Sami's Kabab House

(27 reviews)

0.0 mi

Can't say enough about this restaurant. If you're willing to try something new, just go. What's the…read moreworst that could happen? But I think you'll be back. Not sure? Want to start with something "safe"? Order the Chicken Breast Kebab and get the carrots and raisins if you like a touch of sweetness.

I celebrated my daughter's birthday here, they gave us an area that was semi separate and private…read more The food was very tasty and the service was excellent. My daughter ended up picking a dress with the color blue so the decor went great with our theme. They also have in-house decorating such as balloons and backdrops so that's another plus. I would recommend this restaurant if you are craving authentic Afghani food and great service.

Semi private room for party up to 30 ppl

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Shish Kebab Grill

Cozy restaurant in Roslyn Village. The staff were nice. The food was very good and reasonably…read morepriced. I had a medium Greek salad topped with doner. My wife had a chicken kebab sandwich and my daughter had a diner sandwich. Great sauces on the side. Good place for an inexpensive meal.

Was working remotely and had a hankering for a falafel sandwich. My wife and daughter were in the…read moremood for chicken kebab sandwiches. So rather than going to Bayside for my Greek food fix, I went locally and grabbed takeout at Shish Kebab Grill. Service was quick and the people were friendly. The food was spot on and went down easy. The only complaint I have is the portion size of their gyro sandwiches could be a tad bigger. They were tasty but a half the size of typical gyro sandwiches elsewhere.

Greek Salad?!??? - Iceberg lettuce and carrots and olive oil! Greek Salad Greek Salad

Greek Salad with Doner

BURNT Doner

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Kabul Kabab House

More of a takeout spot. They don't technically have table service so it's similar to a pizza spot…read more Really really delicious food though. Will definitely come back to get more! No parking lot, only street parking.

I want to gatekeep this place so badly, but I know it would be a disservice to the sweet people at…read moreKabul Kabab and honestly with the state of the country/economy right now, everyone could use a new spot to feed their families/loved ones. Kabul Kabab offers the most delectable, flavorful, and cost-effective family meal in the area. The combo #1 or #2 is more than enough to feed a family of 4-6 and it has great value. A combo comes with salad, onions/grilled tomatoes, 2-4 skewers if your choice (depending on which one you get) and a whole STEAMER TRAY of delicious rice. Pro tip: the lamb kebab is always worth the extra $3 or so and the brown rice is the winner in our home (brown rice = more flavorful + more fiber = winwin!) Please do give this place a try if you're in the area and need to feed at least 3-4 mouths--the people there are so nice and the food is amazing--would give 30/10 stars if I could!

1/20/23 - Combo 2 (Chicken Kebab * Chicken Kebab * Chicken Kebab * Brown Rice * White Sauce * Raw Onions / Tomatoes)

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1 Piece Chicken Sultani

Kebab House

4.6

(11 reviews)

8.5 mi

We were delighted to find one of our favorite digs had reopened across the street from its old…read morelocation! Kebab House has been a fixture of the neighborhood for ages. Their food is always tasty and service amazing. When they closed at their old location more than a year ago, I was heartbroken. So glad to have found them again today. Their new dig is bigger and better, has a separate bar section from the restaurant. The food is as fabulous as before. We enjoyed every dish and bite (we were very hungry and forgot to take pics of the appetizers). The owner/chef came out to say hi, the server was friendly and professional. The entire experience was simply superb. We will be back again soon!

Came in for dinner, and wow! Delicious food, and excellent service, and a wonderful evening! For…read morestarters, the bread is out of this world! We had sigara borek and hummus as appetizers, and the hummus in particular was so fresh and flavorful - definitely the best hummus I have ever had. We ordered a couple of entrees and unfortunately the wrong food came out. We didn't initially realize and thought they had put out two meals on the platter (and they were just small portions) and included some extras as well, until our waiter came over a few minutes later and apologized. Unfortunately, because we received the mixed grill instead of our two chicken entrees, the solution of charging us the price for the mixed instead of our two meals only took roughly $10 off the bill but resulted in us having less than half of the food we otherwise would've had. That aside, the food was delicious enough that Kebab House still warrants five stars and we will be back, just more aware of what to expect as far as portions.

Tres Leches

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Inside

Kabul Grill

Rafi and his dear family have been bringing so much love to all our happy bellies since 2000…read more This has become an annual ritual for my busy buddies and me, sadly not more frequent because the food and the service is at the very upper echelon of amazing, healthy, natural, better than Michelin Star level real AfghanistanI cuisine served by a beautiful man who absolutely dotes on you and takes care of every single detail. We got the magnificent wings, the silky hummus, the fantastic mixed salad, the hot bread, the delicious dumplings,off the bone lamb chops, and gorgeous chicken kebabs. The Afghani brown rice was a big hit. We made sure we had room for the stupendous baklava served warm with the Afghani coffee and cardamom tea. The inside is warm, inviting and decorated with lovely mementos and souvenirs & great music playing in the background. We got to know a very sweet mother and daughter ( patrons) who also found this gem Kabul Grill on Yelp and loved their lunch. Can't wait to be back!

