Awesome vegan/vegetarian options & big portions. My dad made a deez nuts joke in front of our waitress and she just ignored him and kept on going; great service! read more

The food was okay - I got a chicken garam masala with rice & naan (chicken cooked in yogurt sauce on kabob sticks). The chicken was super dry, it came with some lettuce & the lettuce was limp. We came in around 8:15 and the restaurant closed at 9. At around 9 we heard them closing which was quite loud, I was asked if I wanted a box before I was done eating and when paying the server asked me for my card on the spot and had to let me know they were closing (which we could see). Also some of the tables were dirty when we walked in. This place needs improvement, I'm not sure why they have such high ratings -- I've worked as a server & in the food service industry for years also. read more

Kababish Cafe - Pakistani Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

To say this place is good would be an understatement. The food here was delicious, the atmosphere clean, quiet and cozy. The lighting is tastefully done, as is the decor of the small cafe. Tandoori Platter with the Biryani Masala Rice instead of the traditional plain basmati rice is the play, even as the waitress attested as she brought the plate to the table. If you leave here without having the Kheer (rice pudding) for dessert...go back RIGHT NOW! You messed up. Seriously, turn around, you must get it. read more

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I am so bummed - my dermatologist recommended this restaurant and we were so excited to go tonight. The restaurant was empty but had a party on the patio getting set up - we sat down were given menus and thats it. 2 other tables came in and were waited on immediately- we were ignored. So upsetting, so we left. read more

This is just a horrible restaurant. Don't event try to go there. Their kabab was dry without any taste, horrible. We had a birthday party for 20+ people. Couple guests came hour late and they had no cook available to prepare food for them at 8:30pm. They said they close at 9pm. Wow! Do they know none of those birthday guests will ever go there. read more

I've been to Kababish multiple times over the past few years. The space is nicely decorated and I enjoy the brightly colored walls. There are a few different dishes I've tried, and my current favorite and go-to dish is the chicken Karachi, which comes with your choice of meat cooked in a spicy, tomato based curry with bell peppers and ginger. The dish has been delicious every time I've gotten it. I've tried a few of their kabobs before, and I've found them to be quite dry so I tend to avoid ordering those. The previous times I've dined here, the service was fine. However, this time was a completely different experience service-wise. When we entered the restaurant, we were told to pick table. Eventually, a young man (could not figure out if he was a waiter or not) placed a small card on the table and walked away. He didn't introduce himself, take our drink orders, or provide menus. Turns out the small card was a link to their online menu - it would have been nice if he had told us this. He did not come back to check on us at all, in fact the (owner?) eventually came over to take our drink and food orders. Throughout the meal a few other patrons entered. One couple sat down, but no one came to take their order or provide menus/drinks. After about 15 minutes they got up and left. Ouch. The meal itself as I mentioned was good, and the times I have come in the past the service has been better, so I feel like on a good day this restaurant deserves at least 4 stars, but with everything I experienced tonight I am concerned for the future of this business. read more

Kababish Cafe - Chicken Karachi - Pakistani Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I do love Kababish! I have been ordering from here for years and I have seen the place grow and improve. Their food has always been fantastic which is what kept me coming back. Fair warning, though, as with all good Indian places: don't say hot unless you mean it and don't say Indian hot unless you have mastered hot!! I did hot once-once- and was sweating as I ate my chicken tikka. It was glorious, but then that's me, apparently. I *did* go back down to medium after that. I'm just not ready for the big leagues The decor of the place has really become wonderful and they have outside seating which is nicely lit and would be a nice place to be in 10 of the 12 months in NC. Also every time I have been here the place has been spotless. If you are craving some lovely food and looking for a nice, tucked away spot you should swing by. read more

Kababish Cafe - Kababish interior - Pakistani Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Went to the restaurant and ordered food to take home. We ordered entrees with chicken, tandoori platter, Malai (only 1 skew was In the box) and a butter chicken. Hummus and onion pakora. The hummus was really really runny. The three chicken entrees were all so dry. The butter chicken sauce was flavourless runny and the chicken was dry somehow. The chicken tandoori platter was dry, the Malai was dry. The onion pakora was good. The butter naan was really good. We spent a lot of money and it was really disappointing. read more

