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The Kebab Shop

4.1 (630 reviews)
Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Vicky Y.

Came here on a Sunday night and I really enjoyed the meal with a few hiccups. Ordering via the kiosk was efficient, but by the time I ordered, I realized they had already cleaned up and closed the Sauce Bar at 8pm even though they close at 9. Portions were big but the sauces felt a bit skimpy compared to how much food you get, and the chicken leaned slightly on the dry side. That said, the "fire hummus" truly lived up to its name -- had a great kick without being overwhelming, and I loved pairing it with the crispy pita. I was actually really excited to try the truffle rice, but my order got mixed up and I ended up with saffron rice instead. It was still good, just not what I was craving, so a little disappointing there. Nevertheless, it's still a satisfying spot with bold flavors and huge portions.

Jason Q.

Stopped by The Kebab Shop and really enjoyed it. The food tasted fresh and flavorful, and it didn't leave you feeling sluggish at all, just satisfying. Service was friendly and quick, and the spot had a casual, welcoming vibe. Prices were fair for the quality you get. Solid 4/5 stars, definitely a good go-to for a fresh, tasty meal in Pleasanton.

Fire chili sauce, dill yogurt sauce, cilantro jalapeño sauce, garlic, yogurt sauce, pita bread, hummus
Kari C.

We were familiar with The Kebab Shop from Fremont. But it has been a long time since we have eaten at one. You order one meat option and it comes with two sides and half portion of pita bread. We got a bunch of different ones to share and try. Portion sizes are pretty good. This is what we ordered: Lamb and beef Shawarma - this one is quite tasty. It's your classic thin sliced meat off the rotating skewer that made Kebab Shop famous. Can't go wrong with it! Saffron rice - this rice side was well done. Texture was nice with a good hint of saffron and basmati flavors. Goes well with everything. Grilled veggies - small pieces of zucchini and squash. Not a lot of flavor and kinda soggy. But it's nice to have a healthy side option. Grilled Moroccan shrimp skewers - pretty good fresh shrimp with a nice crunch. DH said it was a little too spicy. It had a sweet chili marinade with a good amount of smokiness. Really delicious with the garlic yogurt sauce. Grilled chicken - lots of flavor on this one with the marinade and the char, however, these are white meat chunks, so it did end up a little dry. Probably okay if you eat it fresh. I liked it with the cilantro sauce. Tabbouleh was very tasty. Lots of nice bright lemon flavors and the texture was pretty good. Not too soggy and not too dry. It has less parsley than what I am used to, but I would definitely get this one again. Falafel were nice and crispy. Middle was moist. They did a good job with these! Fries were crispy and tasted fine. They're regular fries, but not special. Side of hummus comes with some pita bread. Their hummus is very thick. Flavor profile is right in the middle. I might jazz it up by adding a bit of fancy EVOO. Goes really well with their thick pita bread. My favorite sauce was the garlic yogurt sauce. This one is tangy, creamy, and not that spicy with just a little hint of garlic. My least favorite sauce was the dill yogurt sauce. This one was incredibly sweet and I did not think it needed to be. I also liked the spicy cilantro sauce. DH likes to use cilantro jalapeño sauce with the chicken. He likes garlic yogurt and fire chili sauce mixed together for the shawarma. DH ordered online and said it was ready one minute before the expected pick up time. They will text you when your order is ready. The employee was nice and the shop was clean. we would definitely try this place again.

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Amber B.

I absolutely LOVE this place! Service is always on point, staff is friendly and food fresh! They keep it very clean in the restaurant the atmosphere is always up beat! A++++

A fantastic meal...
Alan C.

