food is wonderful, service is excellent. Chicken Karahi is to die for and brings memories back from pakistan. Tandoori chicken pizza is off the hook and the special Stromboli is something to behold. Just got renovated so it looks really nice also and has a great atmosphere! Definitely worth a visit. read more

I have been coming for many years, and it gets better any time. Recently, they have opened a pizza joint with astounding cheesteaks. There Bread is so fresh. Highly recommend. read more

Recently, they've gotten many MANY renovations to their seating, paint, and bathrooms. Everything is clean, and new now. Definitely recommend checking this place out again if you've gone before, or for the first time. The food is always made fresh, and definitely Desi standard! I would definitely recommend any of the fresh barbecue for any time of the day! read more

Terrible service. Slow and Rude. Food is decent and can forgive their snail pace service but someone needs to teach them etiquettes and manners. read more

So the actual food I ate here (Chicken Roll and Lamb Roll) was quite good and had big portions. However, when we walked in and placed our order, I was quite apprehensive. The place itself was quite dingy and had a strange odor, the food in the display cases looked stale and it seemed like it had been left out for a long time. Decided to forego the curries and go with the rolls, which turned out pretty decent. read more

Driving by this place I remembered seeing them on Yelp and decided to give them a try. Omg!! I'm so glad I did. The chicken kabob chunks were huge, thoroughly seasoned and cooked to perfection. I also tried the resham beef which was superb. Though I'm not much of a red meat eater, the large juicy piece of ground meat had a mouthwatering mix of spices that I just couldn't resist. To top it all off, their green sauce really kicked things up a notch. If you're a lover of freshly grilled meats this is the place to be. read more

We drive 1 hour plus for their Karahi from NJ. Best in the Northeast territory and even closest to Pakistan. Worth the drive! Also they have a very friendly staff specifically the front counter (Haider and Umair) read more

Warning: The service here is NOT GOOD but the food here is so delicious that it's worth it! You absolutely have to get the Karahi, either the chicken or mutton, take your pick. It is served in a metal bowl/wok and is absolutely wonderful to eat in this very dinky and not nice trailer park venue. But you know what - that's part of the charm of this place. Make sure you order ahead and let the person at the cashier know that you order ahead...and then let him know again...and again. But I promise you, it's worth it! read more

Best pakistani food ever we come here every time and its always more fun then the previous.Great to see the ambience just keeps getting better. Also haider is great read more

I love this restaurant brother Haider Ghumman is the best part about it.i have been coming here for past 1.5 years and the taste is just getting better and better!!!!!!!!!!! read more

It's 2 AM and I'm craving for some chicken from Kabobeesh. Ahhhh, everything was so good. I would definitely recommend getting the chicken WITH bone; it makes it so tender and flavorful. The sides of curry vegetables were good but not spectacular. But, the naan is drool-worthy. The decor was a little lacking, but that's how I like my cheap eatery atmospheres, a little dirty, a little tacky. Damn, I wish it were closer to where I lived--and were open at 2 in the morning. So, go for me--at the very least just to try! read more

I have been a loyal patron of Kabobeesh for many years. I've tried many other similar establishments and all I can say - Kabobeesh is the best! They capture authentic Pakistani flavors in their kabobs and curries. The "no frills" atmosphere makes complete sense when you understand their target audience, South Asians - this is normal to us! My favorite items are beef seekh kabobs, tandoori chicken, and haleem. Chicken samosas are awesome too! I also appreciate the generously sized portions that have been enough to be devoured as left overs! read more

Nothing fancy restaurant wise, and I definitely wouldn't recommend this as a date place if you're trying to take her somewhere nice, but the food is really good, very fresh, and this place offers yummy, no frills good food. read more

This place is a diamond in the ruff. The staff is always friendly. The food is consistently delicious. There's always parking in their lot. The price is reasonable considering the portions you get. Truly one of my favorite restaurants in all of Philadelphia. Oh, if you're a student you get a free can of soda. read more

We went there late Sunday night. There was a wait but the food was awesome. I love the king fish. It was fried and delicious but don't taste fishy. The bread it's huge and you can share it. The lamb kebab also delicious. I will definitely go back. read more

I come here often good food, but they changed the rice and the curry its not like before. And i just wish they use less spice.

