Kabul house provides an exceptional dining experience that beautifully captures the essence of Afghan hospitality and cuisine. The atmosphere is stylish and welcoming. The Afghan rice is aromatic and fluffy--often topped with carrots and raisins--providing the perfect base for the savory meats and chutneys. read more

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I came in here. It's a new location. My brother and I we came here and I ordered the chicken thigh. Kebab with dJill. Rice came with hummus some bread. A tomato salad was really good. Excellent customer service. They are very hospitable . I felt very welcomed as if I were in their home . The decor is beautiful. I looked over by where their front lobby is and it looks like someone's living room. Everything in here is done attention to detail.. The kebab chicken I ordered was very moist and delicious and I took half of it home. They had wonderful bread, dill rice, and a tomato salad. Excellent hummus very creamy. I will definitely come back and maybe next time try some of their desserts they look fantastic. It would be fun to come with a big group share family style. read more

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Outstanding flavor to all items I have tried Friendly and helpful staff Lots of parking next to the restaurant A great place to meet friends read more

Had a nice dinner here The food is delicious. The service was great the places clean. We will definitely be back when I visit Chicago again read more

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This place is so pretty inside and they have outdoor seating as well. The service was friendly and efficient. The food was five stars all the way. Make sure you order the pumpkin. It's soooo good. And the coffee was excellent. Not only in taste but in presentation. Fabulous. I ordered the chocolate mousse cake for dessert and it didn't disappoint. It was divine. I highly recommend this place. It's a gem in the community. read more

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Kabul House offers decent and seemingly authentic Afghan food in the heart of Chicago. I particularly liked the Kabuli Pilau (which was a dish that I could imagine I'd get in Afghanistan), and the Chicken Koobidah (a ground meat spiced skewer served with yoghurt sauce). Many salads are offered, but the only one that I felt was worth the price was the sweet Date Salad. There were also a number of dumplings, and some exceptional vegetarian dishes. The service was friendly, and the ambience was welcoming. Overall this was a good experience. read more

The food was great, the staff was welcoming, and the atmosphere was cute and well-decorated. My only reason for the 4 stars was the service. I was so slow, it took over 20 minutes to get our food! I had to ask them to check on the food. Also, I had to ask different servers to bring us boxes and the check. Not sure why the service is slow, but definitely something people should keep in mind when going there. read more

First time ordering from here and definitely not the last. I pass by this place everyday on my way back home from work and one night my uber driver actually gave me a 5 star review on it so I'm returning the favor. I've never had chargrilled chicken that was so tender. Incredible!! And the afghani rice was amazing!! Can't wait to dine in one day!! read more

Kabul House - Chicken Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Delicious food, consistent flavors and warm hospitality has as always coming back. If you're ever wanting to have a private party, they also have two dining areas that are private rooms where you could host about 20 to 30 people. read more

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Came here a handful of times and the food is always on point. Never have been disappointed. Today I did an online order cause I was in the area and they were quick . Even though it said 25 min I came way under that time and only waited 3 minutes. Definitely one of the best places to try out.will keep coming back! read more

An amazing Afghan restaurant located in Evanston. Highly recommended if you like Middle Eastern food. Several reasons. First, the restaurant serves some dishes not easy to find in US, such as Afghan mantoo (dumpling) -- it was basically meat or veggie wrapped in Wonton paper and topped with peas, carrots, tomatoes and garlic yogurt. Compared to Chinese dumplings, their mantoos have more chewy Wonton paper, and the toppings really added many flavors. Other than the dumplings, I also tried some interesting veggies such as Kadu -- basically pumpking cubes cooked with honey and cardamon and yogurt, and Sabzi -- bascially chopped spinach sauteed and topped with peas, carrots, tomatoes. Both were delicous. Besides the food, I really like their service. Every staff looked happy and enjoyed their work. During both of my visits to the restaurant, my food came out quickly, and my servers were attentive and friendly. During my first visit, the manager even gave me a small cup of milk tea (with saffron, spices and sugar). Unfortunately it was too sweet for me. read more