Even For being a chain, the food was absolutely excellent! I was staying in a motel in Livermore, and fortunately their Pleasanton store delivered via DoorDash. I decided to go with the grains bowl. Grilled chicken tenderloin, saffron rice, greens, cucumber, tomato, their OG yogurt sauce, with feta cheese and pita crumbles on top. I also had a pita on the side. The bowl also came with I believe it was a tzatziki and another container of their OG sauce on the side. They were wonderful. Some of that I put extra on the bowl, some of it I used to dip the pita. They also gave me. A cup of their jalapeño cilantro hummus. It tasted good, but it had too much of a "kick" for me. It's absolutely fine, there was more than enough of the other sauces. The food was amazing. A large portion, the chicken was tender and grilled to perfection. It Had just a little bit of a char on it that added to the flavor. The saffron rice was tender and had a wonderful, savory flavor, and the veggies, feta, pita chips, and the sauce, just played very well together. The extra pita was tender and delicious. For dessert, I had a "killer brownie". It was a half brownie and half Blondie, and It had chocolate chips and M&Ms on top The brownie was wonderfully rich, and the Blondie kept it from being too rich. It was a bit soft in the middle for my personal taste, but I know that everybody is different. I still liked it a lot. Even with the DoorDash fees, the price was reasonable. I want to try more things from here. Thank you.

The lamb beef plate with salad and rice sides
Juicke C.

I have visited this place a few times in the past. They were plenty meals. Having the plate provides a good balance with my protein choice, lamb beef and two sides, salad and rice. The best part is actually their sauces, a yogurt based with cilantro, jalapeños or chili. The simple plain cilantro based sauce was most enjoyable. I worked on the salad with the lamb beef then the rice and the protein, altogether dipped in sauce. For the drink, I chose the fountain drink where the machine gives so many flavors to select. I started with the diet Dr Pepper then the cherry diet Dr Pepper. I'm a late bloomer when it came to cherry infused carbonated sodas. Overall, a pleasant casual lunch.

This place used to be really good, which is why this review is disappointing to write. On my last visit, the rice was overcooked and the grilled chicken lacked flavor. It didn't taste like the same quality I experienced before. I used to love the rice so much that I would even order extra, but this time it ended up being a waste. That said, the staff are always very nice and welcoming, which I appreciate. Not sure what changed, but lately it hasn't been as consistent. Hoping they can get back to how it was because it used to be a great spot.

Falafel bowl with saffron rice, hummus, olives, and some veg.
Andrea G.

The guy at the counter was friendly and helpful. I ordered a falafel bowl. I must say, I visited a different TKS years ago and wasn't impressed by the dry falafel. The falafel is still dry but I added enough sauce to make up for that. I tried every sauce they had and all were fantastic. I would go back anytime.

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29 days ago

Love the food the service was fast and amazing and I will definitely come back! Thanks to the staff!

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Food is delicious! Staff is very helpful and the restaurant was clean. Had my order to go and the order was given quickly.

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One of the best restaurants I have ever tried, I love the wraps. Amazing environment.

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11 days ago

Fantastic customer service and a super clean environment! Super quick service! Will definitely be back here!

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Amazing service, super helpful with letting me know what is good and what's popular. Food came out in a timely manner, amazing overall

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7 days ago

Food is very good, but the service is even better. This spot is my go to! Juan is the man.

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9 days ago

Gear food, always fresh. Customer service is great as well. Love the kids eat free option on the weekends as well.

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The food is consistently high quality and the service is excellent! The sauces are wonderful and add a flavor bomb to the food.

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Ask the Community - The Kebab Shop

Do kids eat free on weekends here?

yes kids eat free every saturday and sunday .

Is it halal?

Some options are. The website shows what locations have what halal options and the sign in the store is pretty clear.

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Elia

Elia

4.3
(761 reviews)
2.7 mi
$$$

We held a special birthday lunch celebration for almost 90 people and had a wonderful experience…read more Massoud and the entire staff was excellent to work with. We did a full inside restaurant buyout and had the option to select several appetizers, two salads and four entrees from the menu. Of all the places I researched, this was the only one that was willing to do a full sit down meal (as opposed to a buffet). The restaurant is very pretty (and photogenic) and there was plenty of space for our guests to mingle before the food service began. The food was outstanding as were the desserts. We couldn't have been more pleased with how our party turned out. I highly recommend Elia if you are looking for an excellent meal or party venue.

Pulling up to the restaurant they have valet so that's a plus bc trying to find parking downtown is…read morehard. The table was ready for our reservation. We decided to bring our own bottles bc a bottle of champagne is around $300 but the corking fee is only $35. So just bring your own. Our Table ordered the salmon, the steak, the chicken, the pork, and the Halibut. I usually Larry of ordering fish because I'm scared. It's going to be dry, but they were both so soft and juicy and waste. We ordered the oysters and the tuna tartare for appetizers. Very very good. We didn't get a dessert menu, so that was sad, but we were full anyways. I didn't notice once I drove home an hour and a half away that the Valet let a key in my car to the lockbox. They did ask me to drive it back. However, I live an hour and a half away so that's not happening. So next month when I'm in Sacramento I'll drop it off.

