Kabobi

13250 Technology Dr #102
Eden Prairie, MN
952-937-1414
http://www.kabobi.com/

Category: Middle-Eastern

Rating (Scale 1-10, with 10 being the highest):
Food: 7
Service: 8
Ambience: 7

Recommendation: Very Good. We love the idea of a Persian restaurant that caters to the greater masses, all the while maintaining its historical and cultural roots.

You have to applaud the gumption of restaurateurs Anoush Ansari and Hadi Anbar to open a Persian fast-food-style restaurant in the heart of Eden Prairie. Eden Prairie wouldn’t be the obvious choice if we were opening a casual ethnic eatery, especially one geared towards the greater population. The restaurant is located in a strip mall, a stones’ throw away from the Southwest Transit Station and the newly relocated Santorini’s. The space itself is inviting and consistent with what you expect from a casual eatery – it’s clean and comfortable with minimalist decor.

The menu is small and specializes in kabobs. In addition to Shish Kabob and the Kabob Koobideh, the menu also features salads, gyros, and wraps. We started with the refreshing Kabobi Salad – a combination of tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and seasoning – this is a great complement to any dish and is a staple in Indian cuisine as well. We ordered two Soltani Platters with Chicken and Lamb Shish Kabobs (chunks of meat, grilled on skewers), and Lamb and Beef Koobidehs (kabobs made with minced meat). We’re hard pressed to pick a favorite because we liked all 4 kabobs – the minced meat gives the Koobideh a nice texture which also results in a well seasoned and moist kabob. On the other hand, the Shish Kabobs have a nice charbroiled consistency and the accompanying rice is wonderful. The flavors of the kabobs were much milder than we imagined (compared to the kabobs found in North Indian cuisine for instance). For dessert we would highly recommend a slice of the Roulette – a sponge cake rolled with cream - the result being a moist, sweet dessert that you can’t stop eating. The service here is quick and friendly – you order at the counter and within minutes the food is brought out to your table.

$-$$. The specialty plates are $10 and up but the sandwiches and wraps are $5-$6. Free parking.