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Choupli Wood Fired Kabob

4.8 (458 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Seating area / tables and chairs are dirty and sticky

Stopped by Choupli on a 95-degree day, and unfortunately, the inside was just as warm. The AC wasn't cutting it, and the tables and chairs were noticeably dirty and sticky--not a great first impression. We ordered: * Chicken Shawarma Wrap ($8.99): Burnt bits of chicken, dry overcooked pita, and oversized chunks of tomato and onion that made it tough to eat. * Lamb Kofta Wrap ($9.39): The lamb was tender, but totally overpowered by the veggies. Disappointing overall. * Chicken Kabob Side ($5.99): Well-seasoned but very dry. The special sauce helped, but not enough to save it. Staff was polite, but between the heat, cleanliness, and uneven food quality, it just didn't hit the mark for us. Would love to see some improvements--especially with ventilation and food consistency--before giving it another try. 4411 (visible on the door) Visited June 2025 Photos attached of what we ordered

Viv P.

Thank you for the amazing reviews yelpers! Found this place through yelp while attending a convention in Lansing and could not be more pleased. The owner came out and asked us how the food was halfway through our dinner, and offered to give us falafel to try. Very generous, and smart! Cuz those falafels were small but mighty! Told all our friends about this place at the convention and hope it brought them more business. Food was great, but some better than others. Definitely the Bulgur Wheat over the Rice. I've had better rice elsewhere, but bulgur wheat was truly excellent. Baba Ganoush - very good garlic sauce wins over tahini! Tabouli was not the best, as the parsley used was maybe older and tough. house salad - nothing exceptional, but good souls patrician - didn't know what this was, but it's grilled veggies served cold. Definitely a must get. chicken shawarma- felt more dry than moist lamb kofta - actually wanted the lamb kabob, but they had run out. kofta was good. They give you 2 pieces, and I wish they gave me more! Server was very nice and helpful in helping us decide the sides, and not at all condescending or impatient. thank you!

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Ashley W.

Excellent food! Found by Yelpers. Glad we stopped by! Super nice people and really flavorful food. I had the lamb kafta with humus, 1/2 wheat/half rice side (wheat is delish!) and a side salad. The hubs had chicken Schwarma and it was amazing too with baba ganoush and eggplant veggies. We definitely will eat here again!

Jodi F.

Great little hole in the wall middle eastern fast casual place. The food was tasty and flavorful. The service was excellent. I got the shawarma plate with hummus, rice and salad. My only reason I might say 4 vs 5 star is the pita isn't great. It's just the thin pita, not the warm puffy pita that I like from some places.

Beef and chicken kabobs at Choupli
Bruce K.

I managed to make a nearly completely carb-free meal today (I'm still losing weight on the keto fiet) and that makes me happy. As well, it was delicious and reasonably low priced. So that too, I'm happy. Starting with the beef kabob meal and then adding an extra skewer of chicken (because they were low on beef). On top of a salad, tabouli and the baba ghanoush. Delicious and the toum was super garlicky. This is not much more than a single-wide spot in a strip mall on a busy highway. It's not fancy. But you don't need fancy when you've got delicious. (Not pictured - rice, potatoes, bread. They have those things. I didn't eat them.) [Review 11112 overall, 885 of 2019.]

Chicken Shawarma Plate : Baba Ganoush & eggplant
Joshua D.

We walked in just before an early dinner rush and were immediately greeted by the owner and his son. He was very helpful and able to quickly describe the ingredients in each foods we were curious about. The chicken shawarma plate was very flavorful and had a good and shareable portion size. Side note: this place can get packed rather quickly, so if u want to beat the crowd maybe plan on coming during off hours. Either way service seems fast and efficient.

I'm choupli, thanks for asking
Fox E.

