Kabobi is hands down one of the best Persian restaurants in the country! The filet and chicken thighs are absolutely incredible, perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor! You can upgrade to dill rice for just a small charge and if you pay cash you do not have to pay the credit card transaction fee which is awesome. You order at the counter, get a table number, and then they bring the food right to you so you can just sit back and enjoy. Make sure to try their spicy sauce which is packed with flavor without being too hot and drizzle it all over your rice! Pro tip: eat the bread after the meat juices have soaked in because it is insane and full of delicious flavor! The ambiance is also lively and usually busy but there are many tables at their new location so you typically won't have to wait to be seated. read more

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My lovely wife and I finally made it to the new location of Kabobi Grill recently (they moved from the original Kedzie address to its new spot about a block away on Lawrence Avenue). The lamb koubideh is our go-to dish because it is so dee-licious, and it is an ample platter that can feed two persons. It's a busy spot with a crew of helpful servers moving and grooving all across the dining room to serve yummy food to satisfied diners. I've always had a great meal at Kabobi Grill - it's terrific casual dining in Albany Park. read more

Kabobi Grill - Lamb koubideh! - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This spot is on a busy corner in Albany Park and the restaurant is busy, too--with good reason! I've literally never seen so much food for the money, and it is top of the charts in flavor and quality. The seating is generous and perfect for families. No alcohol is served (that's my only reason for not giving a full five stars) but the drink selection is extensive. read more

Kabobi Grill - Chicken Biryani - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

After sometime away & trying out their lunch special, I wanted to update my last review from 4 to 5 stars. The lunch combo plate deals for under $15, I had to reconsider my qualifications. The combos, taste, the order at counter & pick your own seat, and the spacious environment this spot hits anytime. I tried the the filet mignon and it was so juicy and flavorful. I did not mind paying a $1 extra for this because now I know my new favorite meat to get here. PRO tip: always add the cranberries to your rice because that added sweetness balances the whole meal. Honestly the best spot to eat at in Albany Park. read more

Kabobi Grill - Daily Combination #2 (Lunch) Daily Combination #3 (Lunch) - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Huge dinning space and large staff so service was fast and food came out quickly. Good size portions with good flavor. Solid spot for this style of food. read more

Kabobi Grill - Chicken and Lamb - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food was excellent! Make sure you get chicken breast kabob. Service was very good! Ambiance was quick seating at budget tables and chairs nothing fancy but efficient! Make sure you clean red sauce bottle/ condiment shakers at tables and wash your hands lots of traffic here needs to be cleaned more! Took star off for that. read more

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We recently got the butter chicken and lamb skewers, both were absolutely amazing. The service was great- the staff were kind and efficient, and the ambiance was lively with lots of families! Loved our experience at Kabobi Gril and will definitely be back very soon :) read more

Kabobi Grill - Lamb skewers and saffron and dill rice - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was one of the first restaurants I ate at when I visited Chicago and it definitely helped convince me to stay. The butter chicken is to die for and the portions are very generous! It's a beautiful place and the service is great! Would recommend this to literally everyone. read more

Got the herb lavash and the beef koubideh with lavash. Phenomenal food and they all came out pretty quick. Super tasty, tasted fresh, and generous portions. read more

Kabobi Grill - Beef koubideh with lavash - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I was visiting in Chicago last weekend and my friend asked me where I wanted to eat and I insisted we go to Kabobi! The best food ever! So fresh and flavorful and the best service! read more

Kabobi Grill is the perfect spot for a fun, casual night out with friends! The place has a lively bustling atmosphere which it makes it ideal for gatherings. Wherher ordering takeout or dining in, you order your food at the main desk. You will then be handed a number so the staff can bring you your meal once seated in the large dining area. One standout aspect of Kabobi Grill is their generous portion sizes. You truly get a lot of bang for your buck here. With a variety of options on the menu it's a great place to explore different flavors especially with a large group. As a group of four we opted for 2 orders of the mixed platter so we could sample the lamb, beef, and two different chicken kabobs. We also ordered a side of hummus, which completed everything perfectly. For dessert we indulged in pomegranate Turkish delight, oreo cake, and chocolate cake. These were stored in the fridge so we had to let it sit for a bit to enjoy it at best but it was definitely worth the wait! read more

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This is one of the best restaurant in Chicago area. The food is excellent, the environment is great and the service is excellent and server are very friendly I strongly recommend it read more

If you are craving some Persian food while you're in Chicago, I would highly recommend this place. I have usually been going to Noon o Kabab to satisfy my tahdig cravings which kabobi does not offer however if you are craving some delicious kubideh or eggplant based dishes, I would highly recommend this place. Even my skeptical Persian mom loved the food and gave it a 5 star. On my price to quality index, this place is a 5 star. Ambiance is what you would expect at a cholo kabab once and service is prompt and welcoming!! Will definitely be back. They also deliver via DoorDash and other delivery services. read more

