Chicken resham roll is the way to go for me. $6 for a delectable chicken kabob meat on homemade roti with a zingy spicy green sauce and some veggies. It's a large, filling contraption. I also like their lamb kebob rolls and their platters that come with some excellent veggie sides. Over the last year or so Kabobeesh has really become one of our go-to places in West Philly/University City. I've introduced a bunch of my co-workers to it, and they absolutely love it now. My partner and I go tend to make it there once a week whenever we're over at her apartment in West Philly. I love the diner-y feel of it and the ability to sit outdoors and bask in the sun while devouring halal goodness. The place gets really busy around mealtimes, especially on weekends. Lots of families and such. Be warned. (But it's worth it!). read more

Kabobeesh - Indian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Yes Yes highly recommended, I ordered a large tray of Curry Lamb and a large tray of Rice for a party for my wife the quest who ate the lamb and rice went crazy and kept going back for more. It was truly tender falling off of the bone, so I recommend to everyone who enjoys Mediterranean cuisine. read more

Duuuuuudee!!!!!!! Doooooddd I hope homie reads this and remembers me for kinda getting tight at him for getting tight at me, because this food, was so fire. So flamo, fuego fantastic four flame on, that I don't even know man. Shit was bomb so good so good so good mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm fried chicken and the veggie dishes they have. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. He was nice once I stepped in but prolly just cuz I was taking long on the phone and he's got a job to do. And the job that he is doing. He is doing so well. Because this food. Is so fire. It's so fire. It's so.... fire flamesz ily read more

Ok here is an honest review from a former restaurant owner out of california. Their prices in comparison to the amount of food is not fair by any means. But I suppose in this broken part of town the options arent many. Food was just OK. Nothing to write home about. Very few real spice flavors. Chappali kabob was literally a burned hard piece of meat that I threw half away. Bread is good fresh. No disabled access for those that may need to. read more

Boyfriend and I went here. Said hello to the cashier who stared at us blankly. We proceeded to order trying not to be miffed. Bf asked if she was tired. She said no she was just really sick today and it wasn't our fault. When we were served our food the cashier coughed on the food as well as all of the food in the a la carte section (chickpeas, cauliflower,etc). Her hand touched the salad as she scooped it out onto my Styrofoam container and shoved the bag of food toward me while glassily looking to the next customer. I microwaved the food I could to kill germs but my food was just ok, quite dry. But my bfs food was good he said (a lamb roll). read more

The food here was good, service was relatively good, overall cleanliness of the restaurant felt a little off but regardless had a good experience here. Would recommend to friends if you are feeling in the mood for kebabs/curry, although I felt that the curry wasn't as good as the kebabs here. The roti was excellent and the samosa was pretty good here too, especially for how cheap it was! read more

Good desi food, including karahi, bbq items and the nihari and haleem on weekends. The kheer is really good as well. My go to restaurant for desi food that's made fresh. The chana masala and other items they have as part of the meals aren't always the best but do the job if needed. Oh and service is typical of desi quality, hence the 4 star! read more

I didnt even get my food yet but the kid at tge register is an asshole. When i went back to order with my friends he kept asking what we wanted after we kept repeating our order. I waited 25 mins to get me food and he gave me the wrong order. I asked them to make my order again and he came back in 3 mins with the plate in the picture above. This restaurant is bullshit. read more

Kabobeesh - The "chicken biryani" i ordered was a styrofoam plate with hard rice and bits of hard chicken and a bunch of bones. - Indian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Took a detour to visit this place and they scammed us by serving beef instead of mutton Karahi. However the staff remained adamant and kept telling us it's baby lamb. Don't waste your money here, go elsewhere. Ruined our trip!! read more

I enjoyed an awesome meal, split with a friend, recently at Kabobeesh! This local jaunt appears to have been constructed inside an antique mobile home - complete with silver metal walls all around. The food was delicious, and very authentic, served by people who can barely speak English. We shared one meal and a couple small-bite appetizers. This was perfect and we both left feeling satisfied for not too much cash. Though I'm not running back today, I would definitely return here. read more

One of my fav restaurants ever...best kebabs out there...so fresh tooo... Try the Lamb Chops, Quail or the Beef Kebab. They pick up the fresh skewer from the fridge and throw it on the grill...can't beat that.... Also for a spicy kick, try the Chicken or Goat Karahi. It takes 30minutes notice to prepare this dish and is a great share dish... read more

