I love Caravan Kebab - the owners are in the kitchen and ensure everything is fresh and delicious. The "caravan" is because the make a variety of Mediterranean and Indian dishes - there's hummus and there are mango lassis. The chicken tika masala puts every other version I've had to shame, rich with visible herbs. The rice is fluffy, the meats are well seasoned. I love the lamb! The owners check on diners and are happy to explain dishes. The walls are adorned with beautiful fabric tapestries and the interior has a cozy feel. Most of the dishes they make are inherently gluten-free and they are thoughtful about labeling. read more

I crave Mediterranean food from time time. I heard this place reopened and offers lunch buffet. 3 of us visited for lunch on Saturday with no reservation. We were seated right away. There were a few other people at 11:30am We asked if they do lunch buffet as I didn't see any self serve food. The staff said they offered in the past but not today.. it might come back in 2 weeks? We ordered hummus, garlic naan, fish masala and special kebabs without lamb which was accommodated per our request. The food even the side veggies were really good, we all liked everything. I like this place for good quality fresh ingredients that I don't feel overstuffed. It's probably because the food is easy to digest? This doesn't happen with other Mediterranean and Indian food. I'd like to come back when they start lunch buffet again. read more

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Caravan Kebab is local to us and one of our most favorite dinner spots. They recently reopened after an alledged DUI driver drove into the building and destroyed the kitchen. After calling a few times for a reservation and couldn't secure one, we finally snagged an early evening table. The food is as delicious as before. We started with the eggplant rolls, followed by the lamb kebab with Badmati rice and vegetables for one of us. The other indulged in the beef Nehari, a Lahore specialty. For drinks a mango lassi and a guava juice. A foody hidden paradise. We will be back. (Note: Consider leaving a big tip so they can recover from the damage that had to be repaired. And the food and service deserves it.) read more

Some of the best Indian food I have ever had and they are consistent! Much more than an average restaurant.

We recently got a to go order from here for our friends who were visiting after raving about the food. Unfortunately the food and service were a huge letdown. We got a bunch of meat and veggie curries and their biryanis. Everything was half the quantity of what we had received while dining in, in the past. Some of the food also felt stale and the meat was a bit chewy. It's possible they were just having an off day, but it felt worse because there wasn't a single redeeming moment in front of our friends. They might be better place for dining in alone. read more

My boyfriend and I were looking forward to checking out this local and fresh prepared restaurant. It did not disappoint. From the welcoming atmosphere to the authentic food we were both pleased! We opted for the florina pepper appetizer, veggie masala and the Beef nihari. We are both excited to go back to try other dishes. read more

The owners of this place are super nice and attentive. Food does take a while to come out so just know that going in. Lots of seating and parking. The food was super tasty, the portion sizes are decent but would order multiple things. They have a variety of options so there is something for everyone. read more

Mediocre, especially disappointed with the buffet. Some of my family like takeout from here and I think it was fine. Was excited to try their buffet but the options were very limited, and always out of stock. I watched one party come in and I had unfortunately scooped the last of the meat, and by the time they left, the dishes were never refilled. Not sure what they ate... There's not a lot of options either, although they have the basics like butter chicken, chicken Tikka masala, and saag paneer which are my go to. They unfortunately don't have naan as part of the buffet, just pita bread. So I ordered it on the side and it was sooooo disappointing. I think the worst naan I've had ever. It was so pale, thick, and yeasty. Maybe just ours? It looked good when I looked at others' tables. It also smells really smoky when they cook. read more

Buffet was amazing. Generous amounts of popular Indian dishes. Lots delicious of curries, naan,rice, fruit and vegie salads. Owner/cook has been there forever was very attentive to all customers. Culminated with a wonderful Indian rice pudding and chai tea flavored with rose water. Best Indian buffet in town. read more

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Ate there Sunday night. Ordered the beef shank, it was terrible, meat very tough and no vegetables. I should have sent it back but we were with two guests. We will never go back to this restaurant again!!!!! read more

Great food, wonderful presentation. A bit on the pricey side for the size of the portions. The lunch buffet was $25

Best Indian food I just had the lunch buffet but everything was absolutely delicious would recommend most definitely

The service was so good, the food almost made me cry because of deliciousness. The definition of happiness is this place. I loved it so much. This is the greatest food I've ever had. It came out really fast and it was good. The atmosphere of the restaurant was awesome but I didn't eat there. Just take out. I love this place so much. I've only went there once but it's the greatest thing that's ever happened to me in food. We picked up our order, by the way happiness describes this place. I know this yelp review is long, but there's so many words that could describe this place and all of them are good words. The food made me cry. I felt mentally unlocked after. read more

Today's buffet included some of the best food we've ever had. The coconut chicken was tender, smooth, and fantastic. Every dish was excellent. The service was friendly and informative. The building is authentically decorated. Highly recommend Caravan Kebab! read more

Easily the best Mediterranean cuisine in Edmonds. Friendly staff passionate about food. I had the Shahi Korma with chicken and was blown away. Popular place. Recommend you arrive before six on Fridays and Saturdays to get a table. read more

