I had Baghali Polo here and that was one of the greatest dishes I've ever had. Soooo soft and fragrant rice with super tender lamb. I'll definitely visit again before I leave Irvine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hosh
I've had the pleasure of working with House of Kabob more times than I can count, and every time, it's been an absolute pleasure!
From their staff to their food, everthing seems to simply be top notch!
Whether it’s for a small gatherings or larger events, the quality, consistency, presentation and professionalism have remained top tier every single time!
The food is always on point; flavorful, rich, delicious, fresh, and generous. Their koobideh is juicy and perfectly seasoned, the chicken kabob is tender and fragrant with saffron, and the rice is consistently fluffy with just the right buttery finish. My favorite however is thier Albalo and Adidas Polo. Its cooked at the level of perfection, evertime with flavors that water my mouth as I'm writing about it!
Everything from the appetizers to the mains is thoughtfully prepared and full of authentic flavor. The food feels balanced, rich, clean and puts a huge smile after eating!
What really takes it over the top is their fruit station setup. It been absolutely stunning! Carved melons, sculpted pineapples, and arrangements that look like something out of a luxury chef’s magazine. It becomes the focal point of the event every time, and guests always ask who did it. It feels like it's not just a food display, it’s an art piece! Their creativity and selection on different types of teas they offer was also something very unique and hit the right spot.
The staff that go out for events are kind, polite, reliable and increliable! They show up on time, come prepared, clean up after themselves and take pride in what they do. Even last minute changes, are always accommodated with a great attitude.
This is the kind of restaurant that doesn’t just meet expectations, they set a new bar!
It’s rare to find that level of reliability, quality and professionalism combined. Easily one of the best in Southern California!
I highly recommend working with them for catering or any of your events or simply go visit their resturant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
bella javid
Still serving raw kebab after multiple requests to cook it properly. Clearly they don’t care. I’m done ordering from here.”
Food: 1
Mona Saati
Excellent consistent delicious food, the best of the best Kabobs in Orange Conty! Excellent and friendly and best customer service! Highly recommend House of Kabob to everyone looking for delicious quality food! Thank you House of Kabob for your excellent food and service for over a decade!
Marjan M
The food was very average, but their price was crazy expensive😳 $72 for two plates!?? I didn't even leave a tip. It's crazy how they think it's ok to charge $35 for two skewers off cobideh with the rice and a little bit of a salad next to it instead of all rice is $3 extra, and for one tomato $1 next to the kobideh which it should be served on the side as free add on. I would not recommend this place; there are plenty of other places that serve authentic Persian food. What they don't charge you for the price of stake in Maestro, while serving you mediocre food. Very disappointing!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Harold
Gave me the wrong order and the dinner portions is basically the same as lunch. I ordered dinner thinking I would get more rice but that was not the case.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Joe Ingram
It’s an intimate location seats maybe 20 people. The food is amazing and over the years the service has gotten so much better. Our favorite waitress is leaving so that might hurt the service that they finally got to 5 stars. All in all great place to eat in or take out. The food is prepared with care.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baghali Polo, Tadig, Chicken Kabob, Persian Salad, Lamb Shank, Tadig with Fesenjon or Two Sauce, House Combo
nader kazerooni
Great service and food highly recommend this restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House of Kabob Special, Tadig, Chicken Kabob, Persian Salad
Chet Mehta
They try to pack as many people in to get as much money as possible. We got seated today and could barely fit even though there was an open table for four people. We were a party of two. The guy behind me even hit his head against my head because the space was tight. Instead of offering us a better table, the waiter didn't even say a word even though he was standing right there. He then said what would you like to order. No compassion, only looking for the next paying customer.
Avoid this place. They don't care about you, only about what they can charge you and how many people they can fit in at one time.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 1
Gheorghe Kozak
Very nice people, excellent food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House of Kabob Special, Baghali Polo, Tadig, Persian Salad
My intern recommended this place and I am so glad she did. They serve the BEST Persian food I’ve ever had. The flavor of the Chicken shish kebab is unique and indescribably satisfying. The restaurant also has a homely feel, which is unique in the industry. Cannot recommend House of Kebob enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Denny Batler
The food is good without question. Need to finalize the sauces issue as there are none. Kebab is good with tomato sauce. Certainly not with ketchup. The portion is huge, which is also a plus. Rather recommend it than not. Visit this restaurant and make your own opinion.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Eric Bengali
Way over priced $70 for lunch. They said they only serve dinner today. Why?
M D
The kabobs are OK, overpriced. This review is specifically on the service. There is a thin woman with dark hair who worked the front desk and immediately made a face when my mother walked in wearing hijab. She had a rude demeanor and proceeded to hand me my take out order and walked away without saying anything.
My mother and her friend had a similar experience with the same worker a while back. When they confronted her about it, she continued to be rude and dismissive. We won't be coming back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Ghazal Nouhi
**Great food, but unfriendly staff!**
The food here is absolutely amazing—probably some of the best I’ve had in a long time. However, the experience was tainted by the unfriendly and unwelcoming attitude of the staff. I found myself wanting to finish my meal quickly just to escape the uncomfortable atmosphere. It’s really unfortunate that such a great culinary experience is overshadowed by the lack of hospitality.
