Shish Kabob Cafe

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Terrible service! Just walked out of there because the owner is rude and he has his favorite customers. I was just a new customer, trying the place out. Will never go back there again. I don’t care if the food is good. Good customer service matters too much to me.

I have been here several times and I have noticed that the prices have changed and its never pack. The guy working the register might want to be not as rude when customers come in to pick or place orders. He has personal conversations on the phone and instead of hanging up and being courteous… he still continues. The quantity of meat that you get for the price you pay isn’t worth it like before when they first opened.

Nice little hole in the wall tucked away in a strip center past clay and hwy 6. Hubby and I got the Chicken gyro plates to go and they were terrific. The plate comes with a side of Greek salad, fries, and the chicken gyro. It was plenty of delicious food and we will definitely be back.

Not bad, but not amazing. The food took a while, but that could be that its made fresh… ambiance is not high on the list of priorities. The food was alright, but forgettable. I had much higher expectations. I may give it a second try some day in the future.

One of my favorite lunch spots. I’ve tried many items on the menu, which were all fabulous. My personal favorite is the lamb gyro, with a side the shirazi salad. The hummus is on point too– yum!

Very bad service I order at 2:27 pm and I have too way three hours for delivery.
Then I was calling to the place and they told me that the guy was out of my door and that was no true. I when down to the parking lot and I did not see no one. I did not recommend this restaurant I am writing this review and still waiting for the food.

I came once and have not been back, forgot to write a review till now. I ordered from here and picked my food up.
When I arrived, I had to wait behind a woman who couldn’t control her kid who was running all around, sticking his hand into an ice bin full of drinks, putting ice in his mouth and SPITTING it back into the bin as his mother acted like she didn’t see.
So I was so disgusted, irritated, trying to bite my tongue and focused on that I was ready to leave and I’m sure this affected my experience.
This was really not the owner’s fault, I blame the mother. But at the same time, if I had been eating in the restaurant, it would have taken away from my experience so the owner or manager should have said something.
Aside from that, I know middle eastern, Greek and Mediterranean food well, this place is not good. Not very authentic, and lacking in flavor.
Customer service needs improvement as well. Interior of the restaurant needs a little help.
Like I said, having been back and won’t.

Ordered the beef kabob. Not a lot of meat but quite tasty. A little expensive at $ 14 after taxes.

Not sure why this place got good reviews from others — perhaps you guys never had real Persian or Mediterranean food elsewhere. Try AlSayad at westheimer and you will know the difference. For Persian good try Café Caspian, Bijan.
My first visit at this place was not something I would want to remember ever. I would like to delete my memory that I came to place it was that bad! — I came here with my wife, and two kids. Wife ordered Beef Koubideh, I ordered chicken gyro sandwich, and for kids one beef Koubideh kids, and Lamb Gyro. All of our food cost around $ 40 — for lunch hour which is towards the higher end of lunchtime in the area as there are many other good choices around in the area for that much.
Now the food: wife’s Koubideh came with white rice — very hard to swallow and the kebab were full of grease. My chicken shawarma was empty shell — chicken was rare; lettuce was abundant with some garlic sauce. Kids Koubideh was one skewer but cut into two. The other kid was just gyro and rice. All rice were dry and very hard to swallow. None of the stuff good quality food.
Service: they have no courtesy of asking for condiments or drinks. Just delivered the food and no smiles, no service. Once delivered the lady never came back. I had to get up many times to pick silver ware, ketchup, hot sauce — you get the picture?
Conclusion: we will never come back. Granted there are many good places in Katy area to eat for lunch hour. This one is not on my list and would be deleted from my memory.
Thanks
An unhappy customer.

Went to lunch with my wife here. I had the ground beef kabob gyro sandwhich and she got a customized falafel plate with grilled veggies on the side. We both expected to have some grilled onions and tomatoes on her plate but it was just squash — let down there. I got a side of fries (steak cut) which were excellent — crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. It’s all about the right oil temperature and frying enough time. The falafels were also very good — next time I should just get a falafel gyro.
My beef kabob sandwich was good but not 4-​star good. I ordered it spicy but it didn’t have much kick. I had to add the chili sauce on top of it.
Overall a nice option but I need to try out all the other Middle Eastern places nearby off Mason Rd to get a good comparison.

For a first timer, I was a little lost as to how to order. They have some really nice selection of dishes. I did like the kebabs I had and the yogurt drink is really really good. Its not something that most people would like but if you do, it was a great drink.
This place was mostly self service when I was there and the food was picked up at the counter when ready. I am sure the food is good but it would have been a greater meal if there was someone to help explain the menu to me. I will stop by if I am in the area again.

I was excited to see a Persian Restaurant in Katy! I called and spoke with the owner, who was extremely helpful and friendly.
I ordered the Kashkobodemjoon (eggplant) as my appetizer. I ordered the Chicken Kabob Skewer with the Kubideh Skewer and rice as my main meal, and of course, a side of DELICIOUS tahdeeg. I ordered it to go and when I arrived, it was waiting for me.
The food was delicious! The portions extremely generous!!!

