Tasty Kabab

I got Tasty Kebab for lunch. Its close to Lidl in the Janef Shopping Center. There was no one inside so i didn't have to wait. If you get a bowl its kinda Subway style so you just choose your toppings and you can watch it be made. The owner is really nice, she is always friendly when I come in. I got egg plant, cucumber, chicken , onions, sauces, and etc. At first I was disappointed at the amount of what she was scooping, but in the end it was a good amount and was filling. The bowl was tasty and I really enjoyed the eggplant. The garlic sauce and hummus was good as well. I'd definitely return. Check them out!!

Tasty Kabab is a family owned Mediterranean style restaurant, one with some unique Moroccan influences, that opened its doors at JANAF Shopping Center in October of last year. It is tucked and hidden away among a row of stores in a newer and outermost strip section of the JANAF complex that wasn't there when it first opened back in 1959. I had a hard time finding it during my first visit.There is a Game Stop to its immediate left and an Edible Arrangements to its immediate right. A Verizon store is also nearby in sight.Their cuisine features Halal meats and fresh ingredients with a variety of Kabab platters, Shawarma dishes, Moroccan Tagine dishes, Pitas, Wraps, Falafel, and more. This is a counter service operation, where you pay for your order first at the register and wait until it is ready. I enjoyed the following dishes during three lunch time visits this month:CHICKEN SHAWARMA BOWL: Slow Roasted Marinated Chicken, Hummus, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Purple Cabbage, Fried Eggplant, Pickles, and Banana Peppers over Saffron Rice. I also ordered a slice of Pita Bread to go with it, mainly for decorating my bowl.This was the dish I ordered for my Yelp 757 Deal. The person at the register didn't seem to understand the Yelp deal at first, perhaps due to a language barrier.I did my best to put her at ease while showing her the Yelp deal on my phone and also on the display by the register. She eventually understood, and the deal went through successfully.The Saffron Rice and Chicken were placed in the bowl first. I then told the person working behind the counter which of the toppings I wanted, and she added them accordingly. I declined all of their sauces, as I have never liked the look of sauces drizzled on my food. They offer three sauces--Garlic, Tahini, and a House Made Hot Sauce that includes mayonnaise, a condiment that has never agreed with me. When it was ready, I took it to my table to enjoy. The combination of ingredients and their flavors blew me away. The Saffron Rice was divine.This was truly one of the most outstanding Shawarma bowls I have ever enjoyed. I also had enough left over to take home for a second meal: My Rating: 5 Stars.CHICKEN TAGINE: This is a traditional slow-cooked Moroccan dish, one that comes with Braised Bone-In Chicken, Onions, and Assorted Spices. The version here also came with their Saffron Rice.The Tagine also refers to a North African cone shaped clay or ceramic pot with a lid, which is used to cook their Tagine dishes. The chicken was tender and juicy, easily falling off its bones and melting in my mouth with an explosion of flavor. This one lasted me for two more meals when I took the rest home. I would have liked just a few more onions in the mix. My Rating: 4.5 Stars.I also enjoyed the following Sides with this dish:ROASTED POTATOES: They were a bit on the cool side and did not seem to hold their temperature well in the steam tray behind the counter. I only ate a few of them and took the rest home with the rest of my Chicken Tagine. Once I reheated them at home, their roasted flavor and texture came roaring back in full force with the warmth with which they were meant to be served. My Rating: 4 Stars.MOUSSAKA: This is a classic Middle Eastern Eggplant dish and one I had never tried before, providing me with a new culinary adventure. I loved its taste and texture, and there was a mildly spicy sauce underneath with a nice kick that added to my enjoyment. My Rating: 5 Stars. CHICKEN KABAB BOWL: Grilled Chicken Kababs with Cucumber, Tomato, Purple Cabbage, Red Pepper Sauce, and Banana Peppers over Saffron Rice. Large chucks of Chicken Kababs were slowly grilled behind the counter as I watched and then added to the Saffron Rice. I followed the same procedure as before with their Chicken Shawarma dish by picking out my desired toppings and turning down the sauces. The Chicken Kababs were tender and tasty, combining beautifully with the other ingredients and busting with flavor. Once again, I had enough left over to take home for a second meal. This dish also came with two sides, and I chose the same ones I did before with excellent results. My Rating: 5 Stars.BAKLAVA: I decided to order their version of this classic Middle Eastern pastry dessert to take home. It hit all the right notes and was delightfully sweet, nutty, and flaky. It wasn't quite the best version I ever had, but it was better than many of the other versions I've had. My Rating: 4.5 Stars.Tasty Kabab has been socking my senses with some awesome flavors to date. Service has been friendly and accommodating. One server even helped me seal up my bowl to take home what I didn't finish.Based on my three visits this month, my food numbers round up easily to a 5-star rating, and I am looking forward to my future visits.

