My first time at this place left me with with feeling that what if the kabab sandwich I ordered was better. My kabab sandwich came with salad with olives and onions. The sandwich had more of the salad inside it than kabab. The kabab was bland and not seasoned, the sauce I think it was ranch and the bread was stale and flaking at every bite. My recommendation for the establishment to improeve is: 1. Serve fresh bread or flat bread is a better option. 2. Less of the same salad inside the sandwich with a better sauce 3. More Seasoning 4. Drop the side salad altogether and make it a bigger sandwich to provide value for the money. I paid $15 for the salad sandwich. I will rey this place again as I love kabab and I hope my next experience is a better one. read more

OMG this place is amazing!! Food was super delicious and the portion was huge. The staff was really nice and kind. Today I ordered chicken dish, next time would like to try their beef dish. Oh also the garlic sauce was so delicious!!! I will come back soon!! read more

See all

Wow - simply amazing. Hands down the best Mediterranean/Persian restaurant I've ever been too! Their lamb shank is out of this world! read more

Kabab Express - Lamb Shank - Mediterranean Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Got to try this little gem on a late night after the gym! Was getting tired of fast food and stumbled upon this place! The owner helped out with our ordering and even gave us some naan to try out! As the food arrived the portions were plentiful and some more! I had enough for leftovers! The food came out hot and fresh! There boneless skewers are great! Love the flavor and how tender! Great food! Enjoy! read more

My husband went there for lunch today and he can't stop talking how good this place is! They gave generous portions... also I think he's the owner Mike asked if it's his first time there. My husband said yes and he gave him a complimentary hummus, garlic sauce and naan to try! Everything was delicious! Definitely will come back to try other items! Excellent customer service!! Highly recommend this place! read more

Kabab Express - 2 items combo - Mediterranean Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Oh yea, the food is so good. My first time there and the man helping was so enthusiastic and kind. A real passion for his restaurant and people. He asked what I liked and recommended combo 50. I usually don't like restaurant chicken but this was so juicy and delicious. The beef was also so yummy. The naan came with the meal and is huge. So good with butter. Would definitely come back even though I am not from the area. read more

Kabab Express - Combo #50, add on the garlic sauce! The naan comes with the combo and so good - Mediterranean Near Me - Lake Forest, California

My wife and I just stopped by today for the first time. The person at the register (I think the owner/manager) was very friendly and took a lot of time to help us understand the menu and make reservations. He took very good care of us and was very attentive. The portions are huge and the combos feed multiple people. Food was great and very fresh. We'll definitely come back again! read more

We had a friends gathering here for dinner. It was wonderful and totally we enjoyed our foods and the free of charge Persian black tea. We stayed late there and the owner and staff was so nice. I liked the general vibe so much and enjoyed Persian kabab and foods. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Kabab Express - 46. Lamb Shank - Mediterranean Near Me - Lake Forest, California

See all

Absolutely delicious! I always get the chicken koobideh skewers with shallot and yoghurt dip and a Persian salad. The chicken koobideh is always packed with flavor and wonderfully tender. I can't wait til they start serving garlic sauce. Kebab express is owned by the same people who own Hen House and they have most of the same menu items. read more

Kabab Express - Chicken koobideh - Mediterranean Near Me - Lake Forest, California

See all

The food is really good, I ordered it twice and I found the flavor was amazing, the location is fantastic because there's so many shops and so many places where you can sit. Try to make sure you come on time because they are a little bit serious about their closing time and you don't want to be that person that comes 5 minutes before closing, trust me I've been that person before. I would probably suggest getting the beef koobideh. The rice was fantastic and the whole area was very very welcoming read more

So much flavor. Items were different than expectations but in the best way. Lamb shank and green rice was excellent. Beef gyro sandwich was really like a traditional deli sandwich but really really good. Hummus was so tasty, garlic sauce was amazing. Will def come back read more

Is a new place, OC! Finally a place to have a late dinner. Great food and service! I totally recommend it! read more

Kabab Express - Falafel plate#19 - Mediterranean Near Me - Lake Forest, California

This place is a rip off. My wife was kind enough to pick me up lunch but when she said she spent almost $25 dollars, and for a LUNCH SPECIAL, I was expecting MUCH MORE than what was given. Essentially a salad with a packet of store bought dressing, about 3 cups of jasmine rice, and ONE beef skewer. That's it! Look at the photo, is this worth $25 for a pickup order to you?! read more

Kabab Express - Mediterranean Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Had the lamb kabob plate as a recommendation and it was exceelent! The rice and bread with the plate are also amazing! Much better quality and taste than many other Mediterranean chains out there. read more

What a treat! This place is definitely a hidden gem in Lake Forest. We were immediately greeted when we walked in and they were extremely friendly and offered a few suggestions from the menu to get us familiar with the food. Ended up getting the gyro plate. The gyro was fresh and juicy! The onions were well balanced and seasoned great. The hummus was so flavorful. The rice was fantastic! The bread was warm and delicious. After our meal, we were given some tea. It was very floral and easy to drink. A wonderful experience from from the first moment to the last sip of tea! read more

See all

Great Food and service!! Their family special #1 is a great deal get 2 full naan bread and a salad. read more

Kabab Express - Family Special #1 2 freshly baked taftoon bread (naan) - Mediterranean Near Me - Lake Forest, California

See all

I went by for gyro plate and then tried falafel plate. I am happy to say both dishes were excellent. I highly recommend you try them.