"I can't believe I've never reviewed this place" has been a running theme for me, lately. I like pretty much every sandwich and grilled meat that this place has to offer, and they have a lot. The only thing I wish they did a little better was their sides, and in some cases their cooking times. The samosas have usually been sitting in the warmer for a while, so they're no longer crispy, and the rice and curried lentils and other things are all just aight. Again, the grill is where this place shines. I've eaten in, and I've taken out, and I've learned that when I want some Kabobeesh, I call 30-45 minutes ahead to make sure whatever I'm getting is ready. It's totally worth the wait, and it's damn cheap for what you get, but yeah - if you're hungry, you might want to get something in your stomach before coming here. read more

I am vegetarian and I love coming to Kabobeesh!!!!! Can you believe it? It's just that good. It is spicy and flavorful and I always get the same thing: veggie platter. The naan is also huge, buttery, and delicious (fresh out of the oven). They are packed on Friday & Saturday nights but thank goodness they are open until 11pm. read more

A friend took me to this restaurant and I can say I was pleased with the food. The place has a big parking lot, not to big or not to small. You order your food, eat it and pay at the end. They take cash and credit cards. I got the chicken kebab meal which came with a side of veggies and salad and naan. The rice and naan were kinda bland which was fine with me because I got to dip it in veggies sauce to seasoned it. The naan gets a little tough if you don't eat it right away. My 4 big pieces of chicken kebab came with some green sauce which tasted wonderful together. The chicken was moist and seasoned perfectly. The place could use some decors to brighten up ambiance. Prices are not to bad. The service and workers were friendly. I would come back here again. read more

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Love thus place, but ALWAYS....ALWAYS...ORDER THE PLATTERS. Otherwise you'll lose $$...I learned the hard way LOL Lamb, King Fish are my favs!! A platter runs about $10.50 each! read more

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Service was quick, clean, and safe. Lamb and rice 4/5 and salmon over rice 2/5 (overcooked). I would be willing to try another item.

Food is okay. There is no service. Pay and pick. The platter combination is a bit confusing. Little overpriced for the portion size and ambience. Kabab were decent. read more

Kabobeesh is Philly's best known Pakistani restaurant. Located in an old diner in University City, this is a popular place with Penn students as well as Pakistanis. And why is this so? Because the food is very good, the service friendly, and the prices extremely fair. I recently enjoyed the Beef Resham platter here. Resham is an Urdu word meaning 'silky' and this is a smooth dish. For starters I ordered a Chicken samosa and a veggie cutlet. However they did not turn out to be starters as they came after my entrée. Oh well .... everyone is so friendly here it is easy to forgive this mistake and it worked out for the best as I could take them home to eat later. Desert was Ras Malai. If you don't know this desert, it is a tasty cheese and cream concoction. Kabobeesh is a good place to know about when hanging in University City. read more

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This is my favorite go to spot. I usually call ahead that way my order is ready cause it's a pretty popular spot so can be a bit of a wait. But it's worth the wait. My food is always hot and fresh! The taste is amazing you can't find another place like this in the city! They also have the best naan and it comes with your meal unlike other places that like to charge. Strongly recommend checking this place out :) read more

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For $11, you can get quite a lot of food. I got the chicken kabob meal, which comes with a large piece of naan, salad (cucumber, carrots, onions), rice, and a side of your choice. The naan was very yummy - crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The chicken kabob was also good - they cook it after you order. The salad isn't very fresh and the rice is a bit greasy. Other than that, I think it's standard for what you're paying for. read more

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I've been here twice with friends who are obsessed with it and I genuinely wanted to like this place. It's very diner-y and not aesthetically pleasing indoors but it has outdoor benches outside which is nice. Service is fine. There is parking. My rating comes from the food itself... it's just not great. I've gotten the chicken tandoori platter and a paratha wrap. The sides for the chicken tandoori were very subpar. Iceberg lettuce mix, chickpeas, and a few other options, none of which looked or tasted good. The chicken itself was okay at best. Too much rice, and it was oily. The second time I came here I got sick after eating the food. 2/5 read more