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Sultan's Kebab

Sultan's Kebab

4.1
(1.7k reviews)
3.0 mi
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sultan b eating this kebab UP!! it is so yummy. food is 10/10 no matter what you order (except…read moredesserts). service is quick and lines are longer than my dead fried hair. it was pretty affordable (what even is affordable in the bay) but idk because other people paid for my meal since i'm broke! yay! location - pretty easy to find its in like a business plaza thing. they have indoor and outdoor seating but i hate sitting outdoors because the wind blows my hair into the food and then i eat my hair ew food - my group tried the flatbread and dip platter thing as well as the chicken shawarma, falafel, kebab, and lamb. all stunners no suckers. portions not bad the rice is amazing i'm pretty sure they cook it in some sort of stock, it's very aromatic. salad is great, i love chewing on raw green stalks like a cow 10/10 flatbread is okay, a bit doughy and not as puffy/light as i prefer. also on the sweeter side and does not seem to be made fresh to order but i personally don't care. i am here for the protein 7/10 meats were supermazingtacular! doused in flavor, tender, juicy. lamb shawarma does not have that despicable slightly irony lamb taste! that is a win in my book! chicken shawarma is awesome and kebab is very well seasoned. i think everything here is probably drowned in sumac or SOMETHING idk it is so addictive and i ate a lot 10/10 falafel is also good, soft inside, crispy outside, not grainy. great with their slightly average flatbread and hummus 9/10 SPEAKING OF HUMMUS yum!!! super smooth and refreshing. i do like their baba ghanoush more tho. dips are all great! 9/10 we also tried some desserts which...no comment (in a bad way sorry guys). i am not taking away a star because i am a nice funny person but hot damn these were sweet. at the first bite my tastebuds rolled back to diabetes. why are these so sickeningly sweet like they would taste so much better lightly sweetened. or maybe we got the wrong desserts idk...we got the coconut/pomegranate dessert, chocolate/pistachio, burma/pistachio, and the nice guy added a few of the tulumba things (i think?). all of them had amazing flavors that were overpowered by the sugar content. the burma thing was my favorite just because it was the least sweet and i suspected some cardamom which is yum 6/10 service/ambiance - service is great very efficient, lots of seating, cute rainbow umbrellas hanging upside down on the ceiling. what more could you ask for (besides more money) 10/10 anyway worth a visit but if you want dessert just ask them for their less sweet ones. or maybe don't. maybe some people want to inhale sugar and you know what...you do you girliepop!

The prices were reasonable and food was ok, but unfortunately the service was extremely…read moredisappointing. It was just me and my son dining there. We placed our order and waited patiently. While we were waiting, four different families who appeared to be the same race as the owner were served before us, even though they arrived after we did. At first I didn't think much of it. Then another family of five, who also appeared to be the same race as the owner, came in about 10-15 minutes after us and received their food well before we did. I don't know why our order kept getting pushed behind everyone else's, and I can't say that race was the reason. I can only describe what I personally observed. Being passed over while multiple parties who arrived later were served first made us feel overlooked and unwelcome. We waiting about 30 mins for one plate of food that my son and I shared. The service left a very negative impression, and I won't be returning.

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Combo Shawarma, Seafood Kebab, Mediterranean Salad, Lamb Shish, Chicken Shish, Combo Appetizer Plate
Combo Shawarma, Seafood Kebab, Mediterranean Salad, Lamb Shish, Chicken Shish, Combo Appetizer Plate
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Lokanta Grill & Bar

Lokanta Grill & Bar

4.3
(1.2k reviews)
2.6 mi
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Locally owned & operated
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Everything here is amazing. Tonight was my wife's birthday and we wanted to try something new. She…read morereally wanted the octopus. It was amazing. Tender and incredibly tasty. I will definitely order it again. The lamb burger was top notch. Medium rare and juicy. The employees are friendly as always. The best part was that we showed up during happy hour and didn't even know it until we got the bill. Thank you for another wonderful meal.

