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    Baba Kabob

    4.7 (680 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Mixed Bolani regular (chives and potato)
    Grace L.

    I've been to this location several times, and they are consistently good. This time, I got the mixed Bolani regular (chives and potato Bolani). If I had to choose one, I prefer the potato Bolani. The portion size for the Bolani is massive so you will be eating it over the course of several meals! I've tried a bunch of their kabobs, and this time I got the chicken kabob with an extra skewer. The chicken is pretty juicy. My favorite one is actually the beef kabob, so I would recommend that one if you were only trying one type of kabob!

    Small but tasty!
    Rick M.

    Stopped in earlier this week. Had the combo plate with Chicken and beef. The food here is the best around. Place is small but the food is so good it's hard to believe. If you haven't been I highly suggest you go. Service is good and selection is amazing.

    Wendy G.

    Delicious dinner tonight at Baba Kabob. The small spot was full of Afghani families, and we were fortunate to nab the last booth. For me, the rices were standout here - both the plain and the extra side of cranberry/carrot kabuli rice that I ordered because the menu pic looked so scrumptious (and it was!) As for the meats - never tried Chaplin before, and enjoyed the bold spices. The lamb kebab was puzzling, as it didn't smell or taste like any lamb we'd tried before. The spicy chicken shawarma was so juicy, and definitely packed a punch, which was tempered by the soft and pillowy pita bread. Friendly service, and warm, family-oriented environment.

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    Alyson C.

    Just go here.... Take my word for it... BEST FOOD IN SAN DIEGO. Hands down. Best ever. The staff is amazing and everything else too.

    Sharon B.

    This place can get busy at lunch time. I came to place my lunch order to go just before they got busy. It took awhile to get your food because they make everything fresh. The potato bolani was good and was a huge portion. It was probably better to have this at the restaurant than as a to go order since it was a bit soft and soggy half an hour later when we were eating it. We also ordered the chicken shawarma salad. We did enjoy it but it was nothing special. Will probably try their kabob plates next time. The chicken was good and not dry. Also a big portion and good for sharing.

    Deanna P.

    I ordered the chicken and beef combo which came with rice and salad. I liked the rice and salad but not a fan of the meats. I should have opted for the gyro which looked tasty. I tried the chicken shawarma, it was seasoned well. I liked the hummus and pita. The pita was very soft and warm. The baklava was a great dessert, it had a perfect amount of nuttiness. Parking was plenty since it was in a shopping center.

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    Christopher G.

    My godson and I tried Baba Kabob yesterday while we were taking a break from playing Magic at At Ease Games near Harbor Freight. Baba Kabob is no-frills, but friendly, down-to-earth, and pretty tasty. I ordered a chicken shawarma sandwich and my godson ordered the Baba kabob, which is essentially the same but with gyro meat included. Both sandwiches also came with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and tzatziki. My favorite thing about these sandwiches was how non-greasy they were. Sometimes halal street food can get greasy or overly oily, but these sandwiches weren't like that. Also, the meat tasted pretty high quality. The large bottle of sriracha at the table was a nice plus, too. Overall, pretty tasty, fresh halal street food. Prices are slightly steep, but the quality, atmosphere, and customer service offset that enough.

    Lamb shank and Kabuli rice
    Robyn S.

    It's been a while since I've written a review and I've gotta say this place knocked my socks off! It was outstanding in every way. The service was amazing...everyone was super kind and helpful. They even helped us get my mom situated with her walker without asking--it was like second nature to them. The prices are incredibly reasonable especially considering the high quality of the food and the very generous portions. The lamb shank literally fell off the bone and melted in my mouth. It was seasoned to perfection. The rice was so flavorful and even the salad dressing complimented the meal and the veggies were fresh. The bolani was delicious and warm and comforting....I look forward to returning and trying the potato version. My friend had the Gyro which was a flavor explosion and my mom had the chicken kabob. I was most impressed with how tender and juicy the chunks of white meat chicken were--how did they do that? Clearly they cook with love and it shows. I don't have any interior pics but it was a small bright space with maybe 5 or 6 tables. I'm already planning my next visit--hope to see you there!

    Beef Kabob
    Justin C.

    Heard a lot of hype about this place from my friends and it lived up to expectations. We ordered the chicken kabob, beef kabob, and potatoe Bolani. The rice portions are gigantic here! Highlights for me were the chicken and bolani. I have no idea how they got the white meat to be so moist and tender! The bolani was absolute fire - so addicting. We enjoyed it with the included white sauce. Service is so friendly, felt like we were dining at a family run establishment. The workers checked in with us several times to ask if the food was ok. This is rare for a fast food shop and much appreciated. I will certainly be back!

    Lamb Kabob
    Brian D.

    Can't believe we waited so long to eat here and I cannot wait to come back. The potato bolani was plenty to share and also great leftover. Both sandwiches were delicious and will definitely be trying more options next time.

    Fries
    siri g.

    I placed a pickup order and was pleasantly surprised by how easy parking was, there were plenty of spots available. I ordered the fries and a falafel sandwich. The fries were generous in portion and really tasty. The falafel sandwich was flavorful, though it could have used a bit more sauce. Overall, it was a solid experience, and I'd rate it around a 3.5.

    1 Beef, 1 Chicken, & 1 Lamb kabob skewers w/ Rice and Salad.
    Matthew P.

    Hearty servings. Takes about 12-15 minutes for the kabob to come off the grill. 3 skewers was to much for me to finish so I got to take home some for lunch the following day. Great seasoning on all three of the grilled meats.

    Chicken shawarma sandwich
    Jean-Charles N.

    Very good afghan kabob spot on Miramar Few table inside and no outside Can get pretty busy at lunch time I usually get the spicy chicken pita

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    Perfect food high-quality very clean delicious very friendly service. Highly recommended to everybody.

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    food was good and big portions. food came out fast and everyone was very nice! will definitely try more dishes.

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    The food is the best part. It's made as you order. Small place but homely. Great kabobs.

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    Service and customer service is the best thing and I like food thank you for your business

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    2 years ago

    Solid, good quality food. Will definitely come again. Truly authentic food, some of the best kabob and gyro i've ever had.

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    Yummy food and fast! Awesome we can pick up from here. Lamb is the best part. Highly recommend

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    Seems like a family owned business. Everyone is very nice. First time having Afghan food and I love it. They are always busy.

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