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Food is delicious specially lamb beryani and services , we had 3 different polo and koobideh. They had a great black tea with cinnamon and cloves
We were traveling through Boise, spending the night and decided to have some ethnic food. A Yelp search showed Kabob House to have great ratings, so we decided to stop by. There is plenty of parking space in front and we were able to find several items from their extensive menu of Afghan and Persian food and ordered a few for us. All of the appetizers and entrees we ordered were delicious. The desserts were oh so sweet and tasted great with the tea they served. The good atmosphere, great food and fantastic customer service make this a place I would want to go back to again. Very highly recommended!
Exceptional food! I've ordered here many years ago and it's reassuring to come in person and still receive great food. Got a ridiculous amount of food for the price, left full and happy.
This was my first time in Boise and also first time eating food from this region. It was great experience and awesome food. Please go and visit and taste some great food.
Pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food at Kabob House. The lesson is not to "judge a book by its cover" because the ambiance isn't a good measure of the food. Really enjoyed the lamb, giant naan, delicious curry, and sweet Persian tea. So good, I added an extra to-go order!
The man that works the front of the house will be your friend. He has outstanding customer service. You can tell he loves what he does, truly. Over the last several years, the restaurant is looking more and more beautiful. And now, for the food.... The best in Boise. Hands down. I have tried all the middle eastern food, because it is my favorite. The Kabob House has it dialed with flavors and portions. What an exceptional restaurant. I will be back again and again.
Always a fun experience! We took some friends from out of town and as usual we were not disappointed. Very authentic high quality food! Our friends have 2 little girls and they made a special dish with no spice for them and brought them juice boxes which thrilled them!
Went here last night with a friend and honestly? One of those nights that reminds you why going out to eat is supposed to be fun. We were greeted immediately by the owner, who shook our hands, introduced himself, and instantly made us feel welcome. Like... genuinely welcome, not "hi table for two" welcome. When we were shown to our table, I noticed the raised platform where you can sit on the floor and was like, oh absolutely yes. We asked if we could sit there and suddenly we had this whole cozy room to ourselves. He even drew the curtain so it felt private and special -- chef's kiss. The food was incredible. The chicken marsala was out-of-this-world good, the naan was warm and delicious, and the kebabs were fresh with perfectly seasoned, tender meat. Everything tasted thoughtful and made with care. But the real standout? The service. Hands down. The owner kept checking in on us, making sure we were good, asking if we needed anything, joking with us -- just the right balance of attentive and chill. By the end of the night, he even shared a bit of his story and talked about where he lived in Afghanistan, which made the whole experience feel even more meaningful. We laughed, we lingered, we had the best time. If you're looking for something a little different, a little special, with incredible food and even better hospitality -- this is it. Go hungry, go curious, and don't skip the floor seating if you get the chance.
I been going to Kabob House for years. It's one of our favorite restaurants to go to. I love their food. Our favorites are Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Biryani, Butter Chicken, Kofta Chalow and Naan. Most of the time the owner waited on us. He is so friendly and treated us like royalties.
This is my favorite place for Middle Eastern Cuisine. We ordered two different lamb dishes and the goat curry, and all were amazing. The customer care here is also outstanding. Shams, the owner, makes you feel very welcome and always ensures you have the best experience here. The ambience is also clean, and nice. This restaurant is my first choice when it comes to eat here in Meridia
Honestly one of the best places I've eaten here in Boise. It's very much a hidden gem! Food portion is pretty big and if you're waiting on food to go, the gentleman up front will usually bring you some tea if you're sitting alone. This place makes it feel like you're visiting a friend significantly better than just dining out. The staff is always so pleasant to be around! They can absolutely accommodate big families or just a couple. Either way you will always want to say goodbye vs just leaving after paying!
Fantastic Food, Now We Know Where To Go When In Boise For The Best Indian Food!!!! Will Not Disappoint, Come Check It Out, You'll Be Happy You Dis. The Biggest Naan Bread I've EVER HAD!!!! They Are Very Friendly Here.