Kababish Cafe - Malai chicken - Pakistani Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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This is one of my most favorite spot in Cary for Indian/Pakistani cuisine... I have been here multiple times and this place never disappoints! This is my go to place for authentic Nihari, we went there specially for Nihari but also ended up trying some different items off the menu. My first time trying Chaat Papdi here and it reminded me of home (India) ...i have say, the chaat was too good...freshly made... crispy and tangy..absolutely loved it Their Chicken 65 was a hit and an item highly recommended by my 6 year old! We also tried their Chicken Karahi, perfectly spiced and flavorful.. The owners are very sweet and friendly... love the decor and ambience. This place truly never disappoints! If you're looking for authentic Indian/Pakistani food, you have to try this place!!! read more

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Kababish is a wonderful place if you are craving Pakistani food. I got the Nihari which was full of flavor. Think of it as a Pakistani beef stew. Wasn't quite spicy enough, but that was my fault because I order it mild. Next time I would get it medium. Please support this local business and give this restaurant a try! read more

Kababish Cafe - Nihari - Pakistani Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

We met friends here for dinner. Beautiful atmosphere and fresh, tasty food. Highly recommend this downtown restaurant! read more

Decided to venture out on a nice night and check out Kababish Cafe due to a recommendation from a foodie ... and so happy that I did . The family run business is inviting and friendly and food is pretty good ! My intent was to come here for some kabobs but instead tried their Paya ... if you never had Paya this might not be for you .. it's basically hooves and trotters usually made from goat or cows, depending on which country the owners of the restaurant are from... KBs choice of protein was goat... which isn't bad but it has more of a barnyardy taste to it vs the cow version which I'm used to. This version is also more soupy and not as gelatinous as the cow version which isnt bad ... but like my birria tacos .. I want the consume/broth to coat and stick to whatever I dip in it, which in this case was garlic naan. . I also ordered the chicken 65 which is almost like a crispy tandoori like chicken which was very tasty and yummmy ... Definitely going to have to return and check out their other dishes read more

Kababish Cafe - Chicken 65 - Pakistani Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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I love the name, and we finally got to have lunch here yesterday. The menu is extensive, but we ordered kababs, of course! My Chicken Seekh platter had two large kababs of well-spiced ground chicken. My friend got the shrimp kabob platter, and both had lots of basmati with fresh, lightly-dressed salads. They have three spice levels--mild, medium and spicy. We like some spice, and our server assured us that their spice levels were "American hot," not "Indian hot," which is a whole different thing! Since Kababish is on a corner in downtown Cary, we wondered if there would be parking, but we found plenty in the back of the building. The restaurant was clean (bathrooms, too!), and no other customers were there, so we chose to eat inside. Masks are required, and all staff wore them, too. They have a covered area for outdoor dining, but it was a bit cold for that. read more

Kababish Cafe - Shrimp Kabab Platter - Pakistani Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Have never had a bad meal here; generous portions of flavorful, freshly cooked and properly made food. Highly recommended.

We stopped by Kababish while waiting for an Amtrak train. We needed a quick place for lunch and we lucked out. The atmosphere is so cool and the owner was as friendly as could be. We got 5 wraps to go, Falafel, Tandoori Chicken, two lambs, and a Chicken Bihari. The flavors were incredible! What a great lunch spot! The chickpea salad was also amazing. read more

Hummus was unreal and the naan was tremendous as well. Entrees were fantastic - we had chicken tikka masala and haleem. Mango lassi to top things off, and it could not have been better. Posted notices indicated they were short staffed and service may be slow, but it was very quick. Staff were friendly and attentive. Loved the ambiance. Had a local, authentic feel. Enjoyed everything about it. Definitely recommend this spot and will be back. read more

Big portions, but my dish, chicken biryani, was also like $19. It was really good though. I tried chicken tikki masala and that slapped too. Unless you're into chugging water or have really high spice tolerance (mine is already pretty high) mild spice is spicy enough for a casual meal. read more

Kababish Cafe - Chicken Biryani - Pakistani Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Really enjoyed this restaurant! I ordered the onion pakora & tandoori chicken biryani and it was delicious! The waitstaff were very kind.

