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Kabob House

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Local(925) 935-9278

1250 Newell Ave Ste G
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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Kabob House
Local(925) 935-9278

1250 Newell Ave Ste G
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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User Reviews of Kabob House

Yelp.com Review - by Sarina T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm relatively new to Persian foods, but starting to venture out more.I was referred by a friend to come here and her friends Uncle owns the place. Small restaurant, nice atmosphere, friendly service,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by dennis d.

5.0 of 5 stars. The beef kabob can't be beat.A simple thing like rice is perfect at the Kabob House.But the lamb is a little dry.
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rajit J.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went for dinner yesterday. Had lots of expectations considering the great reviews. But the food turned out to be just ok, nothing great. Have had better kabobs at local Iranian, Afghani grocery...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sylwia S.

5.0 of 5 stars. My honey brought me here for our anniversary dinner since he knows how much I love Persian food, it was better than the first tine. I had the chicken Kabob and the beef barg, the honey ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by K C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yet another satisfied visit! The lamb shanks fell off the bone. no fork necessary. MMMM! It was the perfect anniversary dinner. Hubby and I ordered a ton, and everyone around watched in amazement...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Indeo L.

4.0 of 5 stars. (I apologize to flesh eaters, in advance. I occasionally enjoy my meat, but decided to go veggie this time)Overall, a delightful and wonderful dinner, with excellent food. The service was attentive,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Judy N.

5.0 of 5 stars. We came back here for dinner Sunday night, group of 5. 3 vegans and 2 meat lovers, and we were all very happy.I had the Beef Combo, consisting of the chicken kabobs and the beef barg. Barg must mean...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stella B.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place was impressive. Looks like a hole in the wall among the other random places in the strip, but inside its decorated very nicely and looks very cozy and elegant. The service was excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I couldn't say anything new that others haven't said already. This was just a fantastic place to eat. I wish it was closer to where I live.
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by B H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Don't let the drab exterior scare you away! The food was very tasty and the service was fantastic. We tried our server's recommendations on dessert, baklava and the pistacio ice cream, which she said...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Will I A m.

4.0 of 5 stars. great kabobs. had their lunch specia, tried a lamb and ground beef kabob.ground beef kabob was very well seasoned.lamb was slight seasoned but still very good.both come with basmati rice and grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ingrid Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. good hummus and interesting dishes. lamb shank was supposed to be very good, but i was not that impressed. i think this place has good service but each dish comes with a lot of rice. it's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. 4.75How ironic! 50 for 50. I'm this restaurant's 50th reviewer and this is my 50th review on yelp.Anyways....Good food, parking, nice neighborhood, reasonable pricing, friendly staff...I think the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Mmmmm, it feels like Westwood again. Although it is nice to be back in Berkeley where I grew up, it has also been a difficult year working away from Westwood. This place is easy to miss in the midst...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ayelet B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is a true find. I absolutely loved it. Friends introduced me to it and I think I am now hooked.It feels like I've walked into someone's home with the best hosts in the world. It was a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan M.

3.0 of 5 stars. (3.5)This is a good place to take a date, with its nice ambiance and yummy food, it's definitely a winner. The location and strip mall it's in is a bit off putting, but once inside it doesn't matter....
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jory S.

5.0 of 5 stars. went with some friends for a relaxing lunch and was BLOWN AWAY! The staff (owners?) took such good care of us- genuine service from the heart and VERY attentive! The food was FANTASTIC and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by SILAS M.

5.0 of 5 stars. sorry if i smudge the e-ink on this review . . . i'm drooling. if you know anything about and like persian food and you haven't eaten here - shame on you. shame on you anyway for not having gone here...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by C W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went into this place following other Yelpers recommendations! Pretty good. The place is small and decorated very cute and a cozy atmosphere. Family owned and runned. Tried the lamb, chicken,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ruth R.

4.0 of 5 stars. A hidden Persian gem in WC. I'd recommend ordering lunchtime because they have unbeatable deals, but if you can't make it, I'd still be willing to pay dinner prices for such good food. I got the lamb...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ruth B.

5.0 of 5 stars. The chicken Kabob is the moistest around. This is hands down the best I have had in the bay area. They are attentive and even gave my husband and I a complimentary plate of crispy rice and green stew....
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Maura K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here the other night based entirely on yelpers' reviews. THANK YOU!!!!Hubs and I had a very enjoyable meal. We'd come back for sure. The food was flavorful and portions generous. I had the lamb...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marissa C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Although this place may not look like anything special from the outside, it is quite a catch for the high maintenance city of walnut creek! Take it from me- I am a full blooded Iranian, and i kno two...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lady V.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food took a long time to come out and since i was on my lunch break I was pressed for time. I enjoyed the chicken kabob, and rice. I was not impressed with the food and have had better. I feel the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erich R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Do NOT be scared away by the location. This place is a hidden gem.I almost did not go in after seeing the outside of this place, but inside it looks like a miniature Persian palace. Food:I am not so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gillian F.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is really good. The lady (I guess she owns the place) was super nice! The food came out really quick. The food was wonderful. There was something really special about the hummous, I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by balaji g.

