I'm hitting this place with my first ever five-star review. Why? It's actually simple: It smacks…read moreyou directly in the mouth with bold flavors and possibly a well-worn flip flop. Do you like Shawarma? Do you like Kabob? Well, bow down to the king, because this place is where he places his booty (that means his items, and not his tushie; check your heart). If I could eat here every day I would, but unfortunately I can't because my body is made up of a collection of fire ants and three femurs from a diabetic horse. I return to the earth Tuesdays-Fridays (and on Nicholas Cage's birthday), but when I rise, I bow down to the king. RIP Rosie Perez. RIP George Clooney. RIP Douglas MacArthur. The fire ants are calling me back to the earth.

Situated in this run-down strip mall that is desperately needing some upgrades, the restaurant…read morequietly exists with so much humility. Despite its image, however, the reviews left by previous customers are solid. This convinced me to try them on one Saturday evening. Its inside is very simple with interior like an old Middle Eastern diner feel. They could utilize more decorations to indicate the kind of cuisine (Afghanistan) they represent/boast and yet, that may not be their focus. Most of all, what's important is the "heart", the food to say it precisely. A few tables were occupied by eat-in diners which I noticed upon entry. I wasted no time by proceeding to the front where they take orders. A young man there greeted me. I told him I was in for a to-go order. I thus adding said to him that I would need a minute to decide. As I took the time to study the menu I noticed that the prices of the dishes were quite reasonable. And yet it was hard to gauge the portions of them. I shall see when I get my food though. By the time I had been back to the register after solidifying as to what I would want, a different young man was upfront. He was also polite and welcoming but not to the over-the-top way. His "generic" type of gesture was good enough. I told him what I wanted 14. Lamb Tikka Kabob ($13.99 as of early April of 2026). He said it would be ready in about 10-15 minutes. It was quite right on time when my food came out of the kitchen. Once I had the chance, I started my dinner. Let me quickly summarize the food here: -Portion: Quite good. If mere $13.99 buys this size of food, I would go for it often. -Food quality: Whereas I wouldn't describe it as "excellent" or "exquisite", the plate was filled with good flavors. Everything from the meat to the rice to the salad to the hummus, the quality was solid. The naan bread, however, was quite small and thin (thought they could be a bit more generous.) Is this a typical Afghani style bread? Not sure. I am not versed in the Afghani cuisine (as I've already hinted a bit.) Whether or not I am speaking about the authenticity of the very culinary traditions/styles correctly, this might be as the closest Afghani eatery gem as you can find in this part of town. I don't know how long this restaurant has been around but my assumption is that it's not overexposed to the public eye just yet. Despite the fact that it's located on this busy intersection of Quebec and Evans/Iliff, King of Shawarma & Kabob is indeed a humble business. And yes, I will return to it when I think of reasonably priced solid Middle Eastern food next time.

We stopped by here on a shopping day and the food was really delicious. The food is freshly made to…read moreorder. Fast and good service. The stall looked clean. We ordered the gyro plate and added a pita and some falafels. It does feel like the price they charged vs the amount of food we received was a bit on the expensive side but the falafel was big and crunchy w great flavors. The falafels were $6 for 4, which is pricier than some of the Mediterranean restaurants I've tried recently, same for pita at $2.... At least the pita very soft and warm. Overall a tasty experience, if you want something refreshing at the mall and not feeling weighed down, give Kabora a try.

THE BEST SHAWARMA and FALAFEL in NoCo!!!! Juicy, flavorful,…read morefresh, perfect amount of heat, made to order, first time I had falafel they were hard but just mushed beautifully in the gyro for a well rounded fresh pallet bite! This is by far better than Cafe Athens, incomparable! And I got 2 meals for less than $25!! Very impressed and will dream about this place until I eat here again. 100% sure this is the Shawarma the Avengers rave about after their victories!