What a crappy experience it has been. The food took forever to be made. And finally when we receive our food we find pieces of plastic from food packing in the curry. This is food safety violation. When reported to the person at the counter he casually took it and there in trash and said oh sorry... wow.. we couldn't even finish our dinner and left from there. read more

I ordered on uber eats, when I received a notification 40 minutes after placing my order it was stating my food has been delivered. Funny thing is I never received my food, called Kabobeesh and they told me "the driver was no show, so we sold your food", but they still charged me, so I have spent 1 hour on the phone with uber eats getting my money back. Kabobeesh could have notify me and cancel my order instead of charging me for it, your customer service is very terrible and unorganized. Folks the food is good there but customer service is terrible, there is always a long wait even if you place a pick order. read more

Yummmm. Came in around 4pm and the place was hopping. Lots of families. We ordered tons of food, not knowing that serving sides are big. One fish was a while chicken!! Overall super satisfying, diner atmosphere included. read more

Worst place I ever been, bad attitude with the customers and bad quality of food. I saw the guy at the counter treating the customers with rude and mean attitude read more

This place made me feel like I was eating in India again! Born and raised in Mumbai city, I'm used to brilliant kebabs and biryani, which I fail to find in the USA. But after visiting these guys, I can safely say that I've finally found a place that serves something close to what we get back in India! Their biryani meal and the Tandoori chicken appetiser are both delicious. The lamb curry is spiced to perfection. Overall, the closest to an authentic Indian meal with the scrupulous flavours one would expect! read more

Kabobeesh - Biryani Meal, Tandoori Chicken appetizer, and Lamb Curry. - Indian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

An order that they said would be about 20 minutes ended up taking a whole hour. Other customers seem equally annoyed at the wait. It was only moderately busy at the time. read more

Slow ... slow... slow... and then wait longer; to avoid delay, I tried calling ahead but no one would answer the phone. Called multiple times but no luck. I decided to just get here and order in person. Now it's been 40 minutes since order placed but still waiting... worst service ever!! Seems they only have two speeds, slow & slower; unfortunately I got the slower one. So definitely not the place to come if you are starving. read more

The foods usually great but the man there was very rude, he was an older guy. I'm a black woman, and he acted like he didn't have to serve me. And then he mixed up the veg samosas with chicken and I am still suffering from food poisoning. Never again. read more

Food is okay at best. Service is terrible. Owner son is rude and argumentative. If you need quality food go to wah ji wah down the street. Only upside to this place is that this place open late. Terrible food, terrible service. read more

One of the best Chicken Karahi I ever had with piping hot Naan. More than an hour long drive is totally worth it. read more

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I was visiting a friend in the area and he suggested we go to Kabobeesh. We decided to get the lamb curry which was okay with the garlic naan. I think this place is a local joint where people come in and out usually. The staff were okay to interact with yet that's about that. They never came around and said, "how the food is." Again, it was a local joint so people know one another. I may not come back here again but if I have to I will. read more

Bad customer service have to wait Almost 20 minutes. when I went to check what's going on they got mad. And the food weren't that delicious either. Don't waste your money over there. read more

This place is one of my favorite places in the city, the allure of the deliciousness from this restaurant is so strong I can't stop coming back. Every day is a slightly different selection, and I like to come on Fridays when they have okra, and I generally get the salmon meal. The chicken and lamb are also outstanding. They are very nice here and it's worth the wait time as they are perfectly sizzling up the meats every meal. read more

Absolutely horrible service. No what how incredible the food is, it cannot make up for their lack of service and hospitality.

If you order from here I recommend you triple check with them about your food and check all the things after you receive the food . Every time I order either they got my order wrong, was missing things I ordered and paid for, or the food was not cooked properly. For example, I ordered 8 chicken samosas and 2 veggie samosas and gave me 4 chicken and 6 veggie even after I made sure when they handed me the food whether it was exactly what I ordered. Or they forget to give you one of your orders which is really in convenient when you have to drive 20 mins back to get the food again. read more

