The restaurant is very basic and seating is not comfortable, not everything in the menu is available. The food we order was kebab; different from what should kebab look like and taste like! It was pieces of beef without any touch. read more

Great lunch spot in Katy! The food here is delicious, authentic, and halal. The owner has even told us that he only buys fresh salmon and not farm raised. Their steak kabob is cooked perfectly, the chili tilapia is also very delicious. Don't skip on those stuffed grape leaves either. read more

Went to lunch with my wife here. I had the ground beef kabob gyro sandwhich and she got a customized falafel plate with grilled veggies on the side. We both expected to have some grilled onions and tomatoes on her plate but it was just squash - let down there. I got a side of fries (steak cut) which were excellent - crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. It's all about the right oil temperature and frying enough time. The falafels were also very good - next time I should just get a falafel gyro. My beef kabob sandwich was good but not 4-star good. I ordered it spicy but it didn't have much kick. I had to add the chili sauce on top of it. Overall a nice option but I need to try out all the other Middle Eastern places nearby off Mason Rd to get a good comparison. read more

Shish Kabob Cafe - Divey prices but nice decor and cool vibe inside. - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Though I've been coming to Katy for quite a few years now, I've never really eaten in the area. Now that I work in this area though, I find myself venturing out more and more to the local eateries instead of the big name places like Panera Bread, Panda Express, etc. Anyways, I've noticed A LOT of local joints around here and my goal is to try each and everyone of them (refer to my review on Kimchi's Cafe). Yesterday for lunch, a coworker of mine and I decided to try Shish Kabobs after I read reviews here on Yelp. Have seen it there in the Target shopping center for years but have never tried it. I believe they got lucky with me yesterday because 1.) I was starving after a 4 hour meeting and 2.) I was craving Mediterranean food because boy was it delicious! I had the Koobideh Kabob Combo which comes with two skewers of ground beef kabob and it's served with a heaping portion of Persian rice and grilled tomatoes. There's so much food for under 10 bucks in that Combo, I'm sure it wouldn't be a problem if two people shared it. In fact, my coworker was able to take the rest of my rice home with her Gyro meat and Chicken combo. The beef kabob was a bit dry, but so flavorful you looked past the dryness of it, and the Persian rice was soft and fluffy but not too dry and the tomatoes were sour and grilled perfectly. My coworker got the Chicken and Lamb Gyro platter, which was also a huge enough portion to serve two. Her dish was also pretty dry, but I don't doubt that if it was fresh it would have been very good. Does that even make sense? ha! We went during lunch hour, and the place wasn't over crowded, but it was a steady crowd. They have a small table outside for those that want to eat al fresco. Also, a plus that most of these hole in the walls don't really do is take credit cards for purchases under 10 dollars. read more

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Call in to go, and it's ready in ten minutes! Chicken gyro is fantastic. I'm hooked on the garlic sauce served with the meat. The sides are excellent too! Wow, the choices... Fresh Hot pita with hummus. A+ Shirazi salad, tabouli, and especially the Yogurt&Cucumber mint sauce... Everything I've tried is delicious. Kudos to the Chef! read more

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The owner doesn't care if he has customers or not. He's just rude. As if he was doing us a favor by being open. Many more choices in the area. Don't waste your money on the pathetic food, ambience and service. Such a waste of time and money. read more

Shish Kabob Cafe - The owner was least concerned about customers. He had an attitude for some reason even with an empty restaurant. First and last time here. - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Shish Kabob has been a longtime favorite of my family. I have been coming here since I was born. Through all the years that I have been coming here, I can think of one dish in particular that I love and will always come back to, the Lamb Shank. It's simple really. Just a lamb shank simmered in a special sauce served with a generous amount of basmati rice. Never, in all of my exploration of restaurants have found a lamb shank quite as good as the one offered at Shish Kabob. The meat is tender and is often quite literally falling off the bone! The soup/sauce served with it goes well with rice and pita. Another dish on the Shish Kabob menu that has not been surpassed by any restaurant I have been to is their hummus. I don't know what it is about their hummus, but I have never tried anything like it before. This hummus is much more liquid in consistency (which may turn some off) but for me, this was the hummus I had been waiting for (and only discovered when I was six-years-old!) The fine garlic undertones can be tasted throughout the hummus and goes nicely with some pita bread. Even after not going back to the restaurant for quite some time, I still feel at home at this restaurant. The owners of this restaurant know their customers. I am always greeted with friendly faces and sometimes even hugs when I come in. I know for a fact this is true for many customers as I see it happen while I'm eating. The personal touch is what makes this restaurant special for me. I will miss this restaurant as I prepare to leave Houston, but I will always come and visit! read more

