Famous Kabob is a great Sacramento spot for fresh, flavorful Persian food. The chicken and beef koobideh are always a solid choice. The kabobs are juicy, tender, well-seasoned, and cooked just right. The rice is fluffy and pairs perfectly with the meat, while the house salad adds a fresh balance to the plate. The Shirazi salad is another must-order. It tastes light and refreshing and complements the kabobs without overpowering them. Everything works well together, from the flavorful meat and rice to the crisp salads. The service is good, and the atmosphere is comfortable for a casual lunch or dinner. Famous Kabob is a dependable choice when I'm craving a satisfying Persian meal, and I would definitely recommend it. read more

I was craving Middle Eastern food and my friend suggested Famous Kebab. It is located in an area not too familiar with so it was a journey to get there, but it was worth it. This restaurant is a study in old school dining experience. It reminiscent of family owned restaurants with the older generation creating a homey atmospshere. The furniture is comfy and broken in. When you walk in, you feel immediately welcomed by the staff. There is nothing pretentious about this place at all. For an appetizer, we got the Bademjoon- an eggplant dip served with naan. To make it vegan, asked for the kashk on the side. The dip by itself was good, but with the hashk, it took it the whole new level. They also gave us an oil and mint dressing, which was phenomenal. For my main course I chose to have the beef Koobideh with rice, salad and a roasted tomato. I could eat those roasted tomatoes all day long. My friend shared a secret with me- cut roasted tomato, mix it in with the basmati rice and top with sumac. What an amazing combination? Throughout our meal, staff would pass by and see how we were doing. Not intrusive, it didn't feel like a server asking you if you need anything. All in all my meals here have been great. If it was a little bit closer to home, I would probably go more often. Parking is a little touch and go sometimes there's parking and sometimes there isn't. The lot is very small. read more

This is a no frills restaurant with great tasting food. The meal starts off with bread and butter. I would've preferred herbs with the bread, but this works. The kabob was flavorful and did not feel heavy or oily. I'd pass on the tadig next time - there wasn't enough crisp to the rice. I would definitely go back for the kabob. 9/10. read more

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I have been coming to Famous Kabob for the past 35yrs and they have consistently served the best Persian food in Sacramento! The staff is always friendly, and the food is DELICIOUS! the beef Koobideh is always juicy and very tasty and the rice is fluffy and delicious. read more

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Great place to get some awesome tender beef steak on a kabob! Excellent Persian restaurant! Great naan bread with butter and feta! Excellent hardy and tasty Addassee lentil soup! Meaty and delicious Tahdig crispy rice with Gheymeh stew! Wonderfully tender, moist, and tasty Kabob Barg filet mignon beef on skewer marinated in sun-dried lime! Complex, sublime, creamy Bastani saffron and pistachio ice cream! Great and friendly team service! Available for lunch or dinner. read more

Famous Kabob - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Back here again, and happy to say the experience remains just as positive as before. The ambience is clean, comfortable, and pleasant, and the service is attentive without being intrusive. The food continues to impress every time we visit. For our starter, we ordered the Eggplant Delight, which was flavorful and pairs perfectly with their warm, fresh bread. For the main course, we went with our usual favorites. The Lamb Shank was tender and full of flavor, the Chicken Koobideh was juicy and well seasoned, and the Chicken Soltani was perfectly cooked with a balanced blend of spices. Famous Kabob remains one of the best spots in Sacramento for flavorful Mediterranean food served in a welcoming setting. Looking forward to coming back again soon. read more

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We haven't been to a Kabob restaurant since becoming vegan. Famous kabob has a great selection of items for vegans including "Impossible Koobideh." The food was very tasty and our server was very nice. The restaurant feels authentic and is very clean and elegant. Parking lot was full but we were able to get parking across the street. Overall great experience and will come again. read more

