We stopped by as a group of 5 for dinner Sunday night and we were promptly seated. We visited Chicago for St. Patty's, but my two Persian friends were eager to show us some authentic food and Kabobi did not disappoint. The food was absolutely delicious and I particularly loved the Shami and Koubidehs. The koubidehs were so tender and juicy. The service was phenomenal and they even brought us some tea and dessert (bamieh) for free. Kabobi is open late and was the perfect spot to chat while the rain died down. Definitely coming back when I'm in Chicago next time! read more

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Ordered: Caspian Mix Grill (~$25) with Albaloo Polo (~$6): 1 skewer boneless chicken breast, 1 skewer filet mignon marinated in a pomegranate walnut sauce, with grilled onion, raw onion, and butter Bamieh & Balava (complimentary) Aya's take: I was really craving Persian food before leaving Chicago and decided to place an order for pickup to take on my way. I arrived 25 minutes later and they hadn't even made my order. From there, 3 different people told me it'll be another 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and 15 minutes. I ended up waiting 20 minutes and during that whole time there was no apology. One of the workers handed me a tea and later I saw they included dessert in the bag. It was a nice gesture but I was frustrated that it wasn't acknowledged by the staff at all and part of my order was still missing. I paid $2.25 for a Yogurt & Cucumber Sauce which I never received. The Caspian Mix Grill with Albaloo Polo was very good. The filet mignon & chicken breast were both juicy and well-seasoned. The Albaloo Polo is plain basmati rice mixed with saffron, caramelized onion and sauteed sweet & sour cherries. I liked the rice but it felt like they just threw the cherries on top rather than incorporate it into the rice. It was very filling, enough to share with 2 people, and good value. The Bamieh & Balava were also fresh, sweet, and a nice bite to end on. Ultimately, I would give the food a 4/5 and the service a 2/5, hence my 3/5 rating. read more

Kabobi Grill - Caspian Mix Grill (~$25) with Albaloo Polo (~$6) - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Kabobi was such a good pick for iftar. We came about 30 minutes before iftar and even though it was super packed, everything came out right on time, which I really appreciated. They also have a Ramadan special going on, which made it feel even more festive. The food came out warm, fresh, and full of flavor. Everything tasted really good and satisfying after fasting. The service was also great despite how busy it was, and the staff handled the rush really well. Definitely recommend making a reservation the day of, especially during Ramadan, because it gets busy fast. Overall, a really solid spot for iftar with tasty food, good service, and a nice Ramadan atmosphere. read more

Kabobi Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My boyfriend and I were looking for a spot to eat after an event, and the place we were planning to go to initially had its kitchen closed. We were looking up a nearby restaurant and came across Kabobi. Omg. Hands down the best Mediterranean food I've ever had. We ordered either the Mixed Grill #1 or #2, and everything was so tender, juicy, and flavorful. I'm not usually a big fan of chicken, but this was honestly the best chicken I've ever had!! It was also our first time trying bamieh, and they gave us tea and the bamieh on the house. Both were absolutely delicious!!! What a great combination. This is a spot we think about often, and we definitely need to make a trip back. Our wish is for Kabobi to open up in the burbs! Interior is simple and spacious, and everyone there is very friendly. I'm looking forward to my next visit to Kabobi!! read more

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Amazing service and generous portions of food, like you will have multiple meals of food for one dish. We ordered a lamb biryani and the spinach beef stew. Both were delicious and flavorful! We were with friends and at the end of our meal, they brought out free tea and a free Persian dessert for us to have, which were really nice. They didn't rush us at all and kept bringing tea and dessert! So 100/10 on hospitality and service. read more

Kabobi Grill - Beef Spinach Stew (Ghormeh Sabzi) - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ambiance - casual, great for large groups Service - you are first seated down, then you have to go back up to the front counter to order & they give you a number to place on your table Food - massive food portions & definitely recommend sharing, saffron butter chicken was super creamy read more

Kabobi Grill - Combo #1 (Mix Grill- Dinner) - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My family and I came to visit Chicago and visited Kabobi on a Sunday afternoon for early dinner. We ordered Soltani and it was amazingly yummy. The portion was big . The owner was very friendly and visited our table to make sure we are taken care of well. The staff were polite and efficient. The owner served us complimentary Tea and sweets and we decided to definitely go back there for the other menu deserts. Sure enough my friends said let's go there for Persian Ice cream . We went the same day and had a great Persian Ice cream and it was one of the best quality I ever tried . The restaurant was packed and that shows me the reason. You will not get disappointed. read more