3.0 of 5 stars. I recently went to this restaurant on Friday for lunch . To my surpise the restaurant was empty and so i was little worried about the quality of the food.Ordered Chicken kabob ( Lunch Special ) and it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Karly F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I recently got the koobideh to go on a nice Saturday afternoon. When I picked up my meal, I was pleasantly surprised with the nice interior and friendly owners. What did surprise me was the fact that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Z N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best kabob you will find in the East bay! Love the new spot, Glad you decided to open up again :)
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by kim n.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yum yum yum! Stopped in for lunch after reading good reviews on Yelp. We had the lunch specials - chicken kabob, veggie kabob, lamb kabob. The rice was delicious, the meat was cooked perfectly and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael C.

5.0 of 5 stars. My very first 5 star review. WOW this place is outstanding!I have had Persian food now and then, nothing that would make me rave that Persian food is where its at... Till this place filled my stomach...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rosanne P.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place had very nice and pleasant decor compared to the unattractive strip mall. Dark wood mahogany tables and chairs with white linen tablecloths created a nice atmosphere. The waiter/owner?...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel B.

4.0 of 5 stars. We had a delicious meal here. The interior was cozy and pleasant compared to the ugly strip mall, so don't be off-put, it's absolutely worth a try. A few kabob items were a little dry, but the ground...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by RD F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had lunch here about a week ago. I got the ground beef kabob (Koobideh) which came with saffron rice and a grilled tomato. It was the most flavorful ground beef I have ever tasted and so juicy!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian N.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Kabob House is owned by a lovely couple who make customers feel very welcomed in their restaurant. They are very warm people who go out of their way to make their customers feel comfortable....
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bryn W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great food, great service, nice atmosphere (don't let the fact it's located in a strip mall with a Taco bell fool you). Tiny place --only about 10 small tables. I recommend the lamb over the chicken,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by siobhan s.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm no Persian food novice. Pungent meat and rice stews ladled out lovingly by a bevy of my Farsi-speaking ESL students was one of the highlights of my teaching years. Upon entering Kabob House, I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Pouria Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. I am Persian. This place is real decent. Reasonable lunch prices, kabobs are good, tea is good, stews are good, yogurt's are good, and they know what they are doing.As a Persian the Chello Kabob is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joey J.

5.0 of 5 stars. My girlfriend and I ate here about four months ago, and we still have long, in-depth conversations about the Lamb Shanks with dill, saffrom, fava bean cous cous. Really, that's all you need to know...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Kabob House is a pleasant surprise tucked away in a strip mall. They have a special lunch menu which both my fiance and I ordered from. My fiance got the Koobideh (ground beef) Kabob. It came with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Lamb Kabob. End of story. After reading various excellent reviews I had the pleasure of stopping in and enjoying the tastiest Lamb Kabob I've ever had. They serve Niman Ranch meats here!! A great...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gregory F.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place was a very surprising find. The Koobideh was amazing, one of the best I have had in a long time. The rice was also fantastic. Very fluffy and soft the way rice should be made. My Friend and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Fiona T.

5.0 of 5 stars. What would I miss the most if I became a vegetarian, you ask?The Koobideh from Kabob house and the awesome rice.Oh, and the rose-flavored ice cream - wow.I might even go as far to say this is on my 5...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cindy Lou K.

5.0 of 5 stars. My husband took me here for a special dinner, knowing that I really wanted to have dinner here. I had a house specialty, a walnut pomegranate puree with shredded chicken over basmati rice. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Well my wife finally convinced me to take her to this joint. Although I do not dislike Persian food, It is not my first choice. As mentioned in another review this place is in a crappy little strip...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by linda y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Had to go check it out after reading the reviews here on Yelp. I agree, it's in a craptacular location but the food is very good! My SO and I both had the chicken and lamb kabob combo. Very good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina L.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place was surprisingly good! It's located in a little plaza and the outside doesn't look like much, but the inside is really cute and has a very homey feel. The servers were extremely warm and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Charlotte B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Amazing flavors.Kabob House is simply fantastic Persian cuisine. It's one of those restaurants where you try to restrain yourself but you just can't get the food into you mouth fast enough. And the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by joe c.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a great find. Thanks Yelp. The food was just outstanding. We were amazed because we weren't expecting it. And the people who run it are so nice. Generic name, generic strip mall -- who...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yes Yes yes! I am the kind of person that LOVES "mom and pop" restaurants - simply great food that "mom" would make without all the Chic, hip fanfare that "fru fru" restaurants need (plus the long...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon S.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of the problems of living in the 'burbs is it is difficult to obtain a critical mass which can properly support an outstanding ethnic restaurant. This is true in the case of Kabob House in Walnut...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joanne G.

5.0 of 5 stars. My new favorite affordable and non-scene restaurant in Walnut Creek. Better food and easier on the budget, this combo makes me very happy.Given Kabob House's generic name and location next to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Corinne R.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place was awesome. It looks like it's just a crappy hole in the wall from the outside, and it's surrounded by fast food - but once you're inside you realize it's this adorable restaurant with an...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt M.

4.0 of 5 stars. We went for lunch and everything was really good. Hummus and eggplant apps were great. Lamb & chicken kabobs were very good, as was the lamb shank. The rice included with all dishes was excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Deanna J.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! I remember when they were located in Pleasant Hill. I am so happy they reopened in a location closer to me. The service was great! They were very friendly and very attentive.The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer P.

3.0 of 5 stars. I decided to take SG some dinner and randomly picked this place. I drove by a few other places that were closed and then figured this was off the beaten path, easy to park and somewhere that I really...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ChaChi S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Tiny restaurant, but good persian food. This is owned and operated by the same person who had Kabob House Too in San Ramon and Kabob House in Pleasant Hill. Most persian entrees are served with a huge...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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