Came here to check out the Yelp 757 deal where you can get a pita wrap or bowl for $7.57. I went with the bowl and it came with Chicken Shawarma, Rice, hummus, tzatziki and my choice of veggies. The woman who served me was super sweet and the bowl was sizable. You definitely get a lot of food in the bowl option. The bowl was drizzled with their house sauce along with a garlic sauce as well. The rice was light and super yummy. I also loved the chicken paired with the tzatziki. Tasty Kabob is definitely worth a visit.

Soo delicious and authentic! Coming from Lebanese background I know good Mediterranean food! This is it! Owner is middle eastern too and such a sweet lady! Very reasonably priced and super clean. Definitely worth every penny.

Needed a simple dinner while staying across the street with family. We love kabab in general so this was an easy call for local pickup. Both my wife and I loved the chicken bowl and wrap. The chicken was tender, not dry, and all the flavors blended very well. I got some extra beef and lamb to try with some pita bread. Again, nice flavors. In this case, the meat was a little on the tough side. Still good but not as tender as the chicken.

Yummy, similar to CAVA, each bowl is ~15$. The little pastry at the front tasted like pecan pie

Once again, Yelp has us folks informed of new businesses popping up in the area. With the 7.57 deal in play, checking them out is even better. So, Sophia and I joined up with a new friend from our social group to see if this place lived up to reviews. Well, we were in for a surprise to say the least.At first glance, the decor inside was really good. Spotless and enough tables to fill a nice little crowd. We were greeted by staff once we walked in and off to ordering we went. Unfortunately, that was when the decline started. Upon checking in, I noticed there was no deal popping up on the app. I even did the QR code scan, but nothing. Turns out the 7.57 deal is nowhere to be found on their business page compared to the rest that's advertising deals. And I even checked in 3 times on my phone, but to no avail. And the lady behind the counter looked confused when I was trying to explain what was happening. To save the argument, I went ahead and just ordered at the regular price thinking I would have leftovers to eat at home for dinner. Well, that's where the situation went more downhill.I selected the lamb and beef bowl with everything except a few items. I selected garlic sauce since they were out of tzatziki, which is no biggie. I asked the lady what was in their house hot sauce. Apparently, there was a language barrier because she just spread it on the bowl. She couldn't tell me what was in it saying, and I may've heard incorrectly, that they don't make the sauce here. Huh???? I did sort of a double take. I've never worked in the food industry, but I'm sure if folks work at any restaurant, they should know what ingredients go in meals or sauces. Some people have allergies and can't eat certain things. However, I just went with the flow and tried the food. Well, it was a thumbs down. The protein looked like big chunks instead of thinly-sliced meat and appeared to be dry. Seasoning was in the meal, but it did not work. And the person who was with Sophia and I actually picked meat out of her wrap. Not good at all. And to top things off, our new friend had to make a b-line to the bathroom right before she went home.When you read this, please don't assume I'm a Debbie Downer or one who slams a business. This here was a complete disappointment. From the deal not working to the food not tasting good to not knowing what's in a sauce, it was a total letdown. I am for small businesses and hoping they succeed in a market that has its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. Are there bad days? Absolutely. Can they rebound? Absolutely. But this here did not live up to the hype. And also, their location isn't the best where they're hidden behind an Aldi and people can blink and miss it while driving by. I do hope they're able to fix the kinks that are present, but as a customer, I don't see myself coming back. Sorry :(

Stopped by to redeem my 7.57Deal for a pita or bowl of your choice. I opted for the bowl with lamb. The base of the bowl was rice, topped with your meat choice and topping. I added hummus, tahini, olives, pickles, and red cabbage. It was also drizzled with their house sauce and garlic sauce. My bowl was bursting with all the Mediterranean flavor that I love, and the portion was huge. The environment is very casual, and they were not busy at all. Tasty Kabob is definitely worth a visit, and I would stop by again when in janaf

I love this place because I grew up eating shwarmas and what not as a kid and it just reminds me of childhood. It is also 4 minutes from my workplace so it's convenient. I have been getting their chicken and sometimes lamb shawarma and boy they are fantastic. It's a kind of pick your toppings kind of place which is super convenient.Service is nice , fast , and convenient. Decent price too for a good lunch meal.

It was nice to hear people speaking darija. I felt like I was back in vacation in Morocco. They provide generous portions of fresh food and the price was right. The dining area was very clean. We will return when we are back in the area.