Kabab Express
Kabab Express
Garbanzo beans, fresh garlic, tahini blended together, topped with olive oil and paprika.
A puree of fried eggplant with sauteed onions, garlic, mint, and kask (dried whey).
Combination of yogurt, chopped cucumber and flavor with mint.
Lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes and Italian dressing
A delicious yogurt flavored with chopped shallots.
Diced tomatoes, onion, cucumber, parsley and mint mixed with olive oil and lemon juice.
Our famous garlic sauce.
Feta cheese with walnuts, tomatoes, Persian cucumber and fresh herbs, 1 tafton bread.
1 pc of Crunchy delicious falafel.
alacart
noodles soup
French fries
1 whole chicken served with a side of basmati rice and 1 tafton bread.
1/2 chicken served with hummus and garden salad and 1 tafton bread.
3 pieces of chicken served with basmati rice, hummus and garden salad and 1 tafton bread.
Mix of white and dark meat, served with hummus and garden salad.
1/2 chicken, with barbery rice, 1 tafton bread.
2 whole chickens, 6 oz. garlic sauces, and 6oz hummus, 1/2 tray white basmati rice and 6 hot/fresh Taftoon bread (flat bread).
Shawerma plate. Marinated, flame-broiled USDA choice tri-tip, served with hummus, red onions, garden salad and freshly baked tafton bread (naan).
J6 falafels served with hummus, tahini, garden salad and freshly baked tafton bread (naan). Vegan.
Pieces of our famous rotisserie chicken, tomatoes and garlic sauce wrapped in freshly baked baguette bread or your choice of tafton (flat bread).
Shawerma sandwich. Marinated flame-broiled USDA choice tri-tip, tomatoes and tahini wrapped in freshly baked baguette bread or your choice of wrapped in freshly baked tafton (flate bread).
Seasoned lean ground beef, tomato and spiced onions wrapped in freshly-baked baguette bread.
Seasoned lean ground chicken, tomato and spiced onions in freshly baked baguette sandwich.
Fried beef sausages, fried onions & potatoes simmered in our special spicy sauce.
Ground beef patties, marinated in special house recipe in freshly-bakes baguette sandwich.
Lamb's tongues simmered in our special sauce then fried with olive oil, red onion, and parsley. Serve with a fresh green salad and freshly-baked baguette.
Chicken salad. Persian style chicken and potato salad mixed with carrots, green peas, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Served with a fresh green salad and freshly-baked baguette sandwich.
On freshly baked baguette and served with a fresh green salad on the side.
5 falafels, iceberg lettuce, diced tomato, pickle, parsley and tahini wrapped in freshly-baked bread baguette with side green salad. Vegan.
Fine chop Chicken tender serve with hummus and saladOr your choose of fries
Fine chop STAKE FILET MIGNON SHAWARMA serve with hummus and salad or rice and salad or rice and hummus Or fries and hummus
Two eggs serve with fresh and hot bread (Taftoon/Naan), ANY STYLE
Feta cheese, walnuts, tomatoes, Persian cucumbers and greens
1 skewer. 1 juicy strip of charbroiled seasoned lean ground chicken, basmati rice, roasted tomato.
1 juicy strip of charbroiled seasoned lean ground chicken on top of taftoon bread (naan), roasted tomato, spiced onions and fresh herbs.
1 skewer. 1 juicy strip of charbroiled seasoned lean ground beef, basmati rice, roasted tomato, spiced onions, hummus and pickled turnips.
1 skewer. 1 juicy strip of charbroiled seasoned lean ground beef on top of Taftoon bread (naan) roasted tomato, spiced onions and fresh herbs.
2 skewers. 2 juicy strips of charbroiled seasoned lean ground chicken, basmati rice, roasted tomato and 1 freshly baked taftoon bread (naan).
1 skewer of delicious marinated charbroiled boneless thigh meat, basmati rice, roasted tomato and 1 freshly baked taftoon bread (naan).