Kabobi Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We ordered the Family platter for 5. Three meats, two appetizers, white rice, dill rice, and salad. Great price for large groups. read more

Kabobi Grill - Combo 1 Combo 2 - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Kabobi has been a household name in Albany Park for a long time and rightfully so. The food is so good, the service is second to none, and the atmphorere is super inviting. Joe was so helpful in getting me a large order in a pinch which is a testament to the culture that kabobi upholds and practices. Will be coming to kabobi for a long time. read more

The food was fabulous! It wasn't the best cherry rice I've had (Persepolis in NY is the best), but it was still good. I love how they have Sumac shakers on the table as I love that stuff! They have us dessert on the house (the honey sticks- don't know real name). The servers were friendly. This is an order at the counter and sit, but they are still good about water l, boxes, clearing etc. I would return! Also, the menu prices are different than their website, so I uploaded a pic. read more

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Delicious! Missing Reza's so happy to find out about this place. Did take out for Mother's Day. Parents were so happy because they love the dill rice. Portions are generous. Chicken was juicy and flavorful. Parents had the salmon and loved it. Definitely will be back. read more

Nasty food and old stay away!! I saw roaches on the floor!! Dirty place and very rude service Don't waste your money here not worth it read more

A good friend of mine recommended this place for good persian food. Welp... I should have listened to her sooner. This is a hidden gem in the city I believe it recently moved from a nearby location. We arrived about 15 minutes before the lunch specials were up and so we promptly ordered so that we could try a variety of different things. To start you do have to order at the counter however they will let you sit down and then come up in order so that was nice. Additionally they do not sell beer and wine in the restaurant, however you can bring your own and there is a small corkage fee ($6 bottle of wine & $1 for each beer). So BYOB. We weren't prepared for this so we had to go across the street to the local liquor store which had plenty of cold options to purchase. Onto the food my dish was the Chicken thigh Kabob and the Beef Koubideh Kabob. The beef koubideh kabob was a skewers of juicy, charbroiled, seasoned ground sirloin, served with grilled tomato. Everything was so flavorful. In addition to the meats my plate featured a cranberry rice (upcharge) cucumber salad, hummus and soft pita bread. My husband grabbed the chicken breast kabob with grilled veggies instead of rice. The food was plentiful and we were able to take some left overs home. We went here on my birthday and so it was a vibe but I really wish I would have some dessert as it looks really. All in all very nice lunch. I would definitely come back to try some more of the different entries and also I realize they have some dishes that are normally are hard to find: Baba Ghannouj, Dolmeh, Persian Salad and Falafel. I also peeped that they had this black persian tea that everyone was buying and I wish I would have purchased some of the raw tea leaves to go which they did have for sale. You have not been I would definitely say come try this fresh family friendly restaurant. read more

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Service was amazing. Food taste is from heaven. Mr Saad took the order and he got the food served very fast. Everything was so fresh that we ate till we wee full. read more

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Best Mediterranean food I've had so far !! The food service is good and the ambience as well ! Must try read more

Love this place, one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago, hands down. It's huge bur still cozy bc it's filled with families, but always packed so sometimes a lil bit of a wait. The soup (ash reshteh) is so comforting and herby and delicious, the kashk bademjan is good if you like eggplant. Can't go wrong with any of the grilled meats, gormeh sabzi (if you like bitter/sour). We did the family platter for 3 with 4 people and had plenty of leftovers. Do NOT forget the saffron pistachio ice cream at the end, no matter how full you are, you will regret leaving without it. Service is great, they're so accommodating. Great tea at the end. Open late! No complaints, can't wait to go back. read more

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My family and I came to visit Chicago and visited Kabobi on a Sunday afternoon for early dinner. We ordered Soltani and it was amazingly yummy. The portion was big . The owner was very friendly and visited our table to make sure we are taken care of well. The staff were polite and efficient. The owner served us complimentary Tea and sweets and we decided to definitely go back there for the other menu deserts. Sure enough my friends said let's go there for Persian Ice cream . We went the same day and had a great Persian Ice cream and it was one of the best quality I ever tried . The restaurant was packed and that shows me the reason. You will not get disappointed. read more

Kabobi Grill - Basmati Rice with Lamb and beef kabobs and grilled tomato over buttered home made lavash bread. - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had the Kabob Sultani. The filet minion was tender and delicious. The flavors were excellent. The ground beef kabob tasted great with the red powder sprinkled on. read more

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One of the best meals my boyfriend and I have had in ages and that's saying something bc we love good food. We got the multi kabob plate- with the filet mignon and ground beef and an Indian chicken dish with a side of labneh which was incredible. I don't think you could go wrong with anything on this menu. read more

