This was one of my first experiences in Afghani cuisine, and it was absolutely excellent. As a dumpling fan, I loved their mantu, particularly the many sauces and toppings they come with. I'm so glad the first time we ordered, I got the main entree version of this. We also ordered for a vegetarian friend who really enjoyed the freshness of their veggies and how delicious their homemade bread was. If you do eat meat, their offerings are really fresh and well seasoned. My partner and I always notice how the chicken kebab in particular is so juicy and tender. Everything always comes out well seasoned and is eaten within a few minutes. We love the meals here. Be sure to be bit flexible when you're ordering at peak hours: this place is popular and often bustling with customers! read more

The basmati rice was my favorite. It was perfectly cooked and had a touch of sweetness from the carrots and raisins. The beef and lamb could've been a little more tender. Second close favorite was the eggplant dish, which paired nicely with bread. We also enjoyed the chicken shami wrap was good. Service was so the slower side, with only one person on the wait staff. They are busy with a steady flow of guests dining in. Free parking in the plaza. read more

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Afghan Kabob's subtitle is Authentic Afghanistan Food - I'm not knowledgeable either way, but the food is pretty tasty! The interior is a lot nicer than it would seem from its strip mall location. The kabobs are seasoned well and have some spice to it. The owner/manager(?) is super friendly, but always hustling. The kabuli palaw is fall-of-the bone tender, definitely should give it a try! I've had dine-in and carry out. They do take care of the carry out. The food is presented nice even after I get it home. I couldn't say it's a hidden gem because a lot of people know about this spot, the dine-in is busy (but not crowded). It's a well-known gem. read more

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Kabuli style rice, good; Afghani tea, good; mixed grill, good; vegetarian dishes, good; appetizers, good. Whole fish? Great! Family friendly place and that can make for a lot of noise. Halal of course. Lots of vegetarian entrees. The one negative is the annoying music, I wish they would play Afghani music instead. read more

Afghan Kabob - Middle Eastern Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

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The food was amazing! So flavorful, the rice with carrots and raisins were a great combination. The meat was so tender, you don't even need a knife. read more

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Missing our Afghan friends so we stopped into Afghan Kabob for food to remind us of them. The lamb kabob was perfectly cooked--tender and juicy with the right amount of char. The Chicken Shish was also well-seasoned and juicy. The kabobs came with basmati rice, a mint sauce, and a small salad. Next time we are in the neighborhood, we will be back. read more

All I can say is WOW!!! Super tender meats & incredibly flavorful food with the slightest hint of spice (upon request). What may seem like a quiet restaurant in a quaint plaza is an absolute hidden gem. Staff is warm and welcoming. We ordered to-go and inside was very clean. Our first time trying Afghan food and this place knocks it out of the park. We split a combination #3 I believe that included chicken shish, beef kabob, and lamb chunks (I forget the proper name, my apologies). All three were tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. Almost citrusy and spicy, a front flavor of cilantro in almost everything- we absolutely devoured it all. My husband couldn't believe how much he loved the chicken. It came with hummus and an onion tomato salad. The meats were placed on a beautiful piece of bread that was cut into pieces almost and soaked some of those meat juices. Superb. Came to about $22 I believe. We also shared a chicken soup- do not skip!! Add the green sauce! Thank me later. And lastly the Mantu- ground beef stuffed dumplings in a tangy yogurt, tomato savory topped sauce. I truly can't explain it. Top five dishes I've ever had no joke. I added some green sauce and I already can't wait to order it again. Next time I'm buying a bottle of green sauce! It was $9 for that app with about nine pieces. Next time I look forward to trying their popular lamb dish and their Nakod, a cooked chickpea app in a gravy. Can't wait for another great meal for a great deal! read more

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Delicious! Lamb shank with rice is my favorite!!! Had the appetizer sampler as well which is a great way to taste different dishes. Restaurant was clean and comfortable read more

Afghan Kabob - Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

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Very authentic Afghani food. I am regular customer over there. Everything I buy always fresh and made with love I highly recommend their food. read more