Had the pleasure of meeting Rafi, Afghan George Clooney (his words, not mine) and trying Kabul…read moreGrill for the first time after finding it on Yelp. My friend and I got the barg kabob with naan and the Sabzi palak (beef with spinach) that we got with rice. Both were good, but I enjoyed the texture of the meat and spinach dish more. The rice was flavorful. I overheard Rafi explaining to the other table and folks that got takeout that it would be an extra charge, but he could customize their orders, which I thought was nice that he was very transparent with them upfront and willing to work with the customer so that they could order the items that they want. I also appreciated him explaining to my friend that Turkish coffee comes with sugar and not milk and clarifying if she was OK with that before he made the coffee. We were given free firnee. Rafi was kind to check if we are allergic to dairy before offering it to us. Overall, the food was good. Service was fine and there was free parking in the back.

Loved the hot cardamom black tea.

Sampler platter

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The Chicken Breast Kabobs. Melt in the mouth good!

Bosphorus Cafe Grill

We've been coming here a long time, the food is incredibly good. The portions are large, my salmon…read morekebab came with 8 massive pieces of salmon. Service is great, our waiter was so kind to our daughter and our waters were never empty. Music is fun but not too loud. Drinks are yummy.

My wife and I got lunch here and everything was fresh and absolutely delicious. We share the…read morebabaganush, the lavas hollow bread, Bosphorus salad, chicken shish kebab and the beef shaslik. This will be added to my favorites list. We both also got the fig martini, which was good but not totally for me so I'd try a different drink the next time. Highly recommend!

Lobster Tail and Kebab

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Lamb Shanks

Kebab House

We ordered catering from Kebab House in Hicksville, and it was absolutely outstanding! Every dish…read morewas fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection -- juicy, tender, and packed with authentic spices. The rice was aromatic and fluffy, soaking up all the delicious flavors. The salad was crisp and vibrant, topped generously with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and shredded carrots, making it the perfect refreshing balance to the warm dishes. Even the green sauces on the side were incredible -- fresh, zesty, and the perfect finishing touch. The presentation was clean and generous, making it ideal for a group setting. Everyone loved it, and there wasn't a single complaint -- just compliments all around! Highly recommend Kebab House in Hicksville for catering or dine-in. Delicious food, great quality, and definitely worth ordering again!

This place is really great--the food feels fresh and authentic. The meat is especially good:…read moretender, juicy, and full of flavor. The rice is fluffy and aromatic, and I love that they include grilled vegetables on the side, which adds a nice balance to the meal. Their hot sauce is seriously so good, it ties everything together really well. The mantoo was also a standout for me--honestly one of the best I've had at a restaurant.

Chicken tikka family combo for 5 topped with kabuli

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Chicken kebab combo

Ayhan's Shish-Kebab Restaurant

One of our favorite local watering holes when we lived there, nice to visit it again during our…read moretravel. Love this family owned restaurant, food is always delicious like mama's cooking, staff is always friendly, treats us like family. Love their rice equally as good as their meat! I love their lobster specials, it is always cook to perfection. The meats as well, never dry, seasoned perfectly, never over powering. We didn't get fish this time, but Love their grilled fish as well. If you are ever on Long Island, look them up!

Ambience, good. Waiter, excellent…read more Food, tastes good. Illness from food, horrible. My wife and I both had the $19.99 lunch special. She had meatballs and I had steak. Within an hour of leaving, I was about as sick as I have ever been in my life. I mean projectile vomiting for 5 minutes. She was fine. 99% it was the 'steak'. If I can prevent one person from getting as ill as I did with this review, then I've done my job. I had another bad experience atone of their south shore restaurants. For a place that I used to love, this has now become a place I will never go to again. They just seem to drop the ball too often to take a risk.

Lamb kebab

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Bosphorus Cafe Grill Food Truck

5.0

(2 reviews)

4.7 mi

The food and service are excellent. The meat and sauces are very tasty. We also liked the house…read moresalad. Highly recommended.

My absolute favorite. The food quality and the flavor is the same as their brick and mortar…read morerestaurant in Port Washington. Always fresh and delicious. The guys are super cool and friendly. The hummus and the pita chips are so good, and the shish kebabs melt in your mouth. You MUST try everything, including their Mediterranean fries with feta cheese and herbs. They also do catering and private events. If you want delicious and upscale Mediterranean/Turkish food give them a try, you wouldn't regret it!

Block Party on Main street in Port Washington

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Punto Rojo Cafe

(40 reviews)

1.1 mi

Flavor: 3/5 Value: 5:/5…read moreService:4/5 A nice size roasted chicken was very tender and moist. I really liked it for not being salty. I requested to swap fries with some greens. Unexpected that they gave me a very generous portion of sautéed broccoli, cauliflower, squash and carrot, instead of unhealthy fries. Love that! The fried snapper on the menu looked quite promising. They got very busy at lunch time with all local Latin families, which is a sign of being authentic I presume.

Popped in just to grab dessert. Their coconut tres leches was okay... definitely has room for…read moreimprovement however the strawberry tres leches was much better. Service was nice and quick. They have so many options, everything looked so good!

Entraña con Camarones

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La Bussola

From the moment u walk i. To the moment u roll out bc you are so full…read more Great people. Great food. And just an overall great spot. Hard to find places like this but so happy I'm lucky to have found this spot. Staff is so nice. Get the osobucco!!! Won't be disappointed.

The people here were soooo nice. They give good size portions and it was delicious. They have a big…read moremenu so it takes some time to look through it all. It's a real homey feeling here.

Cappuccino

Grilled octopus

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Excellent food , excellent atmosphere, excellent service ,truely a hidden gem

Sami's Kabab House - afghani - Updated July 2026

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