Love this place! Make sure to check their socials for the curry chowsay special! One of my all time favorite dishes. The creamy, rich, and spicy flavors of this dish just hit the spot - especially in the winter with cold weather. But it's just as tasty in the summer. The chicken tikka wings are also a go-to favorite of mine as they are marinated and grilled to perfection - so tender with a charred outside! Pro tip: ask for what's not on the menu! read more

Kabob-Licious - Indian Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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I never leave reviews but the food was excellent. The Chicken Tikka Boti was amazing. Great service also! read more

I wanted to try something new for lunch and I came across Kabob-licious. Ash was so nice and extremely helpful. She went over the dishes with me and explained what was in them and spice level am that they were considered more of a Pakistan restaurants to selling beef items . I settled on the Beef Boti and garlic naan and it was so fresh, flavorful, and definitely had a spicy kick. Ash gave me a sample of their chili which has lentils, beef, oats and other ingredients all blended together to make a hearty dish. Nahari and the lamb chops are on my list to try next time I come. Of your looking for somewhere quiet/casual place for lunch this is your spot. read more

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I'm relatively new to subcontinental food. Two chief reasons contribute to this: there's not much to choose from where I'm from and it can be difficult to navigate a discussion successfully with a certain someone whose olfactory sense is, shall we say, acute. So, on a weeklong training out of town, it was open season on all the stuff I can't normally eat. That said, the food: chicken tikka masala and chicken samosas. The samosas didn't make it back to the hotel. Light, crispy, not overly dense. Chicken was spiced well (duh). Contrast of textures met with the flavor was remarkable. Could get 3 orders of these as a main. The tikka masala posed a challenge: I got it to go (the inside was, much to my general amusement, but on the night in question, not really what I was shooting for) as the atmosphere was truly mom and pop: tv up a bit too loud, remnants of coloring books and school paraphernalia strew about a table or two. So, masala to go. Once back at the hotel, the challenge presented itself: how does one eat a soup-sized container of dense sauce with meat chunks in is sans spoon or fork? My solution as to drink it, basically. Now, the nice thing about this approach was that I got a full smell of the spices, a complete envelopment of flavor. Not that the more traditional approach wouldn't have delivered the same, but it gave a more in depth experience of the spices presented. And they were exceptional (especially on a February night). Good value, great food. read more

Veggie Samosa, 3 huge homemade pockets, fried to perfection, soft and crispy. Incredible flavor and dipping sauce balanced the spices nicely. Tikka Masala can be served with paneer as a vegetarian option! Use naan for dipping! Dal Fry is the best I've. Not only were the flavors incredible but the texture was in tact. Too many Indian restaurants water down the lentils. I was most pleased with the thickness. The spices in the food are just right, not too hot to destroy my taste buds, but just hot enough for my nose to run. I do recommend a lassi. It helps cool the pallet. The husband took my order was very kind and patiently answered all my questions. His wife later spoke to me and was equally kind, told me all about Thumbs Up soda. If you drink soft drinks, you should try one. Leftovers were great when reheated! read more

Kabob-Licious - Paneer (cheese) Tikka Masla, Bullet Naan, Dal Fry - Indian Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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No other place serves a better chicken tandoori or not than this place. And an easy filling but not too heavy meal is the boti roll. We haven't tried many things but whatever we have tried has been good. The owner has always been a gracious host! read more

I visited Kebab Licious after they told me their food was Halal. As a Muslim, eating Halal is very important to me. However, I later discovered that they are actually serving non-Halal (Haram) meat while telling customers it is Halal. This is extremely misleading and unacceptable. Honesty and trust are the most important things in food service, especially when people's religious beliefs are involved. I cannot recommend this place, and I urge other Muslims to verify before eating here. Please get your Halal Certification read more

Not Halal! Halal Certificate is not available, and staff were very rude! They told us that they dont have halal police to check. Incredibly rude! read more

