Good food, good service, fast and traditional afgan food. Higher recommend and the best food place in south land mall.

I like stopping by at Kabul Express Kabob before I see a movie, since the food court is right next to the movie theater. The lamb at Kabul Express Kabob is really good and I appreciate being able to get lamb on-the-bone at an affordable price. I also really like their rice. Their serving sizes are generous and I always have left-overs to bring home so I can enjoy it the next day! read more

I e been craving for kabob koobideh. We usually don't eat at the mall food court but we decided to give this a try based on good reviews. A polite young lady and a small girl took our order. We ordered combo kabobs and gyro. We were told it would take 15 min. That was a good sign of food being prepared fresh and we did not mind the longer wait. The food came out and it looked really good. However none of it tasted good. It was very bland as none of it were marinated. I've had lots of kabobs and koobideh before and by far this is at the very bottom of the list. I have it a try and this is my honest opinion. I will not try again or recommend this place read more

I came here to buy food and let the employee know before ordering that I have a gluten allergy. As soon as I walked in, I told the staff that I cannot have bread, gluten, or wheat. I even explained that gluten is found in wheat and bread because I wanted to make sure there was no confusion. The employee went to the back to ask if the meat and rice were gluten-free, and they told her yes. When I opened my food, there was bread inside the container. I brought it back to the counter and explained that I couldn't eat it because it had been contaminated. The employee then told me that I never said not to put bread on my food. That was frustrating because the very first thing I said when I walked in was that I could not have bread, gluten, or wheat. Instead of remaking my meal properly, he grabbed the bread off my food with his bare hands and told me, "You can eat it." I explained that once the bread touched my food, it was cross-contaminated and could make me very sick. He then said he would make me a new one, but he simply took my original container to the back and brought back what appeared to be the same food with the bread removed. I asked for a refund multiple times because I no longer felt safe eating the food, but they refused. In the end, I threw the food away because I didn't trust that it had been remade or handled safely. The lack of understanding about food allergies and cross-contamination was very concerning. People with celiac disease or serious gluten allergies rely on restaurants to take food allergies seriously. Based on my experience, I would not feel comfortable eating here again. read more

Kabul Express Kabob - Meat and rice Lamb Tikka Kabob - Halal Near Me - Hayward, California

Nice made to order place in the mall. Chicken was fresh and we enjoyed the salad. They accommodated our request for no rice. The seasoning was good and you can tell it's not just food that was precooked and heated up. Clean counter space is another plus. read more

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This place is located in Southland Nall in Haward. the food is flavorfu, fresh and authenti. One of my favorite Afghan eater's. I think one of the best things about this place is that the food is consistently delicious Tonight I had Qabili Pallow will def come back! read more

THIS PLACE HAS FAKE REVIEWS. Kabul express kabob. I am not picky AT ALL I love food as long as it has calories... I ordered a beef wrap for $17 and got a soggy oily burrito w maybe 2oz of beef and drenched in oil I literally threw it away after 1 bite what a waste :/ the owner even replied to my experience w (we don't sell burritos) ... shameless way of doing business. read more

Kabul Express Kabob opened where Chinese Gourmet Express once was. Bottom floor food court. Decor only on frontage of food stall. Order at counter, pd. Food ready in 10ish minutes. Offerings: Kabob, entrees, wraps, appetizers..small menu. Bites: Lamb Tikka Kabob (13.99) -CC surchange $ .46, no notice -6 juicy, tender large pieces of charboiled lamb. -micro lettuce/tomato salad with dressing. Fresh. -basmatic rice reheated warm. Afghan bread cold. -chatney (cilantro chutney): Afghan green sauce star of the entree added tart, savory notes to food from a mix of black pepper, vinegar, cilantro, garlic *reheated rice. Toasted bread later. As good as new. read more

Kabul Express Kabob - Escalator up across from down escalator. - Halal Near Me - Hayward, California

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Chapli kabob and rice are some of the best I've ever had! For reference, other favorite chapli is at Aswana in Fremont. Also ordered the koobideh but thought the chapli the standout. Will be back to try the chicken kabob and other dishes! read more

