This place has popped up on Yelp for me a few times, so when I was craving Afghan food I decided to give it a try. I placed an online order for lamb kabob and chapli, but shortly after I got a call from (I'm guessing) the owner letting me know they were out of chapli. I switched to the tikkah kabob instead. The restaurant is in a pretty sketchy area, but the owner was very nice and welcoming when I picked up my order. The portions were generous with plenty of meat and rice. I did notice that some Yelp photos showed a salad included, but mine didn't come with one. I think the meal could really use some greens to balance out the heaviness of the meat, rice, and pita. The tikkah was a little on the salty side, but the lamb was good. The highlight for me was the green sauce which tasted fresh, citrusy, and cilantro-based. My partner loved it too. The pita bread, however, didn't come with any sauce. I wish it had something like hummus or a yogurt dip to go with it. If I go back, I'd want to try the chapli. Overall, it was solid but not a spot I'd make my regular since I can usually find Mediterranean or Middle Eastern food under $20 that comes with meat, rice, and salad included. Here, it looks like they charge $5 extra for a salad, and factoring in the location, I don't think I would pay that. read more

Oaktown Kabobs - Lamb and tikkah - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

Holy hole in the wall!!! If you are looking for a delicious hole in the wall place to grab some amazing food - this is the place for you! We needed a place to grab food with our kids post-zoo trip and this hit the spot in every way. How does this place have so few reviews?! Extremely unassuming exterior, but we were very pleasantly surprised it had 5 parking spots attached to the building. Only one table inside plus two window seat areas, but it was very clean and inviting. The staff was friendly, helpful and were SO nice to our 2 and 4yo. Majority of the menu has zero spiciness which was great for our kids who still only aspire to like spicy. They had a couple takeout orders picked up while we were there but no other dine in folks (this was 6-7p on a Saturday). -pita + hummus - this is when I knew we were in for a treat. We got this as a starter to help tie hangry kids over, but hoooo boy. The pita was amazing and the hummus spices were so good. If my 4yo hadn't loved it so much I probably would've eaten it all myself before the other dishes showed up. - lamb shank was truly fall off the bone meltingly amazing. The sauce was also so good. My 4yo couldn't get enough! It came with a full plate of flavorful spiced basmati rice that my 2yo ate by the handful + perfectly crisp fresh salad. The amazing salad dressing meant I couldn't help but eat most of it... which is saying something because I'm usually averse to cucumbers. - combo kebab with chicken and steak was well cooked, moist and not dry. Our 4yo also gave the chicken a thumbs up too. While we live far away in South Bay, we will definitely be back again next zoo visit. Highly recommend as dine in or take out! Looking forward to trying more dishes next visit, maybe a dessert too! read more

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Delicious kebab restaurant. We had the lamb and chicken kebab dinners, and there was enough food for four people. The meat was delicious, I really loved the lamb, and the chicken was remarkable. The guy that took our order was super nice, he took care of us when the food came out, and made sure that the order was exactly what we wanted. There's barely any sitting inside so you will likely get it to go. They make the food fresh so the wait is 15 or 20 minutes. Whenever I'm in the area, this is a great choice. read more

We stumbled upon this place randomly.... Im usually not a fan of eating out afghan food bc my mom literally makes the best afghan food so going out, im always disappointed. This was the first time in a very long time ive been impressed!!! First off, Customer service is TOP TIER! The main guy (didnt get his name) is seriously SO NICE and truly cares about his business in making sure customer service satisfaction guaranteed. He checked in on us multiple times to see if the food was good or if we needed anything! Its a hole in the wall place, family owned and definitely worth the trip and would definitely come back!!! The price is extremely reasonable as well! The only thing is, I wish they had better seating. read more

Oaktown Kabobs - Loaded fries with popcorn chicken! - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

Delicious food great service and very kind people u have to come try them out. I have been there 4 times n every time is amazing read more

Oaktown Kabobs - Combo plate - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

Delicious Afghan kebabs, where the meat is cooked to perfection and the accompanying rice and grilled tomato are also delicious. The staff are super nice too. I'd strongly recommend ordering takeout or delivery, as the place is far from attractive, the location ain't good, and this is not someplace you'd particularly want to hang out. I'm really only deducting a star because the food is authentically mildly spiced, and therefore verrrry bland. Bring your own hot sauce. read more

This was a lil unexpected kabob spot in deep east Oakland. I ordered the lamb meal. It was ok. I've had better, and worse. The guy inside even brought the food out to me while I was waiting in the car. I'd come back and order from them again. read more

Mannnn that Mediterranean bowl with LAMB CHICKEN AND STEAK AND THE HUMMUS Omgggggggggg they are also soooo nice !!