This place still better be standing when the Covid curve flattens. I haven't been able to order food from her because I'm not near anymore but it quickly became a hang out place with amazing food for me and my family. If you're wondering whether or not to order from here, you should because you will not be disappointed in the flavors and quality, plus reasonable prices. For those of you wondering, they do have curb side pick up! Their food is always fresh and piping hot. The place itself is super clean and the owners dedicated to providing the best for their customers. You can be sure they're taking all the necessary precautions. You can pre order their specials on the phone and pay as well for no contact service. Check their insta page or Facebook page for daily specials and new hours. Support local! Yelp wanted us to re write reviews on our favorite local places that we would want to recommend for carry outs during this difficult time and this is number 1 on my list! read more

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Excellent food and super friendly staff. It's run by a husband and wife team. I highly recommend it! read more

Kabob-Licious - Chicken Tikka Boti, naan and mixed vegetable curry. - Indian Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

This is a new Hoover restaurant that serves authentic Pakistani dishes (Babu Bhatt would be pleased). The restaurant opened in the location that was previously Paradise Biryani Pointe. The new owners have done an amazing job on the renovation of the old space. Everything is new and and clean. I love the neutral colors and especially the flannel grey wall color. The format is self-service, casual. You place your order at the counter and are given a card with a number. When your order is ready it is delivered to your table. The food is served on paper plates with plastic silverware. I don't think the disposable dish-ware is temporary. I had lunch with David L and his son Matthew on Wednesday. We started with the Beef and Aloo Samosa appetizers. The Beef Samosa are triangle shaped meat pies that contain a generous portion of seasoned ground beef. The beef had good flavor and a dense consistency. The Aloo Samosas stand up like a pyramid. They are filled with potato that is seasoned with yellow curry spices. We preferred the Aloo, and thought they were delicious. I ordered the Chicken Malai Boti and a side of Garlic Naan. I liked this dish a lot. Chicken thighs are deboned, sliced, and marinated in spices. The.meat is then threaded onto skewers and slow cooked in their Tandoori oven. The meat is then finished on the grill that gives each piece a nice char on the outside. The meat is served with two dipping sauces. One is a tamarind chutney and the second is a mint yogurt. The meat was very tender, and it had a strong, but balanced flavor from the unique Pak spices. I ordered Garlic Naan and it was a large, warm piece of goodness that was perfect complement. Service was excellent. This is a family owned and operated restaurant. We talked with the owner, and her name Ash. She is super friendly and helpful. She described various items on the menu and provided recommendations. Her husband is the chef and you can tell they have a great passion and love for what they are doing. read more

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The most recent Indian/Pakistani/Halal restaurant has landed in Hoover off Hwy 31. Not even a month old, Kabob-Licious Indo-Pak Grill rests in the same location as a previous Indian restaurant. They have gutted the entire place, remodeling with new floors, new paint and in the kitchen a special imported clay oven! There's a large mounted tv playing muted Bollywood videos and several tables scattered throughout. There's a mounted digital menu, a small refrigerator that held canned and bottle drinks with a self serv water dispenser on the ordering counter. You place your order at the counter, receive a number, find a seat and await your order. One of the owners, Ash, happened to be taking our order. She was very knowledgeable about every item on their menu with high praises for her mother-in-law who hand makes all their naan bread. We tried their beef and aloo samosas. The beef samosas were filled with marinated beef and spicy. I preferred their aloo samosas which were filled with mainly potatoes and peas cooked in a mild curry. Yom Yom Yom. Paul got the Chicken Tikka Boti. It was chunks of white meat marinated, grilled and tasted delicious. All our entrees were served with a yogurt and a tamarind dipping sauce. Matthew tried the Seekh kabob. Finely minced beef, marinated, then rolled into 2 large sausage looking rolls, they are then grilled and served. The beef sort of just melts in your mouth. Matthew's side of saffron rice was fluffy and flavorful. I tried the Behari kabob. The beef was again marinated in spices, onions, ginger and garlic so that it's very tender, grilled then served with yogurt and tamarind sauce. The beef was so spicy I almost couldn't taste the beef! I had to squeeze some lemon on it and then when eaten with my bread, was more palatable. My side of garlic naan was spot on. Service and hospitality was good. Everything in the restaurant is served on disposable dishes down to the cutlery. You're also politely asked to clear your own table upon completion of your meal. They have quite a few other entrees on their menu which I would have to inquire, but Ash could tell you about every single item in detail. They also have a short list of sweet desserts. Prices lean on the higher side, but you do get large portions. Welcome Kabob-Licious! read more