Food was amazing, my bf ordered "Indian hot" because he doesn't value his life and he loved it. He is vegetarian and they had many options for him. He does not eat meat dairy eggs or seafood. read more

Kababish has provided our family with consistently delicious meals we have picked up throughout COVID. We love their Samosas, Chicken Tikka Masala, Makhani (butter chicken), and Gulab Jamun. We bought their family meal for the holiday, $60 for a party of 4 is a bargain. Comes with an appetizer, salad, veg and chicken dish, 3 chicken kabobs, garlic and plain naan, and dessert. Just need to order a day in advance. Small family owned restaurant we have been happy to patron and support during the pandemic. read more

Nice little spot for authentic Indian food! The inside was pretty busy which was probably why our food took awhile to come out. We sat outside since they have a good sized tent with heaters. They have a large menu so come hungry and share! The naan was delish and the biryani had some good spice/heat. read more

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First time for us to eat at Kababish and could have not been more pleased with the taste of the dishes we ordered (Chicken Tikka Masala, Goat Curry, Half Chicken Tandoori, Garlic Naan and Rice). This will be our go-to restaurant for this type of fare. Grateful for Samreen & Katrina for being welcoming and attentive on a busy dining evening. W&G read more

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I've been a regular at Kababish for years, and just getting around to posting a review. Their food is delicious - fresh and full of flavor... consistently. The staff, many of whom are family, are friendly and attentive. I have celiac, so I cannot eat gluten. They are aware of gluten free needs; most items are naturally gluten-free, and they can easily modify many dishes to accommodate many dietary requirements. This gem tucked in downtown Cary is my favorite in Cary - because of the food and the welcoming atmosphere. It's my go-to for my birthday, and Mother's Day as well! My favorite dishes are butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, kabobs, and lahora bhindi (okra). And of course the mango lassi! read more

The food here is very sub standard. Ordered chicken biryani and chicken tikka from kids menu. The chicken biryani was mediocre at best, it did not feel like it was made fresh. Chicken tikka was a major let down. It was just a couple of pieces of fried chicken and color water sprinkled on top of it. The drive back and forth to the restaurant to pick up such sub standard food was a major let down. Not going to this place again read more

Wow! The food was fantastic, service was phenomenal, fun blue restaurant aesthetics, and the best part was that the food was halal!!! I will be coming back when I visit! read more

Kababish Cafe - Chicken Biryani - Pakistani Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Right as we entered the doors for dinner on a weekend night, my wife and I were warmly greeted and promptly seated. Our hostess, who I believe also owns the restaurant with her husband, gave us a brief yet helpful explanation of the menu, since it was our first time. We ended up ordering some samosas to start, lamb tikka masala (medium spice), lahori bhindi (mild spice) - okra with tomatoes and onions, and garlic naan. The samosas were not bad. The pastry was good in terms of consistency and texture, but the filling could have used a little more flavor, in my opinion. The lamb tikka masala had the right amount of heat for me, and the lamb was tender - like the consistency of stew meat. The sauce was a tad on the sweet side, but overall, I enjoyed the dish. The lahori bhindi had great flavor, but was just a little oily for my liking. The garlic naan was excellent - I think that was my favorite part of the meal. I enjoyed the garlic flavor, and the dough was the right consistency in terms of a crisp exterior with enough of a soft inner chew. Our service was superb. Our order actually got mixed up a bit - we didn't get our samosas until well after our entrees came out - I think they might have forgotten them, because I had to remind our server. Also, instead of the lamb tikka masala, we were given chicken tikka masala. However, when we brought these issues to our server, the problems were quickly resolved in a very friendly manner. Obviously, it wasn't ideal that our order was mixed up, but they way those mistakes were handled was what impressed me the most. The restaurant is somewhat hidden from the street, but I kind of liked that it was more tucked away - it makes it seem like a hidden secret, which I think in many ways it is. This family-run restaurant not only has solid food, it has excellent service - something that seems to be undervalued in a lot of restaurants. read more

Kababish Cafe - Lahori bhindi (okra with tomato and onions), chicken tikka masala, basmati rice, and garlic naan. - Pakistani Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