Kabobi Grill - Basmati Rice with Lamb and beef kabobs and grilled tomato over buttered home made lavash bread. - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Kabobi Grill is one of my top if not my favorite mediterranean restaurant in Chicago. It sits within a melting pot of a community. The food is made to order and is always fresh. There is really nothing that compares. Service is always on point to give you desserts, refill on hot tea and water. The dishes are huge and the ambiance of this place remind me of being in Turkey. The food is full of flavor both meats as well as desserts. This has to be a place you must bring your family. Spacious seating arrangement for up to 20-30 people. read more

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We came with friends who warned us quantities were large but we didn't realize just how large! As the only vegetarian, my choices were limited and I'd say I had a decent meal. It was still a unique experience overall. My friends raved about their chicken and lamb. The specialty was their dill rice - so flavorful and nothing like I'd had before. read more

We went there on a Friday evening and the place was packed withpeoplefrom so many nationalities. Food is ordered at the counter and took a little bit to arrive, but when it did.....it was delightful, large portions. Tea (free refill) was yum and much needed with such buttery dishes. Dessert (baklava) was yum too. Pick up service after dinner was swift. Loved the place and highly recommend read more

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Delicious! Missing Reza's so happy to find out about this place. Did take out for Mother's Day. Parents were so happy because they love the dill rice. Portions are generous. Chicken was juicy and flavorful. Parents had the salmon and loved it. Definitely will be back. read more

I came here late at night wanting something filling, and this place did not disappoint. The prices seemed like a lot, but the portions were even more. We got the mixed grill with lamb and chicken. The meats were super tender and just melted in your mouth. To pair it with all the rice, vegetables, butter, and naan that it's served with only made it that much better. I don't think any place could top this for authentic, delicious Persian food. The desserts were also amazing. This might have been the best baklava I've ever had. It was perfectly flaky, not too sweet, but done beautifully. We also wanted to try the Zulbia, which is just like a funnel cake with honey on top. It was pretty good, but the sweetness quickly took over and made it difficult to finish since it was covered with sugar. The restaurant itself was buzzing. Especially late at night, when everything around the area is closed, Kabobi was filled with people just filling out the atmosphere. The restaurant itself is just one really big dining room, so you'll feel like part of a mass of people, but the large windows make it feel a little outdoorsy too. The service was great, our food came pretty quickly, and our server was very nice. read more

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Absolutely fantastic experience at Kabobi every time! The restaurant is always bustling and is my go-to whenever I am feeling Persian food. It really feels like a central meeting spot for the community and I love that. The prices are very reasonable given the portion sizes, and I just wish I lived closer. When you arrive, you order at the counter, get a table number tag, and eventually a server will bring you the food. Firstly, the portion sizes are gigantic. I genuinely believe that one of their regular entrees can feed me for 3 meals. After a long day, my friends and I decided to get a family platter for 4 and that was such a fantastic decision. You get a hummus, salad, and 8 skewers of meat on top of a mountain of rice. Everything was so flavorful! Out of all the meats, the filet mignon is probably my favorite, although the lamb koubideh is a close second. The chicken breast is shockingly not dry and delicious as well. If I had to pick one thing to nitpick, it would be that the pita bread is not very soft and feels a bit tough. Of course, we didn't finish and had multiple boxes of food to take home but I honestly think that's part of the experience (the joy of having too much food). I will definitely be back! Food: 4.5/5 Price: 4.75/5 Ambiance: 4.5/5 Overall: 4.5/5 read more

Kabobi Grill - Salad and hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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10 stars if I could. My only complaint is that they don't have a location in my hometown! Needed to grab a late dinner after our flight was delayed so we of course came here. Their late night hours always come in clutch! It was almost 11pm and the restaurant was PACKED. That didn't change the quality of the food though! We ordered off the late night menu, which is basically the same as their regular menu, just "smaller portions" that were still massive. The lamb was seasoned and grilled to perfection. It was also one of the most tender cuts of lamb I've ever had! Juicy and literally just perfect. We got our food fairly quickly despite the crowds and ever got complimentary tea afterwards! I know good Persian food when I see it and this ALWAYS good Persian food! read more

Kabobi Grill - Lamb Shish Kabob Late Night (Lamb Chengeh) - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Absolutely amazing meal at Kabobi. Very authentic Persian food. Some of the best I've ever had. Extensive menu with plenty of options. Koobideh is a must order. Very flavorful and juicy meat. Service was top notch and extremely friendly. We really felt like family here. Cannot recommend visiting enough. Thanks Kabobi, we will be back, hopefully many many more times! read more

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I loveeeee kabobi. This is a great place to eat delicious food affordably- I would definitely recommend eating family style here! They have a list of fantastic grill options with delicious rice on the side, but I particularly love their persian dishes like chicken fesenjan and ghormeh sabzi. I would venture to call these dishes a must-try. Maybe I've just been craving this type of food a lot lately but I think about this restaurant frequently. I hope to be back soon. read more

