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    Panini Kabob Grill

    4.1 (1.9k reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    PANINI KABOB GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Fern H.

    Right of the bat staff gets kudos for turning off those dreaded heat lamp things. Those are so freaking irritating. People who request those be turned on full FURNACE blast in Southern California should be sent straight to jail or some type of concentration camp. Anyways. The food is good, not life-changing, but definitely hits the spot when you're craving something filling and relatively clean. I got one of their kabob plates; long strip of grilled beef over rice with salad, avocado, grilled veggies, and a side of that yogurt sauce. The meat was cooked well, nice char on it, decent flavor, medium juiciness. Rice was solid, nothing special but did the job. The grilled veggies were actually one of the better parts -- good seasoning, slight char, not soggy. The chicken was dryer than I remembered but still Pretty solid flavor profile. Also tried their Alfredo pasta... honestly did not expect to like it so much. It had a flavor profile that's so delicious and smacked me right in the face. Even with the linguine or whatever being overcooked it was still amazing. Overall though, it's consistent, portions are solid, and you leave full without feeling like complete garbage. Not somewhere I'm going out of my way for, but I'd definitely come back if I'm in the area and want something easy and reliable.

    Both plates were flat iron steak, except mine I ask for all rice. But they forgot the bell pepper on mine.
    Enrico A.

    We originally went to Houston's but it was over an hour wait time so we decided just to go here...and it turned out to be a smart choice. I usually go to the one near the Spectrum and the food is always outstanding. This place was also very busy but they were able to us down after only a few minutes waiting . We both ordered the flat iron steak kabob but I had ordered all rice instead of the salad. It was delicious as usual. The only mistake they made was they didn't put any bell pepper on my kabob, which is ok as long as they had tomatoes and onions, which are my favorite vegetables, so I didn't complain. Our waiter was very busy but he was still attentive. Best place to park is in parking structure. So, I would have gave it a 5 star if it wasn't for the missing bell pepper.

    Chicken Wrap cesar
    Mandro E.

    Got chicken shish kabob with varying sides including bulgar and basmati rice, as well as the cesar salad and the romaine avocado salad. Pretty solid and service was quick. Affordable healthy meals. Great for vasual biz lunch.

    Briza M.

    I love this place, and have dined here so many times and they are always on point. Today, I picked up a to-go order as we are celebrating my daughter's birthday at home and I didn't have time to cook...I'm disappointed in the browning avocado they put in the salad.

    Lindsay K.

    Panini Kabob Grill has been one of my absolute favorite Mediterranean spots in Orange County for the past eight years, and it continues to deliver every single time. The consistency here is unmatched and the flavors, the freshness, and the quality never miss. Their beef kafta kebabs are some of the best you'll find anywhere! They are juicy, well-seasoned, and perfectly cooked. And the lime dressing? I could put that on everything or drink it! Haha! It's bright, tangy, and ties the whole meal together. We recently brought out-of-town guests who had never tried this type of food before, and they were genuinely impressed. Watching them fall in love with the dishes I've been enjoying for years made the experience even better. Panini Kabob Grill remains a standout for delicious, reliable, beautifully seasoned Mediterranean food. After eight years of visits, it's still a 5-star favorite.

    Emma Ruth S.

    We went to Panini Kabob on a Sunday afternoon. Parking was good and there was no wait for our group of five. We ordered the family style kabob and hummus trio. As always, the food was great , I really love their kabobs, the taste is so authentic. But this time, I was disappointed with the service. Our server was very busy and didn't check on us the whole time, which I understand, but the hostess wasn't helpful either. When she walked by, I asked for hot sauce and she told me to ask my server. Obviously, he wasn't around for us to ask. She didn't even bother to help, so I asked another employee who finally told our server. By the time the hot sauce came, my food was almost gone. Still love the food here, but I really hope the service gets better next time.

    Family Style Kabobs
    Sarah T.

    Definitely one of my fav mediterranean spots! The food if good, the portions are huge, and the price is great for what u get. We got the hummus trio for the appetizer which was delicious. My favorite one was the edamame hummus. For the main we got the family style kabobs which came with 3 chicken skewers, 2 salads (we got the greek and romaine avocado), and rice (we got the white basmati). We also got the beef koobideh kabob plate to try, and we got that with the strawberry date salad and bulgar pilaf. Everything was SO SO yummy! The food also comes out pretty fast and the service was great. I can't recommend this place enough!

    Combo Combo Ka-Box
    Jeff F.

