Really cute place and nice family. It was nice to sit outside drinking hot tea and watching the owner cooking lamb kabobs. The bean and and noodle soup was really good. We ordered the lamb kabob sandwich and chicken salad sandwich. The sandwiches needed more seasoning or a spicy sauce, or both. read more

The reviews of this place must be fake. $17 chicken kabob for literally 2 spoons of rice, 3 vegetables and 4 small pieces of chicken. People from Davis must put up with these prices in exchange for what you see in the picture, but anywhere else you get an actual full meal for a street vendor (which this is) for this price. Insane rip off. read more

Stand Up Kabob - The meal - Middle Eastern Near Me - Davis, California

Absolutely authentic food and atmosphere. It reminded me of some happy months I spent one summer back in the 70s in Iran! This is a place that could be a gathering place, and the food is out of this world. All kinds of great sandwiches kebab, eggplant, vegetable soufflé, cool delicious potato salad. Last time I was there they had an amazing vegetable soup with noodles. I've been trying to go every week. 5100 chiles is an easy stop off the Macep exit on the freeway great place to hang out and wait while the traffic goes by on Friday night ! read more

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This place is killer. Just sad they aren't open for longer hours! If you haven't been here yet you've got to try it.

If I have a favorite cuisine, it's delicious, fresh, well-prepared street food, and I've enjoyed street food all over this world. I almost never give 5-star ratings, but Stand Up Kabob gets one because sometimes in this life we are fortunate to feel loved and appreciated when we go to experience a great street food stand. I've felt that love all over the world. I seek it out - like a street food junkie. Stand Up Kabob reminded me of many of my favorites - from the goofy hand-made sign on the road that allowed us to find the place, to the skillfully handmade wood-fired BBQ where skewers of meat were cooking, to the limited menu (illustrated by pictures with hand-written scrawl), to the delightfully friendly greeting from someone really happy we decided to eat there. And this was in Davis? If I'm going to be honest as reviewer, I'll have to admit I loved this place before I even ordered. Naturally, we were eager to try the kabobs - skewered lamb served w rice and grilled tomato. (No chicken that day.) The lamb was kofta style - ground w herbs and spices and then fashioned on a skewer to be cooked over wood. Yeah. Delicious. The rice was perfect, and the charred tomato a perfect addition. My sweet wife would have liked some yogurt sauce or tzatziki with it, but I was good with the way it was. We also tried a tomato and cucumber salad which was fresh, and potent. I happen to like onions, so I loved the salad, too. Rice pudding gave us a nice smooth landing -- light and fluffy with a thread of saffron - an appreciated albeit cosmetic touch, and the perfect street food metaphor -- where you're noticing that the care that goes into your food is as good as any Michelin star restaurant, all the while some cheesy suited used car salesman is working his magic nearby and cars whiz by on the I-80. If you love great street food as I do, you'll actually care for Stand Up Kabob the way I do. These folks are obviously trying to make the same delicious food from home that THEY love ... and it shows. And if you don't love street food, then there's a Taco Bell down the street. read more

Incredibly authentic serving some of the most delicious Persian food I've ever had plus large selection of beer you can't get anywhere else. It's a pleasant surprise, a beer garden, funky and fun, this place transports you to a place in time. Only thing I'd change is their hours! They really need to be open 7 days a week versus just Fridays :)))) read more

Delicious! Everything was excellent. Everyone eating at the stand was having a great time.

This is my second time eating the amazing food here at Stand Up Kabob They have succeeded in providing great food, great music and great atmosphere once again!! This hangout is definately a fabulous addition to my list of places to regular here in Davis. Come check them out, you won't be disappointed! read more

Highly recommend this little out of the way spot. Food is very authentic, prepared with care, and tasty. I've sampled a good selection of the menu and never really been disappointed (some thing better than others or just more familiar to my palette) but the kabobs are by far my favorite. The kookoo is a good vegetarian option. I always get a side of yogurt (daria) and the shirazi salad. Prices are very fair and i think are a great value (especially compared to comparable places in davis). Couple things to note. They have very limited hours (Fridays only at the time of posting) so check their site. They are located adjacent to an automobile repair shop so just be aware of this when you arrive. They have a fine outdoor dinning area but I usually get takeout. read more

Best hole in the wall joint we have found yet. Worth coming in for a meal. Recommend getting an extra side of roasted veggies. So good!