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Tried this place again. This time around, decided to do dine-in. It was a great decision. Went with the Nihari (slow-cook beef shank in spices), saffron rice, chicken samosa, and garlic naan. Totally worth it. The meat was so tender and juicy. The sauce was perfectly spiced. I love the heat and it was made just right. Saffron rice and naan also served as great sauce-soakers :P. The chicken samosa were also very hot, crispy, and well-seasoned. Very flavorful. Will be back to dine-in again as the food was hot and fresh. Great service and staff! read more

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Well, this will be one of my new favorite places. Right up there with the gas station thai place! If you are looking for really good food at a great price, then look no further! Everything I had was delicious. Loved it all. Already fantasizing about going back! I came here for the first time for lunch with my friend. One of the owners was at the register. She was wonderful and explained all the dishes since I didn't know what some of them were. You place your order at the counter and they bring the food out to you. They offer a special at lunch which was pick one from each column of 3. I got the aloo samosa, the keema curry and the vegetable curry. Also came with your choice of rice or naan. I chose naan. My food came out quickly and everything was hot. I loved everything I had. It was great! I cleaned my plate. No leftovers. sigh My friend really liked her food too. I also ordered the chicken tikki masala for my friend. I told them to make it really spicy because she can stand the heat. I dropped it off at her work and watched her eat it. Didn't even break out a sweat. Lol. That girl has an iron stomach! She really loved it and said it was just right. The owners here are really wonderful and really care about their food and the customers experience. Can't wait to come back! read more

Kabob-Licious - Chicken boti and garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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This is the best food and value in Birmingham. The Tikka is fantastic, the Nihari is amazing, I can't recommend this restaurant enough. I have lived in Birmingham combined for over 20 years and this is my favorite restaurant for both quality and value of anywhere in the area. HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

My friend and I decided to meet for lunch at Kabob-licious after she had seen great reviews on Yelp. This restaurant is run by a family who was so personable and friendly when we visited. I will definitely visit again just because of their hospitality. The food was also amazing! Their menu is easy to navigate, and If you have questions about the different items, just ask they will gladly explain their dishes. There is also a screen with running pictures that shows you the different selections. This was very helpful and the main reason I decided on ordering the Chicken Boti and the Garlic Naan bread. We received our meal quickly. Nice to know if you're on a lunch hour. The presentation of the Chicken Boti with the red marinate made my mouth water. (Later I read that the red coloring is from beetroot powder.) The kabob was a nice portion and the chicken, chargrilled perfectly, was tender and juicy. The Garlic Naan bread was served warm (YUM!) and was super soft. Eat it together with the chicken and you have a perfect meal. Another favorite was the Bullet Naan bread. It was also served warm and has a spicy kick to it. Quick note - If you prefer your meals spicy and hot, they will turn up the heat for you. Just ask! read more

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Quite possibly the best meal you can get in Birmingham. Consistent each and every time. 1 order Nihari, 1 order beef samosa, 2 garlic naan, gulab jamun. Enough said. Not to mention the husband and wife (owners) are great people. Been frequenting this place since I moved back to the area 2 years ago. Make sure to speak with the owners next time you stop by!! read more

Kabob-Licious - Nihari, Beef Samosa, Garlic Naan, Gulab Jamun!! Best in the business - Indian Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Delicious every time I come in there. The food is full of flavor and the staff is friendly

