5/5 -- One of the Best Middle Eastern Meals I've Had in Years! Kabizza was a fantastic find in North Tempe and easily one of the better Middle Eastern restaurants I've been to in years. I ordered the kebab plate, while my mom ordered the chicken tikka plate. Both came with a generous portion of seasoned rice, hummus, pita and a very fresh side salad. My kebab was very good -- 4/5. The meat was cooked extremely well, with a great char on the outside while remaining moist and tender inside. I personally thought it could have used more seasoning to really make the flavor pop, but that's a relatively minor criticism. I'll definitely order it again because seasoning can sometimes vary depending on who is cooking that day. The chicken tikka, however, was absolutely perfect -- 5/5! The chicken had exactly what you want from grilled Middle Eastern food: a beautiful char on the exterior while remaining incredibly juicy and tender inside. I wouldn't change a thing about it. The sides were also 5/5 across the board. The rice, hummus and salad all tasted remarkably fresh. The hummus was smooth and creamy, and the salad had crisp vegetables that tasted like they had just been cut rather than sitting around waiting to be served. Everything on the plates worked together really well. The restaurant is located in a plaza that certainly isn't the fanciest or most upscale in N. Tempe, so don't judge this place by its surroundings. Inside, Kabizza is clean, comfortable and casual, and ultimately the quality of the food is what matters. I also thought the prices were reasonable considering both the quality of the food and the generous portion sizes. The gentleman who took our order was friendly, and our food came out surprisingly quickly. Kebab plate: 4/5 Chicken tikka plate: 5/5 Rice, hummus & salad: 5/5 Freshness: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Overall experience: 5/5 Kabizza may be an unassuming neighborhood restaurant from the outside, but the food punches WAY above what you might expect from the location. I'll absolutely be back, and next time I want to explore more of the menu. Definitely worth trying if you're looking for fresh, flavorful and reasonably priced Middle Eastern food in Tempe! read more

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Gonna give it 3 stars for this first time visit. The food was very well made and plentiful (except the dressing on the salad, tasted bottled). The spices in the kebab and rice were perfect. And falafel was very nice with the right amount of spice and no greasy flavor. The reason only 3 stars? The staff was slow and at times non existent. We had asked for an extra plate and the guy disappeared never to be seen again. Well, until we left we saw him Nextdoor sitting at the smoke shop. Also the interior needs some work. Atmosphere not good here and the booths are definitely 2nd hand. I will certainly try again though, because there is so much more to enjoy on this menu and the food was good. Side note. If you get a plate dinner, it is plenty for 2!! read more

Cashier was friendly and attentive. Went on a Friday night and there were several people eating and food took 10-12 mins to be served. Portion was great and flavor was consistent throughout the meal. Price to quality ratio was great. A bit quiet without TV or music but will return for the food. read more

Kabizza appears to be a hole in the wall but I promise this place is amazing! Such a great lesson on not judging a book by its cover. This is probably the best hummus and babaganoush I've tried in the valley! So thick and creamy, perfect texture and flavor. I absolutely love the pomegranate aril garnish. And that tamarind soda - wowee :) the staff are always quick and helpful. read more

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This place is BOMB! I always get the beef shawarma wrap combo that comes with fries and a drink. The soda machine didn't have syrup for the coke but the other sodas worked and they gave my friend a can Coke when we told them the machine didn't work. Food is 10/10 love the flavors, love the little lentil soup we got (not sure if it came with the appetizer plate or we just got a little starter soup) and the fries are crispy and delicious read more

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Don't pass up on this Mediterranean restaurant! Amazing food freshly prepared! After my wife and I attended the Chandler International Film Festival, we we dying for dinner. I had this place bookmarked in Yelp and it was close enough from the theater. It is directly across Mandi House another one of our favorite restaurants. I already knew what I wanted to order before we arrived. We ordered the Shish mix plate, which included a skewer each of Lamb, chicken, and beef kabob over basmati rice, greek salad, hummus, and bread! Everything was so delicious! I loved the char on the kabobs which were cooked over open flame. The hummus tasted so freshly prepared. The Greek salad was cold with crispy lettuce. The bread was soft! I'm telling you, you can't go wrong with this place. It was enough to serve both of us! read more

Kabizza - Shish Mix plate!! So delicious! - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

The place is kind of small, with a couple of tables located in a small strip mall on Apache and McClintock. The people inside were friendly, busy as they were still making my order when I came to pick it up. The prices are great, and the portions are huge. The food was ok, I had a Caesar salad that was drenched in dressing, made the lettuce and croutons soggy. I ordered falafel, came with 6 wheels of falafel. They were flavorful, but as bit dry. The hummus tasted good. I may try again sometime. read more