Kabobi Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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One of the coldest days in Chicago and I had a taste for Mediterranean food such as kabobs, hummus. Able to grab a metered spot nearby and slowly made my way towards a fully packed room of patrons who also enjoys food here. Menu is straight-forward as items are categorized as beef, chicken and so on. I like like simple ordering as beef and chicken kabob next to a river of dill rice. There is no wait staff to take your order as you are given a seat. You read the menu and walk up to the cashier and pay and they give you a number and the food will be delivered as they are ready and search for your number. Food is given to you on a 14" pizza tray with no nonsense. The meat is as tender as air and juicy, fresh off the grill. The rice is fluffy as how it should be. There is no service charge and that is how it should be for honest food at a decent price. I ordered hummus and I ran out of pita (which is piping hot when it arrives) I asked one of the many wait staff walking around and they gave me a refill for no extra cost. Highly recommend Kabobi Grill. read more

Unfortunately found a pretty long hair in my food, I am a guy with short hair. I took it back and one of the guys showed it to the chef and I saw them just laughing out loud. It was horrible. So had to give pretty low rating. They replaced the rice with hair and gave me the same kabobs back. Food tasted good but I have had better. Had been craving Persian for a long time so it did fulfil the craving. The place looks nice, calming but could be cleaner. read more

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Such a nice and lively restaurant with very hospitable workers, they seem more like a family with how well everyone works together. The food comes in big portions so I recommend sharing, especially with the order I received which was the Lamb Biriyani. Only 4 stars because I do wish I had a balanced amount of lamb meat with the rice, as I was served a mountain of basmati with less than a hand full of meat. Next time i'll try their desserts after my meal because they always look so good behind the display case :) read more

Kabobi Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My favorite place for Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food in Chicago. Their lunch combinations are the best if you are able to get them in time. I usually go for the Daily Combination 4, which is chicken breast and lamb. The chicken is juicy and the lamb is spiced beautifully. You'll place your order at the counter, be given a number, and staff will bring it to your table. Highly recommend you go if you're debating, it is worth it. read more

Per middle eastern friend's words, this place is legit Order at the front and they'll bring food to your table. Busy little restaurant with Persian staff. Kinda vintage looking. You know it's gonna be good. There's a dessert section with various Persian ice cream and sweets. We got the churro like dessert. Like an airy sugar coated churro and not too sweet. Great texture. Also had the honey pistachio (kinda tough but lots of pistachios and not too sweet) and coconut rice pudding (one of the best rice pudding I've had, the added coconut powder on top is on point!) Lunch menu is for individuals. Dinner menu plate size is for a big party. Saw the comments mentioned the size is big but still shocked in person. We only finished 1/3 of it. The value for the price is great! Lamb shank: you cannot miss it. Meat is super tender and fall of the bones directly. Great Middle Eastern flavor with lots of various spices. Great match with the dill rice and the nang ( which is so soft and fluffy!) Chicken biryani: was worried the chicken would be too dry like most mediocre Mediterranean food. It's the tenderest chicken with rice I've had! Comes with a side dish with some yogurt and cucumber? Fresh but I don't know how to eat with it. Falafel: one of the best I've had. Very moist and flavorful. The homemade yogurt: not really my thing. Too sour and watery. Would definitely come back for more read more

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Excellent food with great portions. Actually huge portions I could share with two people honestly. We orders salmon kabab with dill rice, mutton biryani and chicken kabob. Everything was excellent and cooked just right. The place was full of people and seems like repeat customers. Definitely a must go place. read more

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Affordable for good sized portions, friendly and efficient wait staff, okay street parking, great food. No frills ordering your food when you enter the restaurant. They MAY want to charge you a corkage fee for bringing liquour. That charge is mainly for opening your wine and using their glasses. You'll figure it out... read more

I ordered butter chicken, chicken biryani, and chicken koubideh for delivery. While on the phone I asked several clarifying questions. First, I asked whether the butter chicken was served with naan, and the representative said no, so I said I wanted a side of naan. Turns out, the butter chicken came with naan, and I was up charged for extra naan. Second, I asked if the falafel are fried fresh and the rep. said they are fried fresh daily. So I said, no thank you to the falafel. I was still given falafel and was charged for them. The falafel were cold and dodgy. The butter chicken was so watery and had no taste. The chicken biryani was alright. The chicken koubideh was good, but the rice with the added raisins was a very simple addition that was priced way too high. I would stick to the grilled options and share a plate with 3 people as the portions of rice are massive and just add extra protein if you want extra meat. read more