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Kabul House is a spacious and extravagant restaurant that offers an authentic Afghani fare and experience at a great value. Stepped in both times years apart to be equally impressed. The staff here are extremely polite and attentive. I highly recommend trying their beef koobidah with Afghan carrot and raisin rice and hummus. Solid choice all around. I'd come here whenever I'm in Evanston. read more

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Cozy gem with warm interiors, Kabul house serves flavorful dishes - well marinated kebabs to flavored rice great for sharing. The hummus was smooth with rich flavor of olive oil. Combination platter serves a good portion to rich and spicy kebabs. We also got the Kabuli Pulau, as described the lamb is tender and juicy. The only thing that overwhelmed us was the portion of rice every entree had so order carefully. We ended our night with some hot tea :) read more

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I'm really disappointed with my experience today, especially since I was here just last week with a couple of friends and had a wonderful time. The food and service were great then, so I decided to bring more friends today -- but it felt like a completely different restaurant. Last week I ordered the strawberry tahini drink and loved it, but this time they didn't have it. We also ordered the Qazi Salad again -- last week it didn't have the raspberries shown in the photo, and this time it arrived without walnuts, which is disappointing since it's literally described as a "date and walnut" salad. By the time our server came back, another waiter brought the missing walnuts, but we had already finished eating. I also re-ordered the chicken koubideh because it was so soft and juicy last time -- this time, it was so dry it was hard to swallow. My sister's lamb chops were also flavorless and not worth $35 for four small pieces that lacked seasoning. To make things worse, we were charged a $30 service fee because a fifth person joined us last minute (and only ordered a bowl of soup). The service absolutely did not reflect a 20% tip -- and I usually always tip 20% unless it's truly undeserved. On top of that, there was a $5 credit card fee, which makes no sense when they bring the card machine directly to the table. The final straw was seeing two drinks on the bill that we never ordered. If I hadn't checked the receipt and called them, I would've ended up paying for someone else's drinks -- completely unacceptable. We've been loyal customers of Kabul House since their original Oakton location in Skokie, but today's experience really left a bad taste in my mouth. Sadly, I don't think I'll be coming back anytime soon. read more

I saw the great reviews and decided to give Kabul House a try, since we love Afghan cuisine. The place was pretty packed, so I'd recommend making a reservation, especially on weekends. We started with the beef dumplings, which were okay but not the standout dish. Then, we ordered the combination platter with spicy chicken kabob and beef kebabs, along with some salmon. The Afghan rice was absolutely delicious--so flavorful! The spicy chicken kabob was a highlight--juicy and packed with flavor. The beef and salmon were decent, but not as memorable. For drinks, we tried the mint lime and strawberry tahini mocktails. The mint lime was like a slushie, but both were refreshing and tasty. Portions were generous too. read more

Kabul House - Combination Platter - Afghan Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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We came here for a celebratory dinner after a northwestern graduation ceremony. The food was so delicious that I was happy to have the leftovers for lunch the next day. The staff was very polite and the restaurant was clean. When we went, the men's bathroom was down and the women's bathroom became a unisex with one customer at a time. This likely has changed since we went. As far as food goes I'd definitely start with the hummus and get either chicken or beef koobidah for juicy tender meat. Sooo good. read more

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Excellent food selection!! Very good staff ! Good vibes! We had a very good experience and very god food, I'll definitely come back to this place , read more

Kabul House - Salmon Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Food was delicious. It was my first time eating here and I am very impressed. The food was delicious. The drinks were tasty. Would definitely come back here read more

Amazing restaurant and amazing food! Would definitely recommend coming here! You will throughly enjoy your meal as much as we did.

