King of Kabab

This friendly little dive has delicious food! We had our dog so sat outside where it was perfectly comfortable on a windy day. We started with the baba ganoush (eggplant dip) which was just the right amount of smokiness. And the bread was fresh. The schwarma rice plate with perfectly seasoned and cooked; it came with plentiful rice and a small salad with creamy dressing (honey dijon?). The "KEFTA MELT" was a stand-out, where you could taste the ground lamb (mixed with beef) and the melted cheese put it over the top for flavor. The housemade hot sauce was SO good, not too spicy. Their baklava was perfect, too, moist and fresh. The service was friendly and efficient. King of Kabab Kahled and the other cook checked on us regularly to ensure we had everything we needed. Most people were coming in for takeout orders, maybe because the inside dining space was small. Highly recommend for reasonably-priced, authentic to-go orders and casual outdoor dining with pets.

It’s a small establish but the food was fantastic. I had chicken kebabs, rice and hummus. Berkeley does have a good amount of wonderful places to eat and this one was really great. I’m glad I came here to eat and cannot wait to go again.

I was excited to try this place out because of its healthier options compared to McDonald’s. I ordered the beef n lamb gyro. The gentleman taking my order was tentative and whipped up my food quickly. All of the sides are a la carte … meaning you pay extra for it. So the only thing that came with my wrap was a tiny salad. The food was tasty yet nothing stood out to me. It was the average of a majority of the Mediterranean restaurants I’ve patronized. Overall, when you’re hungry and want this genre of food it gets the job done.

The plates here are delicious. This place made me a fan of lamb and beef kabob - super tender! The plates come with really good sides and the freshest hummus I’ve had apart from homemade! Staff is friendly too!

King of Kebab is up there with the best! If you like kebab plates and wraps, this is a must try. -Lamb&Beef Wrap was hefty, not too much meat and not too much filling. The perfect combo. The wrap was a little bit salty but no other complaints and my salt radar is usually sensitive. - Baklava was really good as well

Delicious kabab plates with a lovely showcase of desserts. The food is fresh, reasonably priced, and their lamb is well worth it. They don't have much seating space (2 2-person tables) and a restroom that's well-maintained. All the meals are served in to go containers with fast preparation!

Hella yummy halal Jordanian food from Chef Khaled. The hummus is so creamy and olive oil is like liquid gold. The pita bread is on the thinner side. The lamb and beef kofta is to die for, plus dat green sauce mm! I couldn't stop salivating over the seasoned rice. Do yourself a favor and get some Jordanian food from King of Kabab. Maybe get Turkish delight on display if you're feeling a sweet treat. Lovely gents making this yummy food! Will be back.

I love this place. It is a hidden gen. The food is amazing. The salad is my favorite, and their sweets are so good. They have an outside area to eat at, closed off, and a great vibe. I work in the neighborhood, and they always have customers. I love their dressing. Prices are good too.

This cozy little dive has delicious food! We had our dog so sat outside where it was perfectly comfortable on a windy day. We started with the baba ganoush (eggplant dip) which was just the right amount of smokiness. The rice plate with perfectly seasoned and cooked meat was tasty; it came with plentiful rice and a tiny salad with creamy dressing (honey dijon?). The housemade hot sauce was SO good, not too spicy. Their baklava was perfect, too, moist and fresh. The service was friendly and efficient. They were getting lots of takeout orders, too. We asked about the bathroom, which said "out of order" but was clean and worked. (They had to limit use since people who were not customers reportedly made a mess.) This will be our go-to for reasonably-priced, authentic to-go orders and casual outdoor (or indoors for couples) eats.

We were in the area after a trip to IKEA and were craving Mediterranean food. I checked Yelp and saw that King Kebab was open on New Year's Eve, so we decided to stop by. We arrived about 15 minutes after they opened, and they were still setting up. The person who helped us, who I assume was the owner, was very friendly and welcoming. I ordered the gyro plate, and my partner got the gyro wrap. I asked for my gyro meat to be on the crispy side, and it came out exactly how I wanted. Everything tasted great. The rice was very flavorful, which I really appreciated, and the salad was light and refreshing. My favorite part was the house-made hot sauce. You have to ask for it, but it's worth it. It reminded me a lot of sambal and added a great kick. My only minor complaint is that the gyro meat was sliced into very small strips, almost like French fries. I personally prefer the more traditional thin gyro slices that are about an inch wide. The inside is also pretty small, with only a few tables, so it's more of a quick stop than a place to linger. Overall, the food was good, the service was friendly, and it's a solid spot for a quick meal. I would definitely come back again.