Shish Kabob Cafe - Lamb Shank - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I just stumbled onto this place through Google - and I'm glad i did... Food was good, owner was very friendly and the restaurant was clean...i would definitely come back here again... read more

I tried this place last night and it's just Ok. The service was pretty quick and quite friendly. Of course, there were only two people eating at the restaurant at the time, so I'd expect that type of service. As for the food, I jumped on the Beef-Chicken Kabob combo. It was about 15.00 and it was one of each over a bed of rice. It says it comes with tomato, onion, and bell pepper. Yea, there was a half of a small tomato, a sliver of onion and a sliver of one green pepper. The vegetables are more like an after-thought than part of the meal and I love grilled veggies on my kabob. Now there is no complaint about the amount of meat present. They definitely load you up. The beef was good, cooked as I asked, but fatty. The chicken was good and very tender. I asked for spicy and it just looked like they sprinkled some type of chili powder/cayenne mix on top. That just left one side of my kabob spicy and the other side, just plain. The bed of rice it comes on is pretty good and plentiful. Is this the best I've had? No, not hardly, but I realize that there are different recipes from different areas of the world that go into "Mediterranean Dishes". This one was good and I'd be willing to stop by and try something else. read more

Tried to call and place a to go order. His background was so loud he couldn't hear, was rude, then hung up on me.

I hate to rate the place this low because the owner is a really nice guy (came here fro Iran in 1976) and the service was quick and cheerful. When I asked for some extra onion beyond what was brought out, it was done quickly as well. But I come for the food. And here's the tough part. The ingredients seemed decent. I ordered the beef soltani plate and a baklava. The beef was cooked just how I asked (medium rare) and the ground beef portion was a nice medium. There was a generous portion of rice as well. So what was the problem? Everything, and I mean, everything was soaked in lemon juice. And I don't mean a slight flavoring of it. I mean that it tasted like lemon. The beef kebabs are supposed to taste like seasoned, grilled beef. That was not the case. The saffron rice is supposed to have a subtle flavor, but that was also not the case. Everything tasted like lemon. The baklava did not taste like lemon, but it was just okay. I have had many, many better ones. Like I said, I really hated to rate the place this low because the service was good (you order at the front counter and they bring it to you), the people were friendly and accommodating, and the ingredients seemed to be of a decent quality, with ample portions. But I don't want everything to taste like it was soaked in lemon juice. read more

This place is DISGUSTING my child received food poisoning.The kabobs where burn on the outside and raw on the inside.I have been coming here for 10 years and complained once and the owner was nasty and mean. read more

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The koobedeh is good no lie. The owner need to have a bit of better customer service felt like I was bothering him! Rice is great can't complain about the food but the atmosphere needs to be updated. read more

I wish I could give a better review but I wasn't able to eat thier due to the fact for some reason after 5pm it's take out only I drove all the way to try this place and no where did it state only take out disappointed read more

This is the 4th kabob restaurant that I've tried in the Katy Area...and is now my favorite! The food was far better than any of the other three restaurants. I tried the ground beef kabob and chicken shish kabob combo plate. Both kabobs were flavorful, moist, and delicious! Served over a large bed of rice that was also quite flavorful. The hummus is delicious, with a strong garlic flavor. Tasted lemon throughout all dishes. Well seasoned, prepared quickly, and everything was delicious. This place is a must-try if you're in the Katy Area and enjoy kabobs and middle eastern salads! read more

Shish Kabob Cafe - 1 Ground beef kabob, and 1 chicken shish kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Best Mediterranean food ever!!! I've been coming here forever and I'm never disappointed. The food is soo flavorful and addicting. It's a small spot but don't let it fool you, you will fall in love. My fav go to is the chicken kabob plate with rice and veggies... don't forget garlic sauce! Also the owner is so sweet and remembers his costumers! 10/10!!!! read more