This long time and well established restaurant that features Persian food, was on my next "eager to try" list that also serves vegan and vegetarian options. My hero Bridget W. arranged another UYE for our small but loyal group of Yelpers: https://www.yelp.com/events/sacramento-uye-eat-your-veggies-famous-kabob ytl_=667dbcd827854ddb975c328a46d5241d&utm_medium=email&utm_source=email_event_reminder&utm_campaign=Apr-01-2025 When I got the notice that Famous Kabob was our next destination, I couldn't wait to try their cuisine! I wasn't that familiar with Persian food before. But every recommendation by Bridget W. is a sure thing in my book! When we arrived, the staff was very friendly and inviting. They put together some tables for what we thought would be a larger party. But as usual, a few Elite Yelpers say "I'M IN" but turn out to be no shows! Our party of 6 included me, Bridget W., Alex T., Janelle M., Jenny P., and Bettina C. Don't forget to check out their reviews also! We all gave the food two thumbs up! The menu has a large number of selections for the carnivore and vegetarian alike. I wasn't quite sure what to order, but put my faith in Bridget as she recommended the Impossible Koobideh Kabob which included Basmati Rice and a grilled tomato. The flavors were amazing! I also got to share some Eggplant Delight and naan with my dining companions. And even drank some hot Chai tea which was very good with sugar. I had so much food, that I ended up having to take left overs home. Enjoying my dinner a second time around was a real treat! I would love to return here again and try some of their other dishes. I have now become a huge fan of Persian food! read more

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If you are looking for authentic-tasting Persian food in Sacramento, this is the place to go. Whether you get the beef or chicken kabobs, they never disappoint and are always tender and juicy, cooked to perfection. You should pair their homemade doogh (yogurt drink) with any rice disk ( it is available to go too). Persian food is usually on the pricier side, but they give you large portions that make up for it and big pieces of persian bread with entrees. The service is amazing every time I go. They are quick and don't make you feel like a burden when asking for extras like butter or sumac on the side for a takeout order. read more

Famous Kabob - Soltani Kabob (Beef) - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Sacramento, California

Famous Kabob absolutely lives up to its name! The meats were perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection--Generous portions, fresh ingredients, and friendly service. A must-try for anyone craving authentic Persian food. Thanks! Anthonyxibarrax read more

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If you're looking for authentic, flavorful Mediterranean food, Famous Kabob is an absolute gem. We both loved everything we ordered! The ambiance is warm and inviting, and the service was genuinely friendly and attentive without being overbearing. The highlight for us was the fresh, homemade pita bread. It's made in-house, served warm, and is absolutely chef's kiss. You can really taste the difference, and it elevates the entire meal. From the delicious food to the welcoming atmosphere and outstanding hospitality, this is a place we'll definitely be coming back to. Highly recommend! read more

They used to be SO nice there. I don't know what happened. Wait staff was very cold to us. Rating 4 stars because the food was still incredible read more

In my long ago omnivore days I used to be a regular at Famous Kabob, enjoying skewers of kabobs and mounds of rice sprinkled with sumac. Sometimes I would even drive across town during a lunch break just to have their amazing Kashk-e-Bademjoon and grilled naan. When I went vegan I thought I would never get to enjoy Famous Kabob again, but someone somewhere posted that they now had a vegan-friendly section of the menu and I immediately alerted one of my favorite dining companions to join me. It's been many years since I set foot in this Persian gem, I cautioned, but we were both more than willing to give it a shot. Like in a time warp, Famous Kabob has not skipped a beat and I couldn't be happier. The dark wood booths and giant chandelier remain and so do the familiar smells of saffron, cardamom, and mint. I devoured the Impossible Koobideh Kabob and thought to myself wow, if only more places seasoned plant-based beef this way... it was so delicious! We dug in to the eggplant dip (sans the kashke to keep it vegan) and it was just as flavorful as I remembered. I sipped hot tea as I added extra sumac to my Persian rice and marveled at how damn good this place is. If you haven't tried this Sacramento institution yet, you're doing your tastebuds a disservice. And don't let the Fulton Avenue strip mall location sway you. This one's worth the drive. read more