I dated a middle eastern man for a few years and let me tell you, his family knew how to throw down. They honestly made the best kabobs, tea and hummus around. So, trying to eat these things at other joints without being too harsh is very hard. But, I decided to give Kabob house a try today. My dental assistant that was working on me went there for lunch and she very much enjoyed it so I took it as a sign to go. I did come in at an odd lunch hour. It was pushing 2 when I got there. There were a table of guests wrapping up and then me. The waiter was having his own lunch when I walked in. I gladly stopped what he doing and greeted me. He let me pick out a table so I headed to the other end of the restaurant to sit by myself. I was given a bottle of water and a few minutes to look over the menu. Everything looked good! I like that they have some of my favorites like butter chicken and hummus. I decided on the combination kabob. I snagged the chicken and beef shami. While I was waiting for the food to be prepared, I ordered some tea. I ordered the tea with the spices and the milk. I recently fell in love with the spiced tea at a local Indian restaurant that had similar spices. That tea was life changing. But unfortunately, I didn't get the tea with the milk. It was still good tea but I was hoping for the milk tea. It did feel like my food took forever to be prepared. But when it finally came out my plate looked amazing. I love when my food is charred. The chicken and beef kabob were both charred nicely! I got a beautiful helping of biriyani with some salad and fries I grabbed a fry first. Being an Idaho girl, of course I'm going to eat the potatoe first. Ya, I got served cold fries. I'm sure they were prepared earlier, left in a bowl and needed to be used up. I worked on my salad next. The dressing was clean and tart tasting. But my salad was wilted which was a bummer. I'm sure the salad would have tasted great if the salad mix was fresh. The salad mix tasted like a previously dressed that was dressed earlier, you ate some and decided to go back 30 minutes later to finish the rest. The biriyani was fluffy. Paired with either the chicken or beef kabob.... perfect bite! The beef kabob had a slight heat to it. It kinda crept up on you after you eat a few bites of it. The chicken was flavorful. The chicken was still tender despite it being white meat chicken. I appreciate how much chicken and beef you got in each kabob. I was only able to finish half. I really want to give this place 4 stars cause the service was great and the kabobs were tasty. But I can't get over my cold fries and wilted salad. I know those 2 things are the main stars of the dish but what a great combination it would have been to be able to eat the salad and chicken together. My server was really nice and grabbed me a to go cup for my tea. Even though the tea was good, I had wanted the other tea. Maybe it was the time that I went was the reason why my plate wasn't the best. So, I do look forward to coming back at a normal dining hour to hopefully have a better experience with the food and tea.
1 month ago
Supper good. First time trying this place and I will be coming back to eat again. They were so friendly and welcoming and a nice environment. read more
As I entered, I enjoyed the decorations. There was about 4 tables already seated, so plenty of open seats. I was seated right away. I ended up order beef kabob, tea, and a lentil dish (since the soup was not available). Food was solid. The portions were a bit off, salad too small, hummus side small, way too much rice, but overall it was tasty. The lentil dish was delicious. The tea was wonderful, and a wonderful portion, but the last cup or so was a bit too steeped and not tasty. Service was interesting. First off I came in, said table for 1, but owner pointed to his stomach and mine and said for 2? I chuckled but I was not expecting this. It was a very laid back service. When I got my tea, I requested a spoon for tea, but he said there already was sugar added. I didn't wanna argue, so I just drank it as is. Overall, solid food. Had a lot of regulars and to go orders. So I was happy with the visit. read more
2 months ago
21 days ago
Food is delicious specially lamb beryani and services , we had 3 different polo and koobideh. They had a great black tea with cinnamon and cloves read more
We were traveling through Boise, spending the night and decided to have some ethnic food. A Yelp search showed Kabob House to have great ratings, so we decided to stop by. There is plenty of parking space in front and we were able to find several items from their extensive menu of Afghan and Persian food and ordered a few for us. All of the appetizers and entrees we ordered were delicious. The desserts were oh so sweet and tasted great with the tea they served. The good atmosphere, great food and fantastic customer service make this a place I would want to go back to again. Very highly recommended! read more
1 month ago
Exceptional food! I've ordered here many years ago and it's reassuring to come in person and still receive great food. Got a ridiculous amount of food for the price, left full and happy. read more
8 months ago
This was my first time in Boise and also first time eating food from this region. It was great experience and awesome food. Please go and visit and taste some great food. read more
Pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food at Kabob House. The lesson is not to "judge a book by its cover" because the ambiance isn't a good measure of the food. Really enjoyed the lamb, giant naan, delicious curry, and sweet Persian tea. So good, I added an extra to-go order! read more
9 months ago
The man that works the front of the house will be your friend. He has outstanding customer service. You can tell he loves what he does, truly. Over the last several years, the restaurant is looking more and more beautiful. And now, for the food.... The best in Boise. Hands down. I have tried all the middle eastern food, because it is my favorite. The Kabob House has it dialed with flavors and portions. What an exceptional restaurant. I will be back again and again. read more