Their restaurant may be an entirely different story. This review is focusing on them as caterers. We waited in line for an hour and never even got to order. Once we got to the front of the line, they quit taking orders to catch up on a group of line cutters, adding to what would have been a longer wait, but we left. Oaktown Kabob had too large a menu for an apartment cookout, taking about 10 minutes per person to get a hot dog and fries, despite having 4 people working. One of the men working gave us an abandoned plate, with fries (1/10) and falafel burger (6/10). The falafel had way too much sauce and was overcooked. Worst of all, the fries were undercooked, soaked in oil, and had absorbed the spices and flavor of other food that was clearly cooked in the same pot. To improve, they could have some items prepared ahead of time, simplify their menu, have customers put on their own condiments and toppings, and have a dedicated person taking orders and monitoring the line, instead of having the person at the front trying do each job. read more

If you love burgers, their burgers are on a different level!! Not your typical plain burger, afghan style filled with spices. Service is fantastic, very helpful with any questions about their cultured menu. Definitely trying their kabobs and bowls next time. Also their fries are bomb! read more

Oaktown Kabobs - Chapli Burger - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

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These fries are the best!! Way better than asada fries for sure! The chicken and the lamb is seasoned sooo good! Must try!! read more

Oaktown Kabobs - Barber Mike's Loaded Fries - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

Always an amazing meal when I come to Oaktown Kabob! I've had their catering as well and it's equally as good. Today I had their loaded fries with the tikka kabob on top and it's probably the best thing I've eaten in awhile! Best service, great quality food, looking forward to my next visit read more

Oaktown Kabobs - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

Loved them when they were Pamir in Dublin and am so happy to know they are back and close for me to visit now in Oakland. Their food is amazing but they are wonderful people as well. Secret menu item BAKED CHICKEN. Just have to pre-arrange it with them and special order is 5 portions but it is beyond words AMAZING and DELICIOUS!!! Perfect way to get together with friends or family and have a fantastic meal for the holidays but not have to cook or fuss. (That said, I love it so much, ideally, I keep 2 portions for myself, it's that good!) I also see they offer new experiential items from time to time and I am excited to try some of those as well. read more

Oaktown Kabobs - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

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A friend recommended Kabob Queen to me and what a pleasant discovery it was! The food is excellent and I have tried several items, including the Mediterranean bowls (. lamb and chicken), the Lamb Shank, and the Beef Kabob, all excellent. Prices are good and the service is great!! C.D.W read more

Monday was perfect and lunch made it even better seeing Moms & Son the service is great it's what keeps me coming back on top of the great tasting food . I love how kind and sweet she is though . Back to the food I just got some chicken fries That were seasoned to perfection and their fantastic sauces ‍that just top it all off . This was lunch . I'll be back tomorrow with son for more stay tuned for more read more

Oaktown Kabobs - Chicken pop corn with fries - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

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Came in for my first time a few days ago. I ordered 2 chicken kabob plates and one Chapli (afghani smash burger) plates and they were DELICIOUS. The chef made them fresh, which I very much appreciated and was well worth the wait. The meat and rice were flavorful and the portions are generous. I will definitely be returning. The chef was also very kind. So happy to have this local gem, serving fresh healthy food. read more

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My wife, daughter, and I decided to grab a bite to eat here after a visit to the Oakland Zoo. The location was definitely a little on the sketchy side and the restaurant only had room for two tables. Don't let that fool you! The owners were extremely friendly, and took the time introduce themselves to us and explain everything on the menu. The food was delicious, with prominent, well-balanced spice. The meat tasted fresh and high-quality. The portions were generous. My wife and I both are excited to eat here again. I ordered the Tikkah Kabob plate, which I highly recommend. I had to fight my wife's fork on my plate, it was that good! read more

Great amazing don't let it fool. You just because it's in the hood. The customer service is wonderful. The food is great if you want some great Halal food great flavor great seasoning. Don't hesitate to stop. chefs kiss read more

Always delicious!! Picture speaks for itself, everything cooked to succulent juicy perfection, these ppl know what they're doing with their cuisine. Great customer service on top of quality food is the bonus. Give them a try! read more

