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The Kebab Shop

4.4 (433 reviews)
Open • 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Chicken shawarma, veggies, fire hummus and pita
Laura S.

We enjoy the food at The Kebab Shop. It's a quick casual meal and the sauces are nice and spicy. I like the option to build our own plates. It's always clean, the service is fine, and the parking is easy.

FALAFEL kebab

Great experience Joshua made us feel right at home! Food was great. The music was nice too great ambiance.

Dried out and burned chicken!!
Sabi M.

Unfortunately chicken was overcooked, so dry and tough this time that I had to throw most of my dinner away ...AND I even ordered extra chicken, SMH. What a waste! Can't believe how charred it was. See pic. It was even worse on the opposite side, like the cook knew and tried to hide it. Luckily, hummus was good which is why I'm giving 2 stars, otherwise it'd be 1 since zero stars isn't allowed.

Chicken kebab plate!
Frankie M.

Kebab shop is one of our all time favorite Mediterranean food spots in San Diego! I come here for lunch at least 2X per month. Service is quick! Staff are friendly! And the food is rich in flavor! As soon as you walk in you are met with the smoky aroma of their tender kebabs and shawarma! Each meal is made-to-order, from vibrant vegan dishes to hearty carnivore favorites, ensuring freshness and flavor in every bite. Also, make sure to sign up for their rewards program. The more points you earn, the more freebies you get!

Ben P.

Compare to other healthyish fast food restaurants like Panda Express, it's more expensive and better quality food. Recommend for a quick stop last minute good food.

San Diego wrap with sirloin steak
Daniela A.

I've been to other locations and it's safe to say they maintain the standard across all locations!! Came in on a Sunday for lunch and was so excited to eat but I wanted something healthy. We walked in and only waited about 2 minutes in line. The inside had plenty of seating with really nice wall art and photos everywhere. The woman working there took our order and was very patient as we asked questions. She was very kind when she gave me the code to the bathroom too. We ordered a Grains bowl with mixed meats, both chicken and lamb, saffron rice and added romaine lettuce. We also ordered the San Diego wrap and added grilled sirloin steak to it. The grain bowl was so balanced, I added the dill yogurt sauce and the Jalapeño sauce to my bowl which just brought all the flavors together so perfectly. The saffron rice was cooked perfectly also with great flavors the lettuce was crisp, and the red cabbage slaw, picked onions and tomato and cucumber just gave every bite such a fresh taste! It was a perfect meal! The San Diego wrap was well toasted, the fries inside were fresh and the grilled sirloin steak had a nice smokey taste that gave such an authentic flavor to the entire wrap! Overall, just great place! One of my go too's especially when I want to eat clean or show my friends a new spot! I will definitely be back!

Marc L.

First time visit. We have heard of the Kebab Shop from friend back home in Brea, so luckily we found a location during our day trip to North San Diego County. Well it did not disappoint. The sauces are great. Try the chili sauce with some garlic yogurt. Wifey had the grilled chicken bowl, and I had the beef and lamb. Will admit hers was better. My beef and lamb was tasty, but the slices were unmanageably long - couldn't dip them in the sauces. Yes they do have plastic knives, but I was hoping for tenderness. Overall the combination of flavors was great satisfying and the staff was super nice and professional. Restroom was clean as well as the venue. Definitely making it to our rotation. Even though it may be closer in the OC.

Robert L.

Jordan at the cash register was awesome today. I come here every week or so and they always treat me with respect and get my order right 90% of the time which is what I expect. It's always clean and the bathrooms are in great shape, I don't have much to complain about. The shawarma is incredible.

Where's the beef?
Aileen L.

You charge me $18 for this???? Need to fix this people I know prices have gone up for groceries and ingredients but this is not acceptable

Menu (as of AUG 2025)
Eid F.

A little pricey for portion size but tasted great. One single piece of Beef Kofta +2 sides came out to ~$20 (w/o a drink or tip). The place was very clean and had plenty of indoor seating (also a few seats outside). Service was fast and friendly. Parking lot is always busy but never had an issue finding a spot. Trolley stop is in the same lot. I took my order to go, glad I grabbed a few sauces from the "sauce bar". They added needed flavor to the dish. The rice and falafel sides wouldn't have been as good with them. Only reason I wouldn't go back is due to portion size vs price.

KILLER BROWNIE, FRIES, GRAINS BOWL

Food is consistently great. Staff is quick to make the orders and the pick up is seamless. I usually go after the lunch rush (4pm) and it's very open seating and clean

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Service is as expected. Clean tidy place. The food is good but small portions for the price.

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The hostess was so nice and amazing to us. I got the steakhouse kebabs and they were so good. I'll definitely come back :).

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Carolina, I believe her name was, is awesome. Very friendly and cool environment. Great food and customer service.

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Panini Kabob Grill

Panini Kabob Grill

3.9(175 reviews)
1.1 mi•University City
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Healthy dining
Grab-and-go

One of our favorite spots! My Iranian family absolutely loves this place. The meats are so…read moreflavorful, the bulgur rice is my personal favorite, and the portions are HUGE. Such a great option if you're looking for a healthy, clean, high-protein meal made with whole foods. The staff is always super friendly, and we keep coming back for a reason!

Always see this place when coming to UTC so I finally stopped by. Since it is attached to the mall,…read moreyou'll have to park inside the structure. Note that UTC only allows 1 free hour of parking and then charge $2 per hour after that. I put in a mobile order online and came by to pick up my food. I ordered at 3pm, got to the restaurant at 3:40, but had to wait even longer and finally got my food around 4:15. It seems like they may have forgotten or missed my order. Over an hour to get my food was way too long of a wait for online orders. Some of the food was okay but overall wasn't amazing enough to justify the wait. food ordered - chicken parm: I actually enjoyed this sandwich! large with tons of pesto and a yummy marinara dip. I wouldn't mind getting this again - side cup of lentil soup: I enjoyed this as well! packed lots of veggies and of course, lentils - chicken kabob plate: unfortunately the chicken was dry! got a side of basmati rice and mediterranean salad. both were fine but the kabob should've been the star of the show but just wasn't as enjoyable since it was dry.

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Namino - Today's lunch menu for the work function...

Namino

4.8(96 reviews)
0.3 mi

Wonderful food. great quality Very clean environment and fr…read morehost. Food came early and warm and delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant for Iranian.

Another wonderful Persian restaurant discovered! My husband and I were looking for a place to eat…read morebefore going to the AMC next door and I'm so happy we found this restaurant. At first glance, we knew we were in for a true authentic and great meal when we saw other Persians dining at the restaurant ;D Vibes: Namino shares a parking lot with other food establishments but on a Tuesday afternoon, we didn't have trouble finding a spot. The restaurant gives a mom and pop vibe, where they warmly welcomed us in. I loved that the lady gave us a bell to ring when we're ready to order. There were more than a handful of 4 person tables available inside. No outdoor seats. The guy who took our order and served our food was welcoming and our food came out within 10 minutes. Food: -Beef Koobideh Kabob ($15.95): skewer of suuuper flavorful beef served on a bed of saffron rice with a side salad and half a roasted tomato. I saw one of the reviews here that said to put sumac powder on the rice-- thank you for that! I asked for tzatziki sauce on the side and it paired well with the kabob. -Beef Kabob Sandwich ($11.95): my husband ordered this and he loved it as well. If we weren't in a hurry to catch a movie, I would've loved to try the baklava. Overall: A great authentic Persian restaurant located in La Jolla. You won't be disappointed!

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