03.27.2026 - CHOPAN KABOB HOUSE - ELK GROVE, CA - A few weeks ago, my cousin Michelle put a thought in motion that I didn't realize I had been waiting for. She'd noticed my growing curiosity about Afghan cuisine from a previous visit elsewhere and gently pointed me toward Chopan Kabob House, insisting it was worth the experience. There was something comforting in that recommendation--like being guided toward a place that already held meaning for someone you trust. When I arrived, I was immediately struck by the restaurant's clean, welcoming atmosphere. The space felt intentional--nicely furnished without being overwhelming, simple yet warm. I mentioned I was ordering takeout, and the gentleman behind the counter handed me a menu. At first glance, it seemed straightforward, but the more I looked, the more it felt thoughtfully curated--each item carrying a sense of tradition and care. Wanting a proper introduction, I chose the Combination Kabob with Tikka and chicken. It felt like the right balance--a way to experience more in a single meal. I was told it would take about 20 minutes, and as I sat waiting, I found myself appreciating that detail. In a world built on speed, those 20 minutes felt reassuring. It suggested intention, freshness, and the kind of cooking that isn't rushed. When I finally brought the meal home and opened the container, I was genuinely surprised. The portions were generous--almost abundant. A vibrant salad added a refreshing contrast, while the long-grain rice was fragrant and perfectly cooked. Then there were the stars of the meal: the Tikka beef and the chicken, both beautifully prepared. Each bite carried depth--layers of spices and seasoning that felt both bold and comforting. It wasn't just flavorful; it felt rooted in something deeper, something traditional. By the time I finished, I realized this wasn't just a satisfying meal--it was an experience that lingered. There's a certain nostalgia in discovering a place like this for the first time, especially through the recommendation of someone close to you. It feels personal, almost like being let in on a secret. I'm already looking forward to returning, perhaps next time to dine in and take in the full experience. And with a menu that promises more to explore, this feels less like a one-time visit and more like the beginning of a new favorite. read more

Chopan Kabob House - Afghan Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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I support mom and pop shops, and this one is definitely that. Ran by sweet, honest and hard working folks. Don't get me wrong - the food was good. But a few things: - the food took SO long to arrive. We were the only group in the restaurant and we waited over an hour before our food finally arrived - there is no AC in here, and just small spinning ceiling fans. It was so hot the day we came - 100 degrees outside so it was boiling inside while we waited. - the food had a lot of carbs, wish there was more protein. I think if I crave this, I would do takeout instead of dining in. read more

Chopan Kabob House - Afghan Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Was very impressed with this small operations business. The wait was very minimal but the quality of food was excellent. Very quit inside and lots f menu options. Chicken Kabob was my choice and it was not a bad one at all. Will definitely be back! read more

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We got the family platter for four. All the meats were well seasoned with a lot of flavor cooked to perfection. Service was great and fast. Every time we crave kabob, we come here. Give it a shot you won't be disappointed. read more

Chopan Kabob House - Family Platter - Afghan Near Me - Elk Grove, California

I believe this establishment has undergone some management changes but unconfirmed. The menu has been updated. The seating has also been updated as previously they were not taking dine in due to COVID. I've been here previously and order the Bolani and the steak and chicken plate. When I placed my order today, it was lacking flavor on the chicken and rice. The chicken was dry and didn't have flavor either. It also appears that the food portion has become smaller as well. This wasn't the case on my previous orders before all of these changes. I hope this was just a one time case of inconsistency on the food quality. read more

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Where to begin... Chopan Kabob is very hit or miss. When it's good it's fantastic, when it's not... it's quite mediocre and at times even undercooked (not safe when considering chicken kabob). This rule more or less applies to all the kabobs. The non kabob items tend to be consistent and solid like the bolani. Service is just standard as the place is a bit of a hole in the wall. Ambience is ok, has some pictures and paintings of Afghanistan alongside some crafts and rugs too. Ultimately when I crave Afghani Cuisine, every once in a while I'll roll the dice with Chopan and hope for the best. read more

The food and service was good, but portions were very small. Had lamb chops and the plate came with four very small chops. The plate was 90% rice, definitely not worth $18 a plate. read more

How did I not write a review for this place yet? I live in Honolulu but my sister and her husband took me while I was visiting. In May and then again in June! Their Bolani Bread was awesome! I don't know what's in it but it's so good. They also have a dish with eggplant and a yogurt sauce that I really enjoyed. Their sauces are so good! And there's a dumpling that was good too. This place is on my must visit when in town list. I just ate there again. Please patronize this local small business. They are such nice people with great service! They don't have done in anymore because well, good help is hard to find and keep. read more

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Had the house special and it tasted okay 6/10. It seems like it is a family run restaurant. It is takeout only. The white sauce was very runny which I didn't like. It did not add any additional flavor to my meal. The meat was a little dry as well. Not sure if I would try again. read more