My family and I eat here at least once a week! The inside is comfortable and homey. The owner is friendly and knows us by name and order. Everything is good here. The hummus is absolutely phenomenal, I could drink it by itself. I always get the chicken and lamb plate (extra spicy) and never once has it been bad. the chicken and lamb are always cooked perfectly. Tender and juicy never dry.The garlic sauce beats Kasra and Cafe Caspian. The basmati rice is always good. The kibbeh are delicious, better than Fadis! I absolutely love this place. The owner is very hard working and is always there! The BEST in Katy! read more

Ok so this place is actually called Shish Kabob Cafe II. Hopefully Yelp HQ will correct that now that I've sent them a little message. This is the sister restaurant to the Shish Kabob Cafe at Highway 6 and Westheimer. Newer, larger, and snazzier - this place is a winner! It's located in a bustling Target shopping center and had a great crowd today at lunch. The décor is definitely nicer here than at the original location, with pretty rugs, Persian art, and dark wooden tables and chairs. The food is amazing here as well, and one of the owners is normally on site being friendly and welcoming as usual. The hubby and I still stick with the basics, although I must try the chicken schwarma after reading Christina B's review of the Highway 6 location. We shared a perfect order of hummus today and I can still taste it. It is honestly the best hummus I've ever eaten, and the pillowy soft pita bread makes it that much better. It's just so full of garlicky, spicy flavor, which is a delight in this city of bland chickpeas. My lamb gyro was also excellent today. Cooked 'spicy' it was well seasoned and juicy, with a generous helping of Tzatziki sauce. Fresh veggies add crunch, and a little extra hummus drizzled on top (it doesn't come this way, but I add it at the table) takes it to another level. The gyros are quite large and after eating hummus I can typically only eat about half of one. I always leave Shish Kabob completely full and content, and knowing that I still have half a gyro in the fridge will keep me smiling all afternoon. If you're ever way out in West Houston, you have to give Shish Kabob a try read more

My comparison comes from the gyro's I have had in restaurants in Israel and Europe; also from Bibas and Ones a Meal. In the game of mediterranean/persian food you really need to be one of the top dogs to make it around this town. Especially in Katy where there are as many restaurants as there are people. You have to differentiate your food from the rest. Otherwise it wont last. Unfortunately, Shish Kabob Cafe has not really done that. Don't get me wrong. The gyro plate they offer is good. The lamb is tasty and the hot sauce they offer adds a bit of needed flavor. Where they lack is the more traditional fillings, rice, and surprisingly the hummus. The tzaziki sauce looks like a foamy tooth paste that really doesnt have much taste. The lettuce and tomato fillings are just your average fillings. I know they could do better, because Ive seen other restaurants in Houston do better. Rice tastes like cardboard. If cardboard were shredded and fried in some chicken bullion read more

My wife can't stand this place, but I like it. They serve large amounts of food and, though not traditional, their hummus is good. They use a lot less tahini, making it thinner. It's a typical kabob place in a strip center...nothing fancy. Food's served on styrofoam plates and they have platicware. The meat meals are always good, but I've been told that the vegetarian options are very weak. read more

I went here after lunch hour, I was the only customer. Reading other people's review made me want to try this place as I do like Persian food. The guy, which I think is the owner greeted me with a smile asked him since this is my first time here what he can recommend me to have. He asked me if I like chicken or beef, which I wanted both so he recommended me the Chicken Soltani (combo) chicken & beef. It was good~! I like it a lot! It was very flavorful and the rice was fluffy hot good! The service was good too and he was singing happily while cooking too which I thought its good for him that he's happy making my food. Happy chef is happy customer with food too :) then few minutes after more customer came in. I would definitely come back here and try their other items in menu. read more

