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Kabo Kitchen

4.7 (101 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Fresh fish
Vu N.

Kabo kitchen. They got a banner that says no processed food. Everything fresh. And I can tell Kevin and Chris were super cool and helpful. With their help. Decided to get a fish bowl. And a salmon burrito. Both were really good. Fresh tasting. Good amount of food. And priced right. The burrito did get a bit soggy at the bottom but it was still very good. Plenty of fish. Salsa were good and their sauces. They are apart of the fresh of the boat group. Overall loved the experience and the food

Chicken Kabob Salad so fresh and delicious, plus the portion is very generous
Lucy S.

I've had a few of their menu items and they were all delicious! My favorites are their carne asada and chicken tacos, grilled zucchini,and the hummus and warm pita bread are always delicious!! I recently had their garden salad with sliced chicken kabob and not only do you get a nice portion but the chicken was perfectly grilled and seasoned. The staff is super friendly and efficient, there is plenty of parking. I've had lunch inside once and it was super clean with a simple nice decor. They also have a breakfast menu with a variety of coffee drinks, come check them out!

Chicken Kabob Plate and pita & hummus
Amy L.

ordered to go for the first time here and everything was pretty decent. chicken can be a little bit on the drier side but i'd recommend mixing in the garlic sauce and some hummus with the basmati rice and chicken to moisten up the dish, but also add good flavor. the zucchini was roasted/grilled nicely as they were soft but still had some bite to them. the pita was soft and the hummus was very garlic forward, but i love garlic so i'm not complaining there! i'd order here again

Lamb gyro plate and fish and chips
Vincent N.

New restaurant! They sent a promo in the mail for a BOGO entree so thought we tried it out! The workers are really nice and welcoming, the food is also really good! They also have a Taco Tuesday deal, $1.95 per taco. Ordered the Lamb Gyro plate ($13) and the fish and chips ($10) as well as an iced Baklava latte ($5) very unique coffee! The lamb was pretty good! Lots of flavor and comes with rice, pita bread and hummus, which. Was really good. The fish and chips comes with Cole slaw and their "crazy sauce." Very crispy fish and nice Cajun fries. Here is where there were some kinks they need to work out... 1. When I ordered there was some miscommunication. He asked if I would like my lamb gyro plate with just grilled veggies or with rice, hummus, and pita bread. I said rice hummus and pita sounds good, but he added grilled veggies and was charged $2. No biggie, the grilled veggies was nice but miscommunication, because I didn't really want it. 2. He asked if I wanted my Baklava latte with oat or regular milk. I said oat, there was a $1 charge, wish this was mentioned. 3. Since they were new I thought I'd check the bag before leaving, and good thing I did because they forgot the Krazy sauce for the fish and chips and coleslaw. 4. Also fries were lacking for the fish and chips very small portion (as you can see in my picture). I had more fish than fries! So lots of things they need to work out, but place has potential! I really enjoyed the food.

I ordered their Cold Brew. It was okay. 2.5 out of 5
Joshua P.

The service here was absolutely great. The conversation I had with one of the owners was a bit awkward. The vibe of the place was up beat and lively. Servers bring your food to you if you're dining in. It gets busy l, but I was given my food at a reasonable wait time. The food... They had nicely seasoned fries. The burger was of decent size for being two patties. It got a little messy to eat after each bite. I think the patties were a little overcooked, but that just might be how they're supposed to be? I don't know, but it's definitely worth given l giving them a try nonetheless. I would give this place another shot.

Inside
Arshad H.

Kabo Kitchen is located near Santa Ana College and is the sister restaurant to Fresh Off the Boat. The have breakfast offerings, as well as bowls, plates, burgers, and various coffee drinks. The offer a mix of Mexican, Mediterranean and American fare. Medi-Stack Burger ($9.50) - This came with two stacked patties, krazy sauce, Jack cheese, fresh greens, tomatoes, and crunchy Persian pickles! Each patty must have been at least 1/4 lb, because this burger was filling! Everything tasted great, the only negative I have is that the burger can't be cooked medium rare and comes as it is, which is closer to well done. Chicken kabob salad ($10) - This came with a flavorful and juicy marinated kabob served atop some fresh greens. It was definitely reasonably priced. Baklava latte ($5 - large) - I got this iced and I felt the drink was a little too sweet for my liking so I would probably ask for it half sweet. I didn't taste much in the way of baklava here, but it wasn't bad. Overall I enjoyed the value proposition of the burger and the chicken kabob was fresh and tasted great.

