In today's day and age of cultural homogeneity the ability to get som real local ethnic food is a luxury and also in some ways a human responsibility to ensure quality of food moving forward. I got a wonderful chicken gyro and my goodness was not disappointed by the presentation and kindness of the employee. It tasted even better as I had just just gone to a neighboring business and the owner complained about the government and spoke disparagingly about USAID. I was happy to have found and given my business to this wonderful ethic eatery next door knowing that my money went to good people and ensured their long term success in the Bangor area. read more

Ordered chicken sheesh kebab to go. The service was fast and friendly. To-go portion was large and came with a salad. Definitely will return! read more

Kebab Den - Chicken sheesh kebab - Kebab Near Me - Bangor, Maine

We had lunch today at the Kebab Den and found the service very friendly and fast. The two kebabs with rice and salad were tasty but spicy. If you like rice you won't be disappointed. Portions were generous. Of the two choices I would recommend the chicken over the beef. The salads were refreshing and freshly made. We eat in and found the restaurant cozy but small. I found the prices fair but the beef seemed expensive for what I got (the meat was ground not whole). Still worth a try if you're looking for something Mediterranean. read more

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It's a good authentic cuisine, middle eastern food, good place to try, if you want to enjoy some spicy food!

Kebab Den is nothing to write home about and I wouldn't recommend. Portions of kebab meat were puny, and just presented on a bed of rice. It was cubed meat, and not presented like falafel. A "salad" was presented along side--iceberg lettuce with tomatoes on one side of the take out container and cucumbers on the other. There was a sauce, but it was watered down salad dressing. There was no pita on the plate. The meat was bland and just wretched. I won't go back. read more

A hole in the wall with no decor. Order through the pass-through to the kitchen. Pick up food in Styrofoam containers. You can eat at one of a few rickety tables but it seems more set up for takeout Seemed like a one-man operation but he was friendly enough. Menu written on the wall but they were out 6 of the items listed. Food was actually not bad and there are not many Mediterranean restaurants in Bangor so if you don't want to go all the way down to Ellsworth to Manny's you can get decent take-out at the Den. read more

Kebab Den is a cute little hole in the wall. It's small inside, but there were a few tables to sit at. We stopped by for lunch and enjoyed some kebab and gyros. Everyone enjoyed their food and it was a great price value. Thanks! read more

Kebab Den - Chicken Sheesh Kebab Over Rice & Salad - Kebab Near Me - Bangor, Maine

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This is an unassuming spot in Bangor that we stopped at during our stop on our way to Canada. It would have been easy to find except it was dark by the time we arrived so we missed the sign. There is parking on the side of the building and a sitting space outside. The food took about 10 minutes and was brought out as it was done so didn't come all at once but it was just the one dude so I appreciated that he wasn't going to let your food get cold. The chicken shawarma wrap was delicious, he uses Tzaiki sauce instead of Tahini sauce which was great for our group because our group can't have sesame due to allergies. Flavourful chicken and just enough freshness from salad in the warp.The regular cheeseburger was just ok, of note there was a sesame seed bun. The chicken shish kabab platter was also flavorful chicken on rice with good crunchy lettuce cucumber and tomatoes. The wings were the surprise as usually the Buffalo Sauce is not quite right or the wings aren't crispy after they've been douse with sauce. This was the sauciest yet simultaneously crispness Buffalo wings. Fries also perfect, skinny and crispy with just the faintest sprinkle of something. Will stop here again when we are driving through Maine. read more

The food was awful, I had a chicken kebab platter. The chicken was dry and it was red colored (like tandoori chicken), not what I expected. They had a "white sauce" that had the consistency of water. Tossed my dinner in the trash, will not go back ! read more

Looking for somewhere to eat in Bangor. Never been there before and found the reviews for Kebab Den. Hubby had the chicken kebabs and rice and I had the beef gyro sandwich. Both were excellent! So glad we stopped. read more

I'm from seattle and the gyro that I'm used to is very different that what I got from this place. The food was tasty but nothing to write home about. The interior was disheveled and it was so hot in there. We were going to eat there but decided it wasn't going to be a good experience. The food was a little bland but it was good. They took quite a while to prepare our food but they were nice. read more

Excellent fast and friendly service with delicious food - Extensive menu and fair prices - Call for current hours as times varied - Great place! read more

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Food was amazing, definitely recommend!!clean environment, the owner was very friendly. The food was fresh and made to order.

Great food and service, quaint dining room. Had the chicken Kosha and chicken kebab! Will return!

