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    Kabob BQ

    4.7 (201 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
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    4. Lamb Kabob
    Elizabeth A.

    Location Just off 301. Parking Large lot-lots of space. Service Easy online order. Omar was very friendly and provided outstanding service. The executive Chef was there to greet me and attend to the food. Food We had the lamb kabob-very tasty. Omar offered us a variety of sauces which were all tasty. They substituted the spinach for cabbage-which was fine with us. Amazing! Served with pita. The rice was light and fluffy. The large salad was large-chopped well, and fresh. Summary Local, easy to order, friendly and attentive service, healthy food that is definitely gourmet! Delish!

    Combo #5 Lamb, Chicken, Beef Kabob's with Rice, Curry Potatoes, and salad
    Larry M.

    I've seen the brightly lit neon signs for this spot often in Waldorf Maryland. I thought that I'd stop by...one day. Then I started getting REQUEST to go!! When I found out it was Indian & Afghan cuisine...I had to find out what it was hittin on...Let's GO!! . Where I am: @kabobBQ . Location Reviewed: 2246 Crain Hwy., Waldorf M.D. . Menu Includes: Chicken, Lamb, Beef, Salmon, & Shrimp Kabob's, Wraps, & Platters, Curries, Tikka Masala's, Palak(Spinach) entree's, Naan, Rice, Salads, Potato Curry, Chickpeas, Butter Squash, Baklava, Mango Flavor, & canned Beverages. . Items Reviewed: Their Samosas (with potatoes, & green beans inside & a sweet tamarind sauce $4.99). ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!! Especially dipped in the tamarind sauce!! Their Combo #5 (with chicken, lamb, & beef kabobs, naan,salad, potato curry, rice, vinegar carrot cilantro sauce, mint yogurt cilantro sauce, hot sauce, & ranch $23.95). STAMP each kabob!! All were excellently grilled , tender, juicy, tasty, and blended well with each sauce (STAMP all the sauces too)!! STAMP the curry potatoes...spicy, & hearty, I could've had a bowl of these. The Naan...ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!! I had to get another piece, I dropped the first one. The salad was DELICIOUS, with that ranch sauce, that had a extra kick to it. The Baklava ($4.99).STAMP!! Sweet, flaky, nutty...this is the BEST Baklava I've ever had!! The Mango Flavor ($4.99). DELICIOUS!! It tasted like a smooth mango yogurt. . Customer Service: EXCELLENT!! This spot is Welcoming, they exude Patience, and they're Attentive. . Online Navigation: Simple/Easy . Parking: Plentiful . Recommendations: Everything I had above!! =STAMP =A.DELICIOUS =DELICIOUS =DECENT =PASS =NAH

    1. Boneless Chicken Kabob
    Artiium A.

    Good Day good people! We have another spot that I needed to review,. If you been with me, you know how I like to do it, we rate, atmosphere, service and of course FOOD!! Let's get into it! Atmosphere (4.5 Stars) from the outside, it looks very dingy, for the longest I didn't go because I judged the outside (I normally don't do that lol) but I'm new to the area so at first it didn't do it for me. However inside it's definitely a friendly vibe. Service (5 Stars) the cook and the gentleman behind the register are great and friendly! Every time I go they have me laughing and make me feel like my business is important. If I could give them 10 stars I would for service! Food (5 Stars) I am NEVER disappointed! Everything is flavorful and seasoned!! This isn't just edible, it's actually GOOD! There's a difference. I had the Boneless Chicken chunks with rice and potatoes, wife had Tikki Marsala, with Naan.

    Lamb Kabob with Chickpeas and side of Potato Curry - delish!
    Roshelle B.