4.5. Lovely spot, efficiently run by lovely people. Food is hyper-competent comfort food. Perhaps not culinary insights of stunning proportions (isn't Afghan food just Persian food without the delicious, delicious Tahdig?) but super solid and super worth your time. Dining room is as lovely as the people who run the place. read more

Great food and great ambiance. Highly recommend can't recommend enough. I always recommend here to friends.

An unexpectedly refined restaurant! The level of service is among the best I've experienced in Chicago -- attentive, courteous, and never intrusive. The food is outstanding: authentic, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Kabul House - Lamb Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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Excellent food and lovely atmosphere. We really enjoy the food especially the rice dishes. Lamb is outstanding.

Afghanistan is renowned for its hospitality, and the significance is not lost when you dine at Kabul House. You are welcomed in, treated with great care, and you will enjoy yourself in this opulently decorated restaurant as you dine on traditional Afghan dishes. Though not my first time dining at Kabul House but my first in this location, I asked myself why I did not come more often. The cuisine is halal and has elements similar to dishes from India and Persia and other countries. There is a spacious parking lot, an expansive dining area, beautiful decor. We started with bright and refreshing mint lemonade then shared Mantoo, which are minced beef dumplings, topped with garlic yogurt, and mint. These were very tasty and served with a bright and intense coriander chutney. One of my companions ordered the combination grilled kabob platter which is kabobs served with rice (Afghan, dill, or white saffron), grilled tomato and peppers. They are a regular to this restaurant and this was a favorite. My other companion chose scallion and leek dumplings which were cooked in herbs and spices, and topped with minced beef, garlic yogurt, and mint. I ordered the vegetarian platter which contained roasted eggplant, sauteed spinach, and pumpkin and came with Afghan rice. I loved the smoky, silky eggplant, the delicate spinach and the chunky, earthy and sweet pumpkin. It was tied together with the delicious Afghan rice, sweet with carrots and raisins. The national dish of Afghanistan is Kabuli Palaw which is rice, carrots, raisins and lamb. We had a great time, sharing the dishes which came with a basket of delicious naan and assorted chutneys. We weren't rushed or hurried and we stayed long after we finished, reconnecting and updating each other on new developments in our lives. read more

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I've heard about this place for a while, finally decided to check it out. It's a pretty nice place, the ambiance and decor are really nice, the staff are friendly. It's a nice restaurant feel with white tablecloths and stemmed glasses. I got the chicken barg with afghan rice (comes with raisin and carrots), and the saffron milk tea. The tea was delicious! Nice creamy flavor with a perfect sweetness, and the tea flavor was pretty strong too. I enjoyed the food as well, everything was done well, and the rice was pretty yummy. Overall, a very nice experience. A little pricey for sure, but I would say it's worth it. Definitely recommend! read more

Kabul House - Chicken Barg - Afghan Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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This is a great place to experience authentic cuisine from Afghanistan. Their kabobs are excellent: they cook them perfectly and they are so juicy, tender, and flavorful. Service was also great, and I found the staff to be very friendly. read more

The food was decent, though nothing particularly memorable. We specifically asked for the salmon not to be overcooked, but unfortunately it came out overdone anyway. Portions were reasonable size, but the prices feel a bit steep for what you're getting. It's not a bad spot if you're in the area, but there are probably better options for the money. Service was fine, just didn't quite live up to expectations given the price point. read more

Didn't taste so good. Expensive and we were told to leave but the place was empty. Afghan coffee $8.00 for a shot. Nope! Dumplings Expensive and bland, nothing wow. Rice no flavor. Vegetarian plate bland (spinach was good) Lamb chops were good. Beef was good. Wont return and do not recommend. There are many better places. read more

Very good food, good portions, and excellent service, good relaxing scenery and very clean environment, a definite place to return to more often read more

