Despite Austin lacking authentic Turkish/Arabic food, this place has filled that gap. They serve some of the authentic kebab dishes, that can only be found in Istanbul. Charcoal grilled DELICIOUS kebabs and complimentary soup/hummus will definitely keep you full AND SATISFIED. I would definitely try the mixed plate with a combination of Chicken and Lamb read more

USTA KABABGY - Delicious charcoal grilled kebabs - Kebab Near Me - Austin, Texas

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If you want to save money, cancel your flight to the Middle East and come here instead. The food is authentic and delicious. The Adana kebab is the perfect mix of flavorful and spicy *chefs kiss*. If you can't handle spicy, the Iraqi kebab is the perfect alternative. read more

Kebabs were delicious! Chicken kebabs were so moist and delicious. This taste way better than ABA. My boyfriend and I got the sharing platter for $60 that contains 6 kebabs (you can mix and match). we got one of each to try. We also got the turkish coffee at the end. Only -1 because the way they serve their food is disposable utensils and plates read more

Very kind service and great food! I got the chicken tikka plate which came with rice and a salad and hummus. It was a very generous portion. I also ordered bak lava at the end and it was delicious. read more

Was visiting Austin for few days, and our friends took us there, the food is simply soo good tasting, and i loved the decorative ideas they had on the wall with arabic words and its English translation, especially the ones that are related to food. We tried so many thing, i guess this is the arab style , you order food more than what u need because you think "no no this is not enough" but you end up eating only half of it, but no problem we never throw any food away :). We had lamujeen, cheese flat bread, zaatar, susage flat bread, chicken and beef shawerma, hummus, falafel, baba ganohj, lintel soup and finally kabab plate .. lol but guess what!! All of this was yummy, i would go back for sure if i am visiting again. read more

This place is a GEM! The staff are extremely friendly with a very open and spacious area. Quick to serve and very polite! The food was just incredible! The location kind of makes it hidden but that's unique as well! Highly recommend to get your Mediterranean fix here! read more

Best kebab place in Austin. Our favorite is their Iraqi kabab and the chicken souvlaki kebaps. Also their manakesh (ground meat thin pizza) is amazing. Get it as an appetizer. Perfect for catering small and large groups as well. They do kebab by the pound and family size platters. Their new location is nice and well furnished. read more

First time trying this restaurant and I have to say, it was even better than I expected. The humus was insanely good and the naan to top it off was so crispy yet soft I couldn't put it down! Great service and food, would definitely recommend. read more

It doesn't get better than quality Arab kebab COOKED OVER CHARCOAL!!! Omg I've been waiting to find a place like this for sooo long since I came to Austin. Real Arabs cooking real Arab food. read more

USTA KABABGY - Kabab Iraqi - Kebab Near Me - Austin, Texas

I ordered lentil soup from here and had the worst food poisoning. When I opened the soup container there was an initial odor but I wasn't sure and took a chance... going forward if there's an odor be sure it's going to make you sick. The location isn't the best. The inside isn't appealing. Overall, go to the round rock location. The food quality is better( never had any issues) and the restaurant decor is pretty. read more

Please note location on Yelp is not correct. It is next to the family dollar in the building next to it. Great food and excellent service. Waitress was very accommodating and kind. I'm looking forward to going back. read more

USTA KABABGY - Kebab plate with Iraqi bread - Kebab Near Me - Austin, Texas

Amazing place and great service. We had the platters and shared it, was too hungry to take photos.

Usta Kababgy is unassuming from the outside, but beautiful on the inside. The food is nothing short of spectacular. No exaggeration, it's the best Mediterranean food in Austin and THE BEST HUMMUS I'VE EVER HAD. I have dreams about this food. Every single item we've ordered, from the falafel to the pita to the shawarma, has been amazing. Don't hesitate, just go! read more

The only Mediterranean place I frequent often. Owner is committed to fresh quality hot food. Place is clean and staff is nice and welcoming. read more

USTA KABABGY - Mixed kebob plate - Kebab Near Me - Austin, Texas

Second time coming here, this time with the whole family. The place was packed. We ordered Adana Kebabs and some Mixed Kebab plates. Complimentary lentil soup was served first. Absolutely delicious. Complimentary hummus and baba ghanoush and salad was also served along with some fresh bread. The entrees came shortly after and the kebabs were very juicy and flavorful. Confirmed best kebabs in Austin hands down. I've been here for almost 17 years and no other Kebab has been this good in this city. Complimentary tea was also very good at the end. Very friendly employees and great atmosphere. 100% recommend this place! read more