Great local spot for Indo-Pak Grill. Fast friendly service in a clean environment. We had the Seekh Kabob, Aloo Samosas and Garlic Naan. Spicy, flavorful and perfectly cooked. Affordable prices as well. We'll be back. read more

Kabob-Licious - Seekh Kabob - Indian Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

This place is definitely a new hidden gem. Last Sunday we decided to stop by and try some new kabobs with Indian spices. We started with beef samosas and they were just spicy enough - not too hot and fried perfectly. I then went with chicken malai boti, saffron rice, and garlic naan. The chicken was on the milder side which was still spicy enough. What I love about this place is the great char on the meat and naan. Perfectly charred and not burnt. The owner is super friendly and helped explain the menu and was offering suggestions. The only reason I did not give this place a 5 star rating is they were out of several items (seafood) when we were there. I am sure that they would have been awesome if they were available. Eat here!!! read more

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Kabob-licious is De-licious!! We ordered Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikka Masala, and a plain Naan. Loved how the naan was made fresh and everything came out hot! The portion was reasonably sized and everything was super tasty, yum! The owners were very nice as well. We did ask for everything to be as NOT spicy as possible as we had two kiddos with us. Even at mild, one of the kiddos still can't handle the dishes that we ordered, so she just watched us eat. More for us! We will swing by Mickey D or something for her later LOL. read more

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My husband and I went in for dinner. It was our first time and as soon as I walked in I liked it. It's decorated in a modern color palate (gray) and everything is pretty and new including the bathrooms. It's the type of restaurant where you order at the counter and are given a number. When your food is ready they will call your number. They actually brought our food out to our table for us. The woman that was working the counter was very nice and happy to answer any of our questions on the menu since we weren't family with most items. We ordered chicken samosas, chicken kadhai, chicken tikka masala and plain naan. All the food was delicious. I like spicy food but I'll admit this pushed the upper limit of my spice tolerance. Keep in mind that the dishes are served a la cart so if you want rice or naan you need to order those in addition to your entree. We will definitely be back. read more

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Living in Atlanta, we are very well accustomed to Indo-Pak style restaurants. There seems to be an abundance of these here, and they all have the same menu, same décor, and same personality. While visiting family in Hoover, we decided to try Kabob-Licious. From the moment we walked in, we could tell this was going to be something different. I don't know if it was the smell of the food, the extremely pleasant hello when we walked in, or the fact that Cricket was playing on all the TV's inside the restaurant. Did you read me correctly...CRICKET! We are going to eat at an Indo-Pak restaurant and Cricket is playing...we now know this was going to be something good. We placed our order with Ash. An exciting young lady who had more energy that I do after 4 cups of coffee. She went over the highlights of the menu, and what they were known for. She could tell we were a little indecisive and asked what we were in the mood for. When is the last time you have been to a restaurant and they made suggestions based on what you were in the mood for? We told her Chicken and she recommended the Grilled Tikka Wings, Chicken Malai Boti, Safron Rice, and the Behari Kabob. So, we ordered it all. We quickly noticed that they had Mango Lassi and added two to our order. The food was ridiculously good. The grilled tikka wings are just what you would imagine, wings grilled to perfection with a slight spice to them. These were my favorite and would be my staple food when watching Cricket. The chicken malai was soft, tender, and had the grilled taste I try so desperately to get on my food when grilling anything. The Behari Kabob melted in your mouth and the sauces (chutneys as I was later told) were a very nice compliment to this already very good dish. The Lassi though...WOW. This was the highlight for me and for that, I ordered a third one. So enough with the awesome food, let's talk about the restaurant. In talking with Ash, we quickly learned that her husband was the main chef, and she with her in-laws help prep and cook as well. As I said in the beginning, we could tell this was going to be something different. I am a HUGE proponent of eating and spending your money at local restaurants. These places work tirelessly to compete with the chain restaurants that are out there and not all survive. I mean how many pizza restaurants do we really need? Kaboob-Licious seems to be one of these local finds that is a true family restaurant and their finished product is a direct reflection of their hard work. The food was awesome, the service was awesome, and Cricket was on tv...awesome. We visit Hoover about once a month and will skip our monthly trips to Decatur (GA) where we normally enjoy Indo-Pak style food. Instead we will visit Kaboob-Licious and look forward to not only supporting the local business, but also enjoying great food and service. I will update pics of food during our next visit. My battery on my phone was charging and did not turn on until after we got done eating. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in Hoover! It's family owned and always a great experience when we dine in. I had the Seafood Kadhai, Bullet Naan and Saffron Rice today...plus I had a sample of the Brain Nihari. Absolutely amazing! read more