Kabizza - Caesar salad and falafel appetizer - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I was in the mood for some Mediterranean food and found Kabizza through Yelp. As I entered the restaurant I was greeted by the staff. I was able to ask what items on the menu were vegetarian. They offer menus on a screen and laminated as well. I was able to sit down and look the menu before placing my order. I was informed I was substitute a meat item on one of their plates for a falafel if I wanted too since I don't eat meat. I ordered the Falafel Bites plate. They offered a complimentary small bowl of lentil soup- super tasty and the Falafel Bites plate was delicious. The plate came with 6 falafel, hummus, salad, pita and rice. Everything was really good. The portions are a good size. I ate everything on my plate! The restaurant offers plenty of seating- booth and chairs. They have coke products and bottle beverages. I tried a bottle of Freez- Peach & Mango (recommend, if you like carbonated drinks). Overall I had a good lunch at Kabizza. read more

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Me and my husband wanted Shwarma and kabizza was near. When we walked in the smell was incredible. The person taking our order was funny and helpful. The food is absolutely worth the wait. They were not fasr but the food is super delicious. read more

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Pro-tip: You get a free lentil soup with your order. I might wait a bit before dining in here because 1) their bathroom is under renovation and the only option is the hookah lounge next-door and 2) they didn't have water from the drinking dispenser set up yet. Highlights: Honestly I was blown away by the food. Everything was so delicious and I really can't fault the food anywhere. From the free lentil soup, to the meats, salad, pita/wraps, rice - it was all seriously so good! The owner was really sweet as well and gave us all three bottles of water since their water dispenser was unavailable. I thought the food was very well priced. I would return in a heartbeat. Lowlights: It took quite a while for the food to come out. I was disappointed that their bathroom was unavailable and you had to use the hookah lounge next-door because someone in our party was pregnant and that wasn't a good option for her. read more

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A true hole in the wall! Delicious food, excellent service and great prices. We went last night for dinner at around 6:30pm. There was only one occupied table. Place is new but the location or building is old and needs quite a bit of TLC. We ordered the mix grill plate, dolmeh, and the nice guy who took our order made us a shawarma combo plate as an exception. It basically had a little bit of both beef and chicken shawarma. The plates are served with rice, hummus, salad and freshly baked pita bread. The lentil soup was a surprise. It's complimentary. We also ordered two soft drinks. Lentil soup was great. It was creamy and had just the right amount of spices. It just needed a squeeze of lemon juice. It would be perfect if a lemon wedge is served with the bowl next time. The dolmeh could have been better but the rice in it was undercooked so it was crunchy. Not what you would expect for dolmeh. The flavors were good though. Between the shawarma plate and the shish mix, I say go for the shish. Everything was melting in our mouths. Whoever is grilling is a MASTER! The plate incudes kafta or kabab, chicken tikka and lamb tikka. The lamb was cooked to perfection. So tender and tasty. The chicken was also perfect. It wasn't dry at all, tender and juicy it was fantastic. Hummus was good. Bread so soft and the rice had delicious flavor. The whole dish is 10/10! Shawarma was good too but the shish won yesterday. With the chicken shawarma, they served garlic sauce or "toom". It was perfect! A must try with any grilled chicken or chicken shawarma. Prices are very reasonable. The shish mix is less than $20, $18.99 to be exact and the portion was huge. We had to take the leftovers home. Our bill for everything including tip was a little over $62. We will be retuning and hope that the upgrades will be done (including the bathrooms) when we try them again. This could easily be a 5-star review then! read more

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Tried Kabizza for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. The place is pretty small but the food makes up for it the kebab plate was delicious, and I loved the hummus and fresh salad that came with it. read more

First time here and I was super impressed! Wish this place was closer so that I can go more often. If you dine in, you get a free bowl of lentil soup. That was really good! My favorite was the beef shawarma plate. The presentation of the food is really nice and I love how there's a variety of options on the plate. Salad and hummus were delicious! The beef was juicy and flavorful. The only thing is the pita was a bit harder than I would have liked. We also got the chicken shawarma, a salad, and fries! Very friendly staff! Indoor seating available. read more

