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4.5 (408 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Mehdi A.

We were traveling through Boise, spending the night and decided to have some ethnic food. A Yelp search showed Kabob House to have great ratings, so we decided to stop by. There is plenty of parking space in front and we were able to find several items from their extensive menu of Afghan and Persian food and ordered a few for us. All of the appetizers and entrees we ordered were delicious. The desserts were oh so sweet and tasted great with the tea they served. The good atmosphere, great food and fantastic customer service make this a place I would want to go back to again. Very highly recommended!

Chicken marsala, naan, kebabs
Noelle V.

Went here last night with a friend and honestly? One of those nights that reminds you why going out to eat is supposed to be fun. We were greeted immediately by the owner, who shook our hands, introduced himself, and instantly made us feel welcome. Like... genuinely welcome, not "hi table for two" welcome. When we were shown to our table, I noticed the raised platform where you can sit on the floor and was like, oh absolutely yes. We asked if we could sit there and suddenly we had this whole cozy room to ourselves. He even drew the curtain so it felt private and special -- chef's kiss. The food was incredible. The chicken marsala was out-of-this-world good, the naan was warm and delicious, and the kebabs were fresh with perfectly seasoned, tender meat. Everything tasted thoughtful and made with care. But the real standout? The service. Hands down. The owner kept checking in on us, making sure we were good, asking if we needed anything, joking with us -- just the right balance of attentive and chill. By the end of the night, he even shared a bit of his story and talked about where he lived in Afghanistan, which made the whole experience feel even more meaningful. We laughed, we lingered, we had the best time. If you're looking for something a little different, a little special, with incredible food and even better hospitality -- this is it. Go hungry, go curious, and don't skip the floor seating if you get the chance.

Chai tea.. I was to busy eating forgot to take pics of food.
Juanisha M.

This was my first time in Boise and also first time eating food from this region. It was great experience and awesome food. Please go and visit and taste some great food.

Maryellen H.

Always a fun experience! We took some friends from out of town and as usual we were not disappointed. Very authentic high quality food! Our friends have 2 little girls and they made a special dish with no spice for them and brought them juice boxes which thrilled them!

More empty at 2pm on Sunday, but a steady stream of grubhub and similar pickups
Stacey G.

Pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food at Kabob House. The lesson is not to "judge a book by its cover" because the ambiance isn't a good measure of the food. Really enjoyed the lamb, giant naan, delicious curry, and sweet Persian tea. So good, I added an extra to-go order!

Mast kahir- Persian version. Was outstanding!
Heidi A.

The man that works the front of the house will be your friend. He has outstanding customer service. You can tell he loves what he does, truly. Over the last several years, the restaurant is looking more and more beautiful. And now, for the food.... The best in Boise. Hands down. I have tried all the middle eastern food, because it is my favorite. The Kabob House has it dialed with flavors and portions. What an exceptional restaurant. I will be back again and again.

Lamb shank curry

This is my favorite place for Middle Eastern Cuisine. We ordered two different lamb dishes and the goat curry, and all were amazing. The customer care here is also outstanding. Shams, the owner, makes you feel very welcome and always ensures you have the best experience here. The ambience is also clean, and nice. This restaurant is my first choice when it comes to eat here in Meridia

Yulia N.

I been going to Kabob House for years. It's one of our favorite restaurants to go to. I love their food. Our favorites are Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Biryani, Butter Chicken, Kofta Chalow and Naan. Most of the time the owner waited on us. He is so friendly and treated us like royalties.

Honestly one of the best places I've eaten here in Boise. It's very much a hidden gem! Food portion is pretty big and if you're waiting on food to go, the gentleman up front will usually bring you some tea if you're sitting alone. This place makes it feel like you're visiting a friend significantly better than just dining out. The staff is always so pleasant to be around! They can absolutely accommodate big families or just a couple. Either way you will always want to say goodbye vs just leaving after paying!

Combo Beef Shami Kabob (Kobidah) Chicken Kabob
Rene A. G.

Fantastic Food, Now We Know Where To Go When In Boise For The Best Indian Food!!!! Will Not Disappoint, Come Check It Out, You'll Be Happy You Dis. The Biggest Naan Bread I've EVER HAD!!!! They Are Very Friendly Here.

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Dani S.