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Not only is over priced, often the food is old and not freshly cooked. The food is absolutely tasteless. read more

We loved the food! The servers were not super friendly but there was one man who came out from the back and continued to check on us and even offered us dessert and sang as we were celebrating a birthday! Very very kind gentleman Two lamb dishes and kobbideh all very good We have the berry rice below as well which was actually a really pleasant surprise option read more

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Food was SO good. Stopped by on a whim wanting to try something new. The salad was probably the best one I've ever had.

Famous Kabob is my go-to for kabobs, especially the tasty koobideh. The chicken and barg are also delicious. I like starting with fresh naan (bread) and cheese with herbs, stuffed grape leaves or shallot yogurt, and ending with Persian ice cream or baklava with tea. The staff are nice and friendly, there's decent seating, and while the parking lot is small (10-12 spaces), you can usually find street parking nearby. This place is good for social meetings and even parties. The bathroom is clean and touch-less paper towels. read more

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Best Bamiyeh ( orka ) stew ever :) feels like home everytime i go to Scaremento or even pass there i stay for delicouse food :)

Would not recommend to anyone . At these prices I expect decent quality. I just ordered - Shish Kabob median well and it was raw Yikes!! ugly taste that I had to vomit, they only served naan with 3-4 little packages of butter and that bread was old and so hard I couldn't eat it the only good think was the tomatoes (o) it was only one and rice Customer service was very poor (not even water) I was afraid to ask because they charge for EVERIYHING They have also started charging for vegetables ( sabzi Khordan) and other things that come with Persian food as a tradition small hot tea 5+ dollars and if you want more they charge again Ridiculous!!!! read more

OK sorry I know this is a lower rating and sorry I can't give this higher...the food is really good. We ordered as a party a few different plates and on a whole we all left our plates cleaned!! It was really good food and the flavors were on point (chicken was a dry and hard crusted on the outside). The front desk staff had 2 really good personelle that we really liked but the rest of the staff made me put this rating so low, it was really cold and felt like we were second class citzens when others came in the restaurant. We also asked to split the bill between 5 people but that was really hard for them to do so I just paid the bill up front and had my friends pay me back to help uncomplicate the situation. Again highly recommend but be patient with the staff. Also a little pricy for this type of food, can get this in LA same quality for a lot cheaper (Cafe Bravo, Burbank). Lastly the restaurant is very nice inside, clean and quite. read more

I really wanted to like this place. The outside looks like an old strip mall. The inside does not match that at all. As soon as you walk in the restaurant, it's like a beautiful expensive 5 star resort. The ceiling is tall with beautiful crown molding and chandeliers. The tables and booths are very pretty with cloth napkins. The food was good not great but it was good. The prices are very expensive and so are the fountain drinks. The only reason why I give it a low rating is the waiters and staff are very rude. The young waiters are on their phones and when you ask for something they get upset . Change your staff and you will get a lot more business. Good food beautiful clean restaurant just very unhappy rude waiters. read more

Great friendly service with fantastic tasting food, no wonder they have been in business for so many years. Ample free parking off the street. Great indoor seating with private booths. The staff make you feel at home. read more

Famous Kabob - Chicken Soltani Kabob (Breast OR Thigh Combo) - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Sacramento, California

This place has gone downhill. Every time I eat here the service gets worse, the food Is inconsistent and it's no longer sanitary. Just ordered to go and the Kebob was burned, the eggplant delight didn't taste the same and the person who handled the bread licked their finger first to take a sheet Of paper to wrap the bread with it. I had my employee pick up the food for me and when I called to inform them it's burned, the woman on the phone put me on hold and ignored me. Someone else picked up minutes later to use the phone not to even address me. I told him my issue and he also seemed annoyed and just said bring it back and hanged up. By far, the older woman that works there And her daughter are some of the worst people I witnessed in customer service. The older woman even demands tips before paying. I've been coming here for 20 years and I know what the food tastes like. If the two older gentleman's are not there I wouldn't touch this place. One in the front and one in the kitchen. read more

