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    Usta Kababgy - Round Rock

    4.5 (143 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Mixed plate lamb and chicken tikka
    Christina P.

    Always a wonderful place to visit today was very busy especially during Ramadan. Reservations are highly required, food took a little longer than normal and items were forgotten. Little sad but they are short staffed will come back but not during Ramadan. See y'all soon

    Zaatar Flatbread
    David R.

    I have returned once again! This place is seriously so good. You can tell food is authentic and made to order. The bread is so good I ate TWO of them. Service was good, they forgot my water and still charged me for it lol. After I told them I didn't receive the water they took it off the tab. Still gets 5 stars bc the food was that good. Go give this place a try!

    Chicken tikka with hummus and rice. (We started digging in before I took the photo)
    Steffie S.

    An elevated Mediterranean food experience in Round Rock! The ambiance is beautiful. I believe food magically tasted better in a pretty space. The decor is a feast for the eyes! No magic is necessary for the food though- it is fresh, well-prepared, and delicious. The service was expedient, polite, and not overbearing. I would definitely say this is my new favorite place to enjoy Mediterranean cuisine! It's a "must"! Enjoy!

    Carissa S.

    INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE. We will definitely be returning. I found this restaurant on Yelp and took my dad. The fresh pita bread and three sauces as a free app was such an amazing touch- it's the first time I've been to a Mediterranean restaurant that has a starter. The chicken tikka and beaf tikka dinner plate was a big hit with my dad (and myself). The chicken was so juicy and both were perfectly flavored. I enjoyed the falafel, and it was warm and fresh! I have been chasing the perfect falafel after visiting Israel- and holy cow this might be it! The restaurant is beautiful, and the people were so kind and attentive! We will definitely be returning!

    Lamb Beef Kabab Wrap
    Marla H.

    This by far is THE best mediterranean food we have had. Mediterranean cuisine is my favorite. We have went to Austin, Cedar Park, and even Belton and it's been average. The hummus is as fresh as you can get. The warm pita bread is out of this world. It's so light, fresh, and airy. The staff is outstanding with service, smiles, explanations of menu, and making sure your experience is the best. This is truly authentic homemade Mediterranean . The best thing is that this food is soooo healthy for you!! Our son has never had baklava. We ordered him a piece to go and he said it's the best desert he has had! We will definitely be back!

    Hummus
    Shayer S.

    I've had usta kababgy a few times when it first opened in Lamar area (the original location before they moved across the street). Food was excellent but I didn't write a review then cuz the service wasnt the best. This round rock location was unassuming from the outside but has some pretty nice ambience inside. It was pretty busy on a Friday night. This time, the service was homely and kind. Got the sharing bbq plate - comes with 7 skewers of your choice + hummus and tabbouleh, and bread. Not sure if bread is unlimited. The food was all fresh, the tabbouleh was the best I have had yet. Usually it's heavy on the lemon and parsley and both were fairly muted here. The meats were all good. My fav was the chicken kabab and the lamb Tikka. Besides those two and the chicken Tikka, the rest of them kinda tastes the same to be honest and I really don't know which is which. Still, it was all still good though. The 3 sauces (garlic, tahini, and some kinda really spicy sauce) really helped in enhancing the flavors. The bread was just fantastic too. I liked the music too but it was a bit too loud in my opinion. We had a pretty good experience overall.

    Chicken and beef kabob plate. Beef was amazing. Rice is also very good. Hummus so rich and creamy. All of it was delicious.
    Danny E.

    Amazing food and service. This place will easily become a regular in your rotation of dining out. I could eat here once a week and not get tired of it. Hummus was so creamy and smooth. Beef kabobs was juicy and tender and had amazing flavor. Do yourself a favor and eat here soon!

    Sam H.

