Mouthwatering food, quick delivery and very engaging staff. This has been one one of our frequent stops. Love their Kabab, eggplant and rice

Really nice service. The gentleman who took my order offered suggestions and helped explain some items. The food is made fresh to order and everything was hot and juicy. The samosas are a little bit flakier than ones that you may be used to. It was filled with peppery sautéed onions, a little bit of potato and ground beef if I'm not mistaken. The salmon kebabs were nice and big. Good flavor and flaky. The rice is an up charge so just keep that in mind. If you're ordering several different items, one portion can feed 2 to 3 people. My only tick is that I wish there were sauces included with everything. I thought I was supposed to get sauce, but I didn't get any. The food was good but definitely would've been better with it. read more

Express Kabob Plate - Afghan Samosa - Afghan Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Authentic Afghan halal food with a wide variety of dishes. The chapli kabob was juicy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned, while the Kabuli pulao tasted truly amazing and well balanced. The chicken wings were cooked just right crispy on the outside and tender inside. We also tried the bolani, which was delicious and full of flavor.The service was attentive and welcoming, adding to the overall great dining experience.Definitely a place worth visiting again. read more

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Polite and helpful service. The food was very good. I ordered the Chapli Kabob and it was spiced and pan fried just perfectly. Simple clean place to dine in. My only very minor suggestion is to not place the kabob on top of the naan. It made the nice naan soggy for me. Regardless a return trip to try other items in the near future. read more

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Amaaaaaazing food! I drove 30 min just to try this spot and it was awesome! Owner was super chill and helpful. Loved that it was a sit down spot and wasn't crowded at all so all them yummies were focused and made with love. The kebabs are beautifully seasoned and grilled. Kabuli rice was amazing. Too. Came here for the chapli kebabs and ended up getting the tender beef and grilled chicken too. All amazing stuff. Definitely going to be a regular here. read more

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Warm and hospitable staff, delicious Mediterranean foods, it took me back to my hometown, great experience...

I was in the area and needed a place to grab lunch, I saw other reviews on Yelp! And decided to try this restaurant out! The aroma hits you immediately of yummy flavors and you can see the marinated meats in the front display. The ambiance is casual, with plenty of seating and they also offer to go as well. Service was a bit slow, but it was because they were preparing a catering order. Otherwise the gentleman at the front was pleasant and friendly. I got the kobideb w naan- it was delicious!!! The kebab was fresh off the grill and steaming when places on the naan. And the naan was soft and was able to capture all the juices from the kebab perfectly. The portion was large and super satisfying!!! Glad I stopped by and got try some amazing food! read more

Express Kabob Plate - Koobideh Kabob and Naan - Afghan Near Me - Plano, Texas

This place was incredible. The food was excellent, the service was spectacular! Had the Lamb Kebob! Very inviting atmosphere read more

Smell when you walk in is wonderful. Tachmid was so attentive and our lunch was great. I was craving a roasted savory lamb shank and was not disappointed. My entire entree was delightful. Ordered: Kabuli Palao With Lamb Shank Qabuli palao rice with lamb shank & chopped tomato salad. Comes with naan and extra sauce from the glaze. Also served with both green chutney & white sauce. Also ordered a 1/4 lb Burger with seasoned fries (white sauce, seasoning and a red sauce) This was exactly what I was craving. There is a 100% chance of a return. **** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED **** read more

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Thank you for the amazing experience! The Bakhtiyari Kabob Mix was outstanding, the House Dough was pure trouble in the best way, and the Shir Berenj was the perfect sweet ending. A casual and friendly atmosphere with food this elegant is rare--thank you for bringing both together so beautifully! read more

Food is excellent and great service! We got it to go as we were in a rush but would go out of my way to go here!

Like always, awesome food!! We decided to dine in and then take some with us to go. Both Chapli kebabs and bolani were freshly made, and were steaming. Can't go wrong. read more

This place has been hit or miss. The only time we really enjoyed the food was when we dined in. Every pickup order has been disappointing. We ordered the lamb kabob plate with Kabuli rice, and they charged an extra $3.50 for the rice, yet the portion was still small. The kabob pieces were also very small for a $15 dish, especially compared to other places that do a much better job. The bread was not fresh. The only item we actually liked was the chapli kabob, and that's the only thing I would recommend. Overall, the food is overpriced and not worth it. read more

Express Kabob Plate - Lamb Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Plano, Texas

