They have really amazing curry & mango lassi here and it's super affordable (~$13). They also have a big bowl of soup that you can help yourself to, which I loved. Also don't forget that there's a student discount! I had a really great experience here. read more

This was a pleasant surprise for me and my hubby. We moved to the area 2 years ago and haven't been able to find decent Indian food. We were out at Shands for an appointment and found this restaurant on Yelp. It's not a fancy restaurant, more like a casual/comfort spot. The staff was super friendly and service was fast. We ordered Vegetable Samosas as an appetizer and they were huge and crispy with a nice amount of spice. The chutney that came with it was delicious. My husband had Butter Chicken and I had Chicken Tikka Masala. They're both similar dishes, except the Butter Chicken has cream in it and the Tikka is generally a bit spicy (theirs is mild). We ordered the Lunch portion and it was plenty of food. It comes with 1 side - either basmati rice or fresh Naan. I had the rice and he had the Naan. If you want to mix your dish and sauce with the rice - that's' a good way to go. My husband opted for using the bread to sweep up every last bit of sauce in his and loved it. If you order a dinner portion, you get 2 sides. I believe you can get a salad also, but that may only be with dinner (not sure). They also have a lunch buffet. We came around 4pm. They also have various non-alcoholic drinks. Food comes out in little metal pans (really kept it hot) and they give you plastic dishes for serving. The appetizers and bread came in little cardboard baskets (like you get at some places for fries). We were both full when we left. Next time I'm in Gainesville, I'll definitely be back. I want to try some of their other items also. read more

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Perfect! Everything.... every time!! Recommend highly. Food very yummy!! and people verrry friendly. Worth our trip across town! read more

First time here and we are not disappointed at all. We ordered biryani shrimp, lamb Korma, malai kofta and goat vindaloo. All were delicious. Regular size had generous serving enough for 3 people. I'm really glad we chose this place for lunch. Service was quick and prompt. Totally 5 star. Will surely return. read more

Kabab House - Lamb korma, goat vindaloo, Malai - Pakistani Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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In Gainesville only for one night. I'm sooo glad we chose to eat here for dinner. Everything we had was incredibly delicious! We ordered everything spicy, and it was the perfect amount of spice that we like. We ordered chicken samosa, large spicy butter chicken, regular sized spicy chicken Kudasai, and spicy tandoori chicken & 3 orders of naan. I didn't get a picture of the Tandoori Chicken before we tore it up, but it was one of the best tandoori I've had! We loved all of the food that we ordered. The garlic naan was perfectly puffy & so deliciously garlicky. The gentleman who helped us was super nice. The ambiance was good. They were playing acoustic 90s songs while we were there, which I absolutely loved! I highly recommend this place. read more

Kabab House - Butter Chicken, Chicken Kadhai & garlic naan (3 orders) - Pakistani Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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upset it took me so long to try this place. so great. will be back again. they also had a free soup at the front and I honestly would've drank a gallon of it if I could. read more

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Biryani was amazing, it is also approved by my Indian friend! I will definitely go back.

A friend of mine used to frequent Kabab house for years and invited me to lunch after realizing they had moved to their new 34th st location. I ordered Butter chicken w/ Garlic naan, and my friend and I shared an order of samosas. In terms of flavor, this is the best I've tasted in the area. The pricing is fair I would say, but could be borderline pricey for a more casual style restaurant. I honestly hadn't had much success with Indian food in Gainesville until now, so I'm grateful to have found a place I can count on! read more

Kabab House - Samosas, Butter Chicken, Garlic Naan - Pakistani Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I realize tonight that I've never had Indian food in Gainesville. Of the 3 places listed. This was the only one that was open. It was disappointing. It looks like it's primarily a takeout business. There were booths and a few stools at a snack bar. But all of the traffic was to go. I placed my order at the counter and started to pay, they asked if I wanted to add a tip to the order. Odd practice, considering I had to stand there and look at the menu and then give them my order before I could sit down, and had not gotten any kind of service whatsoever yet. While I was waiting, someone came to my table, showed me a receipt for somebody else's order and asked me if this was what I ordered. So I had to re-order my meal. I ordered the chicken tikka masala with play naan. When the food arrived it looked promising, but was not that good. The chicken was cooked well not over cooked. But the chicken was grizzly. The tikka sauce did not taste very good. The naan however, was delicious. read more

Our absolute favorite Indian restaurant in Gainesville. Order the tikka masala and the naan platter every time. Not the cheapest but fills me up every time and it is delicious. I haven't been to another Indian place better. Highly recommend. read more

Kabab House - Chicken Tikka Masala and naan platter - Pakistani Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I was quite disappointed with Kabab House. The overall set up was not very hygienic and well organized. The cashier was very disorganized, and there was no designation of a line or situation to place your order. The tables were not very clean, and I saw some bugs flying around. The utensils were all mostly styrofoam or plastics, and I think this was their tradeoff for single use? Most importantly, the food wasn't authentic at all. It was overly seasoned with a strong bitter overlay. For something that tasted so overpowering, there was sparsely any herb flavours. I got the chicken tikka masala, and the chicken was either chewy or kind of old-textured. The inconsistency and lack of juicy flavor was pretty disappointing to me. The naan was okay. Overall, not a place I'd recommend for authentic tasting food. It was pretty disappointing. read more

We've been here three times and haven't been disappointed! Hands on owner chef! We're working our way thru the menu.