I dated a middle eastern man for a few years and let me tell you, his family knew how to throw down. They honestly made the best kabobs, tea and hummus around. So, trying to eat these things at other joints without being too harsh is very hard. But, I decided to give Kabob house a try today. My dental assistant that was working on me went there for lunch and she very much enjoyed it so I took it as a sign to go. I did come in at an odd lunch hour. It was pushing 2 when I got there. There were a table of guests wrapping up and then me. The waiter was having his own lunch when I walked in. I gladly stopped what he doing and greeted me. He let me pick out a table so I headed to the other end of the restaurant to sit by myself. I was given a bottle of water and a few minutes to look over the menu. Everything looked good! I like that they have some of my favorites like butter chicken and hummus. I decided on the combination kabob. I snagged the chicken and beef shami. While I was waiting for the food to be prepared, I ordered some tea. I ordered the tea with the spices and the milk. I recently fell in love with the spiced tea at a local Indian restaurant that had similar spices. That tea was life changing. But unfortunately, I didn't get the tea with the milk. It was still good tea but I was hoping for the milk tea. It did feel like my food took forever to be prepared. But when it finally came out my plate looked amazing. I love when my food is charred. The chicken and beef kabob were both charred nicely! I got a beautiful helping of biriyani with some salad and fries I grabbed a fry first. Being an Idaho girl, of course I'm going to eat the potatoe first. Ya, I got served cold fries. I'm sure they were prepared earlier, left in a bowl and needed to be used up. I worked on my salad next. The dressing was clean and tart tasting. But my salad was wilted which was a bummer. I'm sure the salad would have tasted great if the salad mix was fresh. The salad mix tasted like a previously dressed that was dressed earlier, you ate some and decided to go back 30 minutes later to finish the rest. The biriyani was fluffy. Paired with either the chicken or beef kabob.... perfect bite! The beef kabob had a slight heat to it. It kinda crept up on you after you eat a few bites of it. The chicken was flavorful. The chicken was still tender despite it being white meat chicken. I appreciate how much chicken and beef you got in each kabob. I was only able to finish half. I really want to give this place 4 stars cause the service was great and the kabobs were tasty. But I can't get over my cold fries and wilted salad. I know those 2 things are the main stars of the dish but what a great combination it would have been to be able to eat the salad and chicken together. My server was really nice and grabbed me a to go cup for my tea. Even though the tea was good, I had wanted the other tea. Maybe it was the time that I went was the reason why my plate wasn't the best. So, I do look forward to coming back at a normal dining hour to hopefully have a better experience with the food and tea.

Dessert

Me and my mother frequent this place because the food is just amazing. I am yet to try a dish here I don't love! The owner is a very sweet guy and they always get the food out at reasonable times. I love the decor and this restaurant as a whole!

Lamb Biryani comes with a small side salad.
Sergio A.

This has been on my radar for a few years, just never went. On a blustery cold March day, what better than a Lamb Biryani to warm the body and soul? The mixture of spices along with the marinade used for the lamb was outstanding. The Naan came out on a plate the size of a 1960's Cadillac hubcap. I knew this was going to be a great old-school lunch. There are bones in the lamb biryani, so chew slow and you will be safe. The chunks of lamb are huge and very tender. I loved the huge tropical fish tank at the front. It was very relaxing to watch. If you are not experienced in eating Middle East and Afgan meals, it may overwhelm you with the size of the dishes. There is always a take home box upon request. If you never have ventured into this style of cuisine, you have missed one of the great meals. Step up to the challenge and visit Kabob House. Totally recommend this establishment.

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Delicious, authentic and naan bread hot off the stone. Very filling and great value. 10/10 would recommend.

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Amazing food!! Definitely recommend the Tiki Masala and some garlic naan! Friendly staff and reasonable pricing.

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Fantastic food. Owner is super nice and the service is great. Soul food. Do yourself a favor and order the naan bread.

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Everything was 10/10! The food was amazing and the staff were very friendly. A great dining experience!

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Great food and friendly service, you'll love everything on the menu.:) The baklava is delicious as well.

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Great food. Great service. The food was good had good feelings. The owner is nice good service.​

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Delicious food and great service. Whether or not is your first time they are very helpful.

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good food and great service. I highly recommend this place. the food is very nice as well as the atmospher.

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Order was canceled with out information waited for nothing. What the point if saying you can deliver?

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Excellent middle eastern food. Kabobs, lamb biryani, butter chicken the salad all great. We are regulars here.