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My husband, son, and I dined here on a Saturday afternoon. Orders can be placed at the counter & they deliver your food to your table. They have a standard Mediterranean menu with hummus, baba ganoush, falafel, chicken shawarma, etc. We ordered the App Mix which came with dolmas, kibbeh, falafel, hummus, and baba ganoush. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma plate which came with salad, hummus, and rice. We liked the hummus & pita best, followed by the falafel, which were nice & crispy and also light & fluffy. The rice, chicken, & kibbeh were also good. The dolmas were just ok (not a huge of these, usually) as was the baba ganoush. Prices were very reasonable, especially with the portion sizes. It wasn't too busy when we went in so we were helped right away. If you're in the area, give them a try. read more

Kabizza - Chicken Shawarma Plate. - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Look at this massive plate of food! This modest strip mall restaurant churns out some amazing and delicious food. When we arrived after seeing it on Yelp!, we were the only patrons. We asked what's most popular and each ordered this mixed plate...not at all realizing that it was enough for two...or more! We were even served lentil soup to start. Everything was outstanding. Leftovers were great the next day for dinner, too. Fresh, good Mediterranean food is hard to find, especially at these prices! Again, it's a modest facade but the food is really worthy of high regards. Come on, Yelpers! Get over there and enjoy!!! read more

Kabizza - Mixed kabab/kafta plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Amazingly delicious!!! Tried the chicken tekkah plate and the chicken was perfectly moist and so flavorful! The plate came with complimentary lentil soup which was also delicious and a wonderful surprise. You order your food and then you sit down. Food does take a little longer than usual as it is being cooked to order. You can see and hear the grill master at work! Give them a try when in the Tempe area! Parking is easy accessible. read more

Kabizza - Chicken Tekkah Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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chicken shwarma was great quality and a great price'! fries are seasoned just right, not too salty. read more

Kabizza - chicken shawarma wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Food here is super good and more than makes up for everything else. As far as service goes, I've been twice and the food was prepared fairly quickly. No complaints at all read more

It was national Shawarma Day, so I had to find a place to get some. Basic takeout spot, reasonably priced. The food was really good; the chicken was tender and flavorful. If I'm ever in Tempe and craving shawarma I would definitely stop in or try some other menu items. read more

Random stop in for our friend group and man it was a great find! The service was awesome and they even gave us some complimentary lentil soup that was so so tasty. Shish & Slices served pretty traditional Mediterranean dishes but executed so well. All the food in the group was absolutely delicious, from the hummus and rice to the gyros and kabobs! Despite the color in my photo, my kebab was quite moist and soft and not dried out at all! Business seemed quiet when I visited so I encourage anyone who reads this to stop by. Great people serving great food! read more

Kabizza - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

It is a new restaurant. Opened very recently. The service was very friendly. Atmosphere in the restaurant is nice. Typical fast food. Definitely not a high end. The menu is typical kabab, shawarma, salads. I believe they are working on cooking and selling pizza as well. The prices are very fair. read more

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The food was absolutely delicious. Very flavorful!! And the service was very friendly as well. It's a very chill spot. We will definitely be coming back. read more

Kabizza - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Shish and Slices is a hidden Mediterranean gem that's just a few steps away from a 5-star experience. The order: Beef shawarma plate Chicken plate Side of fries Complimentary lentil soup (for dine-in) The good: The food here is very, very good. Both the beef and chicken plates were flavorful and came with sides, making them well worth the price. The fries were a nice addition, but the standout was actually the complimentary lentil soup--it was outstanding, rich, and comforting. What really made the experience, though, was the chill atmosphere. We dined in and ended up chatting for hours without once feeling rushed or nudged to leave. That kind of relaxed hospitality is rare and very appreciated. The bad: The only thing holding this spot back from a perfect score is the setting. The location and the facility itself could use a bit of an upgrade. It's not bad, but if they moved to a more polished space, it would elevate the entire dining experience. read more

10/10. This was so amazing! The lady working the cashier was SO nice. The food was incredibly fresh and vibrant. Will definitely be back, no question. read more

Kabizza - beef shawarma wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I was at Kabizza maybe about 3 weeks ago since I saw them on Google and Middle Eastern food so I thought I'd check it out. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma platter which came with Chicken Shawarma, Hummus, Yellow Basmati rice and salad. The service was great and the owner was very friendly. The Chicken Shawarma though was slightly dry but everything else was good. The shawarma could have been a bit more juicy but I felt it was slightly dry but nothing serious enough but they can definitely make it a bit more tender and juicy but it was rightfly spiced and everything. Overall, I would rate this place good but could be excellent and I took a star off for the dry Chicken Shawarma but all the other sides were pretty good. Will I return here? Most likely and maybe I will try another platter instead of the Chicken Shawarma and see how they do it but I have hope that they will do a better job next time. read more