Came in today to do a take out order for Mantu and Badamjan(fried eggplant). Both items were very delicious! First, the Mantu is basically a dumpling type bun filled with meat along with tomato paste, yogurt, lentils, and spices. The serving you receive is big enough to be a meal on its own. And it's incredibly satisfying as well! The Badamjan with Naan was amazing as well! They also have Kebob, rice, and baklava. The location was clean and well kept. Definitely recommend trying this location out. You will not be disappointed! read more

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Great food, friendly vibes! I stopped by Express Kebab while in Dallas on vacation and was really impressed. The chicken kebab plate was delicious, and the portions were generous. I got to meet the owner, super friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better. Definitely worth a visit if you're in town! read more

The beef kabob plate is juicy, well-seasoned, and comes with fluffy rice and fresh naan. The green chutney adds the perfect spicy kick. Fast service, big portions, and friendly staff. Highly recommend! read more

If you're looking for really good and favorable afghan food, try Express Kabob. For appetizers I always get the following: 1. Mantu (must try) 2. Bolani (fried bread with potato filling) 3. Bademjan (eggplant) (must try) For the main course I get the following 1. chapli kabob with spinach and Mediterranean salad and rice 2. Koobideh kabob with Mediterranean salad and humus 3. Chapli kabob burger Their food is amazing. The service is friendly and the ambience is quiet. The restaurant is clean read more

Express Kabob Plate - Mantu - Afghan Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Excellent food with reasonable prices and Amazing customer service. The cashier was very welcoming and highly attentive to our needs. highly recommended and will come again read more

Best Afghan food in Dfw. Everything was so good, the mantu was perfect, the qabli was amazing and the kabobs were so good. Place is clean, food is fresh and owners are the sweetest most professional people! read more

Some of the best authentic afghani food in Dallas! Kabobs were delicious! We got the mantu and bolani as well, and both were great. Service was also great, and really friendly owner! Definitely would come back! read more

Express Kabob Plate - Afghan Near Me - Plano, Texas

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The food was delicious. Excellent service and very clean restaurant. I am from Los Angeles every time I come here. I stop at this restaurant

I ordered the lamb kebab combo with hummus and the mantu. Love it exceptionally tasty. The bed of rice that the kebab was in was a very nice surprise, very fragrant and flavorful. Everyone there is very friendly. And I will have to come back one evening for the buffet. read more

Express Kabob Plate - Mantu - Afghan Near Me - Plano, Texas

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How did we find this place? The car salesman who was helping us to buy a car for our newly anointed college kid, is from Afghanistan. Naturally, as food lovers, we asked him where we could find authentic Afghan food in the Metroplex. Without hesitation he said, Express Kabob. The ambiance at Express is decent. It's nothing to brag about, but it was clean. You approach the counter to order and then you find your seat. The menu is pretty much all Kabob's; beef, chicken, and lamb. We ordered all three with rice. Not being someone that really knows his Afghan food, it's hard to say how authentic the food is. But.. it was delicious. The food was a bit more subtle than Indian or Pakistani food, but it was still robust with flavor. We ordered the beef spicy. Though I wouldn't consider it spicy, my wife definitely picked up a little on the heat. All the proteins were cooked really well. The rice was really good too. The guy that brought us our food came back several times to make sure we had everything we needed. This was a pretty cool surprise because the place is not really setup as a full service restaurant. For the price, and the opportunity to eat something a little different, it's a great visit. I think we spent $50 for 3 of us and we left full. read more

First time trying this type of food. Really enjoyed the Bolani, Matui, and Lamb Kabob combo. The food was very fresh and sauces complimented the dish. Very honest and friendly service as well. I would come here again! read more

I give this place a 3/5. Only because the portions of the kabobs were very little, and the ribeye kabob, although super flavorful, was not tender and very chewy and was also not at all spicy as indicated. I would definitely come back here for the eggplant, the star of the show, lamb shank, and salmon kabob, which was accompanied by the softest yummiest pita bread. For dessert, i got the baklava, which was decent, but I have had better. Next time, I want to try the mantu eggplant that also look good and lamb chops. The staff was very friendly and the young nephew working there was very helpful and very mature, so adorable, which was surprising like he could run the whole place. I recommend giving this place a try. I did come during busy dinner time so there was a bit of wait and maybe that is why the kabob portions were small so next time i will go during off peak times. Also, they need to expand their menu and add more things to it like more veggie options like roasted potatos or stewed spinach, another reason for 3/5. read more

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Decided to come here as I was visiting for a few days from California, wow! Definitely left me amazed, true authentic Afghan food and really great customer service. Great vibes! Busy as well, a busy restaurant is always a good sign! read more

