268 S. Main Street
801-521-4442
Hours: Monday-Thursday:11 a.m.-10 p.m.
801-521-4442
Hours: Monday-Thursday:11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Friday:11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Saturday: noon-11 p.m.
Well, well, well.....It seems as though all is not lost for ye ole downtown SLC, there is one happy little eatery that is with standing the demolition and holding strong in the city that God built. House of Kabob is one of those places that none of us knew what to expect and because of that, we weren't expecting much. However, this joint made us some happy campers.
What We Loved:
Our Server: James, oh James. If you want an experience, go when this gentleman is working, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. He has a quirky yet professional style that makes you comfortable right of the bat. He shows a great passion for his job and is super enthusiastic about the menu and the food. We loved him so much, we went back two days later.
The Location: DOWNTOWN! Don't die downtown! We love you downtown!
The Appetizers: Well....we tried almost every one and they were all great. Hummus, Dolmeh, Spanikopita, Pita, and Baba Ganooj. All were delicious and the perfect way to start the meal.
The Food: Holy Mediterranean/Persian food storm batman. Scoping other reviews made me wonder if we were all talking about the same place, but we loved the food. GYRO PLATE, wonderful. It give Aristo's a run for their money. LAMB KABOB, tender and flavorful. Two tough deals when it comes to lamb. FALAFEL, we were craving us some falafel after the recent Mazza debacle and we weren't let down. SHRIMP KABOB, yum-tastic. Throw into the mix some delicious lemon rice, chicken curry soup and veggie soup and you've got yourself a party.
The Beverage Selection: Now we don't recommend the Kabob as the 'drink fancy wine' type restaurant, but if you've got the hankering for some spirits or beverages of the brewed kind then you are at the right place. With the Hookah Lounge right upstairs, you have access to the whole kit n' kaboodle.
The Price: After gorging ourselves on plate after plate, we expected a bit of shell shock after the bill came, but we were pleasantly surprised. The most expensive thing we could find on the menu was a hollarin' 16 bones. Not too shabby HOK. (thats House of Kabob for the non-abbreviators in the room.)
What We Didn't Love So Much:
The Parking: You know...You know...Downtown and cars...like oil and vinegar....oh wait that's salad dressing. Like oil and water, they just don't mix.
The Hookah Bar Upstairs: Now, this didn't really bother us until about 9:30. This was when open mic night got the roll on and we have all experienced open mic night before...... That's all I'm sayin. Also, if you're sensitive to hookah smoke at all, you may sense a whiff of the stuff when you first walk in.
The House of Kabob was on. Its a great place to pick up a meal on you way to the downtown outing of your choice. And if the all the other pros aren't enough for you, just remember it's a place where you can get meat on a stick. Yum.
House of Kabob at a glance:
Food: Uh-huh, so good.
Service: Excellent, ask for James
Price: Fair and friendly to the wallet
Bathrooms: Well...they're not our favorite, but they'll do.
(Who dined? Melanie, Kara, Andrew and Michelle.)
Well, well, well.....It seems as though all is not lost for ye ole downtown SLC, there is one happy little eatery that is with standing the demolition and holding strong in the city that God built. House of Kabob is one of those places that none of us knew what to expect and because