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Madhuban Indian Cuisine

4.1
(273 reviews)
3.9 mi
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After making the drive from Elko to Boise to visit with family, we decided to seek out one of our…read morefavorite cuisines. While many establishments in the area are shuttered on Sundays, Madhuban Indian Cuisine welcomed us with open doors and exceptional hospitality. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by a very friendly gentleman who seated us and took the time to explain the Punjabi-style traditions they celebrate through their menu. The Food: Tandoori Chicken: My husband opted for this classic, and it did not disappoint. Muttar Paneer: One of my personal favorites--perfectly prepared and flavorful. Naan: We both enjoyed a side of their delicious, fresh naan which tied the whole meal together. The Atmosphere & Service: While our meal was perfect, the evening provided a stark study in human character. The party of three at the table next to us--a mother, son, and daughter-in-law--seemed determined to find fault. They repeatedly berated the server regarding the spice levels of their food, despite having requested those specific levels themselves. The server remained remarkably calm and patient, even as the party made disparaging remarks about his English proficiency--a truly disconcerting display of entitlement. When the younger woman complained of the heat, the server kindly suggested a Mango Lassi to soothe the spice. She snapped back, "You said the food was not going to be spicy, so how should I trust you?" The height of irony came at the end of the night: after a meal spent complaining, the mother told the server, "Oh yes, we will come here many more times." Before we departed, we made sure to apologize to the server for the behavior of those around us. If you are in Boise and looking for authentic Indian food served with grace and patience, please reach out to the team at Madhuban. They deserve your business.

My family and I favorite place to eat Indian food. All Servers are very helpful and nice and…read moreknowledgeable about their menu. Food is always come in hot, fresh and delicious. The restaurant is small but quaint. I never tasted butter chicken as good as theirs, food price is fair.

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Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken) x2, rice, Garlic Naan x2, Plain Naan, Mango Lassi
Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken) x2, rice, Garlic Naan x2, Plain Naan, Mango Lassi
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Spice Indian Cuisine

4.1
(180 reviews)
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CLOSING FOR GOOD ON JUNE 27 so if you're a fan of this restaurant or have never eaten there but…read morebeen meaning to try it, "tik tok", you have only a few days left. This is a family owned and operated place with parents in the kitchen and their children running FOH. The parents have decided to retire, although I think the mom may offer cooking classes from time to time somewhere in the Boise area, and so the restaurant is closing. I'll insert a link to their FB page announcement because they are offering a cookbook with the restaurant's recipes for people interested in obtaining one. https://www.facebook.com/spiceidaho/posts/-big-news-from-spice-after-june-27th-spice-will-officially-be-closing-our-doors-/1593364589327427/

I feel sad to take this down a peg. I don't know if they changed chefs or didn't have time to…read moreproduce the same amazing depth of flavor I'm used to. I take people here when they visit from out of town to show them great Indian food. The last visit for my wife's birthday just didn't hit the same mark. The service is still good for dine in. Still the same deli-style seating with a nice picture of the Taj Mahal on the wall. I ordered the Boise hot mughlai makhani for the first time. Wife, medium butter chicken, as usual. I thought - lamb and jumbo shrimp could be interesting when these guys do it. But the depth of spice wasn't there. The lamb was tougher than I commonly enjoy, but the shrimp was cooked well. It seemed like they took shortcuts on the sauce. The juxtaposition of the shrimp versus lamb, I guess I wasn't feeling it. Sampled my wife's dish and even that was flat as well. And the garlic naan pretty much had all the garlic loaded into the center one-third, resulting is harshly garlic to plain naan experience. Just a very lower level of good experience this time. I hope it doesn't make a trend. Experience hack - pre-cut the meats in the sauce ahead of putting it over rice to have greater exposure to sauce. They serve large pieces so they cook properly.

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Side steamed rice
Side steamed rice
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Bombay Grill

4.2
(312 reviews)
4.5 mi
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What an amazing lunch my wife and I had today at Bombay Grill…read more We were there for a lunch event and boy are we glad we went. Let's start with my favorite, the butter chicken. The chicken was super tender. The sauce was exceptionally flavorful and the spice level was mild enough to not fry your tastebuds. There were so many delicious dishes (tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, vegetable curry, lamb and so much more) which is not surprising considering the award winning chef. Hasan, the Manager / owner went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and to let us know the history of the dishes we were eating and his family's journey that brought them (thank God) to the treasure valley. This place is a treasure in the Boise area and should not be missed whether you are ordering a phenomenal takeout, having a spectacular lunch or grabbing a one of a kind dinner. If you want a great, flavor filled dining experience you have got to try Bombay Grill

This is my local Indian place and I really want to like it more. It is ok. I would probably give…read moreit 3.8 stars. Pros: * They have a nice and popular lunch buffet (which comes with personal fresh naan) * The Naan is decent * The Tikka Masala has a nice flavor * Portions are large * Food comes out fast * They are open on Sundays Cons: * Service can be scattered... sometimes it is good, sometimes inconsistent depending on how busy it is * Music can be a bit loud / high energy * Last few times I was there, I had a lazy fly circling my table * The rice doesn't taste that good... rice is so cheap, so the owners should upgrade to a better basmati for a quick boost in quality * If you want something with any heat, you have to order Indian spicy/hot (as the regular "Spicy" tastes more like medium. I have never ordered above this though so I am worried it might jump to being too hot. * Some of the dishes I find favorable (especially the cream ones, but some of them are a bit bland (like the Vindaloo, Curries and Rogan Josh). They are still enjoyable, but if I order a Vindaloo I want it to pop. Overall, a solid place for dine in or takeout. I would recommend the lunch buffet if you want to try this place out first before committing to a larger meal.