Okay King of Kabab, how did I not know about this Jordanian spot on San Pablo Ave. Chef Khaled and his crew bring delicious, flavorful, and fresh Levantine food to the Bay! I was greeted with a smile, lovely gents behind the grill too. I was craving the lamb/beef kefta plate. It was SO divine and mouth-watering. The rice was to die for, SO flavorful and they did not skimp on the cucumber salad or the kefta. I was very happy with the portion but more so with the delicious meal. The hummus is hella good and olive oil so delicious. The pita bread is on the thinner side, and super good with a little air fryer toast with a sprinkle of water. The website is super easy to navigate, and once you arrive there's street parking available. The shop itself is so homey and quaint. Small kitchen, but large desserts display case full of turkish delights and baklava, even a RARE but much-appreciated nut-free option. There were a few people dining in indoors, and they have an outdoor porch area too for the doggos. Highly recommend! Love supporting small biz, local, and of course good people. Would get that extra star if you'd remove your Coke products and replace it with Palestine soda!

I just came in here for the first time, and it's all so delicious. We got the chicken shawarma and the meze plate, both so good. The house hot sauce is to die for. They also have a killer assortment of Turkish delights. I'll definitely be back.

Great spot here in Berkeley. This is actually pretty close to my place so I need to make it a point to come by more often. Went with my go to, the stuffed falafel platter. Love the rice here. With a guava Jarritos and tip, it ran me a little over $20. Mad at myself at not grabbing a Turkish dessert for the road 8.1/10!

Nice little shop off San Pablo where we enjoyed their chicken kebab plate and salad. Took some time after ordering to get the food but it was hot and tasted fresh. The employees there were friendly and gave us tap water when we asked. The chicken kebab portions are generous. The desserts looked amazing but we didn't have enough room and had leftovers. Happy there is a local kebab place to visit!

By the looks of this place you can tell the food gonna hit. I ordered the chicken shish kebab plate and it was delicious. Chicken was super tender, sauce on top was fresh, rice was flavorful, and the plate was overall so abundant. The two gentlemen working were very friendly. There were a few seats inside but my friend and I took our food to-go. 10/10!! Will definitely come back.

Fresh treats, great drink selection, definitely one of the best in the East Bay. Either coming back from a trip or getting ready to leave for one this is a must stop for me. The food is both welcoming and amazing.!

Good food that doesn't make you feel bad at all. After eating the food I do not feel heavy and ill like I do with a lot of restaurant foods. So it seems as if they are at least using decent quality ingredients. Pretty reasonable pricing as well! I have never eaten at the restaurant and have only ever ordered to go, so can't comment much on ambiance. The staff do give very uncle/dad energy so they may occasionally rant to you about some nonsense surrounding your order, but that isn't too big of a deal to me lol. Live pretty close by so will definitely be returning! 4 stars for the KING OF KABAB! :)

I usually have a weekly craving of chicken shawarma-- it was one of those days where I was in need for a solid plate, and it was my first time at King of Kabob. The chicken shawarma plate was phenomenal! It was so flavor & topped with such a yummy sauce on top. They also had some of my favorite rice I've ever had paired with the chicken, it had peas and caramelized onions which heightened the overall plate a bunch. It also came with a delicious salad, amazing hummus, and some pita bread! I also ordered a side of fries which didn't disappoint. This is going to be one of my go tos for a plate. The workers are also so helpful, quick, and kind. They have a little patio seating outside for you to enjoy your food as well :) I look forward to returning, thank you so much! :)

We tried King of Kabab tonight and loved our meal. We had the stuffed falafel plate and a Greek salad. Everything was fresh, flavorful and delicious. It's a bit sweeter than Greek or Israeli food, with complex flavors.

The food was good and tasted as average as the next. Every plate was sold a la carte. Well unless you count the tiny salad they add on the side. The service was average, portion size was fair. They did have an array of desserts that looked great but didn't try. There were 2 small round tables to eat inside if you wanted m. It seems to be more of a take out establishment.