Food is still good service was good and still the same vibes. Was missing Indian food so came to this place again. The only thing I wish you'd add to the menu during winter time is the Indian milk tea I used to get it in NY all the time and I miss it read more

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I tried this place once. They have lunch buffet and a reasonable price, but frankly the atmosphere can use some help. The buffet station is very small and wasn't kept up with fresh food and cleanness. I have mix feeling to go there again. read more

Excellent food and service. The people who run it are incredibly friendly and welcoming and I love coming here. I definitely recommend trying it for yourself. read more

Absolutely amazing customer service and even better food! You have to come check them out and support your local businesses! Thank you guys for you awesome work read more

I thought maybe the new location would be better. Sufficed to say, it is not. I have ordered the chicken tiki masala, which was ok, but somehow lacking flavor. I thought that strange since it's like a curry. The most egregious error was there was a HAIR in lamb kabob wrap. Like, seemingly baked into the naan as it was attached to it. I had eaten a few bites when I found it. The few bites I had of the sandwich were not good at all. The lamb was skimpy, underseasoned, and it was drowning in greasy iceberg lettuce. It was not appetizing. I'm quite disappointed and have concerns about cleanliness, so I will not be returning. read more

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We went to Kabob House on 34th Street near Archer Rd before our errand at Aquatropics... This place ended up being way more than a quick bite and an afterthought! The food was some of the middle eastern food we've had, and came in at a great price point! We had the tandoori chicken and mixed tandoori grill. The meat was flavorful and tender and the rice was flawless! Everything was delicious separately and together. The lamb especially stood out because it was tender and wasn't gamey. Service was a tad slow given we were the only ones in the entire restaurant but every place seems shorthanded these days and that's forgivable. We'll be back... and sampling different menu items. Yum! read more

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Kabab house is the cheap Indian food cuisine I have been searching for! I've been craving chicken masala and butter chicken but I wasn't able to find any places that were in my budget. This place has great portions, leaving me full. If you're a UF or Santa Fe student, ask them for the student code and they'll give you a free side of Naan with your dish. The chicken masala combined with the basmati rice and naan were delicious! I would recommend the butter chicken if you want a more creamier version of the chicken masala. I would highly recommend everyone to come out and check this place out! I will definitely be back here soon. (Excuse my terrible pictures! I promise the food was presented better but I forgot to take a picture before I already started eating. It was THAT good) read more

Kabab House - Plain Naan - Pakistani Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Fish masala was delicious and filling but the kabab wrap left much to be desired. It was so small and not enough meat or veggies. Felt like a snack at most snd ive had much better. read more

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I've gotten the butter chicken and lamb kebab from them and found them to be well made. However, I will say the lamb kebab could be more tender and the portions compared to one of the other local Indian restaurants in the are smaller. Overall, very good and staff are very helpful and kind. read more

Indian food always feels like a treat to me and this place is consistently great. Very friendly staff and a very well-kept restaurant. I'd post a food pic but I already ate it all read more

The food is great. The service is excellent. And the price is really good for the quantity. I would definitely go here again.

I ordered from Kabob House on Uber Eats but picked it up in person. We got the chicken tikka masala with basmati rice and chicken vindaloo with basmati rice. It was hard to differentiate the two dishes when I got home because they both looked pretty similar. The restaurant is easy to get to, located in a strip mall not far from Archer Road (if you go to eat in person or pick up your called-in order). The portion sizes were average and overall I would probably try them again the next time I got a craving for Indian food. read more

INCREDIBLE FOOD. the chicken samosas are so good and the butter chicken is great with good spice. they're usually pretty quick with orders 10-15 minutes. love. the INCREDIBLE FOOD. the chicken samosas are so good and the butter chicken is great with good spice. they're usually pretty quick with orders 10-15 minutes. love. read more

Kabab House - Pakistani Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I was a little disappointed they weren't offering the lunch buffet when I went the other day because I heard it's a great deal. They had shut it down early in the day because not enough people were getting it. The cashier was very nice though. He offered us all free soft drinks because he wasn't able to offer us the buffet. The chicken tikka masala I ended up ordering wasn't bad. It was a little on the spicy side, but it was very filling since it came with the rice and naan. In terms of flavor, it was aromatic and flavorful, and the naan that came with it was warm and fluffy. The meal was a little pricey for the portion given, but I still would want to come back next time to try their buffet! read more