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Don't be fooled by the shopping mall or the paper plates. This place is bomb!! I've been to 1 Michelin star restaurants like Mourad in SF. And this is comparable. The complimentary tea is also a nice touch. The lady was very hospitable, everything was super fresh, and this might be the best hummus I've ever had. Tasty spices! read more

I'm not sure how this place got 5 stars, maybe I'm missing something. The food was "ok" the sauces were bland. We'll try it again, maybe they were having a bad night. read more

A friend of ours who lived in Saudi Arabia for several years and fell in love with Muddle-Eastern / Near-Eastern cuisine was lamenting about how hard it was to find that kind of food - at high quality - in Austin. Until now. She and her husband gave Usta Kababgy a very high recommendation, so with that in mind, we decided to give it a shot. Usta Kababgy isn't a fancy place. It's nestled into a non-descript strip mall on South Lamar, and isn't very noticeable. The decor is nice and clean, but not fancy. You're here to enjoy the food, not the seats and tables! I had a Greek Salad appetizer that was delicious, and big enough to be a meal. After that, I tried to eat the Chicken Shwarma on Salad, but was only partially successful because the portions are HUGE! Nonetheless, the shwarma was delicious, and I'll be eating the leftovers for 2 days! My dining partners both needed take-home boxes (as did I) for their meals, too. If Shwarma is not your thing, the menu is big enough to offer lots of options, from Chicken Tikka to Kebabs to Iraqi beef. And the service is very good! Bring an appetite! read more

Small place, with great food Tried: Hummus with freshly baked pita Beef kabob wrap Chicken Shawarma over rice all very tasty, also came with some garlic sauce read more

Fantastic Iraqi and Turkish food at an unassuming Northeast Austin spot. The falafel was the best I've ever had anywhere -- fresh and tender, perfectly crispy. The lahmajun is like a delicious thin-crust cheeseless pizza. The Iraqi milk pudding, which is currently only available in person, is really special, somewhere between a panna cotta and a sweet yogurt flavored with a bit of rosewater. They have a small but charming patio with two tables out front. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and the food came out promptly. The only thing that wasn't good was the hot tea, which was very bitter. I will definitely be back. read more

USTA KABABGY - Lahmajun, falafel, and shwarma wraps - Kebab Near Me - Austin, Texas

Wow this place is amazing!! By far the most juiciest meat I have ever had in my life well seasoned and a mouthful of flavor !!! Very authentic! Highly recommend! It doesn't disappoint!!! The Turkish coffee with baklava such an amazing combination read more

USTA KABABGY - This is the shared plate of chicken tikka, chicken Kabab and Adana Kabab - Kebab Near Me - Austin, Texas

We had Iraqi Kabob, Lahmbiajin and Falafel with bread. All the food was amazing. This places stands out from other Mediterranean or Middle-eastern restaurants. Falafel was crunchy. Bread was soft and fresh from the grill. Kababs were soft and went well with the hummus and grilled onions and tomatoes. Lahmbiajin was also soft and thin. The topping had a unique taste that was familiar to my Indian taste buds. read more

I went to this place several times for lunch. Highly recommend. Tasty kebab and skewers. Complimentary tea. Fast service

This is now me and my wife's go to place for Turkish Food! As soon as we came in, we were greeted with smiles and welcomes. The server took our order promptly and afterwards the owner swung by and greeted us as well. He took the time to talk to us and make us feel very welcomed. As for the environment, the restaurant is very clean and the interior setting is beautiful and comforting! The most important part, the food! I ordered the lamb chops and it was delicious! The meat was very flavourful and the rice is on point. Prior to us getting our food, they gave us some pita bread and hummus which was a nice touch. We will definitely come here again and I will always recommend this place to all my guest who is also looking for Turkish cuisine! read more

USTA KABABGY - Turkish Lamb Chops with rice, veggies, and bread - Kebab Near Me - Austin, Texas

We had their Kabob, lahmajun(Lahmacun) and lentil soup, all was delicious, complementary fresh bread( i think they bak it to order) l, service is great as well, we will be coming back when we are in town, we recommend this place read more

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Holy delicious Batman. Honestly there aren't words to describe how happy I was with the meal here. We ate there twice in two days if that gives you any indication. Highly recommend. read more