First of all, the solid two points on here are merely just for the quality of food. I'm not one to ever review, but was just so disappointed by the $22 I spent here for getting kiddies meal that I had to write a review. Ordered side orders of tandoori chicken, lamb chops and beef tikka but still left hungry. More like hangry. The quantity of food is so little, I get that it's "side order" but if they are charging $7 for each dish Id consider to get more than 3 pieces of beef boti and lamb chops. After asking the owner to come over and look, his response was basically too bad and continues to tell my friend and I that he never heard that his quantity was ever an issue. Despite how good the food was, the attitude of the owner and his inability to understand our perspective is enough to keep me away. Will save my appetite and money for a place that appreciates it more than how we just got treated. read more

There's a reason why the substantial parking lot of this run-down diner car is always filled with taxis. For good Middle Eastern/South/Central Asian (not sure exactly which region Pakistan is considered part of) food, follow the Middle Eastern/South/Central Asian cabbies. I know Pakistanis from New Jersey who gladly pay the $4 bridge toll to eat at this restaurant. I've tried just about everything here, and pretty much everything is solid. Some things are better than others, and some things (like salmon or chicken breast) can be a little dry at times. However, everything is really flavorful, and all the platters (~$11) come with rice, a huge slab of naan, a small serving of meh salad-from-a-bag and a veggie side. Each platter is a meal and a half for me. I'm partial to the lamb (both chops and kebab), the tandoori chicken is great, and their post-Ramadan whole fried chicken deal is pretty good. The spicy green sauce that comes with every platter is clutch, so ask for extra. For hearty homestyle Pakistani food-from-the-grill, Kabobeesh is the way to go. read more

Kabobeesh, when'd you get ya face lift? I'm not around for a couple of months and gone is the silver diner car, replaced with a beige stucco kinda deally. Well, your outside has changed but it's what's inside that counts and you're still full of some great kebobs, Pakistani cookin, and tandoori deliciousness. Ahhh Kabobeesh is the beesht. This spot is a true favorite of ours, especially when we're driving back home from a Westerly ways in the middle of the night. There's paking, and there's a lot of eatin for around $11 up until 11 at night. By, "a lot of eatin," I mean that I always leave with leftovers, and I'm generally highly regarded as a lifelong member of the Clean Plate Club. (Random Kabobeesh side-note factoid: The first time we ate a Kabobeesh they surprisingly had Sunday night football playing on the giant flat screen TV and we happened to be dining at the same time as a Cricket league all dressed in their whites. My husband had one conversation with one of these cricketers which rekindled his latent fascination with this sport and now we have Willow, the Cricket cable channel and a beach Cricket set for down the shore. Random Kabobeesh side-note factoid over.) I really enjoy the flavorful grill-fired tender lamb and tasty chicken kabobs, but I think that their tandoori chicken is my favorite favorite. This bird is stained bright red on the outside and kissed with char, while inside is bright white, juicy and delicious chicken on the bone. It's served with the most excellent naan- really the greatest. You also get to choose your side vegetables. Now, sometimes you choose one side and have a salad bag salad as your other option, but other times we've been able to pick two of their sides- Not sure what the rules are bout this, but two veg sides always beats the bag. And let is never be said that I am not one to appreciate a perfectly cooked chickpea. Kabobeesh's chana has never been mushy murk, in my experience. Instead the legumes are all incredibly in tact; firm plump fellas and all creamy inside, and swimming in well-spiced sauciness. I appreciate this! This feast is the beesht. read more

Been here for takeout countless times because their food is always consistently good. If you're doing takeout, one thing to know is that they usually only have chicken and/or lamb curry ready to go at the counter/hot food bar. So if you're planning on getting any grill items (i.e. tandoori, kabob, resham, etc.) call ahead because it does take about 15-20 mins to make these dishes. The man that I believe is the owner and who answers the phone, is very curt. Don't let that sway you away from this place, but instead call knowing what you want. He'll probably answer 1 or 2 questions if you're looking for food descriptions, and then tell you he's very busy and to just come into the restaurant. Just a heads up. My Picks: Either Resham Chicken or Resham Beef are excellent choices. You'll get 2 huge, sausage-like pieces with tons of herbs and spices. Curry chicken is much better than their lamb curry (the lamb is a bit too chewy) Lamb Kabob is awesome and generous portion for the price Tandoori chicken is a bit dry but it's spiced right and got flavor Other things to know: Platters come with 2 sides (or 1 side and salad) and rice Ask for the green sauce..SOOO GOOD! Students get a free soda or mango drink read more