Marinated chunks of cornish hen on the bone, skewered & charbroiled served with basmati rice, roasted tomato and 1 freshly baked taftoon bread (naan).
Chicken barg. Delicious thick strips of marinated chicken tender, basmati rice, roasted tomato and freshly baked taftoon bread (naan).
Fresh boneless breast of chicken and lean ground chicken basmati rice, roasted tomato and 1 freshly baked taftoon bread (naan).
2 skewers. 2 juicy strips of charbroiled seasoned lean ground beef, basmati rice, roasted tomato and freshly baked taftoon bread (naan).
Beef shish kabob. 1 skewer charbroiled juicy of marinated filet mignon serve with basmati rice, roasted tomato and one freshly baked taftoon bread (naan). Add khobeh upon request.
Delicious marinated best cut filet mignon, basmati rice, roasted tomato and freshly baked taftoon bread (naan).
Delicious marinated best cut filet mignon, your choice of seasoned lean ground beef or chicken, basmati rice, roasted tomato, and freshly baked taftoon bread (naan).
1 piece of seasoned lamb shank, serve with dill-weed &lima beans and freshly baked tafton bread (naan).
1 skewer thick chunks of delicious marinated charbroiled juicy of lamb tenderloin, basmati rice, roasted tomato and a freshly baked bread
Shish lie, rack of lamb. Marinated baby spring rack of lamb and charbroiled serve with basmati rice, roasted tomato, and freshly baked taftoon bread (naan).
Charbroiled seasoned lean ground beef & seasoned lean ground chicken, basmati rice, roasted tomato and freshly baked taftoon bread (naan).
Combination of charbroiled seasoned lean ground beef or seasoned lean ground chicken, delicious marinated charbroiled boneless chicken thigh meat (dark meat), basmati rice, roasted tomato and freshly baked taftoon bread (naan).
Combination of charbroiled juicy filet mignon & marinated boneless chicken (your choice of dark meat or white meat), basmati rice, roasted tomato and freshly baked tafttoon bread (naan).
Chicken barg. Combination of charbroiled seasoned lean ground beef or seasoned lean ground chicken delicious a marinated thick chunk of charbroiled chicken tender (white) skewered, basmati rice, roasted tomato |and freshly baked taftoon bread (naan).
Marinated chunks of cornish hen on the bone, skewered & charbroiled & 1 juicy strip of charbroiled seasoned lean ground beef, basmati rice, roasted tomato and freshly baked taftoon bread (naan).
Combination of charbroiled seasoned lean ground beef or seasoned lean ground chicken, charbroiled marinated filet mignon, basmati rice, roasted tomato and freshly baked taftoon bread (naan).
Seasoned lamb neck slow-cooked with chef's special sauce.
Lamb head. Friday & saturday and sunday only.
Yellow split peas and fresh stewed beef, cooked in tomato sauce topped with french fries and a side of basmati rice.
Eggplant stew. Yellow split peas and fresh stewed beef, cooked in tomato sauce topped with eggplant and a side of basmati rice.
Sauteed vegetables cooked with dried limes, beef stew, red kidney beans and special seasoning and a side of basmati rice.
Cooked walnut in pomegranate sauce, mixed with boiled chicken and a side of basmati rice.
A mixture of lentils, sauteed onion, raisins, dates, mixed with white basmati rice. Vegan.
Green beans and tomato sauce delicately flavored with cinnamon, garlic onion and saffron, mixed with ground beef and basmati rice.
Barberries and saffron mixed with basmati rice. Vegan.
Dill-weed and lima beans mixed with basmati rice. Vegan.
Lamb rack.
One juicy strip of seasoned ground beef, rolled around a skewer and charbroiled.
One juicy strip of seasoned ground chicken
Seasoned pieces of whole chicken, Charbroiled to perfection; Served
Chicken barg.
Onion, bell pepper, tomato. Vegan.
Onion, bell pepper, tomato.
Onion, bell pepper, tomato.
Naan.
Combination of 2 skewers of ground beef, 2 skewer of ground chicken and grilled tomatoes, serve with basmati rice and 2 freshly baked taftoon bread (naan).
