Amazing! 6 stars. The service was spectacular. The food was delicious with enriching flavors! I highly recommended eating here.

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

Kabob House - Afghan Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Oh Kabob House... where have you been all my life?? Seriously, how have you been open for 8 years and I'm just now finding you? My husband and I found this place completely by accident. We were craving gyros and drove over to what used to be Gyro Shack on Emerald. I had almost suggested going to a different location because I didn't want to deal with the traffic, but we ended up on Emerald anyway. Lo and behold... Gyro Shack was gone. So there we are, hungry, staring at the building. "Well... should we try Kabob House?" Eh, what the heck. OMG. BEST. HAPPY. ACCIDENT. We went in around 1:00 on a Saturday, and I'll be honest... it was empty, which made me a little nervous. But everyone was so welcoming, and it smelled AMAZING in there, so we figured we'd give it a shot. Best decision. We started with the lentil soup, and I am not exaggerating when I say I would come back just for the soup. It's that good. Warm, comforting, healthy, full of flavor... just soul food. Do not skip it. We also ordered the salad, which was super fresh with an amazing dressing on the side, and shared the lamb kabobs. The portion was huge, the lamb was delicious, and can we talk about the rice for a second? I don't know what they put in it, but I could have eaten a bowl of just the rice. They also brought us a complimentary homemade cucumber yogurt dish (I can't remember what it's called), and it was so good. This was honestly one of the best meals I've had in a long time. When we got home, I looked them up on Yelp because I couldn't believe a place this good had been sitting there for eight years without me knowing about it. Sure enough, the reviews were fantastic. So if you happen to stop by and it looks quiet like it did when we were there, don't let that scare you off. Clearly lots of people have already figured out what we just discovered. In fact, we loved it so much that we brought friends back the very next day. Sunday lunch was definitely busier than Saturday, which honestly made me happy because this place deserves to be busy. The owner, Shams, actually remembered us from the day before and even gave my husband a hug. That kind of hospitality is so genuine and just made us love the place even more. This time we ordered the lentil soup (again... because obviously), butter chicken with rice, and a giant naan with hummus for the table. There was so much food we barely had room for it on the table. Kabob House is one of those places you almost don't want to tell people about because it feels like you've discovered a secret... but it's way too good not to share. Amazing food, generous portions, warm hospitality, and a really nice atmosphere. We'll absolutely be back. (And yes... I'll be ordering the lentil soup again.) 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

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We love this place! The food is very tasty and authentic and service friendly and family oriented. Butter chicken with the chutney is outstanding flavor bomb especially with the giant fresh baked naan. read more

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

Kabob House - Chai tea.. I was to busy eating forgot to take pics of food. - Afghan Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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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

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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

Kabob House - Afghan Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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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

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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

Kabob House - Chicken marsala, naan, kebabs - Afghan Near Me - Boise, Idaho

The staff were very friendy and checked on us often to make sure that we were enjoying the food. The food overall was amazing, it tasted very traditional and authentic, the spices were perfectly balanced. When we walked in I was surprised to see how decorated and how nice it was. Overall it was a 10/10 expirience read more

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

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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

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Went here with a big group for dinner! One of the best meals I've ever had! The owner and waiters are very friendly. Will definitely return next time I'm in Boise. Definitely make sure to try the Chai tea. Every dish was cooked perfectly! read more

Nice guy , good food, i'm taking my family to have our lunch at that restaurant, the owner always talking with us he id respectful guy

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

Kabob House - Afghan Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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

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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

Kabob House - Tea - Afghan Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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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

Kabob House - Dessert - Afghan Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Very kind employees and wonderful food! I got the tikka lamb kabob and it was delicious, all of the staff were very nice and helpful

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

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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

Kabob House - Lamb Tikki Tekka Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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

Kabob House - Family Kabob for 2 - Afghan Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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

Kabob House - Kabob family platter for 2 - Afghan Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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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

Kabob House - butter chicken curry, lamb shank curry, and naan - Afghan Near Me - Boise, Idaho

The lamb was grisly and the bread was microwaved and hard by the time we got it home. The cashier was inattentive when friends walked in and argumentative when placing the order, "you don't get a choice of meat. And you don't need more than 1 order of bread," until someone replaced him. Very disappointing since so many stars, but I wonder if they are under new management. read more

Absolutely delicious and authentic Afghani cuisine. The Chai tea is incredibly soothing and flavorful. I had the lentil soup and my husband had the mixed vegetable curry with rice. Both were outstanding. Also, the owner was very kind and informative. You have to try this eatery. P.S. the naan is the best we have ever had! read more

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

Kabob House - Qabuli, kabob patter, bolani - Afghan Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Great portions and very nice people! Food was fire. It's a lot of food so definitely bring a buddy. read more

Kabob House - Butter chicken - Afghan Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Had lunch here and shared toe lunch family style kabobs with salad and rice. Very tasty! Sharing family style made lunch about $17 each...which was a great deal. Great food and friendly staff. Will be back soon. read more

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

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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

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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

Kabob House - Two kabob combo. Beef & chicken - Afghan Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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

Kabob House - Chicken biriani, chicken qabouli pulao (spiced rice with sweet carrots, raisins, nuts), beef curry, and yogurt sauce - Afghan Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Service was amazing and the atmosphere was fun. Food was delicious We had the family kabobs, vegetable curry, naan, lentil soup, an appetizer and the Persian tea. We will definitely be back. Hidden gem! read more

Kabob House - Lentil soup, family kabobs, naan, Persian tea, vegatable curry - Afghan Near Me - Boise, Idaho

As a family of 7 with 5 teenagers this is the ONLY restraint that they agree on for a family meal out. I can express how much we love this place and the people who own and operate it. They make you feel like family. The lamb is one of the best in the city and the chicken Tikka Masala could be eaten every day forever. The flavor is authentic and wonderful. If you have not had Afghani food it is wonderful a lot of wonderful flavors and a little bit of heat. You should go eat there tonight. PS. They will also cater and it will make the party. It blows people away when you have this food at an event. read more

My wife and I came here for my 69th birthday! The food and service was great. I can't think of a better place I would have rather had my birthday meal. Thank you for the wonderful food and experience. We will be back. read more

Food and service is amazing here! Highly recommend the beef curry, amazing flavors and a favorite. Chicken kabob, and tikka kabob is fantastic as well. Chai tea with cardamom was very good. Naan is a huge portion and one easily fed 3+ people. Highly recommend and will return! read more

Kabob House is a great choice, especially if you are in delivery mode. We ordered the samosa and the lamb biryani. Everything arrived on time and hot. There are three good size samosa to the order and they are accompanied by a mint chutney that has just the right combination of mint and coriander. The lamb biryani was a large portion (thank you for lunch tomorrow) and it was delicious. I appreciated the addition of potatoes and chickpeas which you often do not see in a biryani. I look forward to dining in soon. read more

Muy hamables y todo sabe sabroso!! La comida tiene un sabor similiar a nuestra comida..El restaurante es perfecto para una familia grande con sus mesas grande y bastante espacio! read more

Kabob House - Afghan Near Me - Boise, Idaho