If you are someone that can't stand spicy food, its ok you can still eat here. The only things I recommend is the CHICKEN KABOB not the other chicken, beef, or lamb options. The lamb is really meaty so if you don't like that, don't get it. The CHICKEN KABOB is the way to go. Get a naan, and some rice and its delish. Otherwise the other two meals we got, were too spicy. Even the veggie samosa had a kick to it. When they say "medium spice" thats for the indopak taste bud...not the rest of the world taste bud. read more

I have been eating at Kabobeesh since they opened at their original location, and then later when they moved to the diner... I adore this place. My husband-in-training always gets the lamb kabob, which never fails to be tender and flavorful. I mix it up. I love the chicken wings, though a couple times they've overcooked them a little. When done right, though, which is most of the time, they're not only the cheapest thing on the menu, but a joy to eat... the marinate is spicy and the chicken is succulent. The Tandoori chicken is some of the best in the city, and believe me, I've eaten it all over West Philly and downtown. Sometimes I like to try the steam table items too -- the roasted chicken can be a little tough but the flavor is awesome. The goat curry is delicious. The chicken biryani is the most authentic I've had outside Hyderabad... but GODDAMN is it spicy. I have a pretty good spice tolerance, but I actually had to order extra white rice to mix in because it was blowing my head off. A couple of the side dishes are worth note too... especially the eggplant with potato. I had this last night and it almost eclipsed the lamb. Yum. A few notes about the reviews below: 1) I have never, ever gotten ill eating here, in all the years eating, so maybe Willis Z just doesn't have much spice tolerance? 2) Willis Z had a delicious meal at Taco Bell? 3) Not sure why Desi thinks they would be the "only game in town," as West Philly is loaded with restaurants... most are more Indian/other middle eastern than Pakistani, true, but I don't think that Kabobeesh could exactly rest on their laurels when people can get kabob and tandoori countless other places within a ten block radius. 4) It is a hole in the wall, yes. But this is part of its charm, to my mind. Those who wish to pay more for less to get more glitter can feel free to head into town to any Steven Starr joint of their choosing. 5) Overpriced... wow. I am not even sure we were at the same restaurant. 10-ish dollars for a heaping portion of rice, a large piece of naan, a generous side dish, a whole kabob/chicken leg (depending on what you order) and a salad is expensive? I usually have enough for dinner and lunch the next day. Where do YOU eat? read more

I used to LOOOOOVE Kabobeesh. Any time I was in Philly, I had to stop at this place and stuff my face with just about everything on the menu. Sometimes multiple times in a weekend, and always with at least 2 other people. We all loved it and left happy. So it really pains me to write this review, but I think this location of Kabobeesh has jumped the shark. On a recent visit with my brother and husband, we found that the channa was universally oily and the haleem was swimming in oil. The naan...usually flavorful and light enough to make me glad I cheated on my limited carb diet...was tough and bland. As if that wasn't bad enough, it is clear that the restaurant has not been cleaned in possibly forever. I don't usually notice dust in restaurants, probably because I don't frequent dusty places. But if you care at all about such things, NEVER look up at the ceiling fan or look at the blinds in any of the windows. I made the mistake of looking at the fan and spent the rest of the time praying that none of the dust stalactites would fall off the fan and into the oil. Seriously...that fan is gross and should not be allowed over an eating area. Management, if you're reading this...please clean it! I will try the other location of Kabobeesh on Roosevelt, but I won't be back to this one anytime soon. read more

My brother and I was in Philly, so we looked through Halal restaurant then we found this Paki restaurant. Their food was alright but Samosas and Chia was amazing! read more

I recently visited Kabobeesh and the OMG restaurant looks very nice now and they have remodeled it a lot. Its much more brighter in here now. I loved the chicken malai boti which just reminds me of Pakistan. Its feels so good here because lately they have improved their service and the place is much more clean. thumbs up Kabobeesh. keep doing well. I highly recommend this place for quality food and family time. read more

In my opinion, portion sizes were good, but everything else was mediocre. The ambiance/bathroom offered no ostentation, and I wouldn't say they have the friendliest service either. We ordered the chicken curry meal and beef tikka for lunch, with meat and veggie samosas. It all took some time to come out so plan accordingly! Overall, I would say the food was decent, even though the samosas tasted somewhat stale. read more

For a restaurant which makes such good food, I hate to put this here. I have ordered the food from here using Doordash 3 times, every time I add an instruction to separate the quantities in 2 boxes if I place two orders of lamb chops. Every time they give it in a single box. If that wasnt bad service enough, one time I place the order at the counter and told them to give it in two separate boxes, there also they gave it in one box. I had ask them again to separate it. When we pay the price you ask for, we expect you to value our instructions for the placed order. One star only because your food is good. Customer service - absolutely non sense. read more

Love Kabobeesh! Not fancy inside by any means, it's an old repurposed diner, but the food is great, and you get a whole lot if you order a meal. Everything's no-frills but the taste. Highly recommend the Resham beef and the chicken kabobs. read more

I don't think I've been into Kabobeesh since they made the move to this old diner, but I remember it as one of the best deals in Pakistani food around, and really one of the better kept secrets in the whole Indian-esq. super-genre. Again, I'm working from memory here, but Kabobeesh used to make everything on its great old clay grill -- some of the best flat-breads around and outrageously good kabobs, spiced to bring tears to your eyes. Everything is priced foodies and Pakistanis on budgets. The clientele, who crowd the place at lunch time to watch Pakistani/Middle-Eastern television, assures me that I'm getting a pretty authentic meal. And I used to leave the place absolutely full. Like full, full. As in, I didn't need to eat a meal for the rest of the day. I could just go home and go to sleep, like I do on Thanksgiving. read more