Famous Kabob - Burned all the way around! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Absolutely delicious!! What a hidden gem We enjoyed the herbs and cheese to start off. Next up the lentil soup. 10/10. Spices were balanced and delicious! I went with the chicken hen dish (I don't know the proper name) and it was incredible. Delicious chicken. Finished off with their ice cream. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Never had anything taste like this before. Pistachio , saffron, rose water. Amazing. Service was timely and friendly. Felt like a family atmosphere. Thanks for a wonderful experience! read more

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The food is incredible along with the service . The juiciest kebabs we have ever had . One of our favorites. Definitely recommend

Some of the best food in the greater Sacramento area, hands down. Get the Koobideh! Their recipe is unmatched! Love you Famous Kabob! read more

Max, Ben, and I got very fortunate to discover Famous Kabob on Friday night to celebrate Nowruz on our way from LA. Everything was above and beyond our expectations, from freshly baked toftun (sp) bread to heavenly kashke bademjoon to juicy kubideh and the best bahlava across both Californias. But above all I loved the service. Everyone was courteous and attentive. It was a joy to see everybody working together helping and supporting each other. But don't take my word, come see and enjoy for yourself. Lotf cardan be ma! read more

WHY WE WENT HERE: - recommended by a local (half Persian) we met THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located in a small plaza off Fulton Ave and Hurley Way; across the street (E) from the Quik Stop gas station; across the street (S) from the 24 Hour Fitness THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - pretty fancy but dated - like that the workers are uniformed in a white button down with black slacks and black apron THE MENU: - appetizers - soups & salads - entree - beef - chicken - lamb entrees - fish/seafood - vegetarian/vegan - desserts - a la carte - beverages WHAT WE ORDERED: - Shish Kabob - Lamb - Shish Leek - Lamb Chops THE TASTE: - we finished everything because we were hungry, but overall the taste and texture was not up to par - complimentary bread - it was over warmed/baked and burnt; as it cooled down it hardened; it was fine with butter; I think this was store bought bread (perforated) that they rewarmed/toasted - both of our dishes had tough lamb that was unseasoned CUSTOMER SERVICE: - timid but professional read more

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Like no other aplace in town to have authentic Iranian Cuisine Service can always Exceptional Been coming to this place for about 20+ years, just enjoy and enjoy their food every single time. Place is just amazing!!! read more

The only place in Sacramento that I make the trip for, loyal customer for over 20 years. Food is constantly delicious and fresh. Service with a smile, generous with the one of a kind bread in dining room! Never disappointed with dinner or lunch. Thank you for being in business all these years. read more

This place is legendary. Came here with a big group 8+. The staff was so friendly and accommodating and the food was OUTSTANDING. The Koobideh combo has my heart forever. Can't wait to swing by when I visit Sacramento read more

Famous Kabob - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Sacramento, California

Service needed work. They did not bring utensils, as well as water, for our child, as if he did not count as a person. We ordered several dishes; Kabab Soltani, Chicken Kabab, Kobeedeh Kabab, zereshkpolo. They did not bring sabzee khordan, as they used to. They said you need to purchase it now. They did not bring onions until we asked for them. There were no somak on the table. The portion of rice small and were like child size portion. Couple of men in our group did not get full. Kabab quality was substandard and the meat was rough (not of the best quality) and kobeedeh kabab had a lot of baking soda in them. I do not recommend this restaurant. As they have raised their prices, you will overpay for substandard food. Don't waste your money. read more

Easily the best Persian food in Sac and has consistently been really good for years. I would highly recommend trying it!