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First time trying this spot even though I've passed this place a million times . Nice ambiance and looked very clean. The customer service at the front was very polite and made me feel at home with his attentiveness. The food was good more on the sweeter side guess that's how Afghan food is made ‍ . Will definitely go back to try more dishes . Overall I would give it an 8/10 . read more

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The flavors that come out of this small restaurant in a strip mall on Dempster are just amazing. If you've never had Afghani food before, Afghan kabob is a Percy place to try. They offer delicious kabobs, lamb, chicken and beef which are cooked to perfection and spiced just right. All the meats are seasoned so well that not only do you get a tasty dish but it is also moist and consistent. The service is usually pretty fast as well. I ordered carry out for dinner on. Friday evening and turnaround time was 20mins. Can't beat that for fresh cooked food to order. read more

Afghan Kabob - Middle Eastern Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

I've been living in the area for many years and only just discovered this restaurant. I'm so glad I gave it a try. The first time I took a bite into the chicken kabob, I knew I had found a hidden gem. It was the juiciest and tastiest chicken kabob I've ever had. Every piece of meat was cooked perfectly. The entree included pickled veggies, sesame seed bread, and your choice of rice or hummus. The bread was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside- so good dipped in the homemade hummus. The salad had tomatoes and onion and was a refreshing side to the rest of the meal. I've also had the Bulanee Kachaloo app, which are crispy turnovers filled with a spiced potato filling. It's light and crispy with the perfect amount of flavor. I don't think I can eat here without ordering this every time. I also tried the pistachio chai latte and it's amazing. It's fragrant pink chai drink that has sweet, thick pistachio sauce with small pieces of actual pistachio in it. It was so delicious. I've been here several times now since discovering it, and brought friends to try it. Everyone has enjoyed the food. Everything I've eaten has been delicious and cooked perfectly every time. The staff are always very kind and the food is so reasonably priced. I'm super glad I gave this place a chance. read more

Food was absolutely amazing! Service was great. Got my food served quickly. Would highly recommend this place.

This food is on point! Somehow these little hole in the wall spots always exceed my expectations. Tucked away in a little strip mall, this place is unassuming but it's putting out fantastic flavors with friendly service and quick ticket times. I had the lamb kabob with brown rice, the bread, and salad. I ordered in and my food came out in maybe 15 minutes, literally steaming. First thing I noticed is the smell of the spices and seasoning. Very aromatic which is a very good sign. Tender meat seasoned to perfection, flavorful rice cooked just right, a quick salad that brings the acid to balance the rest... really a perfect meal. The sauces! Much better than the standard stuff, the green sauce is so good I ate every last bit of it and when I ran out of meat I finished it with the bread. I'd put that on anything and everything, it's got such a nice punch of fresh flavor and just a little heat. The white sauce had a mild tang from what I'm assuming is yogurt, it's not too rich and its another perfect addition to the meal! The only negatives I had are that the floor was sticky and the price was a bit high. 20 dollars for my meal, which kept me from ordering anything extra, but the food IS worth it. The space is a bit drab and it was awkwardly quiet, but as they got more customers it got more lively. They definitely have happy regulars and if I still lived around here I'd be one of them. It seems like they moved to Morton Grove around 3 years ago and we should all be grateful they brought this fantastic food our way. I can't wait to bring a friend here and try some more of the menu! read more

Afghan Kabob - To-go style. Lamb kabob with brown rice. All delicious! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

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This place is a hidden gem! Incredibly clean, the atmosphere is very relaxing and the service was swift and polite. We had the combination #2 as well as the kadu chalaw. The food was perfection, the meats were plentiful and tender - and the chalaw was one of the best vegetarian dishes I've had. Will be referring to my friends! read more