No idea how this review score is so high. I went here for lunch and the food and service were so bad I won't be trying it again. Naan was dry, samosas were dry, rice was burned, salad drowned in dressing, even the butter chicken tasted weird. And still on the high end of lunch costs. read more

There are so many reasons to love this restaurant. The food is good. The atmosphere is cozy. The owner is a gem of a man. He is so friendly, kind, and caring. Having a conversation with him can go very deep and powerful in terms of how people should treat one another regardless of their differences. This is my second review because I want to elevate the restaurant and have more people patronize it. I try to take as many people to the restaurant as possible when on that side of the water. Tomorrow is Christmas, and it is also the owner's birthday. For years, on his birthday, he has generously prepared meals and served the homeless community. Here's what he's doing tomorrow: https://myedmondsnews.com/2023/12/edmonds-restaurant-owner-will-celebrate-his-birthday-distributing-meals-to-those-in-need-christmas-day/ Thank you, Shazhad, for all that you do. Everyone, if you haven't visited Caravan Kebab yet, I hope you visit at least once in the new year. read more

Caravan Kebab - Indian Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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Undercooked meats, unclean premises, utensils were unclean Unsure why this is 4+ star.

Best food in Edmonds! Many vegetarian entrees and lots to choose from for carnivores. I love the mushroom julienne with the garlic naan. Shazad makes wonderful & tasty dishes. It's a lovely restaurant, not in the bowl of Edmonds, but has a parking lot in the village. Try it! You will be surprised by the explosion of tastes in your mouth! read more

Caravan Kebab - Mushroom Julienned - Indian Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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What a beautiful ambiance! Would never picture the inside from the looks of the outside! It's so beautiful The food was really good. I got the Shahi korma with chicken. We also ordered garlic naan but I missed taking a pic. So light and garlicky (yum)! The only thing I wouldn't recommend is the baklava. Was a little too dry for me. We also were gifted kheer for ordering 2 dishes. read more

Caravan Kebab - Shahi chicken - Indian Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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One of the best places weve ever been to. our waiter was incredible. its a small place with fantastic food. I live in federal way and we went here just passing thru. if i lived close id be here once a week at least. I no longer have pics on this phone. Food tasted like it was made by someones grandmother. fabulous! read more

We had a wonderful lunch! The beans in tomato sauce are fabulous. Don't miss them! 3 of us shared them as an appetizer. I had the lamb gyros sandwich and loved it. Another had the same but with chicken. Also enjoyed. The butter chicken was delicious, and served with a large bowl of beautiful rice. Only complaint was not enough chicken (maybe 5 small pieces). We three shared a baklava for dessert. We all had a bite or 2. Some of the best I can remember, moist and a great flavor. read more

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I think they could go a little harder on their seasonings but they are catering to the demographics of Edmonds so it makes sense. I met a colleague here for an early dinner. Their hours of operation are very limited so make sure to check in with them to confirm. Restaurant has a traditional feel to it. Cozy and family oriented. read more

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This is a solid Mediterranean restaurant. The chef's favorite, eggplant rolls, is a must-try. I'll order this dish every time I visit. The dolmades make a great starter before other dishes. The Afghan Bolani has a unique taste that makes you want to take another bite to figure out its flavor. The rice pudding is lightly sweet with a milky texture and a hint of cinnamon. I love it! I can't wait to try more dishes soon! read more

I took two friends to have lunch here for the first time in a while. It was a cold, drizzly day outside, but when I entered the restaurant, it was a comfortable space. We looked at the menu for a while and ordered Moroccan Lamb Tagine and Lamb Biryani from House special. Also Lamb Sag from Traditional curries and served with saffron basmati rice. All gluten-free. Chef Shahzad's cooking is the Art of food, Beautiful, good flavors and very delicious. Moroccan Lamb Tagine is slow cooked Lamb with vegetables and herbs, plus olives, raisins, lemon, and fennel seed. Topped with toasted sesame seed and served with couscous. Lamb Biryani is a great flavor and good to share with friends. Lamb Sag is a Lamb and spinach and Pakistani spices with a touch of cream. Yummy. We enjoyed pleasant conversation and delicious food. I would love to come again read more

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Very nice business owners with great food. They are always friendly and helpful. We love their chicken kabobs!