Chopan Kabob House - Special - Afghan Near Me - Elk Grove, California

So I used the "Surprise me wheel" to find this place. I wanted something different for lunch today and well I did get it. This did have some good reviews so away I went. It went from a regular restaurant to just take out only which could have been a clue. It is in the crowded lot of the post office. I found a space and saw the place with an open sign on it. Inside all the tables and chairs were stacked up thus showing take out only. No one was inside. I went towards the counter and found an old man sitting by the register. I saw the menu on the counter and looked for what I wanted. I saw that they had a combo with all three of their meats. So off I went. Chicken , beef and lamb. I asked him if it was going to be good and he say it would be. It would be almost 15 minutes and he said I could pull down one of the chairs if I wanted to wait inside. I just stood around and watched the TV blaring the Trump rally coming up just after the shooting. Soon after my food was ready and I took it home. I was disappointed, all of the meats were overcooked and dry. The chicken was the best but still bad. The beef and lamb were horrible. The beef pieces looked like little miniature T bones. too bad they weren't cooked right. Too long sitting on the stove under foil waiting for people to come in. Oh well I gave them a try. It was not cheap either at 19 bucks I doubt things will change since I don't think they get the volume of customers anymore since it's take out only but who knows. Maybe better next time. Good luck read more

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First time visiting here. I ordered the chicken kabob platter. There was generous portions of everything in the meal. The chicken was soft and juicy. The green sauce was A+! Looking to try the lamb next time read more

1st time visitor. Arrived 15minutes before closing and they still allowed me to make an order to go. The Bolani is amazing!!! Lots of food. Prefer this over any pizza. Fresh bread with fresh potatoes and seasoning , two thumbs up. The green chutney sauce was fresh and an amazing addition of flavors. Not a fan of the yogurt sauce but now we know. We will definitely be back. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

We found our new favorite! We really enjoyed this place! The food is yummy, the service is good, and the meat is incredibly tender. The lamb and chicken were especially flavorful. Portions are generous, so you get a lot for your money. Highly recommend! read more

Feeling like having some Kabob? Well, look no further! This place in my opinion has the best Kabob! It's so good that I forgot to take any pictures of it because we were so excited to eat. It comes with 2 large pieces of Kabob when compared to others similar places around Elk Grove. But it's not just larger, the flavor is on point. This place is located in the Post Office Parking lot. They don't do dine in anymore, so keep that in mind when ordering from here. This is a family run place. I usually see only 2 people taking orders and cooking. It's cool watching them cook their food right in front of you. They have nothing to hide. You see all your kabobs getting cooked right there, freshly made! When you want some Kabob, definitely try this place out! read more

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Very friendly staff food is amazing prizes reasonable great atmosphere very tasty food fresh best service

Food is great and service super friendly. Clean quiet atmosphere makes an easy place to relax and have dinner.

New owners came into play. And the place is disgusting, I got the combination plate and the chicken was rubbery, the tika kebab was hard and stale. DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE I WARN U read more

Chopan Kabob House - Rubber kebab - Afghan Near Me - Elk Grove, California

New owners, prices went up, portions got smaller and quality and taste went down. The last owners had great food and price was reasonable. I used to eat here atleast a few times a week. I don't mind if the price goes up as long as the food is still good. Chicken was very dry and had no flavor whatsoever. Unfortunately will not be going back. read more

Chopan Kabob House - Chicken kabob plate - Afghan Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Food was okay service they need to improve. They should hire a waitress and not have family work after coming from their job!

**TAKEOUT ONLY!** Chopan Kabob House is a takeout only restaurant in the same plaza as USPS. The customer service was on point - kind, warm, FAST. We called in our order and were told it would be ready in 20 minutes. Once we were inside, payment was quick and easy. Food ordered: 1x Chicken Kabob - a tinge overcooked but overall delicious 1x Shami Kabob (ground beef) - dry, won't order again 1x Bolani (flatbread stuffed with potato and spices) - full order comes in a full pizza box! Was crunchy and delicious. Each Kabob order came with a mountain of rice, a very small salad, and a thick slice of bread. The rice was good, salad was fresh, and bread was fluffy. We aren't normally fans the free yogurt dips but Chopan's dips are delicious!! Make sure you use it as it really complements the food! We'll definitely be back to try the lamb chops and tikka kabob! Total ended up being $40ish dollars. read more

Looks the like owners changed. The food lacked major flavor. Chicken was just color orange without flavor. Price is up, smaller portions. This was my go to spots in Elk Grove. read more

This was a disappointing take out experience. They were more concerned about serving their family/friends who were dining in. Hella long ass wait for an online order that should've been done already, and they forgot sauces for our family platter order. read more

New owners. Food is worth trying but you'll spend quite a bit for it. Also be careful, tip is included without any notice. read more

I've never paid too much attention to Chopan, but a friend recommended, so I had to give it a try! I'm not that experienced with Afghan food, but everything was very tasteful. We ordered to go and the portions were big! We ordered Chicken Kabob Plate, Lamb Kabob Plate, and Bolani. The plates come with a flatbread! I preferred the chicken over the lamb. Both were great though. The Bolani was my favorite. It reminds me of a Chinese pancake since it's a stuffed flatbread. There was plenty of leftovers and I enjoyed every bite of it! read more