I was there last week (8/27/26) and tried the Menemen instead of my usual donner baguette. The…read moreowner's wife served me and I had the menimen, a coke (I had too much coffee already) and a sobiyet for dessert. I had seen someone a couple of months ago eating the menemen and she recommended it. The Menemen came in a brass serving dish bubbling hot and smelling wonderful with a nice piece of toasted baguette on the side. The dish has peppers, onions, tomatoes, two poached eggs and lots of cheese and spices. It was absolutely delicious, I can't quite identify the spices, but the whole dish was tasty and filling. I would have licked the dish clean if I were at home, but I wasn't going to embarrass myself in public. This will be my new brunch item in the future. Sobyiet is baklava with a creamy cheese filling and I could eat 6 or 7 if I wasn't watching my weight. Normally, I would have turkish coffee but as mentioned earlier I already had too much coffee at home that AM. I like to eat here about once a month when I'm in the area and I love the place. The people there are very pleasant and helpful and will offer samples. Many of the other patrons are Turkish and go there with children for brunch. It's worth a stop to try cuisine not nornally seen in Denver.

This is a nice little cafe serving Turkish cuisine, specializing in pastry and breakfast dishes…read more The man at the counter was very friendly and offered me a bite of a ground beef borek, having asked if I ate meat. It was good, and I ordered a feta and spinach borek with an iced coffee and enjoyed them there. They offer Turkish coffee and tea, which I'll try in the future.

After receiving a 40% DoorDash coupon in the mail, I simply couldn't resist the urge of ordering a…read moredelivery. And I simply couldn't think of ordering anything else but delicious food from my favorite Zaytoon Mediterranean Grill to satisfy my Medi craving. At that moment, I listened to my inner voice. Today, what I got were: -Lentils Soup -Mixed Appetizers -Sambusa Potato Lentil Soup is very simple and yet it's got some character to it. Lightly seasoned, and I probably liked it very much because of that;. Without using a lot of salt it holds a good balance of flavors mostly from the main ingredient: lentils. I waited until it was lukewarm so I could "drink" out of the container. It had a hint of lemon taste which I noticed as I slowly chugged it (lol!!) Well-made soup indeed. Sambusa Potato was exactly what I had expected. Again, not salty at all but not bland either. Good portion size. This is one of the staple items off the menu which I always order. Mixed Appetizers were quite amazing and this is now my favorite dish. The restaurant was so generous. They put more than enough pita bread slices for it. They certainly don't know how to be stingy (lol!) This restaurant continues to perform well where they have never been bad or even mediocre.

We finally decided to try what is advertised as the only sit-down Turkish restaurant in Denver, and…read moreunfortunately, it was a major disappointment--we left hungry. There were three of us. We ordered a koobideh sandwich with fries, an Adana kebab plate with baba ghanoush, and a salad. My husband asked if we could have a traditional Turkish shepherd's (çoban) salad, but instead we received a few slices of tomato and cucumber served alongside a single skewer of beef. To make matters worse, the koobideh and Adana turned out to be the exact same kebab. When we asked, the server confirmed they were essentially the same item with different names. The baba ghanoush was served by itself with nothing to eat it with. When we requested bread, we were given a microwaved pita and charged an additional $3. Our total bill was $39, which might sound reasonable, but the value simply wasn't there. The server repeatedly mentioned how understaffed they were, there was no traditional Turkish salad on the menu, and dips were served without bread unless you paid extra. Overall, the experience fell far short of expectations. There are much better places in Denver to spend your money.

Had someone recommend this spot so we thought we would check it out…read more Went in place was clean and cheerful. You get a complementary Afghanistan soup which was very tasteful so definitely taste it We order the chicken shish kabobs came out looking amazing and tasted even better Service on point , tables clean , vibe together you should go by Thanks

Having replaced a derelict Dickey's BBQ on Havana, Maiwand hit my radar this week when someone…read moreasked about it on reddit.I made a note to myself: give it a shot whenever you're in the area. Today was the day to take it for a test drive/mid-afternoon snack. This mini review is for takeout only. Koubideh was my introduction to Persian grub long ago and the Afghan version usually hits. We scooped one skewer, along with some rice and potato sambosas. Koubideh hit the spot--well-seasoned and cooked right. Sambosas: FWIW, these are just like samosas with no peas. Apparently, no one has told autocorrect... They were out of chicken, so potato had to do. Thumbs up, though a little bland. The outside was perfect. Rice came in a plentiful portion, enough for two. Nothing stood out, but the texture and seasoning were on point. The guy who took my phone order was friendly and accommodating. While this drive-by a la carte meal didn't scratch the surface of their menu, it was cheap and delicious. We'll go back for more.