I've had two experiences with this restaurant. One was a couple years ago: a Covid-era take out which we enjoyed; and another one more recently when we tried their weekend buffet. The buffet is admittedly small, and seems pricey, but what they lack in variety they make up in quality. Still a bit pricing though when compared to other South Asian/Indian buffets around town. Chef Shahzad was extremely personable and a pleasure to talk to. Their daal was just like how my "Punjabi" grandma would make it - probably better with the fresh taste of tadka, the chickpeas and saag on the buffet were spectacular although a bit lower on spice level for me but understandable since the restaurant isn't catering to an inherently Indian clientele. My son loved the samosas and chicken (forget if it was chicken tikka or butter chicken). The Mediterranean salad was refreshing - perfect way to start the meal. I took away one star for the bread (which lacked effort), lack of bowls to serve some of the food (this kinda food needs more than just a flat plate) and the price to variety ratio, but then added back 1/2 star for the Kashmiri chai, the decor and cleanliness! I'd go here again! A solid 4.5 stars in my book. read more

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Great food and friendly staff. I've ordered out and dined in and had a good experience with both

Great family and fantastic food. Love the fresh flavors and personal service! It's hidden in Firdale Village, so you have to look for it. read more

We were searching where to eat for my dad for Father's Day. I suggested this place and we settled on it! The restaurant is in Firdale village, not too far from highway 99. It's a small little place, they have outdoor seating and their decor inside is very colorful and pretty! We had gotten a few things; veggie pakoras, eggplant rolls, 4 garlic naans, baba ghanouj with pita bread, and the lamb kofta kebabs and butter chicken as main entrees. Keep in mind, naan bread is one bread only so if you want more, that's extra! The naan was baked fresh and they had their own dipping sauces to go along with it! You can definitely taste the tomato paste or sauce in the butter chicken more and it wasn't my favorite since I've had other butter chickens to my liking. The lamb kofta kebabs were different --not the grilled meat but ground meat served in balls. They were okay, I liked the veggies and potatoes on the side. I think the veggie pakoras were the best as well as the baba ghanoush. The staff was attentive, they were on it with refilling the waters. One person that worked there (the chef and owner?) though it could be part of the staff was nice and gave us a gift in return for coming to this restaurant the first time and told my dad happy Father's Day ! I think it's pudding that was given (still have to try it!) it was very unexpected and we appreciated it. read more

Caravan Kebab - Butter chicken, pita, Baba Ghanouj, lamb kofta kebabs, Vegetable Pakoras, garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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It's an amazing food over here!!! This place it's definitely a gem! The owner it's very kind and do everything to make you feel at home, he will help you with anything you need. The food it's perfectly made and very very tasty. The Mango curry, baba ganoush and kofta kebab they are fantaaaaaastic, I had a blast on this place. About the place, as soon as I came in I felt the smell of cleanliness, very thing was so organized and very well decorated. It's a great place for a date night. read more

Caravan Kebab - Turkish Kofta Kebab and Mango Curry - Indian Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Fantastic food! Their fish curry, chicken tikka masala and daal are taste authentc. Their kebabs are to die for. The naan though is neither authentic nor tastes that good. read more

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We so miss it! We so hope that they are able to reopen. The food was fresh and well presented. The service was always impeccable.

Unexpectedly great! The eggplant rolls were remarkable, as was the kofta. Loved the slushy iced chai. Lunch plates are $10.95 which is excellent value. We'll be back for sure!!! read more

Caravan Kebab - Kofta plate and palak paneer - Indian Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

We ate there on a Thursday evening. Incredibly good food, affordable- $37 dollars each and we ordered multiple dishes . The Borscht was incredible, authentic. We had their Polish meatballs and their signature Lamb dish as well as an eggplant spread. We were also given an exquisite rice pudding for dessert. We had leftover food as the portions were generous. Can't wait to take my family and friends there. read more

I went to Caravan Kebab yesterday with friends. The bread is delicious, crunchy , and soft at the same time. Fish Masala is delicious and the host, servers are all courteous. It's a very friendly, welcoming atmosphere. It's another great spot at Firdale Village Shopping Plaza. I definitely will come back for more. read more

We had such a lovely lunch at Caravan Kebab, owned by our dear friend Shahzad Raja. My Indian mother was very impressed by Shahzad's chai recipe, and the food was authentic and flavorful to our Indian palate. Mom and Dad had channa with garlic naan and I ordered dolmas. So delicious! read more

Caravan Kebab - My parents with Caravan Kebab owner Shahzad Raja. - Indian Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Surprise happiness. The house does not look very fancy from the road, but come around back, park your car, and the warmly lit dining room with its cozy tables is filled with smiling faces of customers enjoying delicious food of India. We ordered it to go - the chicken tikka masala, panak paneer, jasmine rice, garlic naan and vegetable curry were delicious. To be honest, I knew it was going to be very good the moment I went in the front door and smelled the amazing aromas of proper Indian spices & herbs. We cannot wait to go back and dine-in. Check it out! read more

Love love love this hole in the wall. Our favorite was the mushroom appetizer, garlic naan and tika masala. The eggplant rolls and caravan sampler was also good. Make sure to dig in that yogurt/dill sauce as theres this sweet concoction hidden under it. The garlic naan was probably one of the best ones we had, it was big, fresh and had an amazing crisp to it. The owner was so kind and took our order. He also gave good recommendations as well. The outside parking is basic but the indoors was amazing. The place was cozy and inviting w well thought off decor. The only thing id recommend was an upgrade in the bathrooms or to hide the random boxes in there. It's definitely a place we'll come back to and recommend to our friends and family. read more

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Unfortunately just wasn't very good flavor wise. Had vegan and vegetarian options but all were mediocre and portion sizes were very small for the prices. read more