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This is the best Indian And Pakistani restaurant in Alabama I can recommend for its amazing cuisine and the best service in town

I found this place while driving by after a local mountain bike race. I was famished and asked for a dish that would make me want to drive back from Tuscaloosa (where I live) to have it again. She recommend three dishes, and when she said nihari was available in the B'ham area only at this restaurant, that's what I chose. It was AMAZING. I'm definitely coming back here for this incredible dish and friendly environment. The staff were super friendly and, when I said that I had been considering the channa masala (chickpea curry), I was brought complimentary bowl of it from the kitchen. It was very good too. Definitely put this restaurant on your go-to list if you haven't been here! read more

Food was good, but not a fan of it being served on paper plates with plastic silverware. Also as with most Indian restaurants, none of the dishes have sides, you order alacarte. Ordered the Chicken Tikka Boti, and a side is saffron rice. The chicken was a bit too spicy for my personal taste but was good. However, with just rice and chicken and no other side item, the meal was one dimensions and boring. Other menu items looked good so may give it another try in the future. read more

I tried this place for the first time a couple months ago and I really enjoyed it! This Pakistani restaurant serves amazing food and the owners warmly invite customers in. When I went to Kabob-Licious, I ordered the chicken biryani with a side of onions and lime. The portions are definitely worth the price and can feed two people easily. Their food is quality when it comes down to nailing the spices and in the way they cook their meat. Delicious! They have dine and pick-up and I chose to pick-up my order. There was plenty of space to wait for my order to be ready and for the most part I saw all COVID-19 requirements being upheld. I will definitely be returning! read more

It has been five years since I have had Kabob-Licious and I decided to go back and see if anything had changed. We ordered the chicken tikka, beef kabob, behari kabob, and seekh kabob platters. Everything came with a cilantro and mint chutney and grilled vegetables. We ordered garlic naan on the side and everything came out very quickly. All of the dishes were great but the chicken tikka was my favorite. The inside is a little small but still fits plenty of customers and the owners are really sociable and nice. I would consider coming back and would probably do takeout next time to save time. read more

I see lots of good comments about this place online, but the dishes we got recently, are Two Stars at best. The spices had not been cooked properly, the gee was lacking, and it was over spiced. Part of our meat was raw and very mushy. Wrong temperature, and texture. The bread and rice was good though... Nice owners, but the food was not what we expected or expect. read more

Enjoyed having a late lunch here with my family on a Sunday. Everything was freshly prepared and tasty. The samosas were good and the kabobs nearly perfect. We ate these items too fast to take a picture. When we went, they were slammed with other customers and the hostess did a nice job of keeping us updated on our order. She was pleasant and chatty. Most of the patrons are of Indian/Pakistani/Bangladeshi origin so you know it's good! read more

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Enjoyed the food here! Shared a few dishes with friends. The beef samosas were hot, crispy, and really good. We also had the Bihari kabob which was tender and really flavorful! The chicken tikka masala and garlic naan were also good, but similar to other places. Service was very friendly. Food did take a while to come out, but it tasted like it had been freshly prepared. The location is pretty small and no frills (paper plates and plastic cutlery, etc) but the prices are a little lower than comparable places, too. All in all I would recommend and would come back! read more