This is a true made to order spot! In town for the week working. We were all pleased with the food and AMOUNT' served. It took a lil bit to get our meal but it was well worth the wait. Can't wait until next time.. read more

They were out of lamb so my friend and I had the chicken kabob and the beef kabob. Both meats were very dry and overly spiced. Even though we ate in, our meals were served in styrofoam containers with plastic utensils. Care about the environment much? read more

I don't know why this little gem hasn't been reviewed for a year, it's good. It's a little hole in the wall, unassuming great find for those not afraid to be adventurous. Fresh, great flavors and filling. Owner/ operator is a friendly guy. read more

A refreshing dining experience with a friendly owner who prepared our food quickly as we waited. The menu is enormous. Outside seating is a plus. Prices are moderate.I would dine here again. read more

Kebab Den - a menu on the wall - Kebab Near Me - Bangor, Maine

The food was excellent. It leans a bit more towards Indian than Mediterranean. But very good. Greet place to call ahead and pick up! read more

Kebab Den - a red bucket outside a door - Kebab Near Me - Bangor, Maine

So to begin, the service was excellent, the food was good - but was it traditional Middle Eastern? Hmmm. I guess the restaurant did not specifically advertise being Middle Eastern, but "Kebab Den" with an oil lamp in the logo kind of hints to the expectation of Persian-influenced food. I ordered takeout - a chicken shawarma wrap, the kebab platter, an order of falafel, and the Indian Samosa. I did enjoy the food, but it was not typical of the cuisine. Th shawarma wrap was missing a crucial ingredient - the beautiful, garlicky shawarma sauce! (Also, the chicken was minced very small - normally, it is sliced into strips before it is marinated, and the thick, sweet lettuce leaves and sliced onions were absent - the mixture contained shredded carrots and cucumbers, but they seemed to be minced and sauteed with the chicken in a single pan, then wrapped) I was missing the sauce so much that I ended up making my own to eat it with. The kebab platter was decent - the little lambchop was cooked very well, and the chicken was tasty - though hardly spiced...it was all a little too mild in my opinion, but I am finding that up here in this part of the world, the food tends to be a bit bland in comparison to what I am used to. (I don't mean "heat" when I refer to spice, I mean flavor: like from mustard seeds, curry, chili, anise, cumin seeds, etc...) The salad was unusual - iceberg lettuce, cucumber, a slice of tomato - but covered in a sort of grainy tzatziki. Meh. I was expecting more a fattoush salad. The rice was great - I think I caught a hint of cardamom in it - which was nice. I wasn't a fan of the "gyro" meat - I think it was premade and then warmed from frozen. I liked the falafel - but again, I was surprised that there were no sauces served with them - normally, I am used to at least a tahini sauce as accompaniment. I eventually just dipped them into my homemade shawarma sauce. (I think that they were also frozen - they were shaped like perfect little cylinders, and they were a bit dry - but if you want falafel in Bangor, I guess they will do.) Lastly, I was surprised to see samosa on the menu at a Middle Eastern place - they were okay - but again - NO SAUCE (a tamarind or cilantro chutney would have been nice). The samosas were nicely fried, typical potato and pea filling - but, (I hate to say it again) - missing some subtlety, some aromatics. Overall, would I return? Yes. Would I call it "Traditional Middle Eastern"? Not really... It does not pack the aromatic/spiced punch of what I know to be this cuisine. (It's more of a Middle Eastern/Pakistani/American fusion) I did enjoy the wrap (though I might not call it shawarma) the lambchop, and the rice. (I'd order them again) ... I also noticed that they serve Indian/Pakistani breakfast - I might pop in for that one morning. Overall, a decent little joint for something different than pizza or burgers. read more

The food was ok. It was a little pricey. The owner/cook was not very friendly. I was the only one in there and the interior was not really customer friendly read more

Very kind service, and yummy, fairly priced Middle Eastern influenced food! Keep in mind it's not perfectly "authentic" and I would prefer more usage of aromatics and traditional sauces. Check out "Afoodie T's" review on here as they said everything I would have written here! The ratings below are graded based on the taste of the food, not authenticity. Chicken Sheesh Kabob over rice and salad: 3.5/5 Beef Shawarma Wrap: 3.75/5 Samosas: 4/5 Not pictured: Chicken Gyro special 4/5 read more

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The chicken shish kebab with rice and salad with tzatziki sauce never disappoints! Also highly recommend the Jamaican beef patty. Very friendly owners. read more

Kebab Den - I always order the Chicken Sheesh Kebab Over Rice & Salad with extra tzatziki sauce and a Jamaican Beef Patty - Kebab Near Me - Bangor, Maine

I stopped by after a day out swimming. They are offering take-out. So, I ordered the lamb shesh kebab over rice with salad (because of course). The food was delicious and filling. The owner was very polite and friendly. I hope it stays in the area because I adore the food!! read more

Kebab Den - Lamb Shesh Kabab over rice with salad - Kebab Near Me - Bangor, Maine

Food was excellent , owner was very nice and The establishment was very clean We had a chicken cheesesteak and fries which were delicious ! Fries were seasoned very well. The burger was good too, a little heavy on the mayo Overall great experience, we will be back read more

Food is great everything is seasoned excellent. Best fried chicken I have ever had in my life. As far as the kebab everything is cooked perfectly and textures are on point taziki aways comes with. The beef gyro platter is a personal favorite. read more

Gyro wrap was tasty and loaded up. Fries were hot and crispy, Middle Eastern places know how to fry up fries. The lady at the register was very nice and I got some ingredients to make lentil soup. WinWin on a rainy day! read more