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Kabobi is hands down one of the best Persian restaurants in the country! The filet and chicken thighs are absolutely incredible, perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor! You can upgrade to dill rice for just a small charge and if you pay cash you do not have to pay the credit card transaction fee which is awesome. You order at the counter, get a table number, and then they bring the food right to you so you can just sit back and enjoy. Make sure to try their spicy sauce which is packed with flavor without being too hot and drizzle it all over your rice! Pro tip: eat the bread after the meat juices have soaked in because it is insane and full of delicious flavor! The ambiance is also lively and usually busy but there are many tables at their new location so you typically won't have to wait to be seated. read more

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Cannot say enough good things about Kabobi! I've tried quite a few Persian restaurants before and this one is in a league of their own. The dinner portions are generous, the food is delicious, and service is so friendly. Probably the best koubideh I've ever had! Highly recommend. Don't skip the desserts either, they were great! You order at the counter and they bring your food to the table so it's a more casual ambiance. We got there around 7pm on a Tuesday and maybe 1/3 of the tables had people but by the time we left every table was full! They run a great business. Street parking in the area is plentiful too. read more

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Absolutely delish and fresh, flavorful food!! We ordered online for delivery and all went great. Our food was hot and delicious upon arrival. For me, the winner was the hummus. The falafel was good standard quality. Both entrees (beef and chicken koubideh kabobs) were PHENOMENAL. Rich with flavor and tender, it was the best introduction to Persian food I could ask for. I got the 1/2 order of chicken koubideh and it was plenty for me. My fiance enjoyed his full portion. The baklava was completely divine. High quality experience all around. Will definitely order again and recommend to others. Can't wait to try other menu items!!! read more

Kabobi Grill - Baklava (2 pieces), Hummus (vegan) - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Food was excellent! Make sure you get chicken breast kabob. Service was very good! Ambiance was quick seating at budget tables and chairs nothing fancy but efficient! Make sure you clean red sauce bottle/ condiment shakers at tables and wash your hands lots of traffic here needs to be cleaned more! Took star off for that. read more

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One of my favorite spots for a late night bite. A little further away from the city, but so worth the travel if you're looking for good Mediterranean / Persian food. The kabobs and dishes in general are fantastic; one plate can easily serve about two people, so the portions are very generous. The lamb kabobs were cooked well and the sides of rice and hummus/pita complemented nicely. The space is quite large so you'll never really have to wait for a table. Staff were attentive and friendly but they don't exactly wait tables. You have to go order on your own at the front. read more

Kabobi Grill - Lamb Chengeh (Shish Kabob) 1 Skewer (10 oz) Half & Half Rice Large (Side) - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great food, wonderful and friendly staff. Open late night. Very busy vibe when I went but service was fast. Plenty of halal options. read more

Kabobi Grill - Dining room - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been meaning to try Kabobi for quite some time and finally here I am! I ordered Koobideh and Chicken kabob which were both juicy. It was served with Dill Rice, houmus and salad. They asked if I wanted the lunch portion and I said yes. The lunch portion was humongous! I can't imagine what the dinner portion would be like! The decor was very nice with pics of Iran all around. Everyone was very friendly. I can't wait to come back! read more

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Kabobi has been a household name in Albany Park for a long time and rightfully so. The food is so good, the service is second to none, and the atmphorere is super inviting. Joe was so helpful in getting me a large order in a pinch which is a testament to the culture that kabobi upholds and practices. Will be coming to kabobi for a long time. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in the city. Went during lunch and got a combo platter. It came with ground lamb kabobs and grilled chicken kabobs. I ordered the thighs. The combo came with rice, which I upgraded to the dill rice for an extra $1. The rice was so flavorful, you need to try the dill rice. The combo came with salad, hummus, and pita. Inside there is plenty of seating. I went during lunch time and the place was almost empty. The service was great, the staff brought me the food and was attentive to making sure I had a good experience. Would highly recommend this spot. It's a must try place if you're in the area! read more

Kabobi Grill - Combo #1 (Mix Grill- Dinner) - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good Persian option with huge prices. The stews tasted good but I think Noon O Kabob across the street is my favorite. This place is still very popular and gets busy. read more

Kabobi Grill - Kabob Kubideh - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This was recommended by my PT. The place is busy and as a first timer here I am confused if we have to sit first and order or order right away and find a place. I find the order takers arrogant. They did not ask if it's our first time there. I asked if we order there. The woman she just said are you ready to order if not step aside. I just looked at the menu and I ordered the beel koubideh and 2 sodas. The guy did not tell me that I have to get my soda in the fridge. We went inside the dining room to find us a table. The food comes after about 15 min. They give you water once you're sitted. The portion is huge. It's good we only ordered one since we still has leftover. The beef is tasty and the rice - half white and half dill is OK. IThe food could be 4 stars and the service we got is 3 stars! read more