    This was a delicious surprise. The beef was nice and flavorful and great with the rice, but for me the star was the chicken. So juicy and flavorful and with the grilled vegetables, rice and sauce it really hit the spot. Large portion for one very hungry person or 2 people.

    Beef Koobideh Kabob w/ rice, grilled veggies and tzatziki (to-go comes w/ side salad). Total was $19.38. The koobideh was cold.
    Tracy T.

    I placed my order online at 12:45 PM and picked it up promptly at the promised time of 1:05 PM. I was immediately underwhelmed and disappointed because I paid almost $20 for a cold koobideh... I can't even tell if my food was freshly prepared. Unfortunately, I will not be returning.

    Date salad with chicken kabob

    I've been going to Panini Kabob Grill for over 10 years, and I've always been a huge fan of the date salad with chicken kebab--it's usually my go-to. Unfortunately, today was disappointing. The chicken was dry, and the date salad was missing key ingredients like the blackberries and candied walnuts that normally make it so flavorful and balanced. Overall, it just didn't have the same quality I've come to expect. That said, the staff was very nice and courteous, which I appreciated. Hoping this was just an off day, because I know how great this place can be.

    Chicken kabob
    Jessica T.

    This restaurant masterfully prepared their grilled chicken, kebab, and portions were huge. I received literally a full onion, at least one if not, two tomatoes and several pieces of perfectly prepared chicken. I also got the side of falafel with hummus. The hummus was delicious but I didn't love the falafel. Size was on the smaller side so unfortunately each of the 3 pieces were dry so next time I'd pass. However, overall our Service was great, food was great, and the prices were phenomenal!

    Strawberry-Date Salad
    Anacleto E.

    I've ordered via a 3rd Party App. Y'all have to try the Date Salad, it's truly extraordinary! The Koobideh plate is succulent and delicious! The presentation is bar none... Highly recommended!

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    Always great value, always delicious! Service is good, sometimes they get busy so be patient, it's worth the wait!

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    Good food chicken kebob is just perfect with basmati rice also the yogurt with cucumber is so good

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    Is there easy free parking lot parking?

    Hi Nancy, Yes, free parking is available in the nearby lot.

    Is the koboodeh marinated or cooked in vegetable oil?

    Hello Kathy, Thank you for reaching out, I am happy to assist. Our Beef Koobideh kabobs are not… Read more

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    Habibi Time - Loaded Fries

    Habibi Time

    4.5(250 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    Wow, this place was SO good -- I'm already planning my next visit!…read more I went with my kids and we ordered a beef shawarma plate with double salad instead of rice, a chicken shawarma wrap made the classic way, and another chicken shawarma wrap made CRISPY. I kept saying..."I should have got the fries!" I watched orders of fries coming and out and they looked amazing. The portion sizes were incredibly generous -- when the food arrived, my first thought was that someone had brought me an actual mountain of shawarma! The food was delicious and the sauces were great. I'm always a fan of garlic toum, but they also had a spicy-ish red and a green sauce that I loved. There were a couple of other sauces I didn't get to try yet -- definitely a reason to go back. The service was friendly and fast, the restaurant was clean and well-lit, and there was plenty of seating. The overall atmosphere was really pleasant -- except for the VERY loud family nearby, but hey, that's on them, not the restaurant . Highly recommend, and I will definitely be back! Sorry, no photos!! I was too excited to start digging in! Ill get some next time!!

    After watching so many videos of people eating a crispy shawarma wrap, I had to get my hands on…read moreone! So, I'm glad I found this place! It's in a shopping plaza near the airport in Newport, surrounded by office buildings, and not somewhere I would have thought to visit otherwise. There was plenty of parking in the lot around 12:30 pm on a Saturday, although the store itself was packed with a line to order. I noticed that many people were ordering to go, so we managed to snag a table after ordering. I ordered the chicken shawarma wrap and asked for it to be "crispy." I didn't see that option listed, so I made sure they pressed it. Wow, that was AMAZING! Having it crispy on the outside was a nice touch, which contrasted from the soft texture inside. The chicken was very tender and full of flavor. It's has garlic sauce, but not a lot, so it may be worth asking for some on the side if you prefer it more saucy. Also, the wrap is on the smaller side, so maybe not the best option if you're hungry. We also ordered the loaded fries with beef to share among our group of 4. It was really filling! The beef was very tender, and the fries held up well under the toppings without getting soggy. I also liked the added crunch from the onions and cabbage. I didn't expect making a wrap crispy to be such a game changer, but it really was! It's definitely worth trying. And I'm ready to come back for another round.