Shish Kabob Cafe - Chicken Soltani (combo) - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ok so I didn't know what to expect seeing as though on the outside it's dark and appears small. Don't let that fool you. When I walked in I was greeted by the owner, a very friendly man. He was nice. I placed my order which was the kabob combo and an order of grape leaves. The grape leaves arrived quickly and soon I was into my meal. The grape leaves were good and had a nice lemon garlic sauce on them. I must admit after the quick arrival of the grape leaves, I expected my food to arrive quick. That did not happen as I'm waiting I read a sign that says all food is made fresh and daily and cooked fresh. So i had high hopes. Usually when a place cooks fresh to order it is not a disappointment. Guess what...I was NOT disappointed. The food was awesome. Super flavorful. One bite and I was in heaven. The meat was juicy and not dry. Everything was hot not warm. And the spice...what can I say it was on point. Obviously I enjoyed the meal normally I wait to write a review but not this time. I'm in the place writing this review as I was truly surprised that a small place in the middle of a strip center could produce such quality food. Two thumbs up!!! read more

Shish Kabob Cafe - Chicken and beef combo kabob! - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I was in the neighborhood and started Yelping to see what was around for lunch. Ah, a 4.5 star Mediterranean cafe. Sounds great. Only 2 reviews was a bit of a flag, but I decided to try it anyway. For Mediterranean fare, it was on the low side of acceptable. I got the gyro and chicken breast combo, which included the raved-about-hummus. I did order it spicy and found that was a pleasant addition to the flavor for what was otherwise a fairly generic meal. I was disappointed in that the chicken and gyro meat both were over done for my palate (think: crunchy). The famous hummus had the consistency of a thick soup; personally I like to eat it with a fork rather than a spoon. There was garlic in it. And I did get the pickle slices that other reviewers mentioned. I'm not sure what was on the top of the meat; it was kind of like tzatziki but tasted odd and looked like toothpaste. I can say that I won't be back. read more

I was excited to see a Persian Restaurant in Katy! I called and spoke with the owner, who was extremely helpful and friendly. I ordered the Kashkobodemjoon (eggplant) as my appetizer. I ordered the Chicken Kabob Skewer with the Kubideh Skewer and rice as my main meal, and of course, a side of DELICIOUS tahdeeg. I ordered it to go and when I arrived, it was waiting for me. The food was delicious! The portions extremely generous!!! read more

I've eaten here several times- the food is amazing, but a bit pricey. I really like the eggplant dip; it comes with a side of warm pits bread. The chicken soltani was delicious, juicy, and fresh. The only reason I gave 4 stars was due to the ambiance of the restaurant... it is kind of dark and depressing There were also several dirty tables that were left unattended the entire time we ate. Overall a great meal experience though! read more

Shish Kabob Cafe - Chicken soltani was yummy!! Eggplant dip is amazing!! None like it in Houston! - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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It's not fancy, but sometimes I need some variation from the suburban chain restaurants. I love their lamb kabob and saffron rice. It's a convenient pick up place for when I visit family on Katy. Let me add that now that I don't live near them, I miss this place even more. Especially their rice with the barberries. I've tried other places in the area with my dad, and we both have looked at each other and said, "it's not the same." Living near Hilcroft for a long time, there is a plethora of kabob and schwarma places, but I love this guy's lamb - and the fact that he adds the extra spice for me when I ask. read more

This place is amazing and although they don't have hit tea on the menu or coffee when I asked for it the owner said no problem he will make it for me and it was amazing. I love that they have the garkic mayo, sumac, lemon juice, all out on the counter to season your dish more. It was so great, both my hubby and I love it read more

I love this restaurant! The food is delicious and authentic! The service is great! Prices are reasonable! The Koobideh Kabob is my favorite.

Love this place!!! Great food! Love the chicken kabob platter!! The lamb kabobs and lamb shanks are my Dads favorite! Simple casual Iranian atmosphere but the food is fantastic! The Tabouli, the Hummus - everything is just the best I've tried around here. The owner and his sweet wife are always so friendly and welcoming!! Everyone I have recommend this place to has loved it! Definitely recommend trying. read more

Was visiting Katy and did not have any idea where to go for lunch. Found this restaurant tucked somewhere in a shopping center. Read the good reviews at yelp and decided to give it a try. So glad we did and everything was great. The grape leaves were fantastic! The lamb gyro was good and the beef Shish kabob was flavorful. Will definitely be back. It was pricier than I expected and service could be better. Neverthess, my tummy sure did not complain, nor did my boyfriend who always likes gyros. read more