The food was SOOOOO good. I got the lamb & beef gyro plate. It was so flavorful and filling. Also the Turkish delights were delicious. They have this cute patio and I love all the plants. Kind of gives a homie feeling. Definitely recommend this place

We were in town for an appointment and depended on Yelp for a good dinner choice walking distance from my appointment and our prime parking spot. Thanks Yelpers for brining us here! We especially liked that they have outdoor space, and this space is lovely. It has traffic noise if someone honks their horn, but is also completely shaded with covering and has tall wooded fence walls to shut out the commotion on the other side. We ordered at the counter and then the friendly man helping us, who turned out to be the owner, said he'd be happy to bring our food to us outside. There were plenty of choices for veggie eaters and meat eaters. I was happy to see all of my favorites. I had the gyro wrap with a side order of baba ghanoush and pita. My wife had a stuffed falafel plate. That was a lot of food! Going directly to the baba ghanoush, it was amazing. The best I've ever had. Not at all too oily, nice and smoky, and very creamy. The pita were perfect with it. They were a whole grain, maybe wheat, and on the thin side. I was pleased to have them as a vehicle for my baba ghanoush. The gyro was delicious, wrapped in a similar thin wrap. It was very flavorful and didn't taste over cooked or like it had been under a warming light for a long time. It was topped with a yogurt sauce and I added their spicy sauce. If you like spicy, be sure to give this a try! It is a great combination of spices and meets its purpose of adding tasty oomph well! On the plate is a salad of greens, cucumbers, and tomatoes in a light vinaigrette type dressing. The wrap is a great meal choice! It's plenty of food as is and is less expensive than the plate. The plate includes the same and adds rice. I wasn't in the mood for rice and had opted for the baba on the side, so this was a great choice for me. My wife selected the stuffed falafel plate. The plate comes with hummus, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, rice, pita bread and 3 falafel. With her first bite she said, I'm so used to falafel being dry and they aren't dry at all. They sure weren't! They are stuffed with sesame, green onion and sumac and each coated with a sauce. They are flavorful inside down to the middle, no dryness anywhere. She did get the rice, which had additions of peas, corns and green onions. We opted for dessert as well, a piece of Turkish delight and baklava. We were to full to have it there but are excited to take it home and try it when we are ready. I am sure it will pretty darn amazing.

Chef Khaled is an artist. The food is so great and he loves what he does. Highly recommend trying this place out.

Today was the third time I visited king of kabobs. Fascinated by the acutely subtle to rich flavors of well prepared beef and lamb gyro salad. The hummus and pita bread were refreshing as well. The owner is a gem, only to be found cooking away at the KING on San Pablo in Berkeley.

Food is really really good. Best gyro salad I have had. Service was fast and on point.

This place is legit. Great wraps -- especially the falafel and chicken shawarma. The fries, though pretty standard in one way, may be my favorite fries in the east bay. I live too close, I want them all the time. Big portion, too. The baklava is okay, not quite as impressive as the foods mentioned above. I'd still get it, but I generally come for falafel and fries. Tasty, well made, well constructed. Nice staff.

How long this place been here?! Had no idea and I've been going to fire extinguisher place on the corner for years. Luckily saw it on app, and tried. Excellent food, service and very fresh and tasty. I shall return!

Super yummy food! We definitely will be back there in the future. Shawarma plate with lamb and beef was my order and I loved it!

This was my second time here, and now I remember why I didn't write a review the first time - it was the whole "if you've got nothing good to say.... blah, blah, blah" vibe. The person serving was kind and accommodating, but the chicken in both dishes we ordered was extremely dry. Considering most middle eastern meats are marinated in yogurt, creating dry chicken is an almost impossible feat, yet they managed to do it. I'm sure there won't be a 3rd visit BB

A cut above what you'd expect! It's always yummy and the ingredients aren't the cheap stuff. They overpackage wraps in plastic boxes but if you ask, they'll just give it to you wrapped in paper. Try the pomegranate Turkish delight!

Location: parking is hard but that's everywhere in Berkeley. Great tasting food and price is reasonable! Must have: Grilled Chicken, chicken Shawarma and Baklava!!! They are fast and pleasant. Khalid ka welcoming and honest. Place is small, but they have a good backyard seating.

I love the Turkish food .. so yummy! the staff offers pleasant service too. and the deserts are tasty too!

Food was good Nice man serving us I liked the deserts that they have and the wraps

Ordered the chicken shawarma wrap and it was so yummy! The salad on the side had a good dressing too. Fresh food, hot, and delicious. Friendly and quick service. I liked the music they were playing inside.

Went last weekend for the first time they have great food, polite service, and a good ambiance. The sauce on the chicken Kabab was really good the salad as well very tasty. 10/10

Love this spot -- great food and great value. Very nice staff. The rice is particularly good, full of flavor. I get the chicken shawarma plate. Extra hummus is worth it! Beautiful dessert selection too.

What a hidden gem. Best bang for your buck for healthy options. The little outside back area was nice and quiet. Service was good. They're friendly. Most items were $11.99. I got the mezza plate, for veggie option. My only issue is that the dolmas were really sour. I know some are made like that though. Other than that I was quite satisfied.

