This spot is solid. If you're looking for food that's delicious, fresh, and won't make you question your life choices afterward, this is the place. The quality and portions are excellent--no skimpy skewers, no mystery meat. It genuinely reminds me of the Persian and Afghani kebab shops in Northern Virginia that know their way around a charcoal grill. Everything tastes clean, well-seasoned, and cooked with intention. A couple of small suggestions (because nothing is perfect): I'd love to see a wider variety of sauces for the kebabs, and personally, I'd prefer a larger piece of taftoon bread instead of the pita slices. That said--credit where it's due--the pita tastes fresh and not like it was pulled straight from a plastic bag, which already puts them ahead of most places. Bottom line: this is the best kebab spot I've found in the area, hands down. Highly recommend--and yes, I'll absolutely be back. read more

After enjoying Baba Ghannouj Mediterranean Bistro in Cary last week, my girl & I decided to explore another kebab/gyro restaurant in Cary, so we went to Kebab Skewer & dined in on a Saturday night. This is located close to Milklab, which I also reviewed here on Yelp. My girl ordered a gyro wrap, then the young adult cashier asked if we wanted to add fries & drink for additional $3+. She asked if she can swap the fries for another side: baba ghannouj, our favorite Mediterranean side dish, and the cashier said she can. The menu overhead is clear, so we didn't have trouble deciding what to order. I ordered the Kebab Platter - Double Skewer that comes with salad, rice, a tiny cup of tzatziki, a tiny cup of salad dressing, and pita bread. Platter costs $15.99 + additional $1.99 because I chose lamb kebab. We also ordered the 4-piece falafel & a lamb kofta skewer. Total cost was about $50+. As always, we tried each other's foods, split the falafel & lamb kofta. The lamb gyro wrap was delicious with fresh meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and tzatziki sauce. The few bites I had of the gyro were pure bliss; part of me wish I ordered a gyro wrap too, but I wanted us to have different orders. The baba ghannouj that came with her gyro was excellent unlike what we tried from Baba Ghannouj Mediterranean Bistro (BGM Bistro). The texture of the mashed eggplant and mix of spices were perfect, and the amount was good enough for the 2 of us to share. I also enjoyed my double skewer lamb kebab platter. The salad was fresh, the basmati rice wasn't as sopisticated as other spiced varieties but it went well with the lamb kebab, fresh from the grill. However, for an $18+ meal, wish it included another small side like baba ghannouj. BGM Bistro's platters let you choose 2 sides along with the rice and salad for about the same price, so you get more value there but the baba ghannouj tastes better here. Falafel is a good-tasting side, about the same quality as BGM Bistro's. It comes with tahini sauce. The lamb kofta skewer, which looks like a sausage, was well-spiced and went well with tzatziki. Our orders were served in less than 12 min, and we had to pick up our trays at the front when they were ready instead of bringing to our table. It looks like this is the kind of place that's better for take out than dine in as the ambiance isn't inviting. There was one area where the floor was left uncleaned and the dull illumination of the fluorescent lights inside doesn't make this restaurant ideal for a romantic date. We were somewhat satisfied with our dinner with the gyro and baba ghannouj being the highlights. Lamb kebab & lamb kofta tasted good but I don't think the whole platter is worth $18+. We might alternate BGM Bistro & this as each has their own pros & cons. Or we might explore another we haven't tried before. read more

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Yum, just yum! I'm happy I've finally made my way to Kebab Skewer, and I'm sorry it took me this long to check it out. This place has got some tasty eats and I'm destined to go back and check out more menu items. For lunch. I grabbed a spicy chicken shawarma wrap, plus the two desserts pictured: homemade ma'amoul and baklava. Delicious! And very inexpensive compared to other restaurants (albeit, the baklava is on the smaller side). The spicy shawarma wrap was moist and consistently flavorful throughout. The bread was tasty and the ratio of ingredients was spot on. The deserts were crumbly (ma'amoul) and flaky (baklava), and sweet. The restaurant itself is a basic spot in a strip mall, geared more towards takeout. Lots of takeout ready for pickup when I was there around noon. The staff was super friendly and inviting, creating a great atmosphere. read more

Kebab Skewer - Homemade Ma'amoul (left) & Baklava (right) - Kebab Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Came here in a Saturday around 13o and we were the only ones. Not a good sign. It's a counter service place with typical seating. Nothing special. The food however was a different story. We had the kebab platters are they were well executed. Lamb and chicken were on point and the pita bread was the flat homemade variety that was very good. Definitely worth giving it a try if you're in the mood for Med. on the go to list. read more