Kaboblicious is one of my favorite restaurants in Birmingham. Service is great and friendly. Food is phenomenal and decently priced. I feel like it's not well known amongst my social circles. Definitely a rare find in my book! read more

Kabob-Licious - Curry Chowsay - Indian Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

I had this place on my list of places to try out and am glad I did. The place is not that big but there are several table inside. It had the feel of a mom and pop place with paper plates and plastic utensils that you pick up at the desk after you order. The food was good, a bit on the spicy side, if you can handle it. I ordered the aloo samosas and the nehari. Everything tasted fresh and there was a generous portion of meat in the nehari. I also had their mango lassi which was delicious and not too sweet. Overall I had a good meal for a good price and I would totally go back if I'm in the area again. read more

Kabob-Licious - The carnage! - Indian Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Been hearing good things about this place! Brought my parents here this past weekend to expand their Halal meat offering restaurants in town! The restaurant is tucked into a strip mall with plenty of parking. There's a no fuss, take out spot vibe to this place but they do have decent table seating inside. There are two mounted TVs! Now the food! We ordered the beef samosas - they were ok, not as flavorful as we would expect. But crispy exterior! We ordered 3 orders of naan, 1 per person. Absolutely delicious made in house naan! For entrees to share, we got the chicken tikka boti - delicious, flavorful, and love the heat that comes with the after taste! Behari kabob was mm mm mm - like melt in your mouth good literally! Their marination process on this is on point and we ate every bit! This is definitely a meat lover's delight but they do have a couple of vegetarian options on the menu. Very nice family owned spot, follow them on FB for special offerings that they announce on their page! read more

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This is the best Indian and Pakistani food currently available in Birmingham, and by a wide margin. My wife and I have dined here on several occasions, and each time has been a special experience. Here are the key things to observe: 1) The food is prepared fresh, on the spot, by a team of family members. 2) The food is authentic, and you will find many things on the menu that you have never heard of. This is a good thing. 3) By customer request, the food can be ordered very spicy. This is actually a rarity in Birmingham, as many ethnic restaurants here will not take you seriously if you order "Indian Hot" levels of spice, for fear that you won't like it. So, to reiterate, the owners here are willing to serve you real, authentic Indo/Pak cuisine. Culinary paternalism is kept to a minimum. 4) That said, Medhi and Ash (the owners) are extremely willing to give advice about what to order. That is another rare attribute. Many restaurants simply say "everything is good here" which may even be true sometimes, but is not helpful for diners looking to make a selection. 5) Medhi and Ash are among the kindest and most friendly people around. They work hard to make you feel a part of their family. 6) Portions are generous and inexpensive, especially given the quality. In summary, this restaurant is of the very best kept secrets in Birmingham. I highly doubt it will stay secret for long. read more

This place was one of my favorite places to eat when I lived in Hoover. The behari kebab (spicy) and the chicken malai boti are incredible, not to mention I unique to anything I had tried before. The chicken tikka breast was very good. Every other Thursday they do this curry noodle dish that was top 5 in my favorite BHAM area foods. Check Facebook, as they advertise this and other deals weakly. Sadly I never tried the chicken tikka masala pizza before leaving the area, but the next time we are in town we will definitely be back. read more

As soon as I took my first bite of the chicken malai I was already planning my next trip back here. I cant wait to try other items on the menu. The incredibly friendly owners create a super charming environment. read more

Kabob-Licious - Chicken Malai - Indian Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Simply amazing food and a friendly staff. They are consistent every time. The lamb chops are excellent.

Have probably eaten here 50 times in the last few months-extraordinary Indian - Pakistani grill items; if you are new to this place start with the malai chicken boti or the tikka wings- then spread out. Food here will not make you bloated like most Indian restaurants and the naan is to die for. read more