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    4.5 (404 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Maryellen H.

    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!

    Chai tea.. I was to busy eating forgot to take pics of food.
    Juanisha M.

    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.

    More empty at 2pm on Sunday, but a steady stream of grubhub and similar pickups
    Stacey G.

    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!

    Lamb shank curry

    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

    Dessert

    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!

    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!

    Yulia N.

    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.

    butter chicken curry, lamb shank curry, and naan

    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.

    Combo Beef Shami Kabob (Kobidah) Chicken Kabob
    Rene A. G.

    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.

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    Dani S.

    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.

    Lamb Tikki Tekka Kabob
    Mckayla F.

    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!

    Lamb Biryani comes with a small side salad.
    Sergio A.

    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.

    Family Kabob for 2
    Richard M.

    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.

    Kabob family platter for 2

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    Unique Afghan cuisine. It should be 5 stars but its ambience was a bit dark. We do love the traditional food style

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    Madhuban Indian Cuisine

    4.1(271 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$

    The food is amazing matched by the family friendly service. I travel all over the country and eat…read moreat many fine restaurants for my occupation and this restaurant is absolutely one of the best. You're missing out if you don't make the time to try it out.

    After making the drive from Elko to Boise to visit with family, we decided to seek out one of our…read morefavorite cuisines. While many establishments in the area are shuttered on Sundays, Madhuban Indian Cuisine welcomed us with open doors and exceptional hospitality. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by a very friendly gentleman who seated us and took the time to explain the Punjabi-style traditions they celebrate through their menu. The Food: Tandoori Chicken: My husband opted for this classic, and it did not disappoint. Muttar Paneer: One of my personal favorites--perfectly prepared and flavorful. Naan: We both enjoyed a side of their delicious, fresh naan which tied the whole meal together. The Atmosphere & Service: While our meal was perfect, the evening provided a stark study in human character. The party of three at the table next to us--a mother, son, and daughter-in-law--seemed determined to find fault. They repeatedly berated the server regarding the spice levels of their food, despite having requested those specific levels themselves. The server remained remarkably calm and patient, even as the party made disparaging remarks about his English proficiency--a truly disconcerting display of entitlement. When the younger woman complained of the heat, the server kindly suggested a Mango Lassi to soothe the spice. She snapped back, "You said the food was not going to be spicy, so how should I trust you?" The height of irony came at the end of the night: after a meal spent complaining, the mother told the server, "Oh yes, we will come here many more times." Before we departed, we made sure to apologize to the server for the behavior of those around us. If you are in Boise and looking for authentic Indian food served with grace and patience, please reach out to the team at Madhuban. They deserve your business.

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    Madhuban Indian Cuisine - Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken) x2, rice, Garlic Naan x2, Plain Naan, Mango Lassi

    Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken) x2, rice, Garlic Naan x2, Plain Naan, Mango Lassi

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    Spice Indian Cuisine - Butter Chicken

    Spice Indian Cuisine

    4.1(179 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    I feel sad to take this down a peg. I don't know if they changed chefs or didn't have time to…read moreproduce the same amazing depth of flavor I'm used to. I take people here when they visit from out of town to show them great Indian food. The last visit for my wife's birthday just didn't hit the same mark. The service is still good for dine in. Still the same deli-style seating with a nice picture of the Taj Mahal on the wall. I ordered the Boise hot mughlai makhani for the first time. Wife, medium butter chicken, as usual. I thought - lamb and jumbo shrimp could be interesting when these guys do it. But the depth of spice wasn't there. The lamb was tougher than I commonly enjoy, but the shrimp was cooked well. It seemed like they took shortcuts on the sauce. The juxtaposition of the shrimp versus lamb, I guess I wasn't feeling it. Sampled my wife's dish and even that was flat as well. And the garlic naan pretty much had all the garlic loaded into the center one-third, resulting is harshly garlic to plain naan experience. Just a very lower level of good experience this time. I hope it doesn't make a trend. Experience hack - pre-cut the meats in the sauce ahead of putting it over rice to have greater exposure to sauce. They serve large pieces so they cook properly.