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Chai tea!
Indian food in PJs can't beat that! Everything was delicious!
Indian food in PJs can't beat that! Everything was delicious!
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Taste of Persia

Taste of Persia

4.5
(79 reviews)
1.7 mi

Really great and authentic tasting Afghan food! Small family owned business. Servers are very…read morefriendly, and nice ambiance.

It's a hot day in Boise, and the heat has my friends and I dreaming of crossing the Treasure…read moreValley's desert dunes to our personal oasis, Taste of Persia. We venture off to this humble abode, and from the moment we walk in, we are stunned by the ornate gold accents on their comfortable chairs, and smile at the beautiful crystal chandeliers that make the room feel like the night sky. The dumplings - pockets of perfection. The pita - browned perfectly. The chicken - f**cking fabulous. I'd drink the green sauce if it was remotely socially appropriate. The kitchen is enshrined with privacy tape, if not for that I'd have watched each dishes preparation to one day hope pray and study that I could make kebabs that tasty. First of all, I came to Taste of Persia today covered in mud. Forgot I had this dinner res right after Mudding. Mud All over. Under my armpits. In my bellybutton, it was everywhere. Taste of Persia? More like Taste of Mud. Make sure to get the veggie dumplings . Dear diary, Sorry I forgot to address you before. The truth is that I lost some brain cells when auditioning for the Cheetah Girls group at my elementary school (we had to do a backhand spring flip walk over to get in... I didn't). Anyways. I had the BEST time at dinner with my REAL friends at Taste of Persia. We laughed, we cried, and most importantly we confessed all of our sins. And to end with balaclava?! So good. Will be back. Xxooxoxo, Me Greetings. It is I. The chair tickler. Sit a while, take a load off, enjoy the delicious beverages. But as soon as you are happy and full from a lovely kabob platter (i recommend the chicken), be prepared for I will appear. Deep in these black and gold chairs I wait. To tickle that special spot in your lower back. You know the one. I'll live for that giggle while we all live for this Baklava. I like the chairs with the tickle holes hehe. To sum it all up, this was one of the best dining experiences in Boise, even above the Stagecoach Inn!!! We ended the night watching fan fic of Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham from the World Cup with the most delicious baklava in our bellies. Couldn't have asked for a better night!!!!

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3 dishes out of a 4 course meal. $50
3 dishes out of a 4 course meal. $50
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Ishtar Market and Restaurant

Ishtar Market and Restaurant

4.6
(148 reviews)
3.3 mi
$$

Best Dolma and Shawarma ever! Very relaxing and quiet environment, will be coming back.read more

I was really looking forward to trying this restaurant given all the highly positive reviews. To…read morebe clear - this is for the restaurant, not the market. Service - 1 star. After being the only two sitting in the restaurant for 10 minutes, someone brought us menus. Another 10 later, they came back for our order. It was a tad frustrating because an item I wanted to order had a well-worn sticker blocking it out. Placed our food and drink order. Several minutes later, someone different came from the back and said one of the two items was also not available. So another item was chosen. Drinks were not delivered (tea and a water) until the food came 20 minutes later. And the water was a tiny 8-ounce bottle of water. 1.5 hours and we were the only diners. That says something. Food - Of what we could order, the chicken tikka was good but not amazing. 4 stars. The lamb kabob was amazingly bland and tough. So disappointing as I typically love lamb. 2 stars. The hummus was thin and tasted too sour with no flavor dimension to it. Was it old? Better hummus has a slight nutty flavor to it and this needed more garlic. 3 stars. Rice actually had decent flavor. 4 stars. We had both the pistachio and walnut baklava. As a baklava connoisseur, the walnut was far better flavor and texture but both seemed dry and old. Bread was okay. When I look at the number or reviews from those in CA or OR with less than 5 reviews on their account (all giving 5 stars) - it seems clear that people want free baklava or hot tea, as they advertise at the table when you sit down. But they need to read your review first before getting the token item. I have better ethics and higher standards than that. Maybe the restaurant section is on the slide. For a $20 entree, not worth it. There is better in Boise.

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Pita bread - fresh out of the oven
Pita bread - fresh out of the oven
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