Devin Jacobs
If you love kebabs and are in the U.S., you’re in for a treat! Many restaurants and grills in this beautiful country prepare kebabs so well that you’ll find yourself coming back for more. Each place has its own unique offerings and styles to make your kebab experience special. Here are 15 must-visit places to satisfy your kebab cravings.
Kebabalicious (Austin, TX)
Along Congress Avenue, you’ll find this well-loved restaurant that offers Turkish-style wraps. They accommodate a wide range of kebab lovers—those who have no special preferences and those who want to customize theirs. It doesn’t matter if you want your sauces mild or very spicy, or if you’re a vegan, they have something for you.
Zahav (Philadelphia, PA)
The Hebrew word for gold is “Zahav,” and that’s what they offer you when you come in for their Turkish brisket kebab. As an Israeli brand, you can expect to enjoy some imported flavors there. To find them, you’ll head to St. James Place PI. Proof of their top-tier food is their “Outstanding Restaurant” award.
Shish Kabob House (Las Vegas, NV)
Shish Kabob is along W Flamingo Road. Beef, chicken, lamb, and combo kebabs are waiting there for food lovers in the area. This Mediterranean restaurant allows you to dine in and takeout, so a good kebab is never too far away, even when you can’t visit. Plus, they are open every day!
Darband Shishkabob (Houston, TX)
The variety of Darband caters to different tastes—beef, chicken, lamb, and a special menu combining tastes. With many people claiming that the price is worth the taste, you can bet you won’t have regrets about your spending there. A trip to Hillcroft Avenue is your first step to getting there.
Café Istanbul (Plano, TX)
This Turkish restaurant is open every day, and its arms are open not only to coffee lovers but also to those who want to enjoy a good kebab. Their menu—which cuts across pizzas, salads, and more and includes gluten-free foods—ensures you have a lot to choose from and that countless combos are possible.
Shah Kabob House (Colorado Springs, CO)
Every day, except on Tuesdays, the family-owned Shah Kabob House is open for kebab lovers to delight in what Chef Shah has to offer. The Afghan restaurant sits on Cheyenne Meadows Road, and grabbing lunch or dinner there may just make you start to love Middle Eastern food.
The Kebab Shop (San Diego, California)
One thing you’ll enjoy with The Kebab Shop is the convenience of choosing between several locations in the city. Their presence in other cities means you can stay loyal to them no matter where you are. Besides their kebab wraps, they have an option where you can customize your meal.
Taza (Cleveland, OH)
Taza brings several kebab options to the table. When you’re there, you can have your kebabs with or without kaftas. The grill’s other options include entrees, salads, and soups, and that makes it a one-stop space to enjoy different meals. In Cleveland, they are situated on West 6th Street.
Skewers Mediterranean Grille (Indienalantic, FL)
This Mediterranean restaurant’s menu item is the Terzetto, where lamb kebab meets shish taouk and pomegranate-glazed shrimp. Before you go there, you can get familiar with the space by taking a virtual tour of the facility on their site. They are on 5th Avenue.
Mediterranean Grill (Atlanta, GA)
You can find Mediterranean Grill in several locations; the one in Atlanta is at Monroe Drive. Their kebabs come in sandwiches or on a plate; the choice is yours. Thanks to the restaurants’ halal offerings, vegan options, and gluten-free foods, they can accommodate different people.
Daphne’s California Greek (Redondo Beach, CA)
Daphne’s offers chicken and steak kebabs and several other food options. You can purchase both as extras and find them in their sampler tray, available in both small and large variants. Best of all, they reward their loyal customers with points that are converted into money! Plus, they are in cities outside Redondo Beach.
Kabul Afghan Cuisine (Sunnyvale, CA)
This restaurant gives us a taste of Kabul, Afghanistan, a place where the Naimi brothers learned to cook. They can keep you hooked thanks to several kebab choices on the menu, most of which are charbroiled. Head to W. Washington Avenue for a bite of their kebab.
Khyber Pass Kabob (Dublin, CA)
Not only does this spot have a variety of kebabs, which include lamb and chicken, but they also have basmati rice to go with it. You can find them on Village Parkway. Their menu covers other entrees you can combine with your kebab and beverages, to wash it all down.
Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill (Richardson, TX)
The kebabs at Ali Baba can be enjoyed with saffron, rice, and vegetables. Other sides they have include kibbies, fries, and spinach. People have showered their food with praise, for its texture and quantity. You’ll find this spot at North Central Expressway.
Mamnoon (Seattle, WA)
Mamnoon is Nadi Mama’s flagship restaurant. It is located on Melrose Avenue and is open for lunch and dinner all week. The dinner menu includes kafta kebab—a combo of beef and lamb—and rice and vegetables as sides.