I truly wanted to enjoy this spot. I was even excited to come out here to explore this place by myself. However, the customer service was awful and I didn't even feel like any of the employees were attentive to my table. I had tried to speak and politely wave to a waiter or waitress over 3 times and was ignored. Trust me, I contemplated walking to the front lobby to let them know I was ready. Finally, after 25 minutes of sitting at the table, I noticed a family who had sat down and were immediately serviced. Waters, naan, given to them within minutes and within 5 minutes of sitting, they had their order taken. At this point I was sincerely debating on leaving. But I had driven over 20 minutes to check this place out since it was recommended to me and I had been excited to try this place. I finally got the attention of 1 waitress and she had barely looked me in the eye and told me she would be right back. It took her another 5 minutes to circle back to me. I'd like give benefit of the doubt and hoped that the employees thought I was still looking at the menu but after 30 minutes I was a bit frustrated. Please keep in mind I had not been checked in on throughout the 30 minutes I sat here, and did not receive any water until 40 minutes into the service. On the other hand, the ambiance of the restaurant is beautiful. It caught my eye when I walked in. It is so unfortunate that this was my experience because I've been wanting to find a good kebab spot. But after the worst service I've ever experienced, I'd rather find a different spot that respects all of their customers equally. read more

My friend took me out to lunch here since she said she's been coming here for years. I really wanted to try some good Persian food. When we first walked in, it seemed like they were busy and no one greeted us. Finally, the server saw us and seating us. Upon, sitting down the an older gentle server asked if we were ready and I said we needed a few minutes. He walked away and didn't come back. Then we tried to flag him down to take our order but he was busy with other tables. Another server came and gave us water and took our order. He also brought back the nice warm naan. We both an a combo plate and order the Must O Musir (Yogurt dip) and Shirazi salad to share. I had a chicken and beef combo plate. It was good flavor and the meat was tender. Overall, food was good but the service we had wasn't that great. I would come back to try some other items on the menu because the food was tasty! read more

Famous Kabob - Chicken and beef Koobideh combo plate - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Sacramento, California

We came back here after a few years because I remember how great the fresh naan tasted. And I was not let down. I really love that they bake their naan fresh and is served complimentary. The place looks updated since our last visit and the servers were super attentive. I got the beef filet kabob and my family ordered the beef koobideh wrap, chicken barg kabob, and marinated chicken kabob bowl for my 9 year old. The flavors were very good but lacking some savory seasoning I've had at other Persian restaurants. Overall I would love to come back. read more

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When we go to Famous Kabob, we can always count on the food being delicious, served hot and generous portions. The service is courteous and friendly, many families and business people come in for lunch and dinner. We've celebrated many birthdays here over the years. read more

I have heard about this Persian restaurant for years now and haven't made the conscious effort in eating here. Well, well, well today was a treat. I have eaten Persian food for so many years like to exact 12 years and going. From San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Anaheim, Dublin, Sacramento just to name a few. This place tops them all. If you are looking for authentic Persian food, look no further you just found it. It is located in Arden Arcade in Sacramento, nicely tucked in a shopping center. The restaurant was pretty clean and the staff was very kind and inviting. We ordered the koobideh combo and it was delicious. Cooked perfectly and the taste was amazing topped with a grilled tomato. I recommend on sharing the plate, huge portions, trust me. They also serve hot bread, all you can eat just delicious. The chicken koobideh was amazing and the taste was out of this world. It was soft and seasoned just right. So all of you Persian food lovers, this is the spot!!! I can't wait to go back, enjoy! read more

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The food was very authentic and flavorful. Where else can you get beef and chicken and rice and salad for $22? read more

Famous Kabob - Beef and chicken kebab - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Sacramento, California

The food here is soooooooo good! I usually get the beef and chicken kabob with rice and it's incredible. The staff is super friendly every time I come in, typically I just call in my order and take my food to go but the inside is beautiful and calm so I'd love to dine-in at some point. Overall would highly recommend!! read more