Baklava
Leana N.

My first time visiting when we wanted an easy dinner after the day. We went with the gyro plate, ground sirloin plate, baklava and a side of gyro. I liked the gyro, rice and pita. The hummus was a little salty for me. Overall, I enjoyed the meal between all of us and plan to be back. Service was great for takeout and the stare was attentive and brought my Togo over to where it was seated. I enjoyed the place and the proximity to our home near Riverview Golf Course.

Lamb Gyro Salad 3P and hummus appetizer and seasoned fries
Debbie W.

We ordered take out for our company lunch meeting and I got the lamb gyro salad with added guacamole. The lamb was very flavorful and surprisingly very filling. It may be due to that it was takeout but the gyro felt tough and not very meaty. Still delicious though The hummus was amazing, they seemed to have added garlic straight into the hummus making it very flavorful and garlicky. Seasoned fries were also very savory. Overall would recommend and would want to try their bowls next time!

Sign and entrance
Roselia G.

Opening week for this new Mediterranean Mexican fusion casual breakfast, lunch and dinner spot. It's right next to the Santa Ana College campus and it has a drive-thru. The Medi-Burger was amazing! And the chicken wrap was just as good! We got the rewards punch card and after trying every dish, you get a free meal! There's a couple that we were chatting with that mentioned they've been dining here every day since they opened. Yes it's that good! We will be back, and soon!

Dog friendly outdoor seating
Ceci Y.

So colorful! Food has variety. Fountain drinks have added agua frescas. Didn't know what to order so they offered a sample of their chicken and I was sold! Staff was friendly. Food flavorful. Quick service. They have a drive through as well.

Fish and chips
Christian P.

First time eating inside but my second time getting food here. Last time I got the gyro plate which was delicious! Good portions and lots of sauces. I also got a baklava latte which was amazing. Very rich tho so be warned. This time I got fish and chips and my partner did the gyro plate. The fish and chips were fried well, the breading is a bit dry but it's fish and chips so they give you tartar sauce and malt vinegar. The fries were seasoned very well and was a good portion. This time we also split a brownie and a baklava. The brownie was really fudgy and a big square (not gigantic but a nice size). The baklava was fine, a bit underwhelming, BUT we got here close to closing, I imagine they're better in the morning/early afternoon. As for service, everyone was super nice and helpful. They brought our food quickly and offered condiments and sauces, and brought napkins too. I definitely recommend this place and I will definitely be back!

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Food is always delicious and staff is amazing! They have a good selection of different food options.

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Food is good but I saw the employee pour a shot of espresso into a plastic cup when I asked for iced americano...

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My wife wanted to try. Service was great and friendly. Went with another couple. Everything we tried was very good. Can't wait to come back!

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Burger was so delicious! My son loved the chicken. Great food and friendly staff, can't wait to go again!

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Taco Tuesday was so good! Had a lot of variety I loved the battered fish so good yummy!!

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Papa K's Mediterranean absolutely exceeded expectations. Came here with a large group of friends…read moreafter church and everything from the food to the portions was outstanding. I ordered the chicken shawarma and was honestly surprised by how massive the portion was for the price -- easily one of the best value meals I've had in a long time. I also tried the lamb platter, which was just as generous and packed with flavor. The PK platter was the real highlight. An incredible variety with grape leaves, kubbeh, falafel, spicy pickles, and a selection of Middle Eastern dipping sauces that were all fresh and delicious. Every bite felt authentic and thoughtfully prepared. Great food, great portions, great value. Highly recommend.

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4.5(1.3k reviews)
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4.6(2.9k reviews)
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