restaurants, bakeries, and shops, off 87th Ave. in Bridgeview. We ordered the Chicken tikka, chicken shish, as well as the beef Kubideh. All were delicious. The bread was also tasty. Everything appeared fresh. The service was excellent. I highly recommend Kabul Kabab.

So, if you are not aware of it, a Yelp reviewer that "checks-in" to certain businesses can earn certain "badges" It is a fun thing to do that encourages Yelpers to try out various businesses. In this case, I am trying to earn my "Global Domination" badge. I can get it if I check-in to a number of different ethnic restaurants. And Kabul Kabob, being Afghan, seemed like an interesting restaurant to help me qualify for that badge. Gee, I feel like a Girl Scout again! We were out and about getting some errands done. My friend had dinner at Kabul Kabob before and really enjoyed it. We decided to stop here for lunch. Kabul Kabob is in a strip mall and we found parking with relative ease. The restaurant interior is very pleasant (see pictures). The restaurant not only looked clean, it smelled clean - - like bleach or some similar cleaner. I was expecting the smell of exotic, delicious food upon entering - - oh, well. We ordered an appetizer: Mantu, a meat filled dumpling and it was pretty good. The waiter also brought complimentary pita bread and a dish with hummus, salad and onion dip. Hummus and onion dip were good; I didn't care for the salad and it tasted old to my friend. I ordered the Lunch Lemon Chicken Pita. It came with an awful lot of boring, very over-salted fries that were pretty awful. The Lemon Chicken is like a chicken salad that doesn't have all that much chicken in it. My friend just wanted a BOWL of lentil soup and Naan. He got a CUP of lentil soup. He told the waiter he wanted a bowl and the waiter said he would refill the cup. He never refilled the cup of soup nor did he bring the Naan. Well, at least he didn't charge for the soup (which was a cup instead of the bowl that was ordered) or Naan (which was ordered but never received). After dropping off the food, the waiter did not come back to the table again until we asked for the check. You would think we could have got a little more attention and better service. We were the only customers the whole time we were there. Also, we took pictures when we came in and my friend told him that I was going to write a Yelp review. The waiter thanked me for this review. I wish I could have thanked him for better service. We gave him a decent tip for not charging for the bowl of soup but we would have preferred better service.

A must visit place for Afghan food lovers. Food tastes fresh and is of good quality. The staff are knowledgeable on the food which helps in selection for first timers. The owner was very attentive and welcomed us after finding out it was our first time there. Gave us complimentary hummus, baba gannouj etc as a welcome gesture which was also nice. We enjoyed the main meat platters with kabuli rice. The lamb was one of the best tender lambs I have had. Will definitely visit again with family and friends.

Great Food Alhumdolilah, I love that they bring out Fresh Naan, Hummus, cucumbers, and a Turkish Salad for free if you order at least 2 entrees. The Mantu were different but good, really liked the combination of daal, and ground beef in a dumpling topped with a yogurt sauce. Definetly go with the Chicen Kefta and ask for the sauces, the hot one is delicous and made with Tamarind. Lastly the staff is friendly, especially the owner.

Wonderful little place with delicious food and kind service! I love the little strip mall Kabul Kabob is located in, we stopped there frequently for the bakery and different sweets shops before we discovered this gem. I'm just sorry we didn't pop in there sooner because it's one of my favorite restaurants now. The decor is simple and lovely with beautiful lamps hanging and traditional items adorning the walls. During rush hour, it takes us almost hour to get to Bridgeview from Brighton Park but it's well worth fighting the traffic!

The Best Afghani restaurant in Chicago, You should go to this place to experience real Afghani food

Disappointed in the service here, this was my first time dining in (I usually order to go) and I don't want to come back :( Overpriced, cheap service- not a pleasant dining experience. You have to ask for little things and you're given them begrudgingly & charged extra for it. Extra charges: Tip included for parties of 4+, credit card fee, water & bread are not refilled, $15 additional fee for qabuli rice Experience: The bathroom was out of order, the owners/ employees workspace is on one of the tables(jackets, laptop- an eye sore) I hope they improve their service & reconsider the unreasonable extra charges

Excellent food and incredible hospitality. I was just passing through the area when I stopped to eat dinner here. The owner allowed me to order even when the restaurant was full and reservation-only. The food was delicious, the portions generous, and the atmosphere welcoming. I strongly recommend this place.

The food was fantastic!!! My husband and I happened to be in the neighborhood and decided to give this place a try. Wow!!! We have been to other restaurants in the area several times, but this place was really good. Our appetizer and entrée was enough for us to be quite stuffed. The seasoning was great. The meat was moist and I am not a true lamb eater, but this lamb was so flavorful. When we return, and we will be back, there are definitely other appetizers and entrées we are going to try. I am already trying to decide who to bring to this establishment.

This place is always amazing!! We come here often and have NEVER been disappointed! Everything we have tried I would recommend, the appetizers are so unbelievably delicious and the meat is perfectly charred and seasoned!! The owners and staff are super friendly and helpful!! They actually need at least 10 stars!!

Love this restaurant. Very Polite and friendly atmosphere. The food tastes excellent ! Good quality and quantity ! The lamb shanks is so tender and so delicious. Every dish we tried was good . The platter for a family of 6-8 is excellent choice and plenty to eat !

Excellent staff, quality food, great price. Generally difficult for a restaurant to have all 3 but this place has it all!

We had an awful experience , they had a buffet , food was cold , got my kids over filled their plate , the owner start screaming and yelling and wants to charge us extra 50 $ , I explained to yu I'm you can't do that , he started insulting me and my family then I gave 50$ he ripped it , his wife assaulted my mother and my sister in law who it happened was pregnant, we had to call the police to settle the matter, my conclusion I wouldn't go there ever ever!

Went here after work one night because I randomly started craving Mediterranean food. I stumbled upon this place since they were open late and decided to give it a try. So glad I did because my taste buds were EXTREMELY happy! I highly recommend the Beef Koubideh with white jasmine rice. It was great. The lady who took my order was nice as well and she told me that I would love the food. She was definitely right. I loved the confidence. They make their own hot sauce too which was also really good.

Disappointed to be giving this place a bad review. I was really looking forward to eating here and drove 30 minutes to try it out. Simply put, the plate we ordered was not very appetizing, the prices are too expensive for what you get and where you are (strip mall in bridgeview, plates average $15-$20), the portion is too small for how much you pay, and the chicken koubideh was inedible (it was so bad). Not to mention the place has the audacity to charge $.59 extra if you use a credit card (not about the price just weird and the plates are already expensive enough so they are making their money) and upcharges you $1 for the Qabouli rice (this is an afghani restaurant this rice should be standard). The worst part of the evening is complaining to the waiter about the terrible Koubideh. The guy just said okay and walked away. The koubideh was worse than the texture of a McChicken. It was like a sponge, so chewy and gross. We asked the waiter if they microwaved the meat to warm it because it came out within 5-10 minutes of us ordering it. We left it untouched because it was so bad. I'm familiar with afghan and Persian food and have tried many restaurants. I'll be sticking to noon-o kabob and Kabobi in Chicago for this type of food big disappointment.

They had an awful service my aunts got assaulted we had to call police to solve the matter I would never go here again and food was cold

Some of the best lamb chops I've ever had. Kind staff and friendly atmosphere! The hummus and bread really complimented the meal. Highly recommend!