We really wanted to like this place but too many things went wrong and the food was mediocre at best. We called our order in for pick-up and they said it would be 30-35 min until it was ready (which is fine). We arrived 40 minutes after placing the call. Then they said it would be at least 10 more minutes until the food was ready (also fine). Once the order was done we checked and saw that they had given us fish biryani when we had wanted chicken biryani. We told them and then they said it would be another 10-15 min wait. This restaurant is not a convenient drive for us, it's a 40 minute round trip. This whole excursion was about an hour and 15 min. We are generally patient people but the fact that they did not even apologize at all left a sour taste in our mouth. Once we finally got home, we tried the food and it was just OK. Not worth the money or headache. read more

Kababish Cafe - Kababish biryani Chicken Bihari Kabab - Pakistani Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Food and nan is tasty, service is good place is clean and in a cozy location. Ambiance is kind of spare, but I'm there for the food.

I was hungry for some Indian food, and this place did not disappoint! The food was super fresh, very hot, and definitely spicy! The portions were a decent size for the price. It seemed like they did a good job of keeping the place clean, although we were the only ones actually dining in at the time. It seems like they do a much larger takeout business then dine in. They have a rather large outdoor seating area. I would definitely come back here and explore some of the other entrees that I've never had before. read more

Kababish Cafe - the interior of the restaurant - Pakistani Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

This is a place where you should turn straight to the 'chef specials' section and just order everything there. Haleem and nihari are not easy to find. Even when I lived in Los Angeles - one of the easiest places in the country to get any dish you crave - I had to drive 45 minutes in one direction for haleem and 45 in the other for nihari. I was not expecting to see both on one menu in the Triangle (or anywhere), and I wasn't expecting both of them to be the best of their kind I'd ever tried, with subtle spices that allowed the fresh ingredients to stand out. The haleem was almost babagannouj-textured, perfect for scooping with the pleasantly charred naan, and the nihari exploded with lamb flavor the second an iota of the oily broth touched my tongue. You have to apply the North Carolina Spicy Caveat to the spice level you choose here. I can eat the 'spicy' level with just a little nose running and I'm not a spice nut at all The chai was also uncommonly, noticeably good (usually it's just milky spice, whatever, but this was special). And the gajar halwa! I had never had it styled like it was here. It had the texture, and slightly pan-seared flavor, of crispy hash browns, with almond slivers and what looked like pieces of scrambled egg, but were, up close, some kind of nut paste. I'm a cardamom fiend and would have preferred more of that, but it was worth it for the cool texture and almost savory taste. I'm used to gajar halwa pretty much always being too sweet and this was not. read more

Unfortunately I didn't enjoy the food on my trip to this restaurant. I ordered the Kababish Tandoori Platter because it had several different types of meat, which I love. The platter was delivered and it looked nice, not great. The meat was quite dry and did not have a great taste. I tried meat from each kabob to make sure it wasn't a specific type of meat that was not delicious and I didn't enjoy any of it. The service was ok, but not great. I will probably try this restaurant once more to see if this was a one-off experience because I've seen so many great reviews. It just wasn't there for me on this visit. read more

Came here for a lunch with a large group of people. Service was really slow and they didn't check up on us much. But the lunch special is a good deal - the vegetarian special is you can get a choice of basmati rice or vegetable biryani and samples of two dishes (it was their mixed vegetables dish and one of their daals the day I came) and dessert of Kheer (rice pudding). They also bring out baskets of naan for the table. I didn't like the dessert that much, but everything else was decent. I've heard that their kabobs are amazing so maybe it's a hit or miss depending on what you order. read more

Kababish Cafe - Pakistani Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

1. Perfect, perfect casual date spot or girls night out! Great food, cool ambiance, and BYOB. Hubs had biryani and I had kebabs. Both were solid. 2. The Bullet Naan is HOT. I love spicy stuff, but that had me nearly sweating. Like cheeks turning red, eyes watering, tongue burning. But not quite sweating. Tip: basmati helps calm the spice lol. Overall, hidden jewel in the middle of DTC. Can't wait to go back now that I know I can BYOB!! read more