Kabul Express Kabob - Koobideh plate - Halal Near Me - Hayward, California

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Outstanding kabobs! We tried the chapli and lamb and both were delicious! Their rice was amazing as well. Kind and friendly service. Will definitely be back! read more

Wonderful Afghan food spot located....(of all places) ....the Southland Mall Food Court. Not a place I venture often but when someone told me about Kabul Express KabobI figure I give it try. Placed an order over the phone and was ready when I arrived at the time specified. The owner, Nasir was very welcoming, friendly, and quickly rang me up. QABILI PALAU - lamb shank tender, flavorful along with their special rice with raisin and candied carrots. Delicious! CHAPLI KEBAB - ground beef that's nicely seasoned, soft, with a nice crust and light crunch from the seeds/spices Both orders came with a green salad, Afghan bread, and a spicy cilantro, jalapeno-vinegar based sauce that just kicks everything up a notch! Reasonably priced with generous portions! With inflation, I was surprised that both items cost approximately $32 with tax and tip. Park near the movie theater entrance, take the escalator to the food court and Kabul Express Kabob is located across the way towards the right! Plenty of food court tables for dining. Definitely check Kabul Express Kebab out as their food hits the spot! read more

Kabul Express Kabob - Simple menu at the Southland Mall food court! - Halal Near Me - Hayward, California

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I got the beef koobideh kabob plate and it did not disappoint! All halal food, which is great for those with dietary restrictions. Thankfully they serve with brown rice because these dishes with white rice is not as good. I highly recommend the beef kobideh kabob plate. It comes with rice, salad, and bread. Good value price too. I would get this again in a heartbeat. Food came out quick and seating is easy in the food court as well. read more

Kabul Express Kabob - Koobideh Kabob Beef plate - Halal Near Me - Hayward, California

I haven't been to the Southland Food Court in years! But we were in the area and I remembered the food court has actual food places. We were really there for the Indian food, but my husband never had Afghan food (the things you take for granted when living in the East Bay!) so we tried the Mantoo dish. We didn't know what to expect, but it was good. I don't think it's something I am used to, but it looked good and tasted fine. Initially there wasn't anyone at the counter, but after we pressed the bell someone came by. Our food was made quickly and this is a place we would try again. What I don't like about malls are that the food courts all have the same generic chain restaurants or else "fancier" places that are all run of the mill. Southland is unique in that it has actual restaurants that serve real food. Hopefully Southland will fare better in the near future and continue to allow these smaller businesses to rent. read more

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Good food ordered chicken kabob with rice and it was delicious the chicken was very tasty read more

Kabul Express Kabob - Halal Near Me - Hayward, California

good afghan food would try again i like rice here also healthy unlike other food in southland

After a long drained day from work, I told myself I needed lamb plate to fill back my energy. Here I was at Kabul express kabob again. Never be more satisfied than this. I felt like the owner took my review as suggestion. Today the plate was filled with raisins on top. The flavors were very tasty. He gave me two garlic green sauce with the meal. The green sauce was more spicier than last time but yessss i loved it this way more. Once again I couldn't stop until the last grain of rice. Soooo many thanks to be here near me!!!!! read more

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First time trying this spot and it was really good. I ordered the Qabili Palau, and the portion was generous, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The rice was perfectly cooked, the meat was tender, and everything tasted fresh. I even went back to the register to tell the guy how good it was. Definitely coming back. read more

You usually don't see this quality of a spot in a mall food court, but this spot has been a happy find for me. The Chapli kabob was crispy on the outside but still moist. Just had the chicken kabob today and that was really good too. They take some time, but but that's because they are cooking your stuff fresh... it's worth it. read more

The restaurant is a food court gem! My mom got the special fried fish and combo kabob. Everything was delicious. She also expressed the the owner was kind and gave excellent service. I can't attest to the ambiance but I can say that I would make a trip to the mall to eat this food again. read more

When you try his wraps you'll be in heaven. This place beats all competition in southland mall, go try it today

Delicious Qabili Palau! Lamb is tender and rice Good food is worth the waiting for! read more

Always my favorite food to get at Southland, the most fresh and delicious food. So much flavor! They are very welcoming and also guide you through the menu! read more

Ordered the Qabili palau (lamb shank with seasoned rice) and it was very good. As good as any restaurant I have been to. I will be ordering this again in the future. read more