The food is good, very flavorful....It would be a five star review if the gyro wrap was really a wrap. We ordered 3 and they were in ROLLS, which was way too much bread for this type of sandwich. It made me wonder if they ran out of flatbread/pita. We were really looking forward to their homemade flatbread. Sooooo disappointed! Never use rolls for gyro, ugh. read more

Great spot for delicious Persian food! The beef koobideh was really good, and so was the chicken kabob with bone. The bread that was served with the meal was excellent, fresh and home made! The staff were really friendly and the restaurant is clean and nice. Will definitely be back to try some more things! read more

We had the pleasure of stopping by Kabab Express while staying in the area. Mike was our server and was so kind and pleasant to be around. The chicken was so flavorful, the rice was well cooked and almost buttery, the beef was juicy, and the side salad had pickles and banana peppers (some of my favs). And don't get me started on the tea, it paired perfectly with the bold and smoky flavors of our meal. You should definitely stop by if you're in the area!! read more

Food was authentically precise. Service was amazing. Very short order wait time. Extremely clean and organized.

This is my new kebab spot! Just crushed a shawerma wrap combo and everything I was looking forward to was absolutely perfect. Meatfully perfect in every bite. Perfectly balanced with the pickle and herbs all wrapped in wonderfully freshly grilled naan. Perfectly simple and served with garlic sauce to maximize flavor levels. Enjoyed my fresh hummus and seasoned fries as sides, definitely think they are the goto with this! ​Great crunch and flavor, but also perfect tools to apply the garlic and hummus to the wrap. Can't wait to try the koobideh and grilled chicken next time! read more

Came here for lunch for the first time and had a wonderful experience. Mike was so nice and welcoming, and helped my friend and I decide what to order. We ordered the combo plate with koobideh & chicken breast. Let me tell you- their chicken breast was so tender and NOT dry at all! He also recommended the garlic sauce, which I am SO glad we got, because it was delicious with the chicken and rice. I usually don't eat much rice, but the rice here was so moist, I ate a lot of it. He even threw in a couple drinks and a sample of their hummus, which was amazing btw. Looking forward to making my way back here again soon! Thank you for a delicious lunch! read more

Found this place as my wife wanted kebab, but instead of going to our Favorite spot " The Kebab Shop" in Irvine , I trolled through Yelp looking for great reviews. Finding kebab express and the reviews I decided to try. And I'd wished I'd read more reviews on selection, but not used too 2 different choices of chicken, as I've only had one kind. The kabab I got was the ground chicken, with rice and a tomato. The rice was perfectly cooked, just wished the golden curry covered the entire bed of rice.. it's the whole reason why I chose it, otherwise I can make it at home.. so 3 stars for the 30% curry on the huge bed of rice.. The tomato was the best part.. I'd pay for a second serving/side.. 5 stars for that.. The ground chicken kabab was TERRIBLE!! Rubbery, lots of seasoning, but chewy and it's all one piece, so had to use my steak knife, because the plastic knife given had no chance. But my dog loved it... For $2 more I could have gotten the boneless chicken chunks.. had I'd known.. but of the reviews I read.. I'd thought that's what I was getting, but disappointed when I got home. 3 stars for my dinner... The garlic sauce which was good is 75¢ extra.. really? 2.5 stars would be my choice but, a family restaurant rounded up to 3 stars. Won't be coming back as for 2 meals was $50.. The kebab shop for 2 peeps $30, and all the garlic sauce you want for free... The service was nice, greeted kind, loving and warm.. The restaurant itself has plenty of indoor seating, with middle eastern decor and pleasant. read more

I have been craving for kabob for a long time and I checked yelp I found one it says 5 stars with so many reviews so I went omg the pita bread was sooo good and the garlic sauce wowza! Probably the best tasting garlic sauce I have ever tried. The guy there was so nice not sure if he is the owner or manager he said the garlic sauce is really good! i ordered the combo beef and chicken kabob it was really good specially with the garlic sauce lots of basmati rice my fave and grilled tomatoes too! The persian salad was so refreshing! I will go back and try other food in the menu. My son got the beef shawarma he said it was good too! read more

Been here a few times I gotta say it's AMAZING DELICIOUS FOOD I do not go out so often, but when I have to try something new I usually go to new places around. I've tried the fillet mignon called barg and it is so tender soft and juicy beef I love it. My wife had a boneless chicken it was beautifully rounded by fresh garden salad Definitely becames one of my favorites places in lake forest They just started serving so called gyros and they just got me all good . Very friendly staff working and quite nice environment it was a pleasant time being there. At last enjoyed the special tea on the house highly recommend as my favorites restaurants around. read more