We came in here earlier and they had (I believe) just opened that day and were getting into the swing of things so we decided to come by later to see what it was all about! Today, we came here for lunch and I think this is our new favorite place for lunch. If you've ever been to Crown Fried Chicken, it's the same idea: Wonderful middle-eastern/central-asian 'fast food', some American-style fried stuff, and ice cream! What's not to love? I got the beef shawarma wrap with a side of rice and my wife got the chicken kabob with rice and salad! The rice was fragrant and delicious with whole spices in it (I counted saffron, black peppercorns, and cloves but I'm pretty sure there's cardamom in there too). The chicken kabob was charry on the outside and juicy on the inside, deliciously spiced and obviously fresh. The salad that came with my wife's food had a house-made dressing with yogurt and mint. My beef shawarma was literally the BEST shawarma I've had since I briefly lived in Austria and frequented Turkish Imbiss shops. The prices were really, really reasonable. Think 6.99 for a beef shawarma. The service was friendly and respectful without being too over-the-top, and they brought our food out to us after ordering. As a lesbian couple (one of whom is trans) I'm really happy about how we're treated here. Now that Kebab Den is in Bangor, I have one reason less to make trips to Portland. I would come here over and over and over again! read more

Good food. Just wish it was more reliable. There are times when food isn't available. Otherwise good spot.

What a gem! Don't let the name fool you, they have a robust menu with something for everyone. Everything here is super tender and perfectly seasoned, especially the rice- I dont know what's in it but I could live on it. Also, their falafel is amazing, perfectly crispy outside without being dry inside or greasy. My favorite is the lamb kebab plate. All kebab plates come with a small side salad and bed of rice, generous portions of real food. The staff is always extraordinary and the resteraunt is clean and comfortable. Limited seating and parking, but take out is always a good option and the food travels well. read more

Very sad felafel wrap. The felafel is bland and the sandwich had a little bit of lettuce and nothing else. Most of the food is fried and greasy, without much of anything fresh. I've never had such disappointing middle eastern food before. Too bad as I was looking forward to it. read more

An unassuming place with friendly staff and good food. We had the falafel and beef with rice and salad and it was generous portions. The only reason for the one star off is that I wish the food came with some condiment, maybe a sprinkle of salt and a drizzle of tahini or harissa. Maybe having some big dispenser bottles at the counter could help customers season according to their tastes. All in all it is an easy lunch stop and short detour from the highway too. read more

We were on our way to Acadia National Park and got super hungry on our way. Kebab Den was a really food choice. Friendly service and amazing food. Philly Steak Sandwich is a must try. The bread is fresh and very tasty. I highly recommend it as they have delicious food at affordable prices. read more

Went out on a limb and tried something new. Ordered the Lamb Sheesh Kabob and was very impressed. Definitely a new favorite lunch spot since it's right down the road from work. read more

Kebab Den - Lamb Sheesh Kabob with Rice and Salad - Kebab Near Me - Bangor, Maine

I was In Bangor unexpectedly about 1 month ago. I love middle Eastern food and it was right near by. I got the lamb kabob platter. It took a long time to get it even though I was the only customer at dinner time and it had less than half the pieces of lamb versus what I see in the pictures. It was also fairly dry. Loads of barely ok rice. The salad was uninteresting and you could barely tell that it was tzatziki dressing on it. I think it's more of Indian style rather than middle Eastern. Maybe other items and/or a different time with different staff would be better, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat there again. read more

This place is recommended for everyone who loves good food. The lamb chops I had here are probably the best I've had in US. The shami kebab was so good that it melted in my mouth. The host is very welcoming and such a happy person. Everything is freshly prepared and full of flavors. read more

I unfortunately didn't take a photograph of the Kebab Den or my lamb kebab on rice with salad. I will say that it's hard to compare what i was served to anything i have eaten before. I found that the meat of which is all i ate with the exception of maybe five bites of rice and a single bite of salad was off putting! The texture was really tender which usually is a desired thing but if you tried out how so you would see why i say it was all around not good! With limited ability to truly give a description i will tell you that the outer meat/lamb kebab texture was like a crumbly type while inside was tender but overly to the point where i just don't know what he did but that it was bad tasting! In addition to make matters worse i did find a hair, likely from his beard in my rice which is why i did not eat it! I was charged a couple dollars more than the wall menu advertised price! Believe me this in no way is pick on the working guy as i do similar work and have compassion! On good conscience though i really would not recommend this place! It was dead when i went in for my first and last time, there was hardly any place to park! Maybe this is saying something in it's own right! read more

I've driven by this place a thousand times, but always looked past it. Never again! What a hidden treasure. A friend raves about the chicken kebab platter. Great food and decent prices. I had a really good beef shwarama for $6.99. The place doesn't look like much, but the food is really well-done. Finally, good Middle Eastern food in Bangor. read more

I will DEFINITELY be coming back! The lamb sheesh kebab over rice was so tender and spiced perfectly. It is better than what my grandma used to make and I don't say that lightly. If you haven't been here yet, you need to! The staff is absolutely lovely, the food is authentic, and the prices are a steal. read more

Chai is really good! Finally found good chai in the area. Owner is polite and friendly. Happy this place is in the area.