    Some of the best kebabs I have had in the Austin area in a long time. I ordered the lamb, chicken and beef/lamb kebabs and enjoyed the lamb the most. All food is cooked fresh before each order and tastes delicious. The service was great here. 3 different workers came and checked on the quality of food and made sure we didn't need anything. At 6:45p on a Sunday, there was no wait and only other family eating inside. This was my first time eating here, but I had heard raving reviews from my parents who are seasoned vets at this place. Their recommendation did not disappoint and I am currently planning my return before leaving town in a week. When hearing it was my first time, they gave me some free complimentary desserts that were also delicious. Very fresh.

    Flatbread
    Wendy B.

    Okay. I don't know what I was expecting but this wasn't it. Usta Kababgy is located in a little strip mall that used to have a lot of other stuff in it and is now filled with lots of top notch international cuisines. There is lots of parking and we were able to get a spot directly outside the front door. There is a patio area right outside, which will be especially nice once the weather is warm again. We walked inside and were taken aback by the decor. It was VERY sumptuous. Pierced work chandeliers, inlaid tables, embroidered and embellished pillows and cushions, just a gorgeous place. A hostess walked us over to our table with menus and gave us a chance to settle in. It was very quiet, despite being the first day of Ramadan. Our server came over with little cups of lentil soup and said they'd been making it all day long. She said it was extremely busy earlier in the day and they were just starting to wind down. We placed our order and waited. The lentil soup was delicious. It was very smooth and had an almost roasted flavor. It tasted like it had been slow cooked in a crock. I've never had a lentil soup like that before. Then came the flatbread. Perfectly crispy bottom while still being chewy and flexible enough to pick up food. It came out with some sauces: a creamy garlic, a jalapeño, and a tahini. The garlic was my favorite. We ordered a small pot of Moroccan tea, which came out in a silver service, already honey-sweetened with a delicate mint finish. This was a perfect accompaniment to our meal. The kofta tagine was served in crockery which stayed hot throughout our meal. The chicken and tenderloin kebab were both expertly seasoned and juicy, which doesn't often happen with grilled meats. The chicken was probably my favorite part of the meal. The rice it was all served with was warm, fluffy, and fresh. It tasted lightly of cinnamon and cardamom, and almost tasted like it had been cooked in broth rather than water. The hummus is extremely smooth. If you're a fan of chunky hummus, this isn't for you. You will not find a hint of graininess. There are no chunks of chickpea. It is as smooth as pudding or yogurt and I've never had hummus like it anywhere else. It was truly a delight. We ordered dessert to go and left. The absolute star of the show, though, was our server Ruwaida. She anticipated our needs so expertly that she often showed up with things before we even realized we would need it. We never ran out of sauces. I never noticed that my glass needed refilling. She was exceptional, thoughtful, and efficient. I don't get out to Round Rock very often, but it looks like I'll have to make it out more regularly because this place is fantastic.

    Moroccan Tea - Small Pot
    Patti R.

    I was simply blown away by this place! The interior is beautiful and so very interesting. Everyone there was so friendly and helpful. And the food was absolutely phenomenal. Like not just good but freaking great. They bring out pita and three sauces to the table. The spicy jalapeno and garlic sauce were sooo craveable. We got the zaatar and cheese flatbread along with the family style sharing meal. The meal came with 14 kebabs of a variety of meats. It was so much food! We definitely could've gotten away with one of the smaller sharing plates. The meat was full of flavor and I enjoyed each variety. Rice and pita came with the meal and we had the opportunity to add four sides, so we chose: Greek salad, hummus, tabouleh, and falafel. The falafel was the best I have ever had! I couldn't stop eating it! The hummus was so smooth and savory, and the salad was heartier than I expected. Everything we had was so very good!

    Bread before the meal with dips that were great!
    Thelma R.

    The food was so delicious and the service was great. Definitely one of our favorite places in the Austin area now! We also enjoyed the baklava...perfect ending to the meal! Can't wait to go back and share it with friends and family!

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    Everything I've had there was really delicious and service is great. Only negative is how expensive it is.

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    The kabobs are so wonderful. The lamb kabobs spices are aromatic and perfect. So good and the ladies are so sweet. Wonderful

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