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Had a nice lunch here. This is simple food. Not fancy but great. I had fesenjan which is pomegranate walnut stew. Very filling. Even the lunch size was more than I could eat. And I came hungry. Wife and son had kebab meals and were both happy. read more

Kabobi Grill - Fesenjan lunch combo w dill rice. Fantastic. And I left with a very full stomach. - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My lovely wife and I finally made it to the new location of Kabobi Grill recently (they moved from the original Kedzie address to its new spot about a block away on Lawrence Avenue). The lamb koubideh is our go-to dish because it is so dee-licious, and it is an ample platter that can feed two persons. It's a busy spot with a crew of helpful servers moving and grooving all across the dining room to serve yummy food to satisfied diners. I've always had a great meal at Kabobi Grill - it's terrific casual dining in Albany Park. read more

Kabobi Grill - Lamb koubideh! - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This spot is on a busy corner in Albany Park and the restaurant is busy, too--with good reason! I've literally never seen so much food for the money, and it is top of the charts in flavor and quality. The seating is generous and perfect for families. No alcohol is served (that's my only reason for not giving a full five stars) but the drink selection is extensive. read more

Kabobi Grill - Chicken Biryani - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

After sometime away & trying out their lunch special, I wanted to update my last review from 4 to 5 stars. The lunch combo plate deals for under $15, I had to reconsider my qualifications. The combos, taste, the order at counter & pick your own seat, and the spacious environment this spot hits anytime. I tried the the filet mignon and it was so juicy and flavorful. I did not mind paying a $1 extra for this because now I know my new favorite meat to get here. PRO tip: always add the cranberries to your rice because that added sweetness balances the whole meal. Honestly the best spot to eat at in Albany Park. read more

Kabobi Grill - Daily Combination #2 (Lunch) Daily Combination #3 (Lunch) - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Huge dinning space and large staff so service was fast and food came out quickly. Good size portions with good flavor. Solid spot for this style of food. read more

Kabobi Grill - Chicken and Lamb - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Got the herb lavash and the beef koubideh with lavash. Phenomenal food and they all came out pretty quick. Super tasty, tasted fresh, and generous portions. read more

Kabobi Grill - Beef koubideh with lavash - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We recently got the butter chicken and lamb skewers, both were absolutely amazing. The service was great- the staff were kind and efficient, and the ambiance was lively with lots of families! Loved our experience at Kabobi Gril and will definitely be back very soon :) read more

Kabobi Grill - Lamb skewers and saffron and dill rice - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Kabobi Grill is the perfect spot for a fun, casual night out with friends! The place has a lively bustling atmosphere which it makes it ideal for gatherings. Wherher ordering takeout or dining in, you order your food at the main desk. You will then be handed a number so the staff can bring you your meal once seated in the large dining area. One standout aspect of Kabobi Grill is their generous portion sizes. You truly get a lot of bang for your buck here. With a variety of options on the menu it's a great place to explore different flavors especially with a large group. As a group of four we opted for 2 orders of the mixed platter so we could sample the lamb, beef, and two different chicken kabobs. We also ordered a side of hummus, which completed everything perfectly. For dessert we indulged in pomegranate Turkish delight, oreo cake, and chocolate cake. These were stored in the fridge so we had to let it sit for a bit to enjoy it at best but it was definitely worth the wait! read more

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The food is always on point, never disappointed and we've been coming here for over 8 years! We typically order the chicken, ground beef, steak kebobs with the dill rice and sometimes the rice with sour cherries or cranberries and ordering their sauces (red pepper & cilantro) are a must! read more

If you are craving some Persian food while you're in Chicago, I would highly recommend this place. I have usually been going to Noon o Kabab to satisfy my tahdig cravings which kabobi does not offer however if you are craving some delicious kubideh or eggplant based dishes, I would highly recommend this place. Even my skeptical Persian mom loved the food and gave it a 5 star. On my price to quality index, this place is a 5 star. Ambiance is what you would expect at a cholo kabab once and service is prompt and welcoming!! Will definitely be back. They also deliver via DoorDash and other delivery services. read more

Kabobi Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We ordered the Family platter for 5. Three meats, two appetizers, white rice, dill rice, and salad. Great price for large groups. read more

Kabobi Grill - Combo 1 Combo 2 - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Service was amazing. Food taste is from heaven. Mr Saad took the order and he got the food served very fast. Everything was so fresh that we ate till we wee full. read more

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The food was fabulous! It wasn't the best cherry rice I've had (Persepolis in NY is the best), but it was still good. I love how they have Sumac shakers on the table as I love that stuff! They have us dessert on the house (the honey sticks- don't know real name). The servers were friendly. This is an order at the counter and sit, but they are still good about water l, boxes, clearing etc. I would return! Also, the menu prices are different than their website, so I uploaded a pic. read more

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