Combination of 2 skewers of ground chicken, 2 skewers of boneless chicken and 1 skewer of chicken tender serve with grilled veggie, tomatoes, basmati rice and 2 freshly baked taftoon bread (naan).
Combination of 2 skewers of ground beef, 2 skewers of ground chicken and 2 skewers of boneless chicken serve with grilled veggie, tomatoes, basmati rice and 2 freshly baked taftoon bread (naan).
Beef soltani (1 skewer of beef chenjeh and 1 skewer of ground beef), chicken soltani (1 skewer of chicken tender and 1 skewer of ground chicken) serve with grilled veggie, tomatoes and basmati rice and 2 freshly baked taftoon bread (naan).
Yogurt beverages. Original, mints flavor.
Bottle.
Cheesecake, German chocolate or carrot.
Beef Koobideh & Changeh Kabob Combo
#33 Chicken Koobideh Special
Falafel
51. Beef Barg Kabaob & Boneless Chicken Combo
Boneless Lamb Kabob (half rice half persian salad)
30. Tomato Omelette
Inside
Family meal
menu
a variety of food items
My favorite: chicken bark
Full menu
Baklava and Persian tea
50. Combo Beef Koobideh & Boneless Chicken Excellent!!!
food
19. Falafel Plate
50. Combo Beef Koobideh & Boneless Chicken
Storefront of Kabab Express
Chicken kebab!
interior, sushi and sashimi
Part of menu
Justin K.
Mar 3, 2025
Not often I drop in a positive review, but Kabab Express deserves some praise. The place itself is modestly decorated, but the value for the money is top notch.At first glance the prices seem a little high, but the quantity more than makes up for it. The roasted chickens are a good size, enough so that a couple could split the whole chicken plate and be completely satisfied. Pretty much everything comes with naan and hummus, and if you are on a bit of a tighter budget they offer complimentary hot tea so you don't have to buy anything extra at all.On my latest visit I tried the Gyros plate while the wife got a half chicken. Food was delivered fast, staff was friendly, naan tasty .... zero complaints.Looking for something a bit different than the sea of fast food chains in the area? Strongly recommended.
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G P.
Feb 13, 2025
First time visit.. Restaurant not busy and immediately greeted upon entry. Nice atmosphere and very clean.Ordered two kabab combinations to go.. One all chicken and other chicken /beef. Was offered a tea while I waited.Wait was not long maybe 7/8 minutes which was more than reasonable.Took food home and both were excellent as was the bread provided. Both meats were tasty and juicy, rice also great.I will definitely return to this restaurant to try different options. Highly recommend this business..
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Ashley S.
Jan 20, 2025
Best Persian restaurant in OC! We've tried countless Persian restaurants in the area and have finally found the best one. Definitely worth the drive from San Diego where unfortunately it has been difficult to find quality Persian food as of late.The kabob is fresh and juicy. It's cooked perfectly with all the right spices and flavor. They make their bread in house and it's delicious. The kabob sandwhich is my go to, but I've also had the olivieh salad and gormeh sabzi, which were both amazing. The inside is nice and clean with plenty of seating. They are located in a big shopping center with lots of parking available. The GM Mike is very kind and welcoming. He remembered us even though it had been a few months since our first visit. We've already taken several friends here and everyone has been impressed with the quality of the food. They get extra points for staying open so late too.
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Mahshid F.
Mar 3, 2025
Whenever I'm in Southern California, I can't resist the urge to drive to Lake Forest for a bite at this amazing spot! I hope this shows just how fantastic they really are!
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Paul M.