I follow few Austin food bloggers on instagram and they have been great in helping me explore the new and yet to get popular eateries across Austin. USTA Kababgy is one of them . I am a sucker for middle eastern cuisine. USTA Kebabgy appeared to be something I'd like and I tried it for a Saturday brunch. Hummus with pita and a lentil soup are on the house. Both very flavorful and the lentil soup is new to me, I think I like it! I was very hungry , so ordered a mixed order of adana kebab and Iraqi kebab. With other kebabs like chicken tikka, lamb etc on the menu, I thought I'd try something more authentic. Both were recommended by the staff there, but I soon realized the difference and what's my favorite. Adana is gold! The juicy meat with the right amount of spices and charcoaled to perfection with my side salad pushed me to order another skewer. I think the Iraqi kebab is ok, a little more on the bland side which isn't my cup of tea. The skewers are at about 5 bucks each , I ordered three and with a big salad, my bill coming to 20$. Not bad at all, considering they serve hummus pita and lentil soup on the house. Great service, friendly staff and enthusiastic! I am definitely going back to this place although it's far from mine. Glad these guys chose Austin to start their chain and hope it expands, maintaining the standards simultaneously. 100 percent recommended if you are a fan of middle eastern/ Mediterranean cuisine read more

USTA KABABGY - Adana Kabab and Iraqi Kabab, substituted rice with House Salad. - Kebab Near Me - Austin, Texas

Unfortunately, my brother and I disliked our kabob plates (Lamb, Ground Beef & Ground chicken kabobs) that we ordered. Extremely bland flavor. Even the sauces that come with the plate were not flavorful. $40 later &9 we both are Very disappointed. read more

Loved this place! Such great flavorful food and great service. Recommend getting the Adana Kebab and Iraqi Kebab both very good!

One of the best Mediterranean food. The meat was juicy and fresh. The service was excellent. The lady who served us was nice and had a very personable persona about her, that is hard to find. read more

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Ummm where to begin... amazing service (as given free lentil soup while I wait for my to-go! The kebab was amazing and ordered the hummus plate to go. Highly recommend as this is a hidden gem!! read more

Coworker recommended this place for dinner while we were in town and wow I was pretty surprised how delicious this place was. First off, the area the place is located at isn't the nicest so be warned. Inside isn't anything fancy either but service and food were great. They started us off with a lentil soup and hummus and it was so good! I could have just eaten that and been full. I ordered the Iraqi meat skewer and the chicken tikka and I have to say the meat was so moist and seasoning was delicious. Everything here surprised us all and we can't wait to come back to when we're in town. read more

Amazing food!! The beef kebab and Adana kebabs were some of the tastiest I have ever had. Everything from the hummus to the bread was delicious and fresh, this place deserves 10 stars! Service was excellent and everyone was so kind. Will always come back here whenever I'm in Austin! read more

USTA KABABGY - Adana Kabab + 1 Beef Kabab - Kebab Near Me - Austin, Texas

Unfortunately this place is no good no more the food is cold and not really that good the service is not good and for a middle eastern food place you expect some kind of middle eastern service and smile but i didn't see that that noone speak Arabic in the place and it's very expressive and the food not worth it. Food bad Service bad Place is bad And there's no safety for Coved19 noone wear mask not even in the kitchen. Over all it's a very very bad place to eat in. read more

Amazing!!!! Definitely a hidden gem in austin sooo good , every time ! Definitely recommend!

I can only speak to the delivery experience from this restaurant. The first time I ordered it was amazing second time still good a few items forgotten, third time more items forgotten, increasingly quality has diminished. This who that arrives is still good it's just the fact that none of the food or condiments that I ordered are arriving. Please hire someone as part of your administrative team or kitchen staff to oversee your Uber eats orders. read more

Friendly excellent service with delightful food to match. The chicken tikka and Iraqi kebab combo plate is the way to go! Yummo

Unbelievably great. Been all over town for several years trying to get my Mediterranean fix. This place takes the gold. The hummus I'm pretty sure is made from scratch. The kebabs are so flavorful and scrumptious. We tried them all, all were great. The garlic tahini was out of this world and only added to the deliciousness of everything. Service was top notch, place was clean, and their prices are more than reasonable. A+, we'll be back for sure. read more

I had a terrible experience here. I came with a group of friends for iftar. I wanted to order the beef skewers but they didn't have them so I ordered the lamb and it tasted horrible. It was very dry and chewy. I went to the owner and told him I want to replace it and he insinuated that I would have to pay for it. Only after I told him it tastes bad did he ask to taste it, and only then did he send my lamb back. From just the few bites of lamb, I fell extremely sick for the next few hours. I was very nauseous and definitely would have had severe food poisoning if I ate the whole plate. I know this could be a one off experience of mine as the group I went with seemed to enjoy the food. My wife thought the chicken kebab wrap was average. The lentil soup is AMAZING though. It could just be I ordered the wrong thing but any time an establishment serves something that makes one fall sick, it is an automatic 1 star review in my book. read more

This place never disappoints always fresh and delicious. The lamb chops are to die for!! Actually everything is absolutely delicious. My favorite restaurant in town! read more