Solid Pakistani/Indian food! They have a large menu with tons of options to choose from. Awesome appetizers like papri chaat and samosa that bring nostalgic memories for us. Large dessert selection as well. Our go to place for satisfying our Pakistani food cravings. Most items on their menu pack tons of flavor and offer great portion sizes. Staff is always friendly and respond well to meet the needs of customers. Service can be improved however, sometimes the waiters are not proactive in checking on customers. read more

Kababish Cafe - Chicken Tandoori Biryani - Pakistani Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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I really wanted to give this a good review. It would have been an alternative to the place in Cary where we usually go (Bosphorus). Unfortunately my family and I will not be returning. The food was decent and the server was nice and attentive. Good selection in the menu and I like that they allowed you to substitute naan for rice. They had some combos which were good too. What I didn't like was the seating. The booths were really tight. I'm small (5'1") and I sat next the wall. I felt squished, I couldn't move my arms comfortably, and the table wasn't long enough to fit 4 adults. This may have been our fault for choosing to sit there but all of the booths were the same, and some chairs hurt my back. None of the members in my family are large, so this is not a normal problem for us. My husband is sensitive to smell and he said that there was a very unpleasant smell there. I hate to add this in my review but my children noticed it too (I never notice odors). Based on these items, my family will not be returning here. It's too bad, bc the other groups that were there seemed to really like it there. One woman in particular kept going on and on about it being her favorite place to eat. read more

Kababish Cafe - Decor - Pakistani Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Finally had a chance to go to Kababish Cafe to try their wonderful food! And I can tell you, I was definitely not disappointed! The food was hot yummy and delicious.....it is the kind of food that you keep wanting to eat when you know you are already full! Lol :) I ordered the chicken tikka marsala and samosas (standard staples for me) and the food was really yummy! I ordered take out to go and it did not take long. While I was waiting the family who run the restaurant was very friendly and made suggestions for future - I already know the next time I go there, I plan to order the lamb shank which looked amazing. I did ask if they were working with DoorDash or GrubHub and they were not. The owner told me I could order through their site which is fine. I just like to know I can order it online. I have connected this review to my Twitter and LinkedIn accounts, so to my 10k friends and followers, I strongly recommend Kababish Cafe if you are in the neighborhood and craving some delish Indian food! :P read more

My wife and I were looking for an Indian restaurant and we were pleasantly surprised by Kababish. The food was amazing. I especially loved the yogurt lassi. The naan was amazing, super soft and made from scratch. The restaurant family run and they are very friendly. The restaurant is clean and I loved the decorum. We will def be back again. read more

Kababish Cafe - Tandoori half Chicken - Pakistani Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Oh yeah, you better believe that 4.5 star Yelp rating here for Kababish Cafe! This hidden gem, diamond in the rough, hole in the wall, Pakistani-Indian-Medi restaurant totally delivers. Stopped in for lunch last week and was surprised at the warmth of the space. Tried out their $10 non-vegetarian lunch special along with a kebab add-on and it all rocked! Two cups of butter chicken and chicken korma with a salad, perfect naan, basmati rice that was book-ended by onion pakora and some rice pudding, yum! And the chicken seekh kebab rocked with just the right amount of spice and density to finish off a great lunch. If you're a fan of Indian and Pakistani eats and live in the Cary area, Kababish is a must do for spice and flavor fans. And that good jazz music they play here is just a bonus! read more

Kababish Cafe - Pakistani Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Ordered Paya, Chicken biryani & Butter chicken for kids. Everything was perfect. To be honest, I was surprised by Paya. And ofcourse in a good way. :) [It was really tasty!] Good for families, overall ambience is nice. Thumbs up! read more

I can't say enough good things about Kababish Cafe. I love the quaint and comfortable ambience of this family owned restaurant (and the outdoor space when the weather is warm). The food is always delicious, so flavorful and fresh. The owners are welcoming, whether we go for takeout or, as tonight, eat in with a larger group, who they graciously accommodated. They are great for a group as they have a lot of variety on the menu and offer vegetarian and gluten free options, and my group enjoyed everything. My personal favorites are the Kachumbar Salad (extremely fresh with a great pop of flavorful spices) and the Haryali Paneer Tikka skewers, but I also have more to explore on the menu. Highly recommend! read more