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    California Kabob Kitchen

    4.2 (288 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    CALIFORNIA KABOB KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Cassandra Y.

    The Service: Excellent! Very attentive and efficient. The staffs are always walking around the restaurant to see if customers need anything. And they take care of it right away! The Food: Love their beef kabob! So tender and flavorful. I like their grilled vegetables as well. Huge portion. Totally a family style meal. The Parking: Street metered parking or parking lot nearby.

    Koobideh kabob combo

    Friendly service & the food is absolutely delicious. We ordered a koobideh kabob combo & a chicken breast kabob plate. My husband & I shared the koobideh kabob combo & it was plenty for two people. We also ordered the shallot yogurt & shirazi salad. Both were delicious. They serve you a basket of warm bread and it's so hard to wait for your food before digging in. Definitely recommend this spot!

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    Kislev A.

    Walking around downtown looking for a good, satisfying lunch and came across CALIFORNIA KABOAB KITCHEN, and I remembered that a former boss took us here and that I liked it. Walked in hoping nothing has changed and it hasn't. The portions are still large and the food is still comforting. Got the BEEF KOUBIDEH and it came with rice, roasted tomato, roasted jalapeno, raw onions, lemon slices, a basket of pita bread and butter. Don't go if you're on a diet: Very dangerous. Friendly and welcoming. Service is fast yet calm.

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    J'aime K.

    Pretty outstanding food. It's always fresh and good portion size. We opted for take out. We got three lunch specials: - Salmon with herb lima bean rice - Beef koobideh - Chicken kebab - A large salad with balsamic - 1 Skewer of grilled veggies - 1 order of berry rice It came with pita breads, butter and sumac. The lunch specials have fresh cut onions and a grilled roma tomato and grilled serrano chili. The best Persian food ever!

    Great Beef Kebabs and rice , hummus
    Kevin B.

    I came for the Lamb Shank Skew and Beef Khobediah. One of the best Middle Eastern places in Downtown Los Angeles. Our first time here, and the food was delicious. Nice place in the city. Owners and workers are friendly here. Nice looking upscale Missle Eastern vibe look to the place. Food is huge in portions. Lamb I's fresh and juicy. I will be back for more.

    Akshita P.

    Phenomenal meal! Super filling portion size even at lunch. All three kabobs we tried - Salmon, Chicken Combo, and Lamb Chop were delicious and some of the flavor and texture kabobs I've tasted. Service is very quick and kind! Garlic sauce on the side was also tasty.

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    Every time I come here it literally brings me back home. Best Persian food in downtown LA ! So flavorful and hits the spot every time. When ever I feel home sick I come here and it warms my soul!! Desert is yummy especially the pistachio saffron ice cream . Service is great!! The owner is the so kind! Their customer service is 100% amazing!

    Boneless Chicken Kabob Regular.
    Samuel S.

    For the 3rd Time, it's BURN & DRY chicken, not trusting CKK, their meal can't finished my lunch

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    The best Mediterranean food ! My favorite place to go and enjoy. I love the raw onion and the seasoning is perfect ! Service is implacable

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    Clean, delicious food. Lunch specials are worth the price and they are filling. I recommend the iced tea also.

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    The food and service were great. I got the quail and rice. I will definitely return the next time I am craving Mediterranean

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    Always tasty and quick service when I phone in the order for pick up. Kebabs are delicious.

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    Delivery was perfect, the driver knew and read back the order by heart. Food is delicious and the portion is hearty.

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