Stumbled upon this by mistake! I'm so thankful I did though.. very good service and friendly. Food is on another level reminded me of my grandmother cooking. Real authentic place must see!

Fine cheap. Not enough turnover so shawarma isn't great. Need fast turnover otherwise dries out

Quiet little halal spot with a really cute outdoor seating area :) Got the chicken shawarma wrap and it was excellent. Chicken was cooked well and the sauce was very good. Would prefer a little more veggies but that's the only thing I would change. Drink selection could also use some work, so many selections yet all were mid unfortunately :/ The leftovers also tasted great and it wasn't too pricey. def would recommend!

Solid quick service lunch spot with a kinda depressing but quiet patio. Super friendly and kind service. Would most def come back for that stuffed falafel tho. Stuffed with sumac and onion, it's a honest delight. Also got the chicken kebab salad, seemingly out of place dressing on the salad but delicious chicken and a good quick bite.

Pros: Good service. Cons: Pricey for food quality and portion size. Food was eh. Small dining area and waiting area, but there is outdoor seating.

Pretty mid. Don't get me wrong, it's nice for picking up a dinner on the way home, but no the type of place you would want to take company to

Absolutely delicious, and good service! They technically have a patio, but it's a little rough, so it's more of a to-go place. I got the chicken shawarma wrap, and it was cooked and seasoned perfectly. My son loved his beef and lamb gyro. Generous portions, and very reasonably priced.

I love this place! They are friendly the service was quick and the food is amazing, very complex flavors with an authentic punch.

I haven't tried too many things here, because the first thing I ever ordered was the Chicken Kabob salad, it's so good I get it every time. The chicken is so juicy and flavorful, the dressing is light and the greens are crispy (not like spring mix, which can get wilty when you put warm protein on top) So delicious!

So glad that we ordered and try this kabab. We had both the chicken gyro and beef and lamb gyro plate. The rice was very flavorful and was a good mix of spices, onions and some peas and carrots. The chicken was on the crispier side which gave it a nice addition to the texture though some pieces were charred - so that's the not so good as you could taste the charred meat with occasional bites. The lamb and beef gyro was good as well and was a mix of tender pieces and some thinner slices that was slightly crispy. Both plates came with their respective sauces and the sauces were good - very good! From the tahini sauce for the chicken to the mint cream sauce for the lamb and beef gyro. We also got a babaganoush and wow, it was so yummy. Will be back!

Falafel here is heavenly!!!!! Decided to check this place out after hitting the gym and it definitely hit the spot. They also have a great selection of Turkish delights and sides. Customer service is great!

I had a gyro plate from here recently. I was good. They forgot my pita bread, but it was still plenty of food.

Found this place on Yelp while I was craving a good chicken shawarma and I am not dissapointed. The portion was huge and flavorful. I ordered on their website and my food was ready in the exact estimated time . Staffs were reallly friendly . Will definitely be back to try their wraps and baklava.

Excellent food. I had the chicken shawarma salad twice it was great both times. The portion was more than enough. I love hummus and they have great hummus. They really care for their food and deliver great service. I sat in the cold outside to eat, but I didn't care.

Tried King of Kabab for the first time. The food was fresh and excellent. Look forward to going back.

Placed an order from door dash . 50.00 furious straight up garbage. Order chicken shawarma. Lamb and beef wrap. The chicken is horrible these people should be ashamed of themselves what they're selling and what they're selling to people, especially people like me who don't go out to eat all the time and is looking for something special to eat and I'm so freaking disappointed . DO NOT GO HERE because this is straight up garbage. I'm so furious. They didn't even give me Pita bread . who the hell gives a platter of chicken shawarma without Pita bread ! I don't even understand that. Freaking pieces of hard chicken. The place needs a good cleaning. Contemplating calling the health department.

I wish I came here more often when I had the gym membership across the street. I've tried everything on the menu! Staff is lightning quick, which is always a plus. The beef/lamb/chicken gyro plates are all very tasty (9/10). My personal favorite is the Falafel wrap (11/10) and my battle against diabetes does not keep me away from the baklava (10/10) for my drive home.

Delicious falafel. A family favorite in our house. We usually get falafel wrap and/or falafel plate. So fresh. So good.

BEST falafel and kofte! So moist and fresh. Really impressed with the food. The staff is SO nice. Also, the little sitting in the area is pleasant. Prices are great, especially for the Turkish delight. You get what you pay for and some. I am looking forward to coming back here with friends and family. 10/10!

Really wanted to love this place but the meat was just a bit dryer than expected. Service was great and the owner seemed like a really nice person so I would come back if I was craving kebab!