We were up north, so we decided to try out Kabul House. It's been a while. Last time we went, they were located elsewhere. Parking is adequate for non-peak times. It's not a parking lot per se, but close enough. The interior is spacious and looks decent. Service was excellent and pricing was reasonable. The food came out really fast. We ordered the aushak (dumplings) and kadu (sautéed pumpkin) appetizers, along with the combination platter with chicken breast and beef kabob, and kabuli rice. The aushak was pretty tasty; a bit more yogurt would have been nice. The kadu was also tasty; it was almost like dessert. It didn't pair perfectly with pita bread, though. The platter was excellent. The meats were tender and the rice with carrots and raisins was tasty. The two sauces they included with the platter were awesome. Overall, a very nice lunch read more

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Delicious food. Order the eggplant appetizer and two different chicken kebabs. Will definitely be back. read more

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We really like the food at Kabul house, but it's a little spicy for our kids. So this tends to be an adults only dining for our family. While we have eaten there a few times, the atmosphere is a little stuffy, and we can feel out of place. So we typically order delivery. But when we do go, the service is always good, except they are slow to refill water. read more

I went with some friends for lunch on New Year' Eve. When I ordered tea they brought a teapot with three cups so we could all share. It seems like a sharing kind of place. I had the vegetarian platter which I had had before and it was excellent, even the leftovers I heated the next day. I've been asking myself"why don't I go there more often?" I think that will be a New Year's resolution. read more

Amazing Afghani food. The Kabuki pulao was amazing. Highly recommend this place. The servers were very attentive and the place had a really cool ambiance. read more

Kabul House - Amazing Afghani food. Highly recommend. - Afghan Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

I saw this restaurant on TikTok and decided to try it while I was staying in Evanston, IL. The food was so good oh my god. I got the filet mignon with the afghan rice. I added grilled onion and a spicy chicken kabob. The steak was very soft but under seasoned however the spicy chicken kabob was out of this world. The spices on it were amazing. The rice was great and refreshing with the carrots on top. Our waiter was very nice. The restaurant was quiet at the time I went there were only a few people there. I will definitely visit before I leave. read more

Kabul House - Filet mignon - Afghan Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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Absolutely outstanding! Exceeded my expectations! Amazing food. Great and friendly service Definitely will return read more

Absolutely love this place. One of the top restaurants in Evanston. We have enjoyed their food for over 20 years at two previous locations. Fresh well prepared food with Generous portions and outstanding service. Perfect for vegans, vegetarians and meat eaters. Our waiter Louis was truly wonderful tonight. Kabul House should be on your list for a truly great meal. read more

Kabul House - Afghani coffee - Afghan Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

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The mante are the tastiest thing on the menu! I normally come for the carrot raisin rice but sadly it's not consistent. Last time the carrots were way undercooked. Very nice staff and the lamb was tasty - chicken was just ok. Great spot for pickup or dine in read more

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Perfect weekday lunch. Easy parking in lot outside. Impeccably designed & clean interior. Several staff greeted us. Server Billy immediately picked up on our group's sense of humor and was funny and helpful throughout the whole dining experience, explaining any unfamiliar dishes and drinks to us. The food was delicious! Warm & soft pita, hearty aush (the soup is served in a compact cup), savory vegetarian lunch special, expertly grilled lamb kebab, addictive Afghan rice with carrot and raisins, and fresh mint generously blended into frozen lemonade. We want to come back to try the desserts. read more

This is a beautiful, quiet restaurant in Evanston! I tried their lentil soup and beef dumplings (mantoo) and was truly impressed. The lentil soup was delicious and reminded me of home. The mantoo was great, but I'm giving it a 4/5 because the sauce on top of it felt too much like mayo. Classically, this is Middle Eastern dish is served with yoghurt so I was a bit taken aback but otherwise everything was on spot. The service was quick and the restaurant was relatively empty on a weekday evening. Prices were a bit above average but this is a really nice restaurant so I think it was well worth it! read more

Kabul House - Tomato Lentil Soup, Beef Dumplings (Mantoo) - Afghan Near Me - Evanston, Illinois