Express Kabob Plate - Afghan Near Me - Plano, Texas

Food was excellent and service is great. The place is a must try. Came under new management and the food has improved and excellent

I definitely recommend the eggplant, bolani and dumpling! The bread is fabulous and house made! read more

Lamb Chop Kabob, spicy Ribeye Beef Combo were fresh and fantastic. The meat seems to be a high quality and you could tell had been marinated to perfection. I happened to also get the hummus as a side and thought it was very good. We came on a Saturday evening and almost all the tables were full. The family that runs the restaurant were so kind and nice. Will definitely be back for the lamb chops!! read more

Probably one of the best cuisine I've had. I've lived in Dallas for 2 years now and haven't been able to find authentic Afghan cuisine. It's a small family owned restaurant and the staff is very nice and friendly. I ordered a chapli kabob platter and it did not disappoint. My family and I will be returning customers. Thank you for a wonderful experience. read more

This is by far the rudest most unprofessional restaurant I have ever come across. I am all about supporting small businesses, but this restaurant continues to send the wrong items on purpose. Not the first time the absolute 4th time they have sent me an incorrect order, while I am paying full price for something I want, upon calling them the owner told me it's my personality that I cannot handle these small things. I'm sorry I pay full price for their food and to be told I cannot handle it is unacceptable when it has happened more than once, and they continue to not care. Please avoid this restaurant at all costs. read more

First off , there's a stench by the front door before you enter that is unbearable! Anyways, I get inside and it's empty and kind of crammed(the tables). There's at least 4 tables with dirty dishes on them. I then proceeded to order my food. The cashier was nice. I got the koobideh combo. I sat and waited while my food was prepared and yet no one came and got these dirty dishes. They had the ceiling fans on but it was still warm. Anyways, the food was good. I'll definitely order to go next time. read more

Express Kabob Plate - Koobideh combo with an extra skewer - Afghan Near Me - Plano, Texas

Nice location, had everything I wanted when it comes to Afghan dishes. The only disappointment was the Mantu- the stuffing was entirely over salted to the point that it was inedible. I did ask the lady working there to ask the chef to change the preparation and decrease the salt in the mixture for the stuffing in the future. Also had the Doodh. read more

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This place has great food! Always consistent and flavorful! If you are looking for an authentic dish the eggplant appetizer and the pallao and kabobs are great! read more

Saved sister in law from hunger! Lol this place is Amazing!! The lamb and chicken dish were so delicious (like who actually makes tender juicy chicken anymore!) and the servers were so friendly, just delightful. The spinach side and hummus were great! read more

Place and food is trash , owner does not know how to properly run a business . He laterally was using old meat that smelled in his kebab and was using his hand to put ice in cups . Disgusting . Never will I ever go back to this establishment. read more

Awesome Afghan food in east Plano! Everything we had here was delicious but our favorites were probably the potato bolani, Kabuli palau with lamb shank, and mantu. They have outdoor seating, which is great on a warmer day. Try for yourselves, the pictures don't lie! read more

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Very friendly atmosphere, great food that is not over priced! Staff is very good to explain every dish details and answer as many questionquestions you have . Ingredients is so fresh ,seems they are in high demand , I was dine in but from what I have seen I recommend for phone orders to allow some extra time , that place is so busy! read more

The food is a 5 but the noise of the children running, screaming, almost running into you that drove us to eat outside. Lamb and chicken kabobs are excellent but the dish was better than any rice I have had before. read more

Maybe I'm the unlucky one. Ordered some food for myself- a koobideh combo. Cashier asks me if I'll be waiting inside or outside- I say outside in order to socially distance and she acknowledges. I wait. I see food come out for the two families that ordered before me. I wait some more. I debate if I become "that guy" who bugs the staff about my food. I see families finish their food and leave. After 30 minutes, I walk in and ask about my food. "oh its right here." Me: "How long has it been sitting there?" Them: "It's fresh." Me: "So it took 30 minutes to make one meal?" Silence. So, they either forgot about me or the food takes forever to prepare- take your pick. It wasn't busy either- it was two families and myself. I can't imagine it during a dinner rush if they can't keep track during the slow periods. The food was cold by the time I got home to eat it. The koobideh wasn't anything to write home about, seemed about average. The highlight of the meal was the side of fries I got- they have some good seasoning on them and I bet if they weren't cold, they would have been quite fantastic. I'll continue my search to find a place that has good kabobs and some customer service. read more