The gyro chicken plate is, so good!! The owner recommended it. It was worth the 10 minute wait. read more

Kabul Express Kabob - Gyro chicken plate - Halal Near Me - Hayward, California

Wow, the food was simplu amazing. What a halal gem inside the mall. The meat was super seasoned, rice fluffy and spiced and the bread wow. ill be back read more

Stopped by food court to see if any new places...according to internet, u opened in March of this year. Wanted something with lamb, ordered the Qabli Pallaw....description said bits of lamb...they put a big lamb drumstick buried under the pallaw...rice...fluffy topped with shredded carrots and plump raisins...spicy green sauce was in a separate optional container,...naan bread on top...if steamy hot would have been the best....worth coming back to try another dish read more

I've ordered food from here a few times and I've had some mixed experiences. First time, they were really busy I had to wait 40 minutes for my food. The second time, they tell me they need 25 minutes to cook it - I'm 5 minutes late and the owner literally calls me 4 times and texts me repeatedly stating that my food is getting cold and to pick it up asap. His repeated calls and texts were unsettling. Overall, the food is good - but not great. The chicken kabob is typically 5 pieces and they serve a relatively small quantity of rice. They also charge a fee for credit cards without advising the customer in advance (no signage, etc.) read more

Koobideh Kabob Beef very delicious! Meat seasoned very well. I recommend coming here to try it out

Delicious food at a great price! I got the Qabili Palau, and it did not disappoint. There was a massive lamb shank under the rice, and the meat was super tender. The rice had so much flavor as well. I highly recommend this dish. read more

Kabul Express Kabob - Qabili Palau - Halal Near Me - Hayward, California

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I had a great experience at Kabul Express! The place is beautifully designed, the food was very delicious, and the service was excellent. I'll definitely visit again! read more

I don't understand how this place is in the food court at the mall. We've been searching for the best Afghan food in norcal for a little while now. Weve tried places in Oakland, Fremont, San Jose and even Sacramento. Who knew the best option was at Southland Mall, just 15 minutes from our house. We got what we always get at Afghan restaurants. My wife got the chopli kabob and I had the qabili palau and added an order of the bolani. Everything was insanely good. The spicing was perfect, the serving sizes were generous, the prices super reasonable and the gentleman working behind the counter was delightful. Legitimately might start coming here multiple times a week. read more

Mashallah! I order a lamb shank and it was Absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The presentation was beautiful, and the portion size was just right. You can really tell the care that went into every detail, definitely a spot I'll be coming back to! read more

This place has great food it's in the mall but the flavor is better than alot of others.

Decided to give this place a try having never tried this style of food and would definitely recommend anyone who wants to branch out and try their kabobs read more

One of the best kabobs i've ever had with the best prices. The aush was so good as well. Definitely will be back! read more

Kabul Express Kabob - Halal Near Me - Hayward, California

Ordered the Qabili Palau and received it within a few minutes. Everything about it was amazing. The amount is very generous for the price and it tasted great. The lamb was super tender. This is my new favorite Afghan restaurant. The gentleman who took the order (possibly the owner) was very kind and sweet. Come give them your business and you won't regret it. read more

First time trying this place at the mall and did not disappoint. I order the chicken kabob and the dish is good for two servings, chicken is well cooked and love the dressing on the salad. Will definitely try it again. read more

Kabul Express Kabob - First time trying this place at the mall In Southland. I order the Chicken kabob and love the big pieces of chicken, well cooked and fresh. - Halal Near Me - Hayward, California

Our 1st visit. Called ahead to see if they had Nolan's with leeks, because no one else has it, and the owner Nasir said they did, so we drove to the mall to give the place a try. So glad we did. The bolani was great, and stuffed full, not like other restaurants that usually skimp. Also had the lamb Chopan, and it was excellent. Very good cuts, with no fat, and very tender and tasty. Nasir was very nice. Yes, it's in the mall food court, but it's a good find, and we recommend it! read more

Hands down the best Qabili Palau, I have eaten. Fresh meet, great seasonings and well cooked.

Food is good especially the bolani and chicken skewers. This is a great addition to the variety of food in the food court.