I found a new favorite restaurant! I ordered the chicken shawarma wrap and fries. THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS!!!! The chicken was tender and seasoned to perfection! The fries were crunchy and tasted great! The food came out quickly and the service was excellent! It's a nice, quiet little place and was perfect for lunch! I'll definitely be back! read more

Underrated!!!!! Gotta check this place out!!! Super good food. Great service and cool people. All around good vibes. read more

Kabizza - mix shish is legit!!!!!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Everything we've tried is amazing. So far I've just had the takeout and been blown away. Can't wait to try in person! Our new favorite Mediterranean/ middle eastern style restaurant read more

What started as a not great experience, changed when the owner went so far above and beyond to make things right. Tried this place last night while on a business trip. The food was tasty. They did mess up my to-go order and with it not being right down the street from the hotel. I was frustrated to say the least. I called back to let them know what my issues where. The employee didn't understand me, this was a language barrier, the offer was made to fix it I really didn't want to have to get back in the car. The owner called me back, fixed my odere and had it delivered to my hotel, this is above and beyond anything I expected. Thank you. Will definitely try again. read more

I was disappointed with all the food I had, especially the beans. The chicken was ok the white rice was flavorless the garlic sauce tasted like a slightly garlicky mayo. I would say I'll give them another shot, but I doubt it would be better. read more

The food was delicious and the size of the servings was huge. We split plates and had more than enough. Service was great and they were really friendly. Highly recommended! read more

This place is kind of a hidden gem. I tend to love hole-in-the-wall spots, and found this one only recently, even though they've been there for a year! Great food, friendly service, reasonable prices, and an easy-to-get-to location as long as you're traveling west-bound on Apache from McClintock. The shopping center looks a little sketch at night, and don't go there for the ambience, but I felt safe and comfortable. For $53, we got Exclusive Hummus with Chicken, Loaded Fries with Beef, and a Chicken Shawarma plate that included rice, salad and hummus. It was easily 2 meals for 2 people. Will definitely be back! read more

Everything about this place is great from the pricing to the flavor to the presentation. We had been craving Mediterranean food and went to a few in the neighborhood that had violations reported by yelp and decided to look at what else was available and I found this place and there was no violations, pictures looked good. Walked in very simple place. Ask other people in there how was it? They said amazing that was their adjective when I tasted it. I said the same thing amazing. I understood this food is amazing. The quality and the flavor is just amazing. It was so good. My son went back the next day with his girlfriend and I'm thinking about going there today while I'm visiting Arizona, I certainly will be visiting this place again before I leave. read more

Ordered the mixed platter and it was delicious. So good I had to re-order it twice in 3 days

I had a friend show me this place today. They've only been open for about a month, but hands down, the best Mediterranean food I've ever had. I got the beef shawarma plate, and it was so good that I had to write a review (I don't ever write reviews). Their rice is amazing, seasoned perfectly with a hint of cinnamon. The beef was also cooked to perfection and had the perfect amount of crisp. The hummus, salad, and pita bread were just as good. If you are in the mood for Mediterranean, you MUST try this place out. My new favorite spot in Tempe, and I've lived here for 6 years. read more

Best chicken shawarma wrap I have ever had. This place is legit. Cozy seating and good service.

Absolutely amazing!! They have the best hummus I have ever tried, you will never want to have store bought hummus again. The chicken is always so juicy and perfectly seasoned. But above all the rice blows me away every time! It's a very modest place, a total whole in the wall. Don't be fooled by its simple appearance, the food is absolutely delicious! The owner is super nice and the front staff are very helpful too, great service! read more

The food here was amazing but the service was even better. I wish I could say I'm coming back but I am from out of state. The hospitality was great and Ghufran is especially wonderful. If I come back to the area I won't miss out on the opportunity to eat here again read more

Delicious lentil soup while we waited for our order. The food was great, in particular the rice, the hummus and the baba ghanoush.

Where should I Start ? This place is a gem and the staff are so attentive. I ordered the dolme and chicken shawarma plate. The plate came with a lentil soup. The presentation alone was exceptional. Everything is served on a wooden plate or bowl. I will return ! The chicken was lean and everything was delicious. I can't wait to return. Not to mention, I left my purse and the staff was gracious enough to come outside and hand it to me. I am forever grateful for the customer service. 10 stars read more