Good food but be prepared to wait. I placed an order 25 min prior to arriving and they said it would take 20-25 min to prepare, well when I arrived the server said that he didn't see the order so they will start it when I got there and let's just say it took longer than 25 min. Frustrating since you gave them the time they asked for it to be prepared already and you're hungry, not to say I came to pick it up with two hungry kids. Would've been nice to get a drink or something to hold off while waiting since they made a mistake. But the food was good can't complain about that. read more

Kebab was dry; I think wasn't fresh. The next day, I suffered extreme stomach pain.fact. read more

This restaurant has a great variety of tasty, reasonably priced dishes. The staff is very kind and, the dining area is clean and peaceful. I ordered the lunch special containing Beef Shami and Chicken Shami, which comes with rice, salad, and bread. I also got an order of Bulanee Kachaloo, for an appetizer. My food was flavorful and delicious, and pleasantly filling. Visiting here for lunch, brightened the rest of my workday. read more

Afghan Kabob - Beef Shami and Chicken Shami Lunch Special Bulanee Kachaloo - Middle Eastern Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

One of the best afghan restaurants the food was amazing order this combo plate it was delicious highly recommend this place one of the best places in town and the most important thing the restaurant is super clean love it and the customer service was amazing yall should definitely check it out read more

First time I stopped here was carry out and it was delicious. The food was still fresh and warm about 30 minute drive home it was so delicious. I came back the second time to dine in. Staff is super from the food was amazing. Second time. read more

This review is from my visit a little over two years. I don't know how I missed reviewing it. From what I remember, I found this restaurant while looking for kabob and grilled meats restaurants during lunchtime on a weekday afternoon. Based on their menu variety and choices, I decided to check this restaurant out. From their menu options, I decided to go with their lunch special which came with beef and chicken kabob on skewers, rice, and salad. I ordered my meal to-go. While my food was being prepared, I waited in the dining area of the restaurant. The ambiance was cozy. The restaurant staff members were friendly and nice. The restaurant was inviting and had a welcoming atmosphere. It's a family-owned business. I received good service and the cost of food was reasonable. I enjoyed my delicious lunch special meal. The kabobs were cooked to perfection and nicely seasoned to give a good flavor. The rice and salad were tasty as well. I recommend checking this restaurant out and especially trying their lunch special. read more

I had to order quite a bit of  food for a lunch for my family and I before we were supposed to be going to a wedding. We stayed at a hotel nearby and knew that we would not eat dinner until much later and needed something to hold us over. This place was the perfect option. Not only was I able to get the prices over the phone, the people who work here texted me pictures of food, sent prices and confirmed sizes with me and gave recommendations about how much to get for how many people, including telling me how long before I needed to order to make sure I got my order ready in time for pick up since I was ordering in advance. The Afghani palaou was fantastic, as was the garlic and spicy green sauce. I especially loved the mix kabobs and I wish they had this option at all afghan/ pakistani places. The option to get a mix tray of kabobs with the pieces cut up would be a game changer for parties! I ordered a small tray of salad thinking not many people would like it (but I like salad so I figured I would have leftovers for later), but to my surprise that was gobbled up quick! Everyone loved it. I'm a fan of this place and plan on dining in when I come next! read more

My husband and I heard amazing things about this place. So we drove from Schaumburg. This place does not disappoint. I got the lamb shank which was tender and the pulav was so aromatic. I also had to get chai. Very different and so comforting. My husband had the combo platter which he loved. The meats were very flavorful. We will definitely be back. read more

Afghan Kabob - Lamb shank - Middle Eastern Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

Unbelievable good food...on the top of it unbelievable nice service...it is hard to find food which taste like homemade... highly recommended....wow.... read more

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Just went there for lunch. I was not familiar with cuisine from that part of the world and it is likely to be a favorite from now on. The butternut squash chalaw was delightful and the seasoning on the brown rice made the side of rice delicious on its own. I wish I had taken a picture before digging in - the presentation was gorgeous. The service was professional and nobody rushed us as we hung out sipping a cup of chai (also perfect). Glad it is so close to home. read more

First experience eating afghani food and I really enjoyed the food they make the carrrots taste like candy AMAZINGGG!!!!!!