We just moved to the area a month ago and wanted to try a restaurant in downtown Pleasanton. Upon…read moreseated, the staff provided bread for the table with some type of olive dip. It was simple and salty which was a nice way to start dinner when our drinks arrived. I had a hibiscus martini which was cute and refreshing and paired lovely with the saltiness of the dip ! It was delicious! Would order again. We started off with appetizers. We ordered the Kofte which were Turkish meatballs with tomato sauce. The meatballs were flavorful and juicy. The sauce had a slight kick to it which I enjoyed. I would just request they add more sauce next time. We also had the Greek dip trio which was hummus, tzatziki and babaganoush with pita bread. The platter was generous and I really loved that each dip was distinct from one another. We had plenty leftover so we requested it to go along with extra pita bread! As an entree I ordered the Talas dish. I wasn't sure what to expect but when the dish arrived I was surprised. It was a flaky pastry with a chicken/vegetable stuffing on a curry sauce topped with raisins and apple slices. This was a different yet intriguing combination. At first bite into the pastry, I felt the filling was salty but once you combine it with the curry sauce and apple all the flavors are brought out together. The curry was mild so the combination of it with the salty filling along with the slight sweetness of the apple and raisins all balanced each other out. I'm glad I tried something different and out of my comfort zone! I really enjoyed the dish and the variety of flavors it brought out. We came in on a Friday evening and although they were busy, the waitress and staff were all polite and attentive . It was pleasant to feel welcomed and they were all sweet. I look forward to coming back!

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Lokanta Grill & Bar
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Gotta Eatta Pita

4.2
(1k reviews)
1.7 mi
$$

Have you ever tasted something so delicious that you literally start doing an inner dance?!…read more We recently had Gotta Eatta Pita catered for a team meeting. We all enjoyed it! I noticed that this location was conveniently located in Pleasanton and couldn't wait to pick some up for a large dinner gathering. There was plenty of parking. The platter is great- you get to choose your sides and meat or falafel. I chose the chicken. Came with fresh pita bread and the most amazing melt-in-your-mouth hummus!! Picked up some extras and some yogurt sauce. The young man who helped me was very patient and friendly. The restaurant was easy to find, clean and lively. I am so glad to have visited!

Customer service here was great! The gentleman working the service bar was well-informed and took…read morecare to answer all of my questions. I didn't get his name but he mentioned he was Ukrainian. I didn't typically go for middle eastern food. It can be bland. I thought the reviews were decent so I thought it was okay to try. Boy do I regret it. For this being similar to a chipotle the prices are OUTRAGEOUS. I could have gotten a pasta dish at an expensive restaurant for just a few more dollars. I got the 50/50 bowl with falafel and chicken. Couscous as my base, light greens, Tabbouleh, cucumber dill salad, cabbage, eggplant, tzatziki sauce, hummus and pickles. It was extra for Feta and olives which I opted out of. It was $18.86. The falafel was good. It has a strong citrus and cilantro flavor which paired well with the tzatziki sauce. The eggplant, the cabbage, the Tabbouleh, the cucumber salad all desperately needed flavor. Everything was so bland. A pinch of salt and lemon would have made the world of difference. I just couldn't taste anything besides plain bland vegetables and garlic. The falafel paired well with these components but bc it was a 50/50 bowl I only received 3. The chicken was terrible. No flavor at all. The issue is that bc I didn't opt for the ridiculously expensive add ons, which would have made this a $22 meal, the meal was BLAND. The chicken DESPERATELY needs the salty olives and feta. However for fast food that comes in a bowl I just could not justify paying extra for something and it's even more appalling that the dish NEEDS the add-ons. I'm from out of town (Tucson, AZ). I understand that the influence of local culture is going to impact ethnic cuisine. Maybe people in this area don't like seasonings or spice or salt. Either way, this was a terrible waste of $18. If you're someone who likes balanced nuanced flavors, this is not the place to go. If you know you like this kind of food, I'm still not sure this is the place to go.

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Opening Day!!
Opening Day!!
Pet friendly too...totally awesome!
Pet friendly too...totally awesome!
Yay, they're open!! 08.25.2014

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Yay, they're open!! 08.25.2014

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