I came here for lunch one day with my boss, and it was delicious! I eat mostly vegetarian food, and they surprisingly had several options for me. I ordered a mixed veggie platter which came with a chickpea dish, an eggplant dish, and a mixed vegetable dish with a side of naan. The flavors were great, and I found it all delicious! It was so much food that I had to pack up half for lunch the next day. It definitely deserves its place on the "best eats for the buck list" from Forbes Magazine! http://www.forbes.com/sites/seaneichenberger/2011/07/15/best-eats-for-the-buck/3/ read more

On Halloween after an evening of shadow puppetry at The Rotunda we were in need of some flesh. With the ease of counter service Kabobeesh provided perfectly grilled (char to moist ratio) - QUAIL , lamb chunks and chicken kefteeh. The meals came with rice, lovely warm nan and your choice of a fiery vegetable. And for the .05 percent of the population that loves drinking salted buttermilk - as much as I do -walk up to the counter and get yourself a salty lassi ! The three of us shared a sweet, cardamom flavored rice pudding dusted with pistachios . This place is an excellent late night choice with plentiful lot parking. read more

I really love this place. It has a homey feel and great food. The people who own and run the place are super welcoming, want to please their customers, and are very thankful for the business. It is family friendly so bring your kids. There were at least four other families, some even with very small children when I went last. But my favorite part is really the food! The chicken kabob and the ground beef kabob are my favorite. The ground beef kabob has some extra green spice in it that makes it really unique and flavorful. Get these as a meal and they will come with two veggie sides, rice, and naan. It is likely you will have leftovers. Oh yeah, I love that there is a parking lot and I gret a free drink (mango juice or soda) when I show my student ID. read more

The prices are amazing for the amount of food that you get if you order the meals, which come with your choice of grilled meat, rice, naan, and 2 sides. I loved my lamb kabob! It was grilled to perfection. I also tried my friend's tandoori chicken, which was super tasty as well. It's not exactly in a great location but it's worth trying out. read more

Kabobeesh makes the best resham kabob in the north east. I've tried so many places in NYC, Philly and D.C. The prices are reasonable and the food is delicious. Their naan are HUGE. The charga is decent if you're into that. Come to the chestnut st (the original) location since they have parking. read more

I'm confused. Saag Aloo is not a fancy thing. It is a very simple, very homey thing. So why was the Saag Aloo that you made today so bloody delicious? I don't understand. It made me almost neglect my Nihari, which was pretty much on point, and generously meaty. read more

Always good food. It's small and clean but the flavor is big and good. This is one of the few places I come too when in Philly for Kabobs. Parking lot is a bit small so it's a little hard to get in at times. read more

The kabobs were good and the meal came with veggies. I had okra with onions and it was SPICY but it was good. I liked their veggie dishes like potatoes&eggplant and lentils. Im not sure if i would go back but if I was REALLY really in the mood for kabobs, maybe i would. read more

Omg. The best Kati roll/paratha rolls I have ever had in my entire life. Service is slow so I recommend calling ahead and doing takeout but this place still get five starts because it's so damn good. My go to is the chicken paratha roll. Green sauce also really good!! read more

Just absolutely fantastic GRILLED MEAT dishes. Chicken Karahi is probably another one of their best dish. These guys are Zen masters of grilled meat. Try the grilled lamb chops, also chicken resham kabab is excellent. Don't worry about rice....ask for freshly baked "Naan Bread". For desert ask for a "KULFI" or a "KHEER". read more

This what you would call a gem in the city. The only people that seem to know about it are the pakistanis and the cab drivers. The food here is halal and always fresh. I suggest getting anything off of the grill because it will be grilled that moment and served minutes later with a fresh naan that has melted butter on it along with two sides. The flavor is will open you to a new world as if you are in Lahore because of the blaring tv and also its not about your comfort but about the quality of the food. The size of the kebabs have been getting smaller over the years but it will still fill you up, I've never been able to finish every morsel of food till this day so you will not be disappointed. For those who enjoy a strong cup of chai afterwards this is the place to go in the city. read more

The worst food ever they served. I definitely not recommend anyone. Wait in the line is the big issue also. I don't understand why they can't deploy more workers in this restaurant. It sucks read more

I went there with my family and though I had to wait a bit granted it was a Friday night our first time there but the food was worth the wait. Tip, when you order your food check in every now and then to mk sure your food is ready when it's busy you may not hear your number called but you will love the food! We enjoyed every dish we ordered.. we got the lamb kabobs and chicken as well as the chergha naan was good also! read more

The food is delicious and always fresh. The meat is halal, fresh, juicy and tender with just the right amount of seasonings.

The food is good but the service is below mediocre. We called in advance our order of karahi and despite that when we got to the restaurant we had to wait up to an hour. Ridiculous. When the food did come the naans weren't delivered together and we had to wait even more for them. Terrible service. read more