Kabab House - Chicken tikka masala - Pakistani Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Finally got to enjoy Kabab House after hearing about it for so long. I'm not very experienced in Indian food, but know that the flavor and love is truly in their cuisine so I am longgg overdue! Walking into this place, it seems a little outdated. Very quiet and calm though, it was so peaceful and the air was filled with the scent of delicious spices and sauces and I knew I was in the right place. With a lunch special price under $10 that included Rice, Naan & a Drink with your entree, I was shocked by the low price. I also saw that they normally have a buffet for $10 but it was not up and running when I visited so my friend and I both grabbed the Chicken Tikka Masala with drinks. The cashier was so patient as my eyes wandered the menu and I ended up ordering the same exact meal that my friend ordered minutes earlier lol. We took a seat at one of the many tables and enjoyed watching the cars from the window as we waited for our food. Only thing that ruined that? Flies. I don't think anyone likes flies, but I hate them while inside and waiting for my food. But it is Summer in Florida. I'm assuming that a window had to be open or something. A turn-off yes, but for whatever reason, I'm not fretting lol. In about 10-15 minutes, a young woman approached our table with two trays full of our meals. When I say that they don't skimp! We each had 4 pieces of delicious Naan, a bowl full of rice and a hefty bowl of Tikki Masala. The meal was hot, fresh and delicious! Not salty, over-seasoned or overwhelming, every dip of Naan or scoop of rice in the sauce was heavenly! Overall, service and food are great!! The interior can be a bit of a downfall, but I'm a Foodie, not an interior designer so who cares! Can't wait to go back! :) read more

Kabab House - Chicken Tikka Masala - Pakistani Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

My family and I had the most delicious lunch here. Thank you, we'll be back. The service was great, too.

Food was delicious and the dipping sauce for the naan was magical. Great quality and good value. We will definitely be returning!

Update: The food gave me an allergic reaction. I wanted to like this place so much total fail. Ordered the lamb korma and vegetable samosa they samosas were great and really enjoyed the sauce that came with them. However the lamb korma was so distasteful, the quality of the lamb was so bad like a cheap cut. The taste was so bad I threw it away honestly tasted like bad ketchup. I've had my share of good lamb kormas throughout FL and GA and this is definitely not a good one. read more

I always get the chicken tikka masala and it's incredible!! Flavors are great not too over powering and the servers always have a smile on their face. The ambiance is also pretty chill all the time even if I just come to pick up my food. read more

I came for lunch on Saturday with my fiancé. We ordered chicken tiki marsala, lamb korma curry, garlic naan, plain naan and veggies Samosa. The food was excellent! I really enjoyed the garlic nann and chicken tiki Marsala! We highly recommend! read more

Kabab House - Chicken Tikka Masala and lamb korma curry - Pakistani Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I took one star off because don't like to eat food in melanine plates. We ordered BUTTER CHIKEN, CHIKEN BRIANI and GARLIC NAAN. They all were flavorful and served in big portions. The briani had only a few pieces of chiken so if you like to have more meat butter chiken is a better choice for the same price. The staff were really nice and helpful. The restaurant wass spacious and clean. read more

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Food is great and so is the service. I love the lunch menu and even take out menus are awesome. They are as close as the Indian food.

I ordered chicken and paneer last night and it didn't taste good. Mango lassi was spoiled Tamarind sauce for Samosa was watery Overall would not recommend read more

If people have never eaten this style of food, they may think it is good. It is not good, it is only different. They should compare it to the other Indian restaurants in town before they write a positive review. Having eaten Indian style cuisine for many, many years in locations from Washington, DC to Iowa, I can verify this is the absolute worst food I have ever eaten. From the preparation of the vegetables to the lack of authentic spicing to the low quality basmati rice, people looking for Indian food are better off buying Indian food in a pouch from Publix for $3.99. Considering the location and subpar standard of ingredients there is no justification for charging $20. for one entree. Take a moment to see if any Indian students or day laborers walk into that place and you will see that they would never eat there. Why would they? Why would you? read more

Fantastic food, I got the butter chicken and Jasmin rice for $12.95. While it will fill me up, it is not a large proportion for the price tag, otherwise it would have been a 5 start hit. (Pandemic pricing, what can you do). Inside is comfortable and staff is friendly. I'll be back! read more

Kabab House - Butter Chicken and Jasmin rice - Pakistani Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

It has been to come across good Indian food, but this place really hit the spot for me! Some of the rice was a bit clumpy, but in general the flavor and portion size was spot on. Huge menu with a lot of options as well. read more

Kabab House - Lamb Biryani - Pakistani Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Absolutely wonderful food and service! Very impressed with the quality of the food! Definitely recommend!

Ordered Paneer Masala and Lamb vindaloo today. Starting with lamb vindaloo: the pieces of meat were hard and chewy. Clearly not fresh. Clearly not cooked at the same time with the stew. Very disappointing. The taste of meat was very bad; clearly have been cooked and kept in fridge for a long time and then added to stew. Paneer masala: mediocre. Not very tasty. It needed more time to cook. Rice: Smell of rice says it is old. It smelt funky, as if stayed in humid stock for a long time. Sometimes you can get rid of the smell by using a little of coconut milk or some garlic prior to cooking, but apparently the chief didn't care! The cost for each dish (small size) was $13-$14 which is pricy considering the low quality. Compared to other Indian restaurants in town, it is towards the lower end. We will not visit again. read more