    I used to work next to Spice. They were always closed during lunch hours but today was my lucky…read moreday to have dinner there! Walking in, you can smell the fragrance of all the spices. It smelled very good! I grabbed myself a table. The waiter got me some water and a complimentary appetizer. It looked good! The chip was sort was savory and really light. The chutney was red and bright in color. I didn't really care for it but it was nice that they brought it out to me! For dinner I ordered the Aloo Gobi. The Indian restaurant by my house serves rice with their dish but unfortunately, Spice doesn't. So, I ordered a side of rice to go with my meal and and side of butter naan. The Aloo Gobi was great! It had the perfect amount of heat. You can taste the rich tomatoe and spices in the dish. The rice was nice and fluffy! A perfect match to the Aloo Gobi. The naan was soft and chewy! You can taste the butter on top. The only downfall about my meal was the portion. The Aloo Gobi came in the same bowl as my side of rice and half full. There wasn't a lot to this meal. It's basically potatoes and cauliflower. I got a few big pieces of cauliflower but overall it lacked in volume. I don't mind paying a good amount for food but I want to make sure I'm paying for a good size meal. Overall it was an ok dining experience. My waiter was nice but very dry. Dinner was tasty but I wish I got more to my plate.

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    Spice Indian Cuisine - Side steamed rice

    Side steamed rice

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    Saffron Indian Bar & Grill - Next time got to take pics of the actual food lmao I am such a dork lol!!  Garlic Naan Bread Lamb sheek kebab Carrot Halwa Pudding

    Saffron Indian Bar & Grill

    3.8(140 reviews)
    4.9 mi
    $$

    I know when the chef AJ reads this he is going to do a small dance hehehe. Well when he cooked…read morespecial Jain food for me my heart was doing back flips. My husband and I were on a road trip and we had Boise as a pit stop for skiing at Bogus Basin. We were thrilled to see plenty of Indian restaurants and decided to try Saffron because of its reviews. We both are vegetarian and I have some additional food restrictions like I can't eat any root vegetables like onions, potatoes, garlic etc. Thats my jain way of life!! Well when were placing my order and I was explaining that I can't eat certain vegetables Corny jumped and said are you a Jain too..... and me on the other end was like open mouthed and I am like how in the world do you know about this.... She explained that she had a family come in the other day with the exact same restrictions and that she learned it from them. I just knew it I was in great hands. The chef AJ made me an amazing meal. Truly I was thanking god so much that I picked this restaurant!! Corny, her daughter and AJ were such kind folks, we all chatted few minutes and he even gave us complimentary desserts! I mean that was beyond hospitable. We thank them all for this, and for filling my tummy with such good stuff!! God Bless Yoga

    Went for the weekly buffet that is open every Saturday 11-2, which can be found next to the Ramada…read morehotel in downtown Boise. After walking in, we became pretty disappointed. Dirty tables, dirty floor, no fresh veggies or salad bar area. Sauces and chutneys are not on any kind of ice, just sitting out on the open counter. Hot food was just room temp in the metal trays, didn't have much flavor and was sadly quite bland. Pakora is not in any kind of veggie patty, just strings of greasy fried onion bits. Paneer tikka masala is absolutely floating in a thick layer of oil, not many entree options to choose from. It's clear Naan is not cooked fresh, very dense and crunchy, heated from frozen. For a meal I was very much looking forward to enjoying after seeing such high praises, I cannot understand how people are giving such complimentary reviews! And paying **$17** per person! Absolute robbery for this nastiness. Will not be returning, sorry

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    Saffron Indian Bar & Grill - Sauces not refrigerated or kept on ice. Dirty food station. No hand sanitizer available.

    Sauces not refrigerated or kept on ice. Dirty food station. No hand sanitizer available.