Stopped by here with my wife after a recommendation from a family member and we were not disappointed. She got the Chicken Chapli Kabob and I got the Combination #2, which consists of 3 different Afghan kabobs. For the Combination plate you can choose from 1 lamb kabob, chicken shish, chicken shami or beef shami. I got the chicken shish, chicken shami and beef shami. The beef to me was just ok but all the chicken dishes were great. With my wifes plate and mine, it was also accompanied by a small a cucumber, onion and tomato salad and tons of rice (was very happy with the rice here). They also included 2 sauces. I wasn't huge on the white sauce but it wasn't bad. The green was a bit to the spicier side. It is pricey, but overall, I would definitely be back. 5 all day! read more

Afghan Kabob - Combination # 2 Chicken Shish, Chicken Shami and Beef Shami. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

An unassuming little spot in a strip mall, easily overlooked but it absolutely should not be. Carry out for two adults and two kids we ordered: Mantu- beef dumpling appetizer Bourani Kadu- winter squash appetizer and two Afgan Kabob Combinations with dill rice. Everything was very flavorful and tender, nothing dried out which sometimes happens with kabobs. The foods were well seasoned without being too spicy for the kiddos. The staff was friendly and masked. read more

Afghan Kabob - Middle Eastern Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

Really nice interior setup! We first tried Afghan Kabob at an event. We loved the Kabuli Palaw and Mantu at the event, so that's what we ordered when we dined in this time. Both dishes were really, really good and packed with flavor! The meat in the Kabuli Palaw was fall-off-the-bone tender. We also tried the sheer chai, which was good, definitely recommend it. However, the service wasn't great. We seated ourselves and weren't even offered water until we asked. Our food also took forever to come out. They were busy when we went, and the staff were apologetic about the food coming out late. So maybe this was a one-off thing. Their menu is a bit dated with regards to the descriptions. I would recommend confirming with the staff. For example we were expecting the mantu platter to come with rice and salad as the menu states for the entrees, but it doesn't. With all that being said, I would give the dine-in experience another try, but I'm definitely sold on the food. read more

Afghan Kabob - Kabuli Palaw and Mantu Platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

Ordered afghan kabob combo, chapli kabob and mantu and Lamb Karayee, the first three were average at best, the lamb karayee had meet that was not edible. Service was okay, ambience was informal. Overall not a good experience and will not go back. read more

First time here. Ordered good amount of food. Appetizers and entree . Everything tasted very good. The quality looks good. It's decently priced too. The service is little slow. The servers and staff is polite and helpful. The place is not fancy . But it's clean and seating is also enough. They need to keep the restaurant cool for the dine In customers . It was very hot inside. Over all it was a good choice it's hole in a wall place. Good food and service. read more

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I found myself, a city girl, out in the suburbs and starving at an off time (2:30) and decided Afghani sounded amazing. I'm so happy I chose this place! I wasn't sure what to expect walking in, as this spot is tucked into a little strip mall, but don't let the appearance stop you... 10000% amazing food. I am pretty sure the cashier was actually the owner, and he was warm, friendly, and very helpful. Our food was quick, and WOW! I mean. Wow. I'll be coming back here again. The Lamb Kebab was moist, well cooked, and came with a heaping mountain of rice. I could eat it all day. I ate myself so full I laid down in the car afterwards and just groaned for like an hour. I wish it came with more meat, but the rice more than made up for that. There was some unlabeled green sauce by the cutlery -- I figured it was hot sauce and I tried it. It went amazingly well with the lamb. It's not super hot, and tastes a little bit like tobasco. I loved it. The real star was the Kabuli Palaw. The cashier/owner told us that was the most popular thing on the menu, and that we were lucky we were early enough to get it, because they usually run out. He's right, we were incredibly lucky. The rice was studded with raisins and carrots, and the lamb shank underneath was fall-off-the-bone tender. The combination was stellar. I want to eat more of this rice right now. I've been thinking about it since I left. Get the Kabuli Palaw, and go early!! read more