Oaktown Kabobs - Combo kabob plate.. lamb and chicken. - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

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Pleasant surprise! We tried the lamb bowl and the Mediterranean salad added chicken both very good! Both meats were tender, seasoned well, and tasted fresh! And it's a healthier alternative, I will be back! Ngl it was a lil hood outside when I pulled up LOL but don't worry it's safe and I got in and out quick. The icing on the cake is that the customer service was GREAT! I eat out a lot and it's nothing worse than getting your meal served to you by someone who is annoyed and not happy to see you. I wish I got his name but the guy who helped me was friendly and professional! I'm tippin happily every time! Thanks for grubz read more

Got gyros for takeout (lamb gyro and chicken gyro) and they were awesome. The surrounding neighborhood is rough but the customer service was friendly and helpful. The food was hot and fresh, and survived the drive home. Really large portion size and nice balanced flavors. We'll definitely be back! read more

We were visiting Oakland from out of town. We just had a busy day at the Oakland zoo (great zoo btw) and decided to stop by here. We ordered three combo plates with chicken and tikkah as well as a bulani (which they made not spicy for my family). The meats were absolutely delicious. The chicken was grilled to perfection and, even though they use white meat, was not dry, even on the reheat. (We had leftovers because the portions are very generous). The tikkah, which is tritip I believe, was tender and flavorful. The rice was perfect. The only thing my wife said was that maybe the tomato should be quartered instead of halved, but that's personal preference. What stood out to me though was that while we were waiting for our food the owner kept offering us water and making sure we were comfortable. Not only that when my son, who has a tiny voice tried to talk to him, he came out from the back to listen to him. He didn't disregard him because he's a five year old, which is easy for an adult to do. It shows he really cares about his customers. Bro, you are running a wonderful business, and I saw your generosity and kindness firsthand. Don't change a thing. Also, let your mom know she raised a wonderful human. Since we are from out of town we probably won't be back, but I'm stoked I got to experience this place and would recommend it highly to others. read more

The food was straight fire! I was on my way to San Leandro and was craving some kabobs. So glad I found this place. Checked out the menu and was curious about trying something different than my typical go to Kabob, glad I did. I had the South of the Border Wrap, AKA the BURRITO. Sounds funny because this was not at a Mexican place but this was legit. I'll definitely be back for some more! read more

Oaktown Kabobs - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

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Heck ya man! I used to try their old restaurant in Dublin when I would be passing through. Damn the food is sooooo good. I got the combo kabob; super soft rice, the meat has a ton of flavor and is perfectly cooked. You really get a generous amount of food for the price. If you're reading this review it's your sign to run over there NOW. You'll thank me later. read more

Oaktown Kabobs - Combo kabob plate 10/10!! - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

I was two bites into my Chabli Burger before deciding to write this review -- it's humongous, juicy, and perfectly mildly spicy. They don't skimp on the portions, either; the seasoned fries are generous and incredibly flavorful. But the real star of the show is their secret sauce - it's phenomenal and ties everything together perfectly. One burger will have you stuffed, and you'll find yourself wishing you were hungry again just so you could dive into another one. It's a family owned spot, Farzad and I think his mother were so friendly and excited for me to try their food they so obviously take pride in. Hands down, without exaggeration, the BEST burger in the entire Bay Area! This place will have a line out the door REAL soon, mark my words. read more

Oaktown Kabobs - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

Delicious and tasty food! The menu consists of their traditional food/plates plus they've added other items with a twist, requested by some of their regular customers. I believe it's a family business. The staff were so friendly and helpful as I had many questions regarding the menu. Luckily, I found a great spot to eat in Oakland. I'm very pleased with the food, service and prices. read more

OMG the food & the service is number 1 ... we really needed a place like this here in Oakland. The family is so wonderful, so kind and welcoming. The food was amazing we got the lamb shank with rice and salad, chapli and chicken kebab combo. The lamb shank was fall of the bone good, even the fat was yummy. The chapli was full of flavor and had a good amount of spice. The chicken was so tender. Let's not forget the rice it was good on its own and the lamb shank sauce over the rice was incredible. Please go and support this family's restaurant, you won't regret it read more

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Amazing food! We had the lamb quabuli pallaw and a cheeseburger, both were out of this world. The lamb shank was super juicy and tasty, and the burger was one of the best I've had. This is more of a takeout place but they've got a little bit of seating. The owners were super sweet as well. read more

Great service, great food (amazing) in a friendly and happening environment. I ordered the bowl with chicken and beef.