Was here for lunch on a weekday . You order at the counter. The menu is overhead and easy to read. You go back to the counter to get your order. There are 8 tables inside and one outside. You will have to pull tables together if there are more than 4 people in your group. I chose the gyro platter. The meat was seasoned well and put on a grill before serving but was not dried out. It was served over a huge portion of basmati rice that was done perfectly. A salad of fresh lettuces, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions was on the side with an unusual dressing and a piece of pita bread that was nice and warm. There was a small cup of taziki that was good. Only bottled tea, so I had water. The tables were clean and the decor was middle eastern. Price was good, so I will be back to try a kabob next time. read more

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5 stars every time! Delicious food, and excellent service consistently. Friendly also:) read more

Kebab Skewer - Chicken Schwarma is awesome!! We love the garlic sauce and always get extra!! - Kebab Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

We've been several times, and it's been great each time. The gyro and chicken shawarma sandwiches are both solid. Nice crispy fries. The hummus is nice and creamy. Ask for some garlic sauce - it's a treat. read more

I believe this restaurant my be under new management/ownership, I'm not certain, but I can say that it used to be really good. I went in for lunch and ordered the smash burger. We all know that a lot of pictures that companies display never really represent there food, but this may be the grosses misrepresentation I've ever seen. Even the written menu would be misleading in my opinion. To say I was disappointed is an understatement. read more

Very tasty hummus! The Mediterranean salad was good, dressing was a bit odd but tastey. My fiancé loved the skewers and will definitely be returning. read more

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Great food, good prices. The wait to get our order seemed way too long and we were the only ones in the resturaunt. It was pretty quiet and my friend and I were able to talk without having to fight over other voices. However the food is delicious here so the wait didn't bother me too much and I was not in a hurry. The bathrooms really needed cleaning. There was no toilet paper. read more

Kebab Skewer - Greek Salad worh Chicken Kebab Skewer (Meat Only) - Kebab Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

We had a craving for some Mediterranean food and decided to check out a kebab place we hadn't been to yet. I got the Chicken kabob platter which comes with rice, yogurt sauce, a side salad and pita bread. The chicken was very moist and had a good flavor to it. The hubs ordered the beef Koobideh platter. It came with the same sides as mine. He felt that it was just...meh as it really had no flavor. He said that it might as well have been rolled meatloaf for all he knew. Needless to say, he has definitely had much better. We both agreed that the rice was not like any we have had at other Mediterranean restaurants. Neither of us could really put our finger on what was so different about it. The pita bread was very bland and tasted like it was store bought. It wasn't a horrible meal but it also wasn't the best meal we have had. read more

Kebab Skewer - Chicken Kebab Platter - Kebab Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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This was one of the best meals me and my wife have ever had. We don't normally write reviews but we had to download Yelp for this - it was that good! The falafel was crispy and served with an incredible hummus, tzatziki and hot pita bread. The chicken shawarma was perfectly marinated and moist topped with a delicious garlic sauce. Even their tiramisu cake was fantastic! Generous portions and everything was very fresh and reasonably priced. The staff was nice and accommodated us making substitutions. We are already looking forward to going back! read more

This had become one of our regular lunch spots. The spicy chicken shwarma is freaking delicious! I always ask for extra garlic sauce - it makes the dish. The hummus is fantastic and has me craving more. The bread, rice, salad, gyro, and cheese steak all keep us coming back. My picky elderly dad even loved it! The last time we were there, an elderly couple was too. They obviously struggled with mobility. Instead of just calling out their completed order for pick-up, the staff left the kitchen and walked the food to their table. It seems like a little thing, but it made an impact both on that couple and me. We will continue to go back for sure. read more

Great food! Nice lunch special. I had the Chicken Kebob plate with rice, tzatziki sauce, and falafel. Highly recommend.

I got this delivered. Great tasting chicken and rice. Nice baklava too. I would eat here again.