    Hubby and I were craving some lamb one COVID-mandatory-quarantined evening and KabobBQ was a top local result! We placed our orders conveniently online (I got the lamb kabobs with chickpeas and a side of potato curry and my husband ordered the lamb chops) and made our way for pick-up. Upon arrival we had to wait about 5 additional minutes (in our vehicle) which was no biggie at all because the kind gentleman brought out our food once it was done. The ride home was the worst - argh! My food was finger licking! The lamb was done to perfection, my chickpeas were seasoned perfectly, the potato curry was drool worthy (mind you I was going out on a limb ordering this as I had never had it and I'm glad I did), my side salad was FRESH and the perfect compliment, and the buttery naan was pillowy soft!!! I truly enjoyed my dinner! My husband on the other hand said his lamb chops were too spicy, but I disagree. I'm kicking myself for always passing by this spot and not stopping in until now. This was my first visit but def not my last!

    Lamb chops
    Arielle H.

    I was craving some food on a random day and decided to do research on yelp and came across this establishment. It had five stars so I knew it had to be great. However, I was not impressed unfortunately. I ordered a lamb chops, which came with rice, a vegetable and a salad and of course the non-bread, the food was average. I cannot comment on the service and or the ambience in the establishment as it's just a carryout and I do not recommend eating there.

    Shrimp skewer meal with chick peas as the side
    Crystal C.

    The food at KabobBQ is delicious. That's not my issue. If you order online you pre-pay. I love the lambchops but literally 50% of the time I order either it charges me but says the restaurant didn't get the order or it charges me then I get a call saying they're canceling because they don't have lamb chops. There has to be a way for them to not let you order if an item isn't available. Today I ordered the shrimp skewer meal and added an extra skewer and the shorted me 1 shrimp. The skewers are 4 shrimp each but I only got 11 shrimp. I have only had one occasion where there wasn't an issue. Again, the food is delicious so I'll go again but I won't go out of my way for it because of the fear of disappointment

    Lamb Biryani
    John L.

    My wife and I have been looking for good Indian food. This restaurant serves an Afghan version of Indian food. The vast majority of their reviews focus on the kabobs. They missed some great food here because this place is more than just kabobs!! We tried 8 dishes on 2 visits: Lamb Curry, Chicken Tikka Marsala, Lamb Biryani, Beef Wrap, Salmon Kabob, Shrimp Kabob, a side of spinach, and a side of Naan. The Naan is made in-house. On the first visit, it was hard and inedible. We told them on our second visit. We were given a second naan for free. That was great customer service!  It was chewy and a little crispy hard around the edge. The flavor was typical white flatbread. It was not worth the price.    The spinach dish had boiled spinach with a blend of simple seasonings like salt, pepper, and maybe garlic. It was bland. The Palak Chaat or Palak Paneer might be better.    The Shrimp Kabob had 4 shrimps. They were 21/25 size shrimp. It had a strong grilled flavor with a peppery marinade. They were tender and moist and the shrimp flavor was good. It's definitely worth getting!    The Salmon Kabob was one slice of salmon filet, about 4 inches long. It had a slight grilled flavor and a moderate salmon flavor with a hint of salt and pepper. It was tender and somewhat moist. A simple dish that was good tasting, but not great. The kabobs came with dipping sauces. There was a green sauce, a white sauce, and a hot sauce. The hot sauce was ground red peppers in water. It was extremely hot. It's that simple.    The green sauce tasted like it had mint, salt, pepper, vinegar, and a leafy green herb flavor. No heat in this sauce.    The white sauce tasted like a ranch dressing that was sour and peppery. These sauces were interesting and different from other Indian dipping sauces that we've had. Did we love them? They were okay. We've had better.    The Lamb Biryani had pieces of lamb, basmati rice, and yellow curry. It was spicy hot and flavorful; however, the overwhelming heat from the hot peppers in the curry needs to be reduced a little so the spices and seasonings can be appreciated. The basmati rice was cooked well. The lamb was tender and had a slightly gamey flavor. Overall, this dish had a pleasing combination of flavors that worked well together except for the excessive hot peppers. You can ask for a specific spice heat level. It ranges from 1 to 10. They use jalapeño peppers for heat. You can ask for no hot peppers also.    The Lamb Curry had chunks of lamb meat in an onion spice sauce. It came with basmati rice. We asked for heat at a 5 level. It was crazy hot! So, what is a 10? A flame thrower?!  In between bites, with some milk to drink, I could tell that the curry had many complementary ingredients of herbs, spices, and seasonings. With less hot pepper, this dish would be delicious. The lamb was moist, tender, and not gamey in flavor. My wife didn't mind the heat, so she loved it.    The Chicken Tikka Marsala had marinated chicken meat pieces with chopped onions in a tomato cream sauce. It came with basmati rice. It was slightly hot even though we ordered it without hot pepper. That was a mistake on their part. But we enjoyed it anyway. The chicken was tender and moist. This dish had a flavorful blend of spices and seasonings in the sauce and chicken. The tomato and cream flavors were balanced nicely. The flavor profile was well-rounded which made it satisfying and tasty.    The Beef Wrap had a soft corn tortilla filled with lettuce, tomato, onion, a piece of ground beef, and white sauce. The tortilla was huge compared to the filling. There was a small amount of tomatoes, onions, and lettuce. There was one strip of beef made of seasoned ground beef. It was small in size. The beef flavor and seasoning were mild. Basically, it was a corn tortilla with a little flavor from the filling. It was not worth the money.    The dining room and restrooms were clean. There were 9 tables and 19 chairs indoors. There is no outdoor seating. Omar, Chef Hashim's son, was friendly, helpful, and informative. You can watch kabobs being grilled while you wait. It took some time for food to be prepared, like 35 minutes for a biryani, 2 kabobs, naan, and spinach. Good food takes time to make. We were pleasantly surprised to find some outstanding dishes here! We'll be returning for our favorites and to try some new dishes.