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    House of Kabob - Boneless Chicken Kabob

    House of Kabob

    3.9(935 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    Well, I think I have a new favorite Persian kabob restaurant! It's pretty far from home, but I…read morecould easily work it into the flight path so to speak, between the Tustin REI and 17th Street in Costa Mesa. Located in a small but busy plaza, HOK is a small, potentially packed restaurant with a few tables outside. About half full mid afternoon on a Saturday, i got a table and quickly made a decision to try the combination plate with a chicken and kubideh kabob, with rice. Next time I'll branch out, but this first sample provided much pleasure and evidence that they can't do anything wrong (except be closed when I'm craving more ;) A few minutes after placing my order the warm flatbread came out with butter. Comparatively, many other Persian restaurants use Lavash sections, so I enjoyed the contrast. The neighboring table of four received their plates one at a time, so I figured the kitchen and grill were probably also fairly constricted like the lobby. Nonetheless, it didn't take long and the generous, colorful portions were a sight to behold! The first thing I noticed was how moist and tender both kabobs were. Not burnt or dry anywhere on either type. That's attributable to the elevated method of grilling, but here the chef has it down to a science. The second observation came later when I didn't feel excessively thirsty, or bloated, ir dehydrated. Some restaurants really brine the meat while marinating, but here it's another level of perfection. Good service and a reasonable price, although the menu prices might be behind current food costs. Still, it was totally worth it. I didn't have a way to keep leftovers in a safe temperature range, so I ate everything. Full, but not stuffed.

    Super friendly staff and clean inside. Food: got the…read morechicken kabob, eggplant appetizer and side salad. Was amazing, fresh and authentic. So happy I found this place so I can support local family owned business.

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    Bei Restaurant

    4.6(324 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Private events

    The food is amazing and the service is great. My wife asked about a drink that wasn't on the menu…read moreand they didn't have it but our server mixed it up for her. Lebanese style falafels are the best and this place nails it. I commented to my wife how beautiful the chicken had come out, the colors, little black charred corners and edges from the fire, golden reflection on the glaze. It is not cheap but worth every penny. Our server was great and we can't wait to go back. The place is so unassuming from the outside and beautiful on the inside.

    I recommend coming early to secure a parking spot in the lot or scout for parking in the…read moreneighborhood close by. I was lucky enough to get the last spot in the lot. We had reservations and our tables were ready early before our time so we were able to sit there and wait for the rest of the party. The menu is pretty extensive with a good variety of cold and hot appetizers and meats. The prices were also reasonable. We opted for the dinner package, which came with choices of 3 cold appetizers, 3 hot appetizers, salad, 3 choices of meat, and rice for $55 per person plus tax and gratuity. The belly dancing show started at 8:30pm and was entertaining. The dancer really engaged with the audience. I was sitting in a far corner and thought I was hidden from her view, but she came over, started dancing next to me, and got me to do a slight shimmy along with her. It was fun. My only complaint is the waitress was a bit much. We already ordered a lot of food, mind you, but every opportunity she had, she kept pushing to order more and then mentioned there would be an extra charge. She also wanted to charge us for 8 people even though we had 7 people at the table.

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    House of Mandi

    4.3(950 reviews)
    12.4 mi
    $$

    quick service, great coffee and amazing food! such a great place to come with family and friendsread more

    I love Yemeni food and this place promises flavorful and huge portions of just that ! House of…read moreMandi upholds their name with a cozy, traditional ambience due to their sofa-style seats. For two, we ordered the "individual portions" of Mandi Chicken (young chicken roasted with Yemeni spices) & Lalamb Haneeth (a roasted young lamb that falls off the bone). These were both served over a large platter of Mandi rice and came with Yemeni sauce and yogurt. It was expertly made, yet still gave us the warmth of a homestyle meal. The generous portions resulted in a second meal for me! On a Tuesday night, this place was quite packed with friends and families. It seems like wonderful place to host parties or business meetings. Someone nearby us had a birthday, and a group of staff came out with a dessert, blasting a traditional birthday song over the speakers and encouraged the whole restaurant to clap along! Despite the large gatherings, the restaurant is a no-reservation spot. They have a covered patio outside to seat an overflow of customers in case. Thankfully, my boyfriend and I were seated right away. They had a contactless menu, and we scanned a QR code to check our food options, but a server took our order and offered great recommendations once we waved him down. I would love to come back and try other dishes, like their grilled chicken or lamb--as well as the desserts and teas !!

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