Afghan Kabob - Kabuli Palaw Lamb Kabob - Middle Eastern Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

The food here is delicious. I love the vegetarian appetizer/sampler. It's more food than one person can eat, and so much variety. This food is made with care. Go! read more

I wish there were more afghan restaurants in the world lol i am biased afghan food is my favorite cuisine! This place has freshly cooked afghan food and everything we tried was heavenly! Me and my sister would travel all the way from Hyde Park to eat here! read more

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This place is a hidden gem, located next to the Giordano's on Dempster. I have been to them all, Kabul house, Kabul kabab, so many afghan places, and I can honestly say that this one takes the cake. FOOD: no skimping on quality here. large portions, and flavorful food. The lamb cubes were juicy and not gamey. We ordered the combination plate #2 $19.99 (enough for 2-3 people). We picked two chicken kabobs, one looked like a koubideh that was Very flavorful, and the other again very flavorful chicken thighs/shish kabobs. Traditional kabuli rice of-course, and the shredded carrots had a deep red color as most premium carrots do. The salad that this dish comes with is very fresh and perfectly cut to equal texture. The Mantu is extremely flavorful, there's a kick to the red lentils and the meat smelled aromatic. The bulanee kachaloo is well complimented with the green raita sauce that it comes with. It's not spicy on spicy, it's actually a perfect balance of fluffy potato stuffed paratha style bread without an overkill of seasoning. I could eat this all day. We had the afghani chai- similar to Kashmiri chai without the nuts. This was sweet and delightful, with a subtle hint of cardamom. SERVICE: polite, professional, honest. COST: very affordable for the portion size AMBIANCE: rustic and quaint, I think this place could cram 10-12 large families at once. Restroom is small but tidy (a do your business and leave style setup) I would come back here again. read more

Afghan Kabob - Mantu, Combination #2, Bulanee Kachaloo - Middle Eastern Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

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First time trying Afghan food and it was delicious! My gf and I shared the Chicken Shami Kabob plate and it was plenty of food. Definitely a must try! read more

Afghan Kabob is a hidden gem! The food here is consistently fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. Every time I've ordered, the quality has been top-notch. You can really taste the care that goes into their cooking. Highly recommend if you're looking for authentic, delicious food that never disappoints. read more

We were planning to go to Kabul House, but after arriving there we found it was closed due to Labor Day (even though it was Sunday before Labor Day). As a Plan B, we found Afghan Kabob not terribly far away. It's in an unassuming strip mall, easy to drive past. Inside is spacious enough and looks decent, but it was pretty warm inside. Thankfully they had a couple of fans running. It's not an upscale place with table service. Rather, you place your order at the counter and pick up there. The decor was okay. We ordered mantu (essentially ground beef dumplings), kabuli palaw (rice w/ lamb), and a lamb kabob entree (lamb chunks w/ rice). Pricing was comparable to other sit-down restaurants w/ table service that offer the same or similar cuisine. The mantu was excellent. The palaw was very good. It was less greasy than some other places, and there was a generous amount of raisins and carrots. The lamb wasn't very juice, but it was tender and fall-off-the-bone. The only mediocre dish was the lamb kabob entree, as the lamb chunks were dry and very tough. The cucumber salad included with both entrees was good. read more

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I was so happy to find Afghan Kebob again. Yes they moved to Morton Grove from Montrose and Elston. But the food has not changed. It's wonderful. We, of course ordered too much and then ordered more to take home. I was delightful to see the owners and their daughter who are incredibly welcoming. It's worth the drive to see them. read more

Afghan Kabob - Food - Middle Eastern Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

Lamb, beef shami, chicken shami, and the chicken Pattie's were all very flavorful and tender. Huge hit for any carnivores! They have the slow roasted lamb shank available after 7p so plan around that or call ahead to find out when it's available. Very friendly staff when ordering carryout over the phone. Definitely will come back. read more