Chopan Kabob House - Afghan Near Me - Elk Grove, California

The food was alright but if you guys do go i really recommend the kabli palou it was bussss customer service was so sweet but unfortunately i did get a food in my hair:( read more

Meat not juicy and fresh, looked old double cooked tough to cut or chew. Owner operator politely asked about how everything was, when stated the situation that he should have already been aware of, he stated that they "marinade everything" as if the issue was the lack of marinating. He did not offer to correct the mistake. I paid the bill and left, won't go there again. read more

This place is a hit !! I love the food and I'm so glad they renovated this place the owners are really nice to

The food here is so delicious - my mouth was watering when it came out. It's hard to find a good Afghan restaurant but this cute little place I call home. The decor on the wall - traditional Afghan kites and traditional decor really made this more like home. read more

They have plenty of parking - in the front and the back as well. The menu has been revamped with the new owners and it definitely shows! Great quality of food, large portions, and all of this comes with a great price. The customer service is great! The staff greets you with a smile and they ensure that each customer receives excellent customer service. The new owners have opened the restaurant to allow dine-in eating and the ambiance is so warm and welcoming. The smell of the fresh grilled meats waft through the air enticing the patrons from outside to come inside. I cannot recommend this place enough; 5 stars always! You will not regret coming here to eat! read more

We drove 30 miles to get here and have lunch, when we arrived they said they cannot make food and we should take the food on the go. Worst experience ever! read more

I really enjoyed the borani banjan. I can't wait to go back and try other items on the menu.

Take out only. I love their kebab. Would come back again, they cook as you order so expect to wait for at least 20mins. You can also call so they can make it ahead of time. Its a family business, friendly people. read more

Chopan Kabob House - Chicken kebab - Afghan Near Me - Elk Grove, California

I walked into the restaurant to pickup my order. I told them I was picking food up and the lady told to wait 10 minutes. I sat down and waited almost 40 minutes. After for a while they finally finished my food. They didn't say a sorry for the wait. When I got home the food spilled a little bit in the bag. There were also no sauces even though we asked for 2 sauces. The food was overall good but the service can be better. read more

Excellent Food all kind of Kabob with rice testy Bolani and much more If you never had afghan food so please try this location. read more

Chopan Kabob House - Afghan Food Brown Rice, Lamb kabob Chicken & Shammi kabob . Best of Best food - Afghan Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Loved it! The atmosphere was very homey and comfortable. The owners are so kind and the service was great! Food was delicious.

It was the first time we ate at Chopan Kabob House last week. I don't know about the previous owner. But the new owner cooked for us and served us. The food was excellent and the quantity was more than enough. The tables are simple but clean. The home-made hummus with the naan-bread was to die for. The bread with potatoes and chives inside was so moist and tasty. I had to take a few of the leftover pieces home for my mom to try and she said she has never had bread this tasty. The owner was also very friendly and welcoming. We will definitely go back to try other varieties on their menu. read more

I'm a little bit ashamed that Chopan Kabob House is one of the last places in Elk Grove that I haven't reviewed yet. We stopped by after walking back home from Target, and it was a happy accident indeed! The interior is very unassuming. It has been here for years yet it was our first time stepping through the door. Customer service was on point from the younger girl from the get-go! She was so friendly, not just to us but every single person that walked through the door. That is what customer service should be! And there were a lot of people coming in and out, this was a popular spot for a Thursday evening! No wonder they're still around, despite their semi hidden location. We ordered takeout so we had to wait until we got home to dig in. It smelled so good all the way home! It looks like a pretty standard kabob plate when you look at it, but the meat is cooked to perfection. I must have had some subpar kabob dishes before because normally they seem so dry to me. The chicken and tikka kabobs that we ordered were so tender and flavorful, you didn't even need the sauce! BUT don't skip on the sauce either because they were both delicious!! The white sauce was perfect for both meats. The green sauce was spicy and sour, and I think it was meant for the salad but we were eating it with everything. It had such a nice sourness to it from the vinegar, which I loved! The prices seem a bit high for the plates but it's actually justified. They give you a nice portion of food and it comes with veggies and a huge piece of bread. I guarantee you'll be full after you eat this! Great service and delicious food - now I know why this place has been around for so long. I'm sorry it took us so long to come here but better late than never, I'm so glad we found a new delicious restaurant just minutes away! read more

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Great food, superb service and great pricing. Thanks for making it a great experience for us! CB read more

My #1 favourite Afgan food restaurant in Sacramento. The bulani is made fresh to order same with all of the food. I've ordered huge amounts of food at one time to feed 10-20 people and the quality of food was phenomenal. Service is amazing. I was helped with the food to my car literally. Thank you read more

The food is great. The owners are some of the humblest people. I recommend trying everything.