Dec 16, 2024
Our first visit was so enjoyable that my wife and I were really excited to return to this Mediterranean restaurant. We were greeted by a very friendly guy behind the counter, which reminded us of how friendly the staff was on our first visit. He was also patient and helpful, as I asked a lot of questions. My wife got the Gyros Plate, just like last time. I opted for the Chicken Koobideh. I'm not sure why, since I like the Gyro so much. Maybe it was that the Koobideh was promoted as their most popular item. After ordering, we sat down to wait for our meals. We waited, and waited, and waited some more. It took way too long to get our food, particularly considering ours was the only order they were working on. The food finally came, and there was plenty of it. I tried to remember to take a photo, but I was so hungry by this time that I forgot. Upon first bite, I realized I had made a mistake. My Chicken Koobideh was not bad, it just wasn't that good. It lacked flavor and was a little mushy. I have had Koobideh at other restaurants that had a better, firmer texture. I decided that the Tzatziki sauce on my wife's Gyro might be good on my Koobideh - maybe give it a little more flavor. So, I looked around to find the nice guy we ordered from. He was nowhere to be found. In fact, no employees were in the dining room, or evident in the kitchen, the entire time we were eating. No one checked up on us to see if we were enjoying our meals. This was very unfortunate, and I left disappointed. So, why the four stars? Because my wife's Gyro Plate was great. She enjoyed every bite, and I will definitely know what to order next time.
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Mary B.
Feb 14, 2025
Terrible service, tasteless food. Rude host. Not coming back here again. For what they charge they don't offer anything good.
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Cin-Yee S.
Sep 19, 2024
Incredible food and service in an unassuming Lake Forest plaza. A must stop for me from now on every time I'm in town. Some of the best kashke badjeman I've ever had, and I eat this roasted eggplant dish at nearly every establishment I can find it. The fluffy bread and well-seasoned koobideh were absolutely delicious. Hospitality is a hallmark of the culture, and the staff here were just so welcoming and wonderful. The owner even came around to ask all the diners how everything was going, which I thought was a nice personal touch. See everyone again for some more delicious food when I'm back in SoCal.
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Tammy L.
Aug 15, 2024
We were surprised to learn of a place that was open so late in our area and decided to check it out. We arrived around 8:45 and ordered, took a number and found a table. So, people were generally nice. There was a manager (owner?) walking around to greet people and one of the two girls working the cash register was very friendly...the other was new-ish.Anyway, long story short, the food is GREAT. I got chicken + beef koobideh platter (chicken was slightly better) and hubby got the lamb tongue sandwich which he loved. We also shared a falafel platter. BIL ordered he thought was chicken but was given a steak kabab ??? Couldn't really tell as the meat was blackened but the texture was that of steak. Whatever it was, it was pretty tasty. We were given a ton of taftoon (flat bread) for our entrees.That being said, the food did take a LONG time. By the time we got out of there, it was 10:30pm. I mean, we're pretty patient people but were getting a little hungry when our food finally arrived. Except BIL's. His took another 15 minutes and when we inquired, we were told the chicken takes longer to cook??? So I want to say it was over an hour by the time we got all our food. Not sure if we'll be back - will likely stick to to-go orders but it was nice to know we have an option for late night eats that isn't a drive-thru. The place was inexplicably packed for 10pm on a Friday night, with a party of 20 people showing up for a birthday party. Check it out but make sure you have plenty of time.
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George U.
Nov 14, 2024
What a great place for Kabab, Koobideh and other delicious middle eastern cuisine. Fresh ingredients, good portions, friendly staff and good customer service. The ambiance seems to be positive and customer focused. Recommended
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Avishek C.
Oct 22, 2024
Later at night, when the night is winding down, and most everyone had had their dinner, you can still find great food here. It's an unassuming storefront in the nice part of El Toro road in Lake Forest. You might see sparse diners and a few locals sitting around having a late dinner. And no matter the late hour we came, we were greeted with a warm smile and superb service.We ordered a chicken koobideh. One plate; we weren't that hungry, and we got it to go. We ordered and waited outside chatting. It took then about 15 minutes to make the dish. I could see them making it fresh in the back while I was standing outside. The value is amazing. Two skewers, with rice, pickles, and garlic sauce as well as a pita was far more than I expected. The taste was on point as well. I loved the place. Next time we will sit and eat in the restaurant. Loved it!
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