Let me tell you this place never disappoints with takeout either! Orders were ready when I arrived and made correctly with all sauces on the side. Staff was very polite and it was easy to order over the phone. The food was just as tasty at my home as all my other dine in experiences. This is one of my go-to spots in Cary!! 10/10! read more

Food was merely ok, sauces were very bland. Chicken was dry and one order was wrong (ordered and paid for lamb kebab, got chicken). Tzatziki and tahini sauces had very little flavor. The falafel was extremely overcooked; almost black. The stuffed grape leaves were ok. There are better places for Mediterranean food. read more

The best food! It's my go to place! Everything is delicious! I couldn't choose if I had to! The service is great and the guys working there are terrific! You have to try it! The food is made to perfection! They do a great job packing the food for take! I gave the place 5 stars, I wish I could give 10 stars! read more

We picked an order time, placed our order online for carryout and it was ready when we arrived. It was the single skewer kebab platter with a chicken skewer for me and the double skewer kebab sandwich with a beef kofta and beef koobideh skewer for my husband. We also split a side order of hummus with pita, a side order of falafel and a piece of baklava. The food was good for a quick, cheap Mediterranean option. read more

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Yummy food, quick service. After traveling all day I couldn't ask for more. I ordered the dual kebab platter with rice and a salad. The pita was delicious. I'm adding this to my FL list of verified food stops. read more

I can't imagine that they get too many people who say "No rice and no bread" because that seems to be the only sides they were offering this evening, but I'm still doing my keto diet so those don't work. But the gent working the counter offered "extra salad" and that was perfectly okay for me. What was brought to my table was a beautifully laid out platter with a chicken kebab and a lovely arrangement of mixed lettuce, spinach, cucumbers, tomatoes and onions. Pretty to look at and absolutely delicious. A lovely meal! Definitely a good dinner at Kebab Skewer! [Review 12432 overall, 2220 of 2019.] read more

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The flavors transport you to another place. Quiet & unassuming, you walk in and are greeted with a friendly smile. This is not a chain restaurant. They take pride in offering quality food with fresh ingredients. I really enjoyed my shish kabob platter. All the flavors were yummy! read more

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Service was good. Food was flavorful and had a nice spice profile. The salad was fresh. Overall enjoyed the meal and will be back.

The gyros here are so great oh my gosh!! The meat is so flavorful and delicious. The Greek salad was amazing. You get so much for a great price! The kebabs are so good. Definitely a new favorite in the area! read more

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Food is delicious but the portion size has gone down since my last visit. I had skewers of lamb, chicken and beef and all were really flavorful. read more

Came here on a Friday evening after someone recommended the restaurant. I ordered the lamb kebab platter. The lamb was very flavorful, I like it overdone on the outside and moist on the inside and a little charred so it worked great. The salad was very basic but the dressing was delicious. The maamoul cookie was fresh and the date filling was moist. Sides are very limited and the restaurant could've been a little bit cleaner. Overall, food was fresh and flavorful. read more

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I happened upon this place while grabbing boba. I'm so glad I stopped in. Family owned and friendly, they have reasonable prices for delicious food. It kind of looks like a chain but the taste is authentic. We ordered the Chicken Kebab, Chicken Keema, Beef Keema platter. Kebabs were juicy and flavorful. Favorite was the original chicken kebab. Legit so many things were homemade which was amazing. Will come back! read more

Kebab Skewer - Homemade Baklava - Kebab Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

This place is amazing, everyone here is so pleasant and kind! The fries are to die for, they're so crispy and the spicy chicken schwarma is scrumptious, just the perfect amount of spice! read more

Kebab Skewer - Kebab Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Our son picked this place wanting grape leaves, sorry they don't sell them. Pretty limited choices. We all had kabob platters. Hubby and son had beef kabob, rice and salad. They liked the koobideh just fine. My chicken kabob was burnt with charred black outside edges, served with an unimpressive salad. The bread which isn't pita and isn't naan, but a creation of their own was very good--the best part of the meal along with hummus. Staff very friendly and generous sending us home with more bread. Restaurant could have been cleaner. read more

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The amazing reviews inspired us to come for lunch today. We chose the chicken kebab and the beef koobideh platters, both served with side salads, rice, freshly-baked bread and tzatziki. I also ordered a veggie kebab on the side. The meat was well spiced and perfectly cooked, the rice was tasty and the vegetables were cooked through, but still crisp and fresh. The bread was wonderful and fresh, but don't expect traditional pita. This was much thinner and slightly charred, similar to Indian naan. The service was terrific, especially for an order-at-the-counter restaurant. Tables were sanitized immediately after diners left, and our server checked on us several times. I took home about a third of my food, and the owner offered to bake more bread for me to take with me. Also, it's in a good, central Cary location. A fantastic place all around! read more