This place is SOOOO good. The food is masterfully made right in front of you. It's a craft and work of art. The vibe is perfect and it's quirky enough to set it apart (it's at a car dealership) and you smell the food as soon as you get close. Recommend the chicken! You have to go here. read more

Okay this place is amazing!!!! I got the chicken plate with a side of the cucumber mint yogurt to use as a sauce in the plate. The chicken is grilled to perfection. So flavorful, but the sauce ties it all together. Service was great, super friendly. Great outdoor seating. 100% recommend. Arguably one of Davis's best restaurants. read more

Stand Up Kabob - Counter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Davis, California

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Here's the deal: this restaurant is not some well oiled machine business like you're used to eating at. It's literally run by a Persian dude who does it as a hobby with his family. The guy is NOT a restaurant owner. Because of that, there's errors and inefficiency. He also hasn't optimized things to bring down costs which is why the prices are a bit high, for those of you that don't understand how a business works. BUT the result of all of this is incredibly delicious and authentic Persian food, which is very hard to find. The vast majority of Persian restaurants you will go to are UTTER CRAP. Now whether you have the discernment to tell the difference between crap and quality is a different story, and maybe, if you don't, you should stick to eating the kabob at village pizza and grill (not trying to knock village, but let's face it, Persian cuisine is not their strong suit) or one of those spots in Sacramento. However, if you want to get blown away by flavors that you've only experienced from your favorite uncle's chelo kabob, this spot will nurture your soul. read more

I was so happy to find a kabob place in Davis that has such good prices and decided to give it a try. The staff was extremely friendly and attentive, and brought our food out quickly. The food was AMAZING, my personal favorite being the shirazi salad. Wish they were open more days and for longer, but regardless, I'm definitely planning on making a reappearance. read more

Hands down, one of the best places I have ever been to. It has a welcoming atmosphere, cute abundance and wonderful, high quality food. The owners are super nice! I came here once and then came back again and stacked up for the rest of the week until they open again. Just go and try it out already. read more

A very authentic Persian restaurant with surprisingly reasonable proportions. Quick, easy and delicious meal.

Love this new place ! Friendly and quick service. Their ash and kabob are really good ! Highly recommended.

Great food and wonderful owners. Food was so authentic and priced reasonably. My husband and I loved everything we ordered. I just wish that they're open everyday. We'd love to get their food more often! read more

Really tasty food but operations need improvement. Put in a phone order, was told it would be ready in an hour. Arrived 1:20 later and had to wait another 45 min with wife and son sitting in car. Suggestion would be allow pre pay online and have customers just come and pick up order and not have to wait in the same line as customers placing orders. Also, price points started off good, but have significantly jumped to the point where I consider this restaurant expensive relative to portion size. read more

Great food for reasonable price. Good customer service. Never been disappointed by their selection. My only complaint is that they are not open all week. read more

Most delicious koobideh and basmati rice in all of Davis to be found here! Highly recommend. Will be back! Owner is generous, fun, and warm. He also happens to own University Auto Imports by downtown. read more

Not bad! Great Smokey bbq flavor to the veggies and meat. Really great prices. The cucumber mint yogurt sauce is a must. Wish there was some other sauce as well. Spice perhaps? I'd eat here again, but will take it to go and add some kind of tasty sauce. Interesting and unusual location right on the outside of a dealership. Cool spot nonetheless. read more

The food is delicious, but it's way overpriced and the portions too small for what they charge. There's also a chain up golden retriever in the back by the parking lot which was quite heartbreaking to see. read more

I was looking for a place to grab some food for a potluck, because I didn't have time to cook a dish. The place was a "hole in the wall", and shared the building with a car dealership. The place had an outdoor grill built into the wall. I ordered their kabab sandwiches, and my friends loved them. I highly recommend them to kabob lovers, and I look forward to trying their other dishes in the future, when they expand and start offering in-house dining. read more

This is fresh authentic Iranian food from a family owned and operated business that I am excited to share about because it is, literally, mouthwatering delicious! The lamb kabob and shirazi salad, along with other amazing Iranian dishes, is Iran. read more

Amazing food. We haven't had one bad item off of the menu, and we've tried multiple different dishes. My favorite is the spicy chicken kebab and my husband loves the lamb. Can't go wrong with either one. My family looks forward to every Friday when they open. Hoping they start serving more days. read more

If you haven't been here before, you are missing out big time! This place is incredible. The food quality is top notch and so is the service. I love the unique setup of the restaurant. It is a great place to enjoy some AMAZING Persian food, beer, and hang out with friends! I definitely highly recommend giving this place a try! You will be hooked! read more

Great customer service and delicious kabob koobideh! So happy that we finally have a Persian restaurant in Davis.

Delicious, authentic kabobs. Inexpensive. Vegetarian options available as well as classic meat recipes. Wonderful Persian soup. Great music and ambiance too! read more

As an Iranian I was impressed by the quality of food and as a student I was impressed by their affordable prices. 10/10 would recommened to all my friends! read more

We just visited this place. It is located off of highway 80 in Davis which is very convenient for us to stop by on our way to Tahoe. Excellent customer service. Plus the food is very tasty and fresh. Great place to hang out and enjoy a drink and food outdoors. read more

Great little place with great food and excellent price. Defenitely will go there again. Wished they were open more days.

My wife and I really enjoyed the kabobs. They were really tasty. I had the Koobideh Beef Kabob and my wife had the chicken kabob. They were both very delicious. It my first time having food there. It was so good, I plan to stop by tomorrow and take some kababs and surprise my mom. Two Thumbs WAY Up. read more

Great tasting kabobs & friendly staff. Quaint small place. Right by a car dealership. An exit away from UC Davis. Check it out if you want authentic Persian food and ask for the kabob. Will be back for sure. read more

Super food, quick and easy to get to right off of 80 heading east. Recommend.