    Grilled shrimp platter over basmati rice with curried potatoes
    Cookie L.

    I love this place. I love the flavors and the customer service. Both of these dishes were great. Seasoned perfectly. I personally like the drier rice but I know some don't. Just keep that in mind. They give you fresh Naan bread with your platters. Their green sauce and the spicy one are both delicious. Ask for extra if you use a lot of sauces. NY favorite side dish is the curried chickpeas. They are flavorful and tender. The spinach is awesome as well. I didn't give it a 5 because I think their prices are a little high for the portions they give. Otherwise, I love them.

    7. Paneer Shashlik with chickpeas and no rice
    Gina G.

    What a hidden gem! This place may not look like much on the outside but it's worth a visit. I picked up a to-go order and the car smelled amazing the whole drive home. We loved the chicken kabob--cooked perfectly, with barbecue crispy outside, and juicy meat inside. The curries were also deliciously bold with plenty of seasoning, aroma, and creaminess. The sauces that accompany the dishes also enhance the flavors. Highly recommend for a decadent dinner!

    Salmon and Shrimp Kabob Combo
    Alicia W.

    My husband and I drove 50 minutes to try this place out due to the reviews. We easily found it located right off 301. The parking lot has an odd layout but that's not a big deal. The place is relatively small inside with about 5 tables. Right when I walked in I noticed two things, how cold it was and this loud, high pitched whistling noise. That's ultimately why I took one star off because we dined in and both the cold and sound were bothersome. That aside, the food and service were great. We both got a combo. I had the shrimp and salmon kabob combo. The combos come with salad, rice, bread and a vegetable. It's a great deal. The shrimp and salmon had great flavor and were cooked perfectly as were the rice and potatoes. The potatoes could've used a bit more salt in my opinion. They gave us ranch for the salad but I noticed unlike traditional ranch it had a bit of a kick. They also gave us 3 sauces, a vinegar based sauce, one yogurt based, and a spicy sauce. I loved the spicy sauce but beware, it's spicy like ghost pepper or reaper, not jalapeño or even habanero. I tried to order the palak chaat but they didn't have any unfortunately. We took a rice pudding and baklava to go. The rice pudding was ok but the baklava was amazing. My husband and I agreed it was the best we've ever had. We will definitely be back when we're in the area.

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    The lamb is so good and well seasoned and the rice so fluffy and delicious, will definitely go again.

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    I love this place. I've had the chicken kabobs, salmon and all of the sides. Everything is always fresh and hot.

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