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This place is absolutely amazing !! My favorite item is chicken Keemah kebab roll. You can taste the freshness . Every time we have ordered we have not been disappointed! read more

All you need to know is - order the side of hummus!!! One of the best hummus I have had in a very long time and you can tell that the olive oil they use is the real deal. My husband and I get the rice dishes but boy was I pleasantly surprised by that side salad! read more

Had the triple skewer platter of chicken kebab, beef shish kebab and beef koobideh for 16.99 (without taxes). The platter comes with a salad, rice, bread tzaziki and vinaigrette dressing. Although the portion sizes were great, the rice was a bit moist and the salad was pretty bland even with the addition of the vinaigrette dressing. The bread was soft and it worked well with the kebabs and the tzaziki. All of the kababs had a char grilled appearance and among them, the beef shish reigned supreme. It was tender, juicy and emanated different kinds of flavors like cumin. The chicken kebab was just okay and the koobideh was a bit too dry. Overall, a good and filling meal. They have 5 tables with sufficient spacing for social distancing and the employees had their masks on. You get a free soda with check in. At the time of my visit, the guy in the counter was nice enough to allow it for me even without getting the confirmation from the app as it was not working properly in my case. read more

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Love the food and service here. It's a very clean restaurant and I enjoy coming here with my family. Highly recommend! read more

It pains me to write this review. As a Persian, it's super exciting to find a "Mediterranean" restaurant with more than just Lebanese and Greek food (which I love btw!). Kebab Skewer has a little of each with the focus being on Persian. To the average, person the menu will look like a bunch of kebabs with no respect to region. Persian spices/flavor is very distinct in its own right; different from Greek and Lebanese flavors. Regardless of the region, I would expect a shish kebab (whether steak, ground beef, chicken or lamb) to be tender, juicy and brimming with spices. I ordered takeout and GrubHub delivered it very quickly (within 30 mins). Every skewer with the exception of the grilled chicken was extremely dry and over cooked. So dry, in fact, that I had to coat it in the watery yogurt sauce to get it down. Here's the thing: I can deal with dry food if it means getting a taste of those yummy Persian spices but that was lacking as well. No taste of saffron, turmeric, parsley, onion - nothing. The rice was fluffy but I can tell it was re-steamed or old (perhaps from lunch). The salad and bread were both good. I don't think I'll be back because it doesn't seem like a bad fluke. Their recipes are just lacking flavor, let alone Persian flavor. Throw in the fact that it was I overcooked and not inexpensive; it's a "no" from me. So bummed. I remain on the hunt for good Persian food in the Triangle area. read more

Kebab Skewer - Skewer Platters: Chicken Kebab, Chicken Koobideh, Beef Koobideh, Side salad, Steak Shish Kebab (upcharge), Onions & Tomatoes, Baked Pita - Kebab Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

What a pleasant surprise! The food was tasty and the prices were reasonable. I'll go again when I'm in the area.

The food was pretty average, with a heavy emphasis on bread and rice, accompanied by just one small skewer of chicken. You order at the counter and they offer a tipping option when paying, but service is limited to counter pickup only--no table service regardless of customer age. Had I known that tipping was expected without this service, I would have reconsidered the amount of my tip. read more

Food was very good, very pleased, people were friendly, place was clean, only thing that was a little bothersome was that the we waited and waited and so I decided to go to the counter and the young man is like oh yeah your food is ready. I get. read more

This place is excellent to get koubideh and awesome Persian grilled meats. I have been longing for good Iranian food and finally I have found it in our backyard. I love the bread that they make to order for you it is hot and delicious. It's probably some of the best bread I've had in the area. Rice is done well too. They have quite a few Greek dishes as well. It's a fast casual place and easy to get in and out for a quick dinner lunch. read more

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Oh my god... falafel galore!!! I love falafel (good falafel), not all falafel is created equal. I've had some really good falafel and some really bad falafel in my life but this one is up there. Came in for lunch twice and both times got falafel, that's how I know theirs is on point- I was craving it the next day (and now as I type this review). It's super flavorful and FRESH is all I can think. It reminds me of the authentic falafel I get overseas, and not many restaurants can nail this flavor in the US. They have many other dishes and sandwiches to choose from but I'm not sure when I'll get sick of the falafel to be able to try something else. The owner is a very kind, humble man who greets you with a smile. Prices are reasonable too! read more

Kebab Skewer - Falafel wrap and fries - Kebab Near Me - Cary, North Carolina