Second time I've been here and they did NOT disappoint. I got the Kabab combo and Macathur mud cup and it was delicious!! The rice was so good the chicken and tikka was tender and flavorful, it came with this green sauce that tasted great with the meats. read more

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My meal from Oaktown Kabobs was fantastically delicious! Mother and Son Z, the warm, friendly, accommodating owners/operators, made every item delightful including their customer service. The hummus was lemony and tasty. The accompanying pita soft, pillowy and fresh. The three chicken breast kabobs were well seasoned, juicy, tender, generous and delectably charcoal grilled. They let me sub my rice w/tasty Spanish rice. The refreshing Mast E cucumber yogurt tasted tangy and bright, flavored with/garlic, mint and dill. The grilled whole tomato was ripe, rosy red and sweet. Two homemade cilantro, chili, vinegary, spicy green chutney/hot sauce containers were included. Resto was out of firni and Mama was sweet to make more for my dessert. Baklava was buttery, fresh and dripping w/honey. Two mints were gifted to perfectly top off and digest this amazing meal. Everything was well packaged for travel w/extra utensils and napkins. We need to support this great biz as a community so they can continue to serve and add to their varied menu of incredible food. My meal portions were generous enough for a second dinner the next day yet so good I finished it for breakfast! Well done Oaktown Kabobs! read more

The food is delicious and the service is fast. There's a table and stools if you choose to dine-in. I usually call in and pick up with no problem. Great addition to our neighborhood! read more

This place is so good!! I drive from San Lorenzo just to get food here. Service is great, you can tell they cook their food with love and passion, they strive to serve good food and provide amazing service. The barber mikes fries are so flavorful. And the rice is phenomenal. They even brought my food out to my car when it was ready, I recommend 10/10!!! read more

Oaktown Kabobs - Combo plate with chicken and tikka - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

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My most favorite people and food has returned!! And...I don't have to travel over the hill to Dublin to get it. I don't know how Chef Mehri can do it...the same consistent flavors and quality...she and her sons can cook up the most juicy and tender halal kabobs around...and, the spiced rice is to die for!! All food is deliciously made with love :) I have been waiting for SIX years for their return...If you are wanting the best afghan kabob in the Bay Area you've got to mosey over to Oaktown Kabob. read more

Oaktown Kabobs - Chicken Kabob n spiced rice - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

A go to spot now! The chicken kebab plate is sooooooo good. I can't recommend it enough. Also the loaded chicken fries amazing!

This place is a hands down, new Go-To! I had the chapli burger and would take this over any burger any day. So much flavor and cooked to perfection, that perfect grill you'd like on a patty read more

I had an amazing experience with Oak Town Kabobs. The service is amazing, and food was even better. I ordered their Chapli Burger and it is the best I have ever had. Definitely recommend coming by here! read more

Oaktown Kabobs - Herati Chapli Burger - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

O my god they just open I was one of the first Costomer and order the chicken kabob and hummus wow delicious food I wish them all the best and success and we are lucky they open in Oakland ca I talked to the family owners Mehri was the Master Chef and Farzad the store manager excellent customer service read more

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh my GOD Oaktown Kabob is my new go to SPOT for the most amazing and authentic Afghan cuisine in the East Bay. I absolutely love their Chapli Burgers here and I also tried the combo plate that comes with juicy tender chicken kebob and beef skewers that is absolutely to die for. One you put in your mouth you will start dancing like Michael Jackson may even get high on it. This place just opened up I guess a few days ago and they are already very busy and I'm sure soon there will be a line here and I'm sure it will be worth the wait. It's a small family owned business and Farzad one of the owners was very welcoming and had a huge smile taking my order and was cracking jokes. I'm got addicted to their food once I tied it. He sure wasn't kidding and I will be heading back Sunday to take my family and order their Lamb shank that he promise it will make me wanna order another round once I try it. As long as they serve this kind of delicious and flavorful Afghan food I will be a life time customer. Wishing all this family owned restaurant a huge success and I'll make sure to let all my friends and families know about Oaktown Kabob. Also before I forget their prices are also very reasonable and they do catering for parties as well. read more

excellent food super nice gentlemen working here the service is great fresh prepared items the ambiance is fine small storefront next to a mini mart read more