I had Baghali Polo here and that was one of the greatest dishes I've ever had. Soooo soft and fragrant rice with super tender lamb. I'll definitely visit again before I leave Irvine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've had the pleasure of working with House of Kabob more times than I can count, and every time, it's been an absolute pleasure!
From their staff to their food, everthing seems to simply be top notch!
Whether it’s for a small gatherings or larger events, the quality, consistency, presentation and professionalism have remained top tier every single time!
The food is always on point; flavorful, rich, delicious, fresh, and generous. Their koobideh is juicy and perfectly seasoned, the chicken kabob is tender and fragrant with saffron, and the rice is consistently fluffy with just the right buttery finish. My favorite however is thier Albalo and Adidas Polo. Its cooked at the level of perfection, evertime with flavors that water my mouth as I'm writing about it!
Everything from the appetizers to the mains is thoughtfully prepared and full of authentic flavor. The food feels balanced, rich, clean and puts a huge smile after eating!
What really takes it over the top is their fruit station setup. It been absolutely stunning! Carved melons, sculpted pineapples, and arrangements that look like something out of a luxury chef’s magazine. It becomes the focal point of the event every time, and guests always ask who did it. It feels like it's not just a food display, it’s an art piece! Their creativity and selection on different types of teas they offer was also something very unique and hit the right spot.
The staff that go out for events are kind, polite, reliable and increliable! They show up on time, come prepared, clean up after themselves and take pride in what they do. Even last minute changes, are always accommodated with a great attitude.
This is the kind of restaurant that doesn’t just meet expectations, they set a new bar!
It’s rare to find that level of reliability, quality and professionalism combined. Easily one of the best in Southern California!
I highly recommend working with them for catering or any of your events or simply go visit their resturant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Still serving raw kebab after multiple requests to cook it properly. Clearly they don’t care. I’m done ordering from here.”
Food: 1
Excellent consistent delicious food, the best of the best Kabobs in Orange Conty! Excellent and friendly and best customer service! Highly recommend House of Kabob to everyone looking for delicious quality food! Thank you House of Kabob for your excellent food and service for over a decade!
The food was very average, but their price was crazy expensive😳 $72 for two plates!??
I didn't even leave a tip. It's crazy how they think it's ok to charge $35 for two skewers off cobideh with the rice and a little bit of a salad next to it instead of all rice is $3 extra, and for one tomato $1 next to the kobideh which it should be served on the side as free add on.
I would not recommend this place; there are plenty of other places that serve authentic Persian food. What they don't charge you for the price of stake in Maestro, while serving you mediocre food.
Very disappointing!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Gave me the wrong order and the dinner portions is basically the same as lunch. I ordered dinner thinking I would get more rice but that was not the case.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
It’s an intimate location seats maybe 20 people. The food is amazing and over the years the service has gotten so much better. Our favorite waitress is leaving so that might hurt the service that they finally got to 5 stars. All in all great place to eat in or take out. The food is prepared with care.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baghali Polo, Tadig, Chicken Kabob, Persian Salad, Lamb Shank, Tadig with Fesenjon or Two Sauce, House Combo
Great service and food highly recommend this restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House of Kabob Special, Tadig, Chicken Kabob, Persian Salad
They try to pack as many people in to get as much money as possible. We got seated today and could barely fit even though there was an open table for four people. We were a party of two. The guy behind me even hit his head against my head because the space was tight. Instead of offering us a better table, the waiter didn't even say a word even though he was standing right there. He then said what would you like to order. No compassion, only looking for the next paying customer.
Avoid this place. They don't care about you, only about what they can charge you and how many people they can fit in at one time.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 1
Very nice people, excellent food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House of Kabob Special, Baghali Polo, Tadig, Persian Salad
Restaurantji Recommends
My intern recommended this place and I am so glad she did. They serve the BEST Persian food I’ve ever had. The flavor of the Chicken shish kebab is unique and indescribably satisfying. The restaurant also has a homely feel, which is unique in the industry. Cannot recommend House of Kebob enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
The food is good without question. Need to finalize the sauces issue as there are none. Kebab is good with tomato sauce. Certainly not with ketchup. The portion is huge, which is also a plus. Rather recommend it than not. Visit this restaurant and make your own opinion.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Way over priced $70 for lunch. They said they only serve dinner today. Why?
The kabobs are OK, overpriced. This review is specifically on the service. There is a thin woman with dark hair who worked the front desk and immediately made a face when my mother walked in wearing hijab. She had a rude demeanor and proceeded to hand me my take out order and walked away without saying anything.
My mother and her friend had a similar experience with the same worker a while back. When they confronted her about it, she continued to be rude and dismissive. We won't be coming back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
**Great food, but unfriendly staff!**
The food here is absolutely amazing—probably some of the best I’ve had in a long time. However, the experience was tainted by the unfriendly and unwelcoming attitude of the staff. I found myself wanting to finish my meal quickly just to escape the uncomfortable atmosphere. It’s really unfortunate that such a great culinary experience is overshadowed by the lack of hospitality.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 2
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