5 months ago
Always a fun experience! We took some friends from out of town and as usual we were not disappointed. Very authentic high quality food! Our friends have 2 little girls and they made a special dish with no spice for them and brought them juice boxes which thrilled them! read more
8 months ago
Went here last night with a friend and honestly? One of those nights that reminds you why going out to eat is supposed to be fun. We were greeted immediately by the owner, who shook our hands, introduced himself, and instantly made us feel welcome. Like... genuinely welcome, not "hi table for two" welcome. When we were shown to our table, I noticed the raised platform where you can sit on the floor and was like, oh absolutely yes. We asked if we could sit there and suddenly we had this whole cozy room to ourselves. He even drew the curtain so it felt private and special -- chef's kiss. The food was incredible. The chicken marsala was out-of-this-world good, the naan was warm and delicious, and the kebabs were fresh with perfectly seasoned, tender meat. Everything tasted thoughtful and made with care. But the real standout? The service. Hands down. The owner kept checking in on us, making sure we were good, asking if we needed anything, joking with us -- just the right balance of attentive and chill. By the end of the night, he even shared a bit of his story and talked about where he lived in Afghanistan, which made the whole experience feel even more meaningful. We laughed, we lingered, we had the best time. If you're looking for something a little different, a little special, with incredible food and even better hospitality -- this is it. Go hungry, go curious, and don't skip the floor seating if you get the chance. read more
3 months ago
I been going to Kabob House for years. It's one of our favorite restaurants to go to. I love their food. Our favorites are Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Biryani, Butter Chicken, Kofta Chalow and Naan. Most of the time the owner waited on us. He is so friendly and treated us like royalties. read more
8 months ago
6 months ago
This is my favorite place for Middle Eastern Cuisine. We ordered two different lamb dishes and the goat curry, and all were amazing. The customer care here is also outstanding. Shams, the owner, makes you feel very welcome and always ensures you have the best experience here. The ambience is also clean, and nice. This restaurant is my first choice when it comes to eat here in Meridia read more
7 months ago
Honestly one of the best places I've eaten here in Boise. It's very much a hidden gem! Food portion is pretty big and if you're waiting on food to go, the gentleman up front will usually bring you some tea if you're sitting alone. This place makes it feel like you're visiting a friend significantly better than just dining out. The staff is always so pleasant to be around! They can absolutely accommodate big families or just a couple. Either way you will always want to say goodbye vs just leaving after paying! read more
9 months ago
Fantastic Food, Now We Know Where To Go When In Boise For The Best Indian Food!!!! Will Not Disappoint, Come Check It Out, You'll Be Happy You Dis. The Biggest Naan Bread I've EVER HAD!!!! They Are Very Friendly Here. read more
2 months ago
I dated a middle eastern man for a few years and let me tell you, his family knew how to throw down. They honestly made the best kabobs, tea and hummus around. So, trying to eat these things at other joints without being too harsh is very hard. But, I decided to give Kabob house a try today. My dental assistant that was working on me went there for lunch and she very much enjoyed it so I took it as a sign to go. I did come in at an odd lunch hour. It was pushing 2 when I got there. There were a table of guests wrapping up and then me. The waiter was having his own lunch when I walked in. I gladly stopped what he doing and greeted me. He let me pick out a table so I headed to the other end of the restaurant to sit by myself. I was given a bottle of water and a few minutes to look over the menu. Everything looked good! I like that they have some of my favorites like butter chicken and hummus. I decided on the combination kabob. I snagged the chicken and beef shami. While I was waiting for the food to be prepared, I ordered some tea. I ordered the tea with the spices and the milk. I recently fell in love with the spiced tea at a local Indian restaurant that had similar spices. That tea was life changing. But unfortunately, I didn't get the tea with the milk. It was still good tea but I was hoping for the milk tea. It did feel like my food took forever to be prepared. But when it finally came out my plate looked amazing. I love when my food is charred. The chicken and beef kabob were both charred nicely! I got a beautiful helping of biriyani with some salad and fries I grabbed a fry first. Being an Idaho girl, of course I'm going to eat the potatoe first. Ya, I got served cold fries. I'm sure they were prepared earlier, left in a bowl and needed to be used up. I worked on my salad next. The dressing was clean and tart tasting. But my salad was wilted which was a bummer. I'm sure the salad would have tasted great if the salad mix was fresh. The salad mix tasted like a previously dressed that was dressed earlier, you ate some and decided to go back 30 minutes later to finish the rest. The biriyani was fluffy. Paired with either the chicken or beef kabob.... perfect bite! The beef kabob had a slight heat to it. It kinda crept up on you after you eat a few bites of it. The chicken was flavorful. The chicken was still tender despite it being white meat chicken. I appreciate how much chicken and beef you got in each kabob. I was only able to finish half. I really want to give this place 4 stars cause the service was great and the kabobs were tasty. But I can't get over my cold fries and wilted salad. I know those 2 things are the main stars of the dish but what a great combination it would have been to be able to eat the salad and chicken together. My server was really nice and grabbed me a to go cup for my tea. Even though the tea was good, I had wanted the other tea. Maybe it was the time that I went was the reason why my plate wasn't the best. So, I do look forward to coming back at a normal dining hour to hopefully have a better experience with the food and tea. read more
