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Abu Kabab

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Casual comfort-food spot mixing Middle Eastern dishes such as kebabs with classic subs & pizzas. People often mention order, delicious, good, friendly, fresh, staff, chicken, service,


Address

720 N Lake Ave UNIT 9, Pasadena, CA 91104

Website

www.abukabab.com

Contact

(626) 808-9802

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (271 reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: order (11) delicious (10) good (8) friendly (7) fresh (6) staff (6) chicken (6) service (6)
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  • 2/5 Tyler M. 2 years ago on Google
    Beef lule was so disgusting I wouldn’t feed it to a dog. It was like it was barely seasoned,frozen and reheated like 3 times. The salad was okay. I feel like maybe there is poor management, they were understaffed and the employees were genuinely trying.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Erica F. 2 years ago on Google
    I have been coming to this place since a few years ago. They have the best kabob in the 626 area in my opinion. They used to offer check-in on yelp for an extra side, but it is now replaced with a free fountain drink (that’s still a good offer, but I just prefer the side). The quality of meat is always the same, very flavorful, juicy, and tender! Chicken kabob is my favorite, and I would always pick fries, hummus, and cucumber salad. The plate usually come with rice. I was here yesterday, and the A/C was strong. I could feel the air was blowing on my head. I approached the cashier, and she told me that the A/C is actually off. She mentioned that the A/C might be malfunction. It was a bit uncomfortable to eat in such a cold room. I will continue to come back and support small business.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 No Name (. 4 years ago on Google
    Wish I found this place sooner. Looks like a cafe outside but inside they sell kabobs. Super delicious and my go to place now.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jessae b. 1 year ago on Google
    Love Abu Kabab! My partner and I ordered pick up from here dozens of times over the pandemic. We finally went in to meet Serge the owner and dine in since we loved the food so much we plan to have have them cater our wedding’s cocktail hour. The food is so fresh and delicious we can’t wait to share it with our friends and family 💛
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 PETV P. 1 year ago on Google
    beef lule and the flavors of the menu were bold and delicious. tasty and fresh. clean kitchen . friendly staff ! open kitchens allow us to see the cleanliness of the locale . i will come back
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J V. 1 year ago on Google
    We just had a nice lunch/dinner here. The place was empty but we wanted something different. I looked up places online and this was close by so we decided to stop by. I'm glad we did. The lady was very nice and the food was great too. And since no one was there it was even nicer having a nice dinner.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marie M. 8 months ago on Google
    First, the chicken breast kabob was juicy and tasty. The spicy and garlic sauce is perfection to dip in your chicken kabobs. The Sharma tasty and very cooked but not dry. The olive oil they use is good so the tabouli and Cucumber salad is fresh and flavorful. Good Olive oil makes a big difference. Also the hummus is delicious better than heidarbab, kankou chicken. Way better quality and care in food prep. This is a must go. I will come back. So far it's my favorite place for meditteranean food in pasadena.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeannette W. 9 months ago on Google
    We’ve been coming here for so long under the previous ownership as well as the new. We also order through Postmates/Uber eats frequently. My daughter and I both love this restaurant. The staff is always very friendly and they’re very accommodating with any changes that we may need in our order. They always get our order perfect. I would recommend this restaurant to everybody. The food is delicious. 😁👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kamil K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place! The food was very good and process we're not that bad.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sev M. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow I never had better bowl tasted so good fresh pita bred on the spot made all fresh 10 stars for Abu Kabab I will be back soon
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 D H. 1 year ago on Google
    Top notch Mediterranean food, great service and gluten free options.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kev diki J. 1 year ago on Google
    If you are in Pasadena and your looking for a good Medeteranian food you should be here the best and the most delicious food that you ever can have the food and the staff are amazing ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ernie T. 1 year ago on Google
    Tasty food, friendly service and a real good dine-in lunch special where you get one free plate when you order two plates. Definitely give it a try!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul R. 1 year ago on Google
    We had plates, which came with rice and sides. Everything was perfectly spiced and homemade. The only thing to watch out for is the grilled tomato and pepper, which was very spicy, but delicious if you're into that. The hummus was our favorite part of the meal. It's made from scratch and tastes amazing. Service was fast and friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Amy 5 years ago on Google
    Expensive and average food. The lamp one is too small.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Yousef H. A. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice staff, quick service and the food taste above average
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jsin m. 1 year ago on Google
    With delicious food, reasonable prices, and friendly staff, Abu’s become my go-to kabob destination.

  • 5/5 Luis P. 1 year ago on Google
    My wife loves this place now she has a spot to eat when we visit from Seattle

  • 5/5 Surge W. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow what a good idea pita bowl Definitely coming back

  • 5/5 JJ 8. 1 year ago on Google
    Really great Middle Eastern food! Been coming for years and have had many parties catered. Ask for the garlic sauce its sooo good.

  • 5/5 dan b. 2 years ago on Google
    This is my go to place once a week. Fresh and tasty food and awesome service.

  • 5/5 k s. 11 months ago on Google
    Do not order through Ritual! They will charge you and the restaurant won't get your order or the money. The owners have tried to have it removed from online order options, but there's no contact info, and they dont give you a cancel order option. It's a scam that Google needs to get rid of. It's no fault of the owners. They are very nice and accommodating and don't deserve the negativity from something beyond their control. That said, the food is great. It's fresh, the chicken kebab was perfect, and parking is easy enough before 6.

  • 5/5 abdulaziz a. 1 year ago on Google
    This is one of the best restaurant I've ever ate at this area the food was very delicious and the staff very friendly and kind . The lady who's working there very friendly and very nice she give me a detail of their food menu and she recept us in a very kind way .I really appreciate the whole service they are very professional and very excellent in their service.

  • 5/5 John W. 4 months ago on Google
    Hi Stelios Wonderful food. The filet mignon plate was exquisite and juicy. Buttery rice and tender meat Good sourcing of ingredients it appears. Will be back!

  • 2/5 Im h. 2 years ago on Google
    It's ok A little over priced $17 For a chicken kabob plate. I've had better for less

  • 5/5 Anthony B. 7 months ago on Google
    Excellent food, the eggplant was fantastic and I don't like eggplant... owner was very patient with me as I am a picky eater... Had the chicken and beef combo... I'll be back 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩👍💯

  • 4/5 Janna G. 3 years ago on Google
    1. Good portions. The picture was after my husband took out half. We paid $15.99. 2. The actual food was absolutely delicious. I think I'm ordering again tomorrow. 3. Chicken lule was fave. The schwarma a little salty but I'm just a little sensitive to salt. Husband didn't feel it salty. The mustard dip they give helped. Rice was perfect. 4. One star removed because they changed my order and didn't tell me. It was disappointing when I got home. They subbed Tabouleh for the hummus I ordered. If they would've told me when I picked up, it wouldn't have been so upsetting. So check your order. And restaurant should tell us of subs. 5. When reached out to complain, they offered free side of hummus next time I order. Which will be tomorrow because it was so yummy.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed inside
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free parking garage
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
    • ✓️ Private dining room
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned
    • ✓️ Identifies as LGBTQ+ owned

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