Kabobi Grill: Experience Authentic Persian Cuisine in Chicago

We visited this place for the first time recently, and after seeing the huge portions, we ordered just three dishes for five people. Everything came on massive plates with meat, rice, and grilled tomatoes. I don’t remember the exact names of the dishes, but honestly, everything was insanely delicious. Even with only three dishes, we were completely full and still had leftovers to take home. The tea was excellent, with bergamot, and they happily refilled it for free when we asked. After dinner, they even brought us a complimentary dessert with the tea, which was a really nice touch. Overall, we were very happy with our visit. The only thing that could use some improvement is the service. The staff in the dining area was a bit too pushy and would literally try to take plates and utensils out of your hands. I think it would be better if they waited until guests were clearly finished, or at least were more delicate about it. That said, despite the service issues, I’m still giving this place 5 stars.

Awesome place! Nice friendly staff and a pretty environment with good accommodations. We went there twice for dinner and as you see in the photo the food portions are large. One order of rice was enough for 2 people. We got lamb koubideh, bone in chicken juje, ash, zeyton parvarde, and pistachio ice cream. The ash was great! It was just right and I had to order it twice! The juje was really good and juicy, try it for sure! The koubideh could be a little better, it was a bit dry but overall tasted good. Pistachio ice cream was really close to authentic and I recommend it. It was the best I tasted so far. The zeyton parvarde was not very authentic and as you can see in the photo it is a lot (+11$). I think they substituted pomegranate with cranberry and there were not enough herbs used in the preparation. Also the mint yogurt drink was great. 10/10 recommend!

Such a satisfying spot for Persian food with generous portions! The lamb shank was incredibly tender and fell right off the bone, and the Adas Polo with Morgh was full of flavor, with fragrant rice mixed with dates and lentils. Portions are massive - even the lunch “half portions” left us with plenty of leftovers. The staff is warm and welcoming, and the place has a lively, communal feel. Would definitely return for more.

Not gonna lie, this is not my typical choice for cuisine, but this delivered in a way I was not expecting. The lamb kabob was pretty average tasting for lamb, but the boneless chicken breast kabob was outstanding. On top of that, the portions are just downright enormous. We could've shared just one plate, but decided to do our own thing and had a second meal with the leftovers. Labeled as a "Persian restaurant" by Google. There really wasn't any kind of foreign decor that made it feel super ethnic or anything. Loads of seating here and the restaurant could accomodate well over a hundred diners easily. I'm certainly open to returning, that chicken was downright special.

When I say this food was so delicious I mean that! I had the lamb shank and the portions were huge and mouth watering, the dill basmati rice was very good as well. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. I promise you will be back for more. There was actually 2 huge lamb shanks but I ate the first one so fast before I took that pic below lol.

We ordered food for a large gathering (around 200 meals) with a wide variety of dishes, everything from koobideh and joojeh kabob to ghormeh sabzi, kashk-e bademjan, and even baklava. Every single item was excellent and tasted fresh and authentic. We’re in Iowa, and they delivered the food, kept it hot, and helped with warming and serving, which made the whole event so smooth. The manager was incredibly generous; he sent more than we expected and really went above and beyond. The staff were friendly, professional, and organized. Our ceremony went perfectly, and everyone was very happy. Thank you so much. highly recommended!

I recently dined at Kabobi - Persian and Mediterranean Grill, and I have to say — this is exactly how a restaurant should be. From the moment we walked in, the service was warm, welcoming, and professional. The staff clearly know what they’re doing. They were attentive without hovering, friendly without being fake, and made sure everything came out perfectly. Now let’s talk about the food — absolutely outstanding. The flavors were authentic, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. Every dish tasted homemade and high quality. And the portions? Huge. Generous plates loaded with perfectly cooked meats, fluffy rice, fresh salads, and warm bread. This is what you expect when you’re spending your hard-earned money. There are plenty of similar restaurants in the area that charge an arm and a leg for half the amount of food and nowhere near this level of quality. Here, you actually feel like you’re getting value. You leave full, satisfied, and happy — not wondering why you paid so much for so little. If you want amazing Persian and Mediterranean food, great service, and real portions for your money, this is the place to go. Highly recommend — we’ll definitely be back.

I absolutely love this place. The food is outstanding. Aside from the kabob platters my favorite is the Spinach Beef Stew. Delectable! Service is amazing and prompt. The vibes are immaculate. The lighting is good. The music is tasteful and at the appropriate volume. The hot sauce is so good I wished they bottled it and sold it. Also they're open until 1am. Wow. I wish I could eat here every day. Thank you Kabobi.