I love going to Kabobi Grill! I intentionally go out of my way to go here when I'm craving Persian food and I love their set up. You walk in and order at the counter, they give you a number, and you are led to a table and given water plates and eventually, your food. It's the right blend of eating out and casual dining. read more

Kabobi Grill - Fesanjan, Baba Ghannouj, Beef Spinach Stew (Ghormeh Sabzi) - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I recently tried Noon O Kabab, and felt that Kabobi Grill has them beat, by almost everything. Service, taste in food and price. While confusing at first, it went pretty smooth once we figure their system out. They walked us to our table and we patiently waited and no one ever took our order lol. I noticed everyone had numbers, so I got up and placed my order at Hr counter, received my number and sat back down. Shortly after, we received our food. My wife ordered their Chicken Koubideh with white rice. The chicken was so tender, juicy and flavorful. I really loved the chicken here and regretted not ordering it for myself. I'm more of a beef guy, but will definitely be ordering this chicken on my next visit. I ordered their Mixed Grill #1 and ordered their Lamb Koubideh and Beef Koubideh. These were also pretty good. Both the lamb and beef were very tender and flavorful. Not as good as the chicken but still very tasty. I also payed extra for dill rice. I had suggested to my wife that we should order an appetizer and share one of these entrees but once we sit down, I completely change my mind and end up ordering my own. The entrees here are very filling. The problem is that its so damn delicious, and I can't stop eating. Will definitely be returning very very soon. read more

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Kabobi Grill has Superb food, in comparison to Noon O Kabab or OG Reza's. The salmon is so moist and tender, as it sits on a very well seasoned pile of dill rice that has been made generously with buttah. The steak and chicken kabobs also come out hot, tender and juicy. There could be more grilled tomatoes and onions but that's fine. There's also a thin lining of bread that separates the meal from the steel plate, I really like that too. There's so much rice and protein that you will definitely have left overs. It's BYOB here but not during Ramadan. I do have to try the Turkish delight sweets next time. There's street pahking and the bay windows open up during nicer weather. This place gets really busy so try to be the first ones here for a peaceful meal. But The restaurant is spacious, don't get me wrong. read more

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First time here and definitely won't be my last! I met up with a friend here for dinner on a Sunday night and it was steadily packed all night long. They have a very large dining area and it's definitely a good space for not only couples but even large parties or families dining in. Their ordering process is unique in that they sit you first but when you're ready to order, you go up to the front area and then they give you a number. It's not a full service restaurant but the still bring the food to you, refill your water, bring you sauces, etc etc. Everything from the service (which was excellent - everyone was so friendly here) and to the amazing food was perfect. It was delicious! The tenderness of the beef and lamb was excellent. I also like the side spicy sauce they offer at the table. I'd definitely recommend this place to others! read more

Wabbit: - Lamb Chop: 7.5/10 - Mixed Grill: 6.5/10 - Baklava: 8/10 Lamb chop special was a nice surprise, tender and had good flavors. Liked the flavor of the chicken more than beef in the mixed plate. Large portions and really liked the rice- great aromatics. Baklava was solid with thin crispy layers, good texture and flavor. Bear: - Lamb Chop: 7/10 - Mixed Grill: 6/10 - Baklava: 7.5/10 Lamb chop was good and apparently a special that night. Chicken and beef were fine too but not as good as the lamb. The plates were big, I like. Service is unique where you're seated then go to the counter to order, no formal waiting staff. Place is a causal spot read more

Kabobi Grill - Baklava (2 pieces) - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The food is amazing. I get the chicken breast kebabs every time and they're so good, but don't be deceived. You think you're eating healthy and getting a lot of protein...they dip the skewers in butter. I gained a solid 10 lbs eating them almost every night for like 6 weeks. I still order it, still love it, but this is not food for cutting. If I were exacting and had one other slight complaint, it's the Pita. I mean if you're going to give me a pita I want it to be fresh. We know what a fresh pita is, how it feels, the condensation. read more

When you first go in they ask if you want to eat in or take out. We went for dine in. So we got sat down in the dining room. When your ready to order you go to the front to place the order and pay. . I ordered the lamb kebab and filet mignon kebab with dill basmati rice. Also got the tomatoes lentil vegetarian soup. And some turkish coffee. . The kebab plate is big and the portion is alot. Easily split between 2 people. I loved the meat, it is so flavorful, temperature hot. The rice was fluffy and moist. Paired with my tomatoes lentil soup is perfect pairing. . I had a good dinner with my friends. I'm so grateful to have a friend to show me their favorite neighborhood eats. I am glad I got to try something authentic. . Turkish coffee is served in a little ladle copper shot . The turkish coffee is small but strong and flavorful. . Overall I really like the food. The service is great and on it. They have great service on checking up. Hope this review helps. Thanks for reading. Have a yelptastic day. Follow me for more. read more