See all

The food is absolutely delicious. The online ordering leaves a little bit to be desired, which significantly reduces the number of times I come here. The prices appear to be different in person versus online (using the restaurant's own website, not a third-party app). The descriptions of some of the dishes aren't as good online, and they could use more photos of some of the dishes. I wish the chicken shawarma was offered as a plate and not just as a sandwich/wrap. You can put a comment in asking for it to be as a plate (with rice instead of the wrap), but you always wonder if they're going to pick up the comment versus just giving you a sandwich when you go to pick up. If they really refined the online ordering thing, I would probably come here at least twice a month, maybe more. As it is, I only bother every few months when I have time to walk in, order, and wait 15 minutes for my food to be ready. read more

Great food, service, and atmosphere. I've been coming here throughout the summer and will gladly come back. Mehrdad (Mike) is also super helpful with the best customer service. Thank you for what you do! read more

I have been coming to this place for years and they have easily my favorite Mediterranean food! The beef koobideh is amazing and I would absolutely recommend it! read more

This Persian restaurant is a perfect stop if you're at the LH swap meet or the OC Open Market. Across from Yogurtland and smack dab in the heart of the El Toro shopping district you could really spend all day in the area. As for the food - delish. We were served by Mike who was friendly, courteous and and sports an everlasting smile m. When he delivered our food he actually gave us a crash course on how to eat Persian style. As many times as I've had Persian, I didn't really know how to use the butter, grilled tomato and lemon to bring out the flavors of the basmati, kabobs or garlic sauce. Amazing! I really feel like I know how to eat Persian food now! Come check it out and ask for Mike - maybe he'll show you the Persian way too! Update: I come here a few times a month now - what can I say, it's addicting! The staff is just as good as the food. Now I'm starting to bring friends and ordering pick up for work meetings and family gatherings. It's always a hit. I have one request - can you host a Persian food cooking class? Don't worry, I'll still come but I'd love to learn how to make some of your dishes. Oh, like the garlic sauce - mercy! read more

Kabab Express - Find them to the right of Daiso and Home Goods - Mediterranean Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Love this place! Have gotten takeout a handful of times over the past few years. I feel like many places close very early nowadays and for someone who works into the late afternoon/night, this place is a gem. The food is always good and still very warm by the time I get home. I have had the falafels and beef koobideh plate. The last time I went in, they gave me complimentary warm tea while I waited for my order. Super kind staff! read more

Do not come here. The service was blah. Order a beef koobideh sandwich the worst/ bland beef I've had from Persian restaurants. The sandwich was so white washed. They used a baguette instead of a pita bread, no hummus instead they added lettuce, tomato, onions and some pickles with salad and a side of packet Italian dressing. Couldn't believe what I saw when I got my food. Pure disappointment. Waste of money. read more

I'll leave a 4 stars instead of 5, so this business that I really believe it's great can grow. Their food and seasoning is very impressive, it comes with a lot of food in one plate, the pita bread is giant and also very good, they have very good homus too. Now the reason of my four stars is that the staff could be more nice and welcoming, they are not rude, but also not the most friendly, I'd say almost impatient, so if they just get more open to the idea of making their service as good as their food, they will for sure be super busy! The restaurant is kinda dark also. I honestly wish them the best, because I really believe their food should be more known, correcting some few details, I think they will have the recognition that their food deserves. read more

Mike the owner was incredibly polite, very friendly, quick to answer all of our questions, and very knowledgeable about all of the food items on the menu. The food was absolutely wonderful.....the lamb shank dish was flavorful and had such an authentic taste, the baked bread was amazingly fresh, soft, and also crispy!.... The atmosphere was positive and uplifting and the theme of the music was really on point. I would HIGHLY recommend coming here. read more

Excellent food and service. I'm glad we found this place! Don't forget to have tea after your meal ( it's great!). We will come back soon! The ambiance it's really good also! read more

Kabab Express - 18. Beef & lamb Gyros Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Owner Michael is hospitable and welcoming. Food is very good especially the shawarma. Ive tried beef tongue, lamb and all excellent. I would come each week as the food that good. read more

A bit pricy but food is a bomb . Worth it Try it and you'll be hooked . No more chilli chutney, this is my place . read more

It's a great place for late munchies and early breakfast. You should try it. You won't be disappointed. Best Food Best costumer service Ten STAR read more

#1 kebab. Amazing food, amazing staff. I will definitely be back!! Me and my girlfriend loved it

I was in the area and visited Kabob Express today. Mike welcomed me with such a nice and warm greeting as usual. I ordered chicken kabob combo and it was so delicious and perfect that put a big smile on my face. Thanks so much Mike for your outstanding service and super delicious food. The meal order included one complimentary fresh baked bread and hot tea. Give them a try and you won't regret it. read more

Kabab Express - Kabob, - Mediterranean Near Me - Lake Forest, California