2 months ago
This has been on my radar for a few years, just never went. On a blustery cold March day, what better than a Lamb Biryani to warm the body and soul? The mixture of spices along with the marinade used for the lamb was outstanding. The Naan came out on a plate the size of a 1960's Cadillac hubcap. I knew this was going to be a great old-school lunch. There are bones in the lamb biryani, so chew slow and you will be safe. The chunks of lamb are huge and very tender. I loved the huge tropical fish tank at the front. It was very relaxing to watch. If you are not experienced in eating Middle East and Afgan meals, it may overwhelm you with the size of the dishes. There is always a take home box upon request. If you never have ventured into this style of cuisine, you have missed one of the great meals. Step up to the challenge and visit Kabob House. Totally recommend this establishment. read more
5 months ago
Me and my mother frequent this place because the food is just amazing. I am yet to try a dish here I don't love! The owner is a very sweet guy and they always get the food out at reasonable times. I love the decor and this restaurant as a whole! read more
1 year ago
Eating here today was truly a delightful experience. Shams, the owner, was so generous and hospitable that it felt like I had been a long time friend of his.The food was sensational as well. I got the tikka kabobs, tikka masala, and lamb curry with naan and when I tell you...I was mesmerized with every bite. His recipes are so rich in flavor that it leaves you nearly speechless. Having the chai tea to go along with it was the cherry on top. I live in Emmett so it's quite the drive for me, but I cannot wait to come back! read more
3 months ago
2 years ago
Food was tasty and hot, had the family kabob, ground beef, lamb, chicken, and beef kabobs. Good value, friendly service. Brought out bottled water. Coke served by the can. Cool decorations, clean. read more
3 months ago
some of the best middle eastern food I've ever had and the best in Boise easily. everyone's extremely hospitable and there isn't a bad dish on the menu. read more
1 year ago
Everything was really good once again! Go and enjoy the food and service! This is my second time going and had to bring my husband-he loved it as well! All food halal read more
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food was amazing and serving sizes where very good for the price had lunch and had leftovers for a full dinner as well. costumer service was excellent they gave us complimentary chai tea and biscuits since it was our first time there. read more
2 years ago
As someone from Fremont, CA--known as Little Kabul--and who's tasted Afghan food around the world, I can honestly say this is the best Afghan food I've had outside of Afghanistan itself! Every dish was bursting with authentic flavors, clearly made from the heart, and it's even better than the Afghan food I've had back home in California. The hospitality was next level too; we were welcomed like family, and it truly felt like we were dining in Afghanistan. I was so hooked that I picked up a container of the spice mix they use on everything. I've been putting it on all my foods at home--even my avocado toast! The owner needs to sell this stuff because it's amazing. If you're in Boise and haven't tried this place, you're missing out on an incredible experience. I can't wait to return! read more
10 months ago
Great portions and very nice people! Food was fire. It's a lot of food so definitely bring a buddy. read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
This place is amaaaaaazing. We liked most of the things we ordered. The owner gave us some complimentary stuff. May be because it was our first time. The naan is not like we eat at Indian restaurants. This one was big , soft and tasty. The qabali pulow was our favorite. The lamb was cooked to perfection. It also has a lot of bone marrow. Our next favorite was mix vegetable sabji. It was delicious. I love vegetables. So this was perfect. I am not a huge fan of coriander seeds so that was the reason I did not like Chicken kabob. Coriander seeds has very strong taste. I think better to use powder for marination rather than seeds. Lastly, the tea was very refreshing and cozy. I usually drink tea made in Indian traditional way with milk and all. So I was surprised at myself for liking this tea without milk. Hands down, I am going to visit this place again. read more
1 year ago
SO DELICIOUS!!! Definitely come give this place a try. Really good service and a welcoming atmosphere! We ordered the Kabob for 2 and a side of garlic naan. The owner is very sweet and generous, he gave us a free side of tikka masala to take home. This was our first time coming here and i will be back very soon! read more
1 year ago
AMAZING! I've been on a quest trying to find the perfect kabobs and I have found them! Food is INCREDIBLE and so was the service. Family owed and run, you can taste the love they put into their food. This place is a MUST. read more
1 year ago
Kabob house serves delicious, nutritious, authentic, homemade Afghani food in a lovely family-owned restaurant. The owner is so kind and remembered my family and me from a visit about a year ago. He goes above and beyond to make you feel welcomed, and even offered free juice boxes to our kids. The food is some of the best in Boise! It is exceptionally fresh, high quality, and so delicious! We love it here and will be back again and again. read more
2 years ago
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