Shish Kabob Cafe - Grape leaves - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I love this place! The food is so great We discovered this place about a week ago and have already gone back back a few more times. I always get the veggie plate which comes with the Persian rice, eggplant type sauce, hummus, & 3 dolmas topped with a yogurt sauce with a pita. Everything on the plate has such great flavor and tastes fresh and home made! The only thing I feel that could improve is the atmosphere. If they updated the dining area I think they would get new customers! But otherwise I would definitely recommend this place if you're in the mood for middle eastern cuisine. read more

I've been eating at Shish Kabob for about 20 years when they only had the Hwy 6 location. My family comes here at least once a week and sometimes as often as 3x! The hummus was my sons first food and it's still where I take him when he isn't feeling well as I know it's one place he will always wolf down a meal. The owner is wonderful and knows us well.... And can always remember our exact orders. Has a little nickname for my little man and brings us Tah Dig for the table every visit. The hummus is the best I've ever had... Different from many others but loaded with spicy garlic and flavor. I'm a junkie for the chicken kabobs with the rice.... Both are always HOT and fresh and so so flavorful. My mom prefers to order a side of grilled vegetables with her kabobs... My dad likes the Greek salad. The Tah dig is crispy and delicious. And my husband always gets tons of leftovers out of it as the portions are very generous! I brought a Lebanese friend who said the gyro lamb was some of the best and most authentic he's had here. It's not fancy but it's fresh and flavorful and my absolute favorite Persian in town! read more

I'd probably do takeout if I lived in the area, but I didn't care for it as an eat-in restaurant. Ambiance kind of one step up from a Jack in the Box. Not that there's anything wrong with that. It was A-OK - *just* A-OK. Chicken skewer and beef skewer were both pretty good, as was the rice, but I didn't find it as spectacularly delicious as others seem to. I thought it was kind of amusing that I asked for a receipt, was told I'd get it with the meal, and never did get it, when there was a sign by the register that if you didn't get a receipt you got free food or something. (I didn't notice exactly what, as I didn't expect to care - I expected to get a receipt. Well, I didn't.) read more

About 7 years ago I lived around the corner from this little gem and used to come for dinner after the gym. Now that I work in the area I was surprised to see it was still open so a co-worker and I went in for lunch and guess what? It's still amazing food! Same quality, same portion sizes, same friendliness and I believe very close to the same prices. We ordered the lamb plate, the beef plate and hummus. All perfectly delicious and cooked to order! Oh, and we both adored dipping the meats, the pita, the veggies into the garlic sauce (esp when mixed with the hot sauce). We will be back soon! read more

Ambiance was OK, place seemed reasonably clean. It did take a couple of minutes for them to notice we had arrived (seemed like just 1 mobile waitress and then the male "owner" (seems like the owner) were working on this Monday evening. I got the Beef Filet kabob, which tasted fantastic. Tried the hummus, which was decent but not great. my wife liked her chicken shwarma sandwich, and my father really enjoyed his lamb platter. Veggies are the usual Persian grilled pepper, tomato, onion. One thing that was a semi-negative aspect was that there are only styrofoam plates and plastic ware around, and apparently you're supposed to go get it on your own from the central area where the soda machine is. I guess that cuts down on staffing? read more

The food is not bad, its good! The only thing I concern is: why the plate and drink are all plastic?...its kinda uncomfortable... But anyway, I enjoy the food. read more

Love this place and it's much closer to us than Kasra so it's our go to when we want delicious kabob! The hummus is delicious too. The kabab koobideh is what I get every time because it's always so good and fresh! Great portion sizes too! read more

Love their Gyro plate. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for good Mediterranean food in the area.

For a first timer, I was a little lost as to how to order. They have some really nice selection of dishes. I did like the kebabs I had and the yogurt drink is really really good. Its not something that most people would like but if you do, it was a great drink. This place was mostly self service when I was there and the food was picked up at the counter when ready. I am sure the food is good but it would have been a greater meal if there was someone to help explain the menu to me. I will stop by if I am in the area again. read more

This restaurant is a place you can easily miss. I had lunch with a friend that suggested it. The owner greeted us like family. It has a very relaxed atmosphere. Love the simplicity and loved my chicken shawarma plate. I enjoyed homemade hummus with a huge side of pita. The chicken was delicious and loved the garlic sauce dressing. I definitely will go back. read more