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    Kebabish

    4.3 (223 reviews)
    ModeratePakistani, Indian, Halal
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups

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    Emmett T.

    Kebabish is in the same plaza where Natsumi Sushi & Seafood Buffet (formerly Savory Buffet) is located. The suite used to be a flower shop. It was neatly decorated and had a dining capacity for about 40 customers. You had to walk past a long internal window to the left that showed the kitchen preparation area before you encountered any seating. Parking spaces were rather limited in the shared lot out front so finding a spot could be difficult during meal times. I was in the Miramar area to run an errand and stopped by for an afternoon meal. At the time, a special lunch time menu offered a choice of one 'Curry & Salan' item, one BBQ item, one Vegetarian item, white basmati rice, a basket of plain naan, and a fountain drink for a discounted price. I chose the following... * Aloo Keema - Ground beef, potatoes, herbs & spices * Aloo Palak - Curried spinach and potatoes with melted butter * Chicken Reshmi Boti - Barbequed boneless chicken marinated in a blend of yogurt, herbs & spices The server never asked what spice level I wanted for my dishes. I guess he assumed mild because that was how they were prepared. I probably would have requested that end of the spiciness scale anyways. What stood out from these choices was the chicken. Normally, I encounter boneless chicken that is overcooked and dried out at many South Asian cuisine restaurants. That was not the case here as the chef did an excellent job of barbecuing the meat while retaining sufficient moisture. My one concern was the serving size of the two Aloo items. They each came in a vessel that was smaller than I had hoped. The flavors were good, but the quantity should have been increased as part of the lunch time promotion. Besides that, the rest of my experience at Kebabish was at a four star level.

    Kenneth V.

    I came here on a rainy night with some friends as we were craving some Pakistani food. We got several curries, naan, and rice. The rice and meats were average, but the curry was good. We got both garlic naan and original naan, both of which were really fluffy yet crispy, probably the best textured naan I've had yet! The restaurant itself was clean and the staff did their job well. If you're in the mood for Pakistani food, definitely try Kebabish.

    Julia G.

    Amazing flavorful dishes sizzling. Many choices to choose from the menu. We came for a late lunch so it was really quiet. Service is fast and good.

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    Uzma S.

    The food here is delicious!", "I just can't wait to go back and have some more of it " Every bite was a delight. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone seeking the best quality food dining experience. Overall experience was excellent and the service was good

    Beef Nihari Chicken Karahi Plain White Basmati Rice. Garlic Naan Beef Haleem
    Sarai Z.

    Like always never disappoint Service is great. The server was super attentive. The ambiance is good. They have pakistan music playing and sometimes on the tv shows of pakistan street food. Must try desserts: Tea and the mango lassi

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    Dhruv C.

    We tried the Chicken Reshmi Boti, Chicken Karahi, and Chicken Kebab Roll. While the Reshmi Boti was decent, the Karahi and Kebab Roll were incredibly underwhelming, both lacked flavor and tasted bland. Given the amazing reviews, I had high expectations, but the experience fell flat. To top it off, the Kebab Roll was served on a paper plate at a sit-down restaurant, which felt out of place and added to the disappointment.

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    Amir A.

    Big space for parking. Def do surprise you when you enter, because it doesn't look that much from outside. The cool first thing is you can watch as the food is made through a window. So tandoori naan as they enter the hot tandoor was cool to watch for both the small and elder kids. Some of us adult thought also it was fun to watch how they balance the dough from and area to another to make the naan. The staff was attentive and courteous. But the food was the best! We went there twice and they didn't disappoint us! We def will recommend this plaice.

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    Courtney C.

    This place is slowly becoming a staple for me. I've ordered the Lahori Chargha to go, which surprisingly help up well and didn't get soggy or a weird texture for not being eaten right away. They have some yogurt chutney on the side which is always a favorite, it's spicy and refreshing and goes perfectly with the chicken. I just wish I had a bucket of it. I came here for dinner the first time I tried this place, and the chicken boti was really good. The meat was tender and flavorful. I was a little irritated the first time I came because I ordered garlic naan and they brought plan naan, and this was after waiting 30 minutes for someone to remember I was here and to take my order. I'm glad I came back for a second chance. I got the halwa puri for brunch and it was the perfect portion and perfectly seasoned. The halwa wasn't overly sweet and the chole was spicy. The puris were fresh and soft. Inside it is spacious with mostly booth seating. There are some tables. I haven't seen it super busy so I hope business keeps up as I would love to see more Pakistani restaurants after we lost Casa Lahori. The parking lot is shared with a Starbucks and some house remodeling places like much of Miramar.

    Chicken Reshmi Boti with yogurt sauce. Very tasty!

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    Great food. Great ambiance. Great service alhumdulilah. Kebabs are a must here. Owner and customer service great.

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    The cuisine is superb! The team members are amiable and accommodating. There are abundant parking spaces

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    Picked up takeout today. Spent more than $100 on food. It was super stale. So disappointed, this place used to be my fav.

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    Delicious food with different spices and the service is good. The Ambience is okay but the food is unbelievably delicious.

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    This restaurant is amazing! The food was delicious. The price was reasonable. Good place to eat tasty Pakistani food.

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