So good and fresh! We were starving after a long drive and this truly hit the spot! Everything was…read morefreshly made to order. I got the chicken shawarma sandwich meal - it was so juicy and flavorful and the fries it came with were nice and crispy on the outside! The tzatziki was yum yum yum. Nice employees, clean, good music and atmosphere, and easy parking. 10/10 would recommend I might go back before the end of my stay!

Really good Gyro platter…read more Good price, the flavors mix together amazingly! I personally wanted more Gyro because every meal my main goal is high protein. Platter comes with Gyro, Veggies, Salad, on Rice, with Sauce The Tziki sauce that comes with it is delicious but a bit liquidity for me. 4-5 rating out of 5 for me. Will definitely go back. Try it out

This is a lovely family restaurant where great care is put into the food. I love the unassuming,…read moredown-to-earth feeling. The owners are friendly, kind-hearted, and generous. The gyros are wonderful and the sauces, lentil soup, and salads are perfect. The salad was particularly crisp and fresh. And the basmati rice was exceptional - clearly the best rice you can buy. I wonder if the baba ghanoush was home-made because it was equally phenomenal. I love this place and I felt at home.

Great food , but used to be better. Had the GYRO wraps. We've had them many times before, but…read morethey've recently added hot sauce to them and it ruined the whole meal. Please go back to the way you used to be and don't add hot sauce to the tzatziki sauce. Thank you I'll try you again, but I'll make sure I don't get hot sauce next time.

Visited local , tried *Onion pakoras- 4.5 out of 5…read more*Misal pav - 4 of 5 ( it was too dry house made pav was good but not the pav you get with misal in Bombay). *chicken lollipop- 3.5 of 5 sauce lack they punch . * house made rad malai - 4.5 of 5 good. Bit pricey. What stood out was a young server named Nilesh . He is working full time and putting himself thru masters in hotel management , he is a worker and carry himself great . I will visit here during my next Denver visit .

Had a great experience at Mad Over Curry. The Chicken Tikka Masala was tasty, creamy, and a little…read moreon the sweet side, but very enjoyable overall. I ordered it medium spicy, though it wasn't quite as spicy as I expected. The Chicken Curry was a classic dish with great flavor, and the medium spice level had a more noticeable kick. The Garlic Naan was fresh, slightly crispy, and perfect for dipping into both entrees. We also tried the samosas, which were flavorful with a nice level of spice and made for a great appetizer. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming. We visited around 5 PM, and it wasn't very busy, so our food came out quickly. Overall, a very enjoyable meal, and I'd happily come back.

I have never had Lebanese food before. The meat was tender and the seasonings were delicious. The…read moreatmosphere was so welcoming. The service was fast and everyone was so nice.

I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately it was a disappointment…read more The highlights were the lentil soup and the hummus. Both were fresh, flavorful, and the portion sizes were generous. Unfortunately, everything else missed the mark. The chicken kebabs had an unexpected sweetness that just didn't work for me. The side salad looked wilted and didn't seem very fresh, and even the dressing was overly sweet. The rice was bland and had almost no flavor. The biggest letdown was the garlic sauce--it tasted like it was made with mayonnaise instead of a traditional garlic sauce, and I found it unpleasant. The overall atmosphere didn't help. The restaurant didn't seem particularly clean, the décor and ambiance felt like they had been thrown together, and the employees came across as disconnected rather than welcoming or engaged. I can easily overlook a place that's been put together on a budget if the food is outstanding, but in this case, it simply wasn't. Aside from the lentil soup and hummus, I didn't enjoy the meal. Based on my experience, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant.