My son and I needed a quick lunch, and found our way to Kababish. Perfect time, since today starts Eid al Fitr (the feast after Ramadan). They have a buffet every Friday. It was scrumptious . The staff was kind, and even the other guests, who explained what the dishes were and how they are eaten (not like I have trouble with that). I loved the decor inside, especially the bronze lighting. Most of the food was vegetarian at the buffet, and I loved it. They also had a lamb curry. I could eat that all day! So for Pakistani food, this place was fantast read more

Kababish - Kababish building - Pakistani Near Me - Manchester, Missouri

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This place is now called Biryani house, we stopped here on our way to Branson to pick up lunch. We ordered 1 Aalo Paratha, 2 regular paratha, 2 order Aalo samosa, 4 butter naans, 2 chicken seekh kabob , 1 order chicken biryani, 1 order Chicken tender, 1order chicken nuggets for kids. They sold us either Deep or Swad brand parathas and samosas. If I wanted to eat frozen meal I would have went to Patel brother and bought all the frozen essentials. The waffle fries smelled like burned oil. They charged us $96 for frozen food. I do not recommend this establishment. read more

This place is called Biryani House. This was my first time here. I went here last evening and got chicken biryani to go. The spice flavor is just right. The portion is okay for the price. The service was good. He was attentive. The food came out in less than 5 minutes. This place has plenty of tables and chairs for dine in option. read more

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This is now called "Bisyani House". Service is nom existent. They are nice but they don't know how to run a restaurant. Ambiance is lame. Avoid their samosa. They use Deep frozen brand ‍ Chicken biryani was "okay". read more

Review of Friday dinner buffet only! Arrived around 8 pm, dining room mostly empty. Overall it was ok but for $20 per person it's nothing to rave about or come back regularly for, esp. since the server we talked with said not everything on the buffet changes, just the veggies and maybe 1 meat. We had chicken biryani, chicken in a curry (maybe tikka masala), mixed veg curry, chana, "salad" of mostly lettuce w/ cucumbers & tomato, and tandoori chicken & naan that was brought out later (we were told these needed 10 min to warm up). We didn't think there was any goat or beef, but could be wrong. Definitely needed more variety of offerings!! Chicken in biryani was dry probably from being on the warmer too long. Chicken in the curry was much better. The tandoori chicken that came out later was also juicier (fresh!) but the naan was disappointing -- more like commercial naan than the homemade that I expected. Chana (chickpeas) were really salty. Veg curry was blah. A banana pudding type dessert was also brought out later, which was ok but a rice pudding or something more Indian would have been appreciated. We didnt take any soda that was on the buffet line, nor the tea that was nearby as a tea station. It was good to check out once, so now we know how it it, but we probably won't go back unless we hear it has improved. read more

The chicken karhai was excellent, not as spicy as I am used to or like , but the rest of the spices were on point. You can tell it has been adapted to Midwestern palates. Still very flavorful however. The breakfast was delicious. The fry bread is flaky perfection. The pickled onions that get served with it pair perfectly with the channa, and the yogurt pairs perfectly with the aloo. Fair warning- the breakfast is only served on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-4pm. The breakfast also comes with tea, but you have to serve yourself from the tea station -- this is to ensure that you get the perfect amount of whole milk to tea to water to sugar ratio that you want. You also have to pay for your ticket at the register when done. I noticed some of this self service is the reason behind several of the negative reviews on Google and that is a shame since they let you know this is the case -- too many Karens and Kevins in those reviews if you ask me. This is a great place with great food that is true to Pakistani tradition including less utensils than most Westerners are accustomed to as you are supposed to use your carbohydrates to eat your meal (either wadded up rice or Naan depending on dish). That being said, you do get spoons if you want to eat it non-traditionallly. The decor is fabulous and also extremely authentic. Everything reminds me of when some of my Pakistani colleagues in grad school would cook for me and I will be returning for the nostalgia alone, let alone the delicious food offering. Excited to try the goat korma next time! read more

Kababish - Back side of menu - Pakistani Near Me - Manchester, Missouri

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A nice family run Pakistani Kabob place that is only open Friday through Sunday. Reasonably good interior in a rather quiet and unwelcome location (the parking lot is kind of deserted because the anchor shop is closed). Food is good. We moved in this area few months ago; tried this place and really liked it. The only downside is price is a bit up while portion size is getting smaller. Don't see the value for the money anymore. Probably try again. read more

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This place is easy to miss! Snuggled in a corner of a dying strip mall in Manchester, Kababish is a wedding reception/dance venue that appears to moonlight as a Pakistani/Indian restaurant. I've never had Pakistani food before and thankfully my waiter suggested Chicken Karhai ($12.99) as his favorite meal to eat here. The chicken was moist, and mildly spiced in a tomato sauce that caused the bone-on chicken drumsticks to seemingly melt off. Maybe a little too much, since shards of chicken bone made their way into the sauce, but nothing i'm not used to in similar dishes. The tandoori naan (separate cost, $1 USD) was warm and soft- there were two large pieces. The basmati rice was generous and about $3 USD, but nothing special- cooked correctly, but lacking in spice. Compared to other Indian-ish restaurants the most I found was a brown bay leaf. I had a few concerns however: First off, why did some meals have rice included while others did not? I overheard a conversation which implied that this was a restructured pricing due to Covid, which is understandable, but it didn't make much sense to still include it with other meals. It's been awhile since I had water from a bottle served in a restaurant, usually because our water treatment facilities in Missouri are fairly reliable. Was there something wrong with the tap in Manchester? Thankfully, I wasn't charged extra for it. Lastly, the waiter seemed really eager for us to pay in cash if possible. Before I ordered, he tried to convince the customers behind me if they could pay in cash too, so I made sure to check that they accepted credit card before dining. He seemed surprised that I didn't have any cash on me whatsoever, but they did have a machine available to take it anyway. Its reasonable to ask I guess- payment processors are stingy- but it also felt desperate. There were about one family and one couple when I arrived, and two other couples entered while I finished my meal, so at least they have consistent revenue. To end, I asked the waiter if he would mind boxing up the remaining rice to bring home. He brought over a container and a bag for me to box the food, but after clearing my plates and inquiring about cash, he started pouring the rice into the box anyway... ...I mean, I'd like to believe that was just a courtesy, but at the time I interpreted it as being rushed out of the restaurant. It wasn't particularly full. Mmm, I could be mistaken. He was the only person on waitstaff duty so maybe he was just trying to be expedient. Maybe future visits will illuminate his behavior. read more

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We go here for big events mainly for the venue but it's amazing here! Such a big space and as a kid I loved the different sections to explore. Ive been to small scale weddings, new years parties, and anniversaries here and the staff never disappoints! The buffet space here is the most organized I've ever seen a buffet. Reserve this place for the venue sometime soon! read more

We wet there on Sunday evening , kind of late at night. We have ordered family tandoor BBQ platter, Shami kebab, Chapli kebab, bread , and chicken biryani. Food was so BAD. Chapli kebab and shami kebab were so dry and the texture so weird it didnt taste like meat at all. Meats from family bbq plAtter were even worse, one of the meats was so bad that you can't even eat it the smell and taste was so bad, tandoori chicken tHe red color one was undercooked and not marinated properly. The most delicious food there is bread. It was our first time family dinner and such a disappointment. Don't waste your time and money. There are way better places in the area!!! P.s owner is very friendly and nice but guys you have to know how to cook!!! That was the receipt from your place. Just in case that we were there. We r happy with the customer service but not the food. read more

Kababish - Our comment was genuine , the receipt is the proof!!! - Pakistani Near Me - Manchester, Missouri

We got take out from Kababish yesterday. We both got the chicken tikka masala and it was very good. The flavor was a little stronger than I'm used to getting at other places and it had a tiny bit of heat to it - just enough for you to notice after you've been eating it for a while. I got a good sized portion of the chicken and sauce and also a good sized portion of rice to go with it (included). We also got some naan, which at $1/order was a good deal. Overall, we liked this place and would go back again. The people I dealt with were very friendly and I feel like they genuinely wanted me to have a good experience. On the down side, they are only open 3 days a week, their menu was extremely limited, and it took 30 minutes for them to make my order, which seemed longer than I'd expect. I would still go here again, I'd just have to make sure I wanted chicken tikka masala. read more

Eating at Kababish is like eating in a home of a Pakistani family. They are friendly and hospitable and the food arrives pipping hot! The dining room is a banquet hall with chandeliers , high ceiling and plastic covered tables. They host events on the weekend in addition to regular meals and buffets. They are also open on specific times, so some preplanning or a call in advance might be worthwhile. We did the Sunday brunch buffet with them. The price was very reasonable. The traditional Sunday brunch food is Halwa (semolina sweet) poori (fried flaky bread) and Chana (spiced lentil curry). In addition to that the buffet included chicken biryani , various raitas and chutneys and a couple more vegetarian and meat based entrees. The service was very nice and they kept refilling our bread baskets with made to order pooris and naans. It was a luxurious carb fest that made me feel nostalgic for the food of the Indian subcontinent , and yet throughly satisfied. read more

Kababish - Pakistani Near Me - Manchester, Missouri

Top notch food and great service! Very attentive and everything came out hot and fresh. Split the mixed grill with my dad and everything was delicious! Boti Chicken was garlic/ginger and very tender with HUGE pieces. Chicken Tikka was black and red, deeply marinated. Some places don't have a marinade that penetrates the meat, but Kababish was seasoned throughout. Seekh kabab were spiced heavily and had a little chili too - excellent! Fresh naan was crispy/soft and light in big pieces, served hot from the oven. Topped off the meal with real chai - no premix or concentrate. Served with sugar on the side. Delicious! I cannot wait to go back. read more

Perhaps some of the best Indian/Pakistani food in the St. Louis area. Ordered the chicken biryani and seekh kabob - they were both legit. Well-spiced and authentic flavors, which can be hard to come by. Aloo samosas were solid. Food was 5/5 stars, but giving 4 stars for service, which was a bit slow. When I went, a lot of the menu items were unavailable for some reason, so it may be worthwhile calling ahead to make sure they have what you want. Definitely would go back again for the great food! read more

Not very busy on Sunday night. Not a lot of food selection. We almost felt "pressured" into ordering soft drinks and desserts. This location has changed management so many times Chinese, Mexican, now Pakistani. This strip mall used to be much busier but it is definitely deteriorating. read more

Kababish - Chicken Biryani - Pakistani Near Me - Manchester, Missouri

It was ok！！Taste, volume and price are all fine！！Also, stuff was so kind！Thank u！！！！！！！ read more

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We went to this restaurant to celebrate after my best friend's graduation. The food was AMAZING! The chicken 65 was so good and soft. The garlic naan was so crispy. I didn't care for the biryani or kabab that much, but I did taste them and they weren't bad. I guess the only critique I have is that the service was a little bit slow. I mean we were the only guests in the restaurant, so I don't understand why the service was slow. But other than that, the whole expierence was amazing! read more

Good Spicy food. Great service and environment. Been there several times and recommend highly.

We walked in and stood by the register for 5 minutes. We then decided to seat ourselves, no worries. We then sat there for 15 minutes at a table. At least 3 employees looked right at us but nobody approached us or said anything. We just slowly and quietly got up and left. It felt like they were intentionally ignoring us. read more

MIND BLOWN. Came in for weekend buffet. Such amazingly authentic Pakistani cuisine I don't think this quality food exists anywhere else in the midwest outside of Chicago. It is so flavorful and well cooked - nihari with super tender meat and flavorful, biryani amazing, halwa and chana poori to die for just melts in your mouth. If I could give it 7 stars I would. read more

#BradyEats impromptu date night! We got the BBQ platter and the goat. A TON of tastiness with unique spice... although both my wife and i would have liked it more spicy-hot. Naan bread & spiced rice with cardamom was a nice treat. We ordered enough for 4 people and had lots of leftovers. We'll be back and would like to use their catering as well. read more

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Beware. This is a banquet hall and may or may not be serving food to the public on weekends. We went on a Saturday morning at 11:52. The closed sign was on. The door was open but kids running around and they weren't serving food. She gave us a card with the hours and menu, but it's a disappointment to drive all the way there. The card she gave us says "reservations recommended" so be really careful about planning your visit. read more

Kababish - Pakistani Near Me - Manchester, Missouri

The food was authentic Indian/Pakistani and very tasty. The owners and staff are very courteous and the restaurant was very large with different sections for party and family gatherings. good place to host events as it can accommodate more than 100 people. Overall a great place for Indo/Pak food. read more

I think this is more of a venue than a restaurant. We went on a Sunday for lunch and no one was there except for one other family. Still, it took over an hour to get our entree. Our son's checkin trips came out with the appetizer after about 20 minutes. Both the samosas and chicken strips were good, but had clearly just been heated up (slightly cold in the middle). Our chicken tikka masala was very good. Still, our server only visited our table once to take our order and once to deliver food. The menu does not match the one online (prices are also off). Again, I bet this is a. great place for a wedding or event, but seems to be struggling as a restaurant. read more

Formerly a banquet and event venue, Kababish is now an Indo-Pakistani restaurant under the new owners.! They offer Friday high tea, Saturday buffet, Sunday (Indian) breakfast and a full menu. The restaurant is large with nice lighting, but still feels like a banquet room. Nice people. VERY reasonable prices. I came for the Sunday breakfast. If you order from the menu it is $9.99. If you get the same selection from the unlimited buffet it is $12. The restaurant is hard to see from Manchester, but it is located in a strip mall at the base of 141 on Manchester. read more

Kababish - Dining room - Pakistani Near Me - Manchester, Missouri

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The beef dish was incredible! Exclusively Pakistani and very delicious! Also the Chicken Tikka Marsala has a unique taste that was a very nice change from the usual at other Indian restaurants. Will be back soon! The setting and service was very good as well. read more

Kababish - Chicken Tikka Marsala and exclusive Pakistani beef dish. (Only one on menu) - Pakistani Near Me - Manchester, Missouri

Food tasted very good (5 stars). Parking ample (5 stars). Tea OK (4 stars). Flexibility to customer requests (3.5 stars). Hall cleanliness was good. Had an event here. For hosting, logistically it was OK. (3 stars) Restaurant good option for folks that enjoy Pakistani / Indian food. read more

Many of the dishes are $1-3 more than the stated price on the menu. Not cool. The food is decent but I didn't think it was exceptional. St Louis good if you will. I was very disappointed with the mixed vegetable dish for $8, which turned out to be standard, frozen mixed vegetables that had been doctored up with spices. The menu is meat centric with a very limited number of vegetable dishes. read more

The food was amazing! Best Tiki Massla I have ever had! The staff is so friendly and you can tell they put a lot of effort into their food. The decor is nice and the music was very peaceful. I will definitely be back as often as I can! read more

Kababish - From our booth - Pakistani Near Me - Manchester, Missouri

I can't remember the last time I was this disappointed from trying a new restaurant. Do not go for the buffet. None of the entrees were good. read more

Best Pakistani style food. The employees are really humble. Clean environment and I just can't wait to try their halwa puri!!!

The food and service were both great. I got the buffet and tried everything, it was all delicious. We were brought fresh naan and it was perfect, so light and crispy. Great atmosphere and decorations. Highly recommend! read more

Went on a Saturday afternoon and had the mixed grill which features 4 different kabobs and they were all excellent. Our waiter was very nice, food came hot. My favorite was the chicken tikka which was well marinated and had a delicious crust with just the right spice. The boti was also great as was the chicken and beef seekh also spicy and great. Lastly the nan which was fresh and perfect with a little chew, some crispy parts and the perfect flavor. This place is a gem, if you like great food try here. read more

I ordered the chicken tikka masala with rice, palak paneer (which wasn't on the menu but they made it for us), beef seekh kabab, and naan. Everything was amazing, authentic, and served in large portions. The staff are very friendly and they had complimentary hot tea. There was a buffet available, but we opted to order our own food. Call ahead before you go because the hours vary a bit. read more

Food was great with generous portions! Service was excellent and our takeout was ready quickly. Would definitely visit again.

The best Pakistani/Indian food I have had in STL! The place is clean, the staff is very nice. And everything I have tried here so far is delicious. Will be going back for more read more

We went there for buffet couple of weeks ago. Customer service for good and food was authentic and delicious. The lady that helped us great. I like that they check on you every few minutes even during the buffet which I can't say about every other Indian buffet. Will definitely be back. read more

Samosas were delicious, portions are good, and the chicken was tender and juicy! They have takeout and dine in.

Excellent buffet. Service, atmosphere, everything was off the chain. It was absolutely one of those "how the heck haven't we heard about this place already" scenarios. Absolutely would recommend, especially if you have a larger group size. read more

Excellent food. The Chicken Tikka Masala was amazing. I can't wait to try the Kobali Palaw. We had an excellent buffet with fresh naan brought to our table. Can't wait to go back. read more