Shish Kabob has been a longtime favorite of my family. I have been coming here since I was born.
Through all the years that I have been coming here, I can think of one dish in particular that I love and will always come back to, the Lamb Shank. It’s simple really. Just a lamb shank simmered in a special sauce served with a generous amount of basmati rice. Never, in all of my exploration of restaurants have found a lamb shank quite as good as the one offered at Shish Kabob. The meat is tender and is often quite literally falling off the bone! The soup/​sauce served with it goes well with rice and pita.
Another dish on the Shish Kabob menu that has not been surpassed by any restaurant I have been to is their hummus. I don’t know what it is about their hummus, but I have never tried anything like it before. This hummus is much more liquid in consistency (which may turn some off) but for me, this was the hummus I had been waiting for (and only discovered when I was six-​years-​old!) The fine garlic undertones can be tasted throughout the hummus and goes nicely with some pita bread.
Even after not going back to the restaurant for quite some time, I still feel at home at this restaurant. The owners of this restaurant know their customers. I am always greeted with friendly faces and sometimes even hugs when I come in. I know for a fact this is true for many customers as I see it happen while I’m eating. The personal touch is what makes this restaurant special for me. I will miss this restaurant as I prepare to leave Houston, but I will always come and visit!

About 7 years ago I lived around the corner from this little gem and used to come for dinner after the gym. Now that I work in the area I was surprised to see it was still open so a co-​worker and I went in for lunch and guess what? It’s still amazing food! Same quality, same portion sizes, same friendliness and I believe very close to the same prices.
We ordered the lamb plate, the beef plate and hummus. All perfectly delicious and cooked to order! Oh, and we both adored dipping the meats, the pita, the veggies into the garlic sauce (esp when mixed with the hot sauce). We will be back soon!

Yeah I’m not a real strip center eats type of gal but this place was recommended by a coworker and I wanted to try a new spot anyway…
Walk in and it’s definitely very homey, nothing even remotely fancy, mildly reminiscent of what I’m used to. Small, hole in the wall would be an accurate description and at times, some good food can come from places like that so I didn’t let it deter me. Older gentleman got up from a table and came to take my order. He was the rough, nice kind… like friendly but didn’t really want to answer my questions about what he recommended for first timers, what was his big seller. He did answer but didn’t pinpoint anything so he wasn’t as much help. Nothing on the menu stood out so I decided to let fate decide.
My finger settled on the chicken soltani — chicken breast chunks and a link (far as I’m concerned but they call it a skewer) of beef, served with a slice of grilled tomato, onion, & pepper over a truck load of persian rice. My first time having any of this but that persian rice rubbed me the wrong way. I’m not saying it’s not good, just takes some getting used to. Came with some spices sprinkled on top and I was happy to try something new. I played around with the condiments they have laying around just to try different variations.
The chicken and veggies were good, the chunks are pretty hearty. The beef skewer, I didn’t like the texture so much after a few bites. I was the only customer in the restaurant for most of my dining experience but it was a late lunch 2pm ish so maybe that’s why.
I would not be likely to return, one of those one time, I came, I saw, I conquered places but the reviews speak of good lamb and perhaps one day I’ll venture in and try it out. It would have to be absolutely stellar for me to change my opinion… we’ll see :)

Call in to go, and it’s ready in ten minutes!
Chicken gyro is fantastic. I’m hooked on the garlic sauce served with the meat.
The sides are excellent too! Wow, the choices…
Fresh Hot pita with hummus. A+
Shirazi salad, tabouli, and especially the Yogurt&Cucumber mint sauce…
Everything I’ve tried is delicious. Kudos to the Chef!

One of the better middle eastern restaurants in the Katy area. Not a fancy place more of a casual setting. I like it, simple and clean.
I stopped in and picked up a lamb gyro to go this past weekend. I have to say that I am impressed. The lamb was tender and had a nice flavor. I also had and order of the stuffed grape leaves. They were small but tasty topped with a garlic sauce was fantastic.
Prices are reasonable, the gyro was good and the staff was friendly. Yep, I’ll be back.

I feel like this place is a tease. The décor makes you think its a mom & pop joint.
Until you order your food and that feeling goes away.
The meals were all served on a paper plate. The plastic silverware, sauces and togo boxes were all self service, no waitstaff. Which I was fine with that.
My beef koobideh dish was ok. It did not come with pita bread. Usually the other Persian/​Mediterranean restaurants give you pita, over here they charge you. Normally they have individual packaged butter on your plate for your rice.
At Shish Kabob they already mix the butter all over your rice. I love butter as much as Paula Deen, but this was crazy. When i was boxing up my plate you can see my rice sliding down from the plate to my box
We tried the Chicken Shorwama, it wasn’t bad and sauce was good.
If you experience better, don’t expect too much from this place. Just think of how convenient it is.

Woohoo! A good gyro place near work!
I don’t usually venture to the south side of I-​10 for lunch, but I was really tired of the same old lunch spots. Unilocaled, and found this establishment with good reviews.
After doing some research, it sounded like the lamb gyro was a good choice. I decided to go with the plate instead of just a wrap (I was hoping it’d be big enough for 2 meals. and I was right!)
The man working the front was nice and friendly, seemed really busy though. But was very helpful and when I asked for extra garlic sauce, they DEFINITELY provided. =) I ripped off pieces of pita and created my own little bites of lamb, garlic sauce, lettuce and tomatoes.
Really glad I discovered this place!