Would Choupli's read some of my Limericks? If it goes right through you it's Poopli If you use a big spoon then it's Scoopli If you love Middle Eastern Then let your eyes feast on The wonderful dishes at Choupli Zaytoon down the road tries to Dupe-li Guy Fieri chose the wrong place, Oopsie! Instead come and try What you cannot deny Is the best Middle Eastern, at Choupli So if your Doggy Dogg is not Snoopy And if your Ship John B is not Sloopy And if birds like to swoop And pick fish from your soup Then come get the best Kebab from Choupli So if you got knocked out by a Roofie And you're drinking a Mistic with a Sufi And your D starts to Droop Then it's time to Regroup With some Kofte and Hummus from Choupli And if you like to have sex in a Groupli But to Donald you never could Stoopli We're all gathering here At the end of the year So come join with the Troupe bound for Choupli But if you're in a fiasco like Lupe And you f***ed an old guy in a Toupe Your perfume made him cough So his hairpiece fell off And it landed on top of your boobie. What. What a coincidence that Choupli offers "Wood Fired" Kabob, because when I showed off my Wood to random co-workers at my most recent job, I ended up Fired. Choupli and Fox! Twinning! What to get: Kofte, Hummus, Eggplant Why: It's just so good. Hummus believe me! Would Choupli's believe me? Not only the best meal I had in Lansing, but the best meal I've ever had in Michigan. One of the most spectacular meals in the whole of the Great Lakes and definitely the most delicious Middle Eastern food I've had within a thousand miles in any direction. Service was a little bit lacking, and while my server was absolutely spectacular beautiful, I could tell she seemed to think I was a typical American - probably because of my muscles covered in baby oil that were out and on display in my slutty muscle top - and my annoying adopted American accent, which I'll make an effort to lose in future. She kept trying to convince me to get french fries and house salad. No thanks I want the eggplant and the hummus. Kthxbye. And the sides were nothing short of miraculous. I can't even choose between them, but try the Hummus, the special Eggplant, and everything else they have. Don't blame me if you break into foodgasms. I warned you in advance. Just call me Jennifer Warnes. Or the Warner Brother. The Kofte Kebab itself, despite not being piping hot, having been sitting around bathing in its own juices for awhile, was simultaneously lukewarm and heavenly. It was so wet and juicy (probably from sitting around), but so perfectly spiced and flavoured with such a heavenly texture. One of the best Koftes I've had ever. Made me want to ask everyone walking in, "do you come here Koften?" In some ways this place reminds me of Istanbul Grille in Pittsburgh (but probably better), or Mr Kabob Express in Troy in the Detroit Burbs (but def better). One of my fave Mid Eastern places in the whole country, then. The main reason I'm excited to come back to Lansing. Infinitely better than Zaytoon nearby, which gets the plaudits for some (cough Guy Fieri) reason. Also try the Brisket Banh Mi at Capital City BBQ a few miles East. And Momo over in East Lansing is the best Boba shop in the entire Great Lakes - by a distance. But for now, would choupli's come here and try this incredible Kofte and sides. If you want to share the sides with me, I'll start laughing profusely as I divvy them up, and I'll say "my sides are splitting!" And if you're frisky and down for the D, and you'd like to find out if Choupli's me as much as Barbie does, then give me a few minutes to get my Wood Fired up, and it'll be a pleasure to skewer your kebab for you.

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1 month ago

Great service and even better food. Favorite Mediterranean place, food has never disappointed.

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Tasty food, with good and quick service! It's a great place to slide by for lunch or dinner.

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Great food, amazing family. The chicken swarm with garlic sauce was excellent and the hummus was fantastic

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2 years ago

Best falafel I've had in the US! Loved the wrap with fresh hummus, tahini, and garlic sauce. Fast, fresh, and affordable.

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This food was unreal! Seriously so delicious and loaded with flavor. Do NOT miss this location!

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2 years ago

Good food, good value. Tabbouleh was fabulous!! Chicken shawarma is yummy too. Just wish they had beer and wine too.

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3 years ago

Amazing food! Get the plate so you can try a few of the sides. Everything is fresh and tastes great.

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One of my all time favorite restaurants. Food is amazing, service is fantastic, and you'll walk away beyond satisfied.

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Good authentic mediterranean food! Liberal with the sides, which are seasonwed well! Fries are crispy and good

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Ask the Community - Choupli Wood Fired Kabob

Is the food halal here? Thankyou

Yes partially. The beef kofta, lamb kofta and chicken Kobab are halal IA. Chicken shawarma is not. You can check with the guys there and they should be able to help you out as well

Are there vegan options here?

Hi Aidan, and thanks for checking! Yes, the following menu items are fully vegan: vegetable kabobs, lentil soup, falafel, hummus, rice, bulgur wheat, acili ezme, soslu patlican, house salad, and tabouli. We strive to provide a variety of menu items… Read more

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