    Saffron Indian Bar & Grill - As of 2/15/25: Buffet every Saturday 11-2pm  $17/person

    As of 2/15/25: Buffet every Saturday 11-2pm $17/person

    Saffron Indian Bar & Grill - Paneer Tikka Masala, floating in a thick layer of oil

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    Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

    Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

    3.1(95 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Pros - Great staff! From cashier to service staff to kitchen staff, all were friendly and…read moreefficient. We came early and location was clean and well maintained. We were never rushed and refills were automatic. You may enjoy breakfast and lunch items if you are still seated at the turnover. Should be similar lunch to dinner. Nice they offer different speciality items daily. No doggie bags, obviously for a buffet, but feel free to grab a bag of fresh cotton candy! . Meh - Location is convenient with adequate parking. Food was correct temperatures, cleanly presented, slightly under seasoned, but nothing outstanding in flavor. Note; they offer taco bar, salad bar & full dessert bar at breakfast. No manager seen, but no need either. . Cons - Dining area outdated. Definitely needs a new decor. Silverware and plates are also low quality. They charge for coffee & ice tea, but milk & juices are free. Seems petty. No lemon offered with ice tea. Yes, they have lemon, but after receiving the ice tea from the staff, you have to get the lemon yourself. Odd, because for coffee, they bring the creamer and sugar to the table. My used/empty plate was removed with my silverware and although clean plates were provided, I had to ask for replacement silverware, by finding my server elsewhere in the dining room. I was disappointed at the lack of variety for fresh fruit offered. . Verdict - Better than I had expected, pricier than anticipated, but they do offer various discounts. There is room for improvements, but I would feel comfortable returning. Remember, even though it is self-service, the service staff still do a lot for you and thus deserve to be tipped.

    I was very favorably impressed. Most of the food was very good. The hot food was kept hot. I…read moreespecially liked the pot roast. It was delicious & the meat was so tender that I actually went back for 2nds - which I never do with meat. My husband had a steak custom cooked for him. That was a big surprise for a buffet. The service was very good, with the table attendant kept the empty plates cleared away, brought us clean plates and refilled our drinks as necessary without having to be asked. The personnel were all so friendly & welcoming.

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    Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
    Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

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    Ishtar Market and Restaurant

    4.6(147 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    If you're looking for authentic arabic food this is the place for you. Our server was incredibly…read morehelpful and ready to answer questions about different menu items. I had ordered lentil soup with Kubbah and it came out very quickly. The dishes are well seasoned and tasty. Would recommend the place to anyone looking to try something new or get a taste from home.

    I was really looking forward to trying this restaurant given all the highly positive reviews. To…read morebe clear - this is for the restaurant, not the market. Service - 1 star. After being the only two sitting in the restaurant for 10 minutes, someone brought us menus. Another 10 later, they came back for our order. It was a tad frustrating because an item I wanted to order had a well-worn sticker blocking it out. Placed our food and drink order. Several minutes later, someone different came from the back and said one of the two items was also not available. So another item was chosen. Drinks were not delivered (tea and a water) until the food came 20 minutes later. And the water was a tiny 8-ounce bottle of water. 1.5 hours and we were the only diners. That says something. Food - Of what we could order, the chicken tikka was good but not amazing. 4 stars. The lamb kabob was amazingly bland and tough. So disappointing as I typically love lamb. 2 stars. The hummus was thin and tasted too sour with no flavor dimension to it. Was it old? Better hummus has a slight nutty flavor to it and this needed more garlic. 3 stars. Rice actually had decent flavor. 4 stars. We had both the pistachio and walnut baklava. As a baklava connoisseur, the walnut was far better flavor and texture but both seemed dry and old. Bread was okay. When I look at the number or reviews from those in CA or OR with less than 5 reviews on their account (all giving 5 stars) - it seems clear that people want free baklava or hot tea, as they advertise at the table when you sit down. But they need to read your review first before getting the token item. I have better ethics and higher standards than that. Maybe the restaurant section is on the slide. For a $20 entree, not worth it. There is better in Boise.

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    Ishtar Market and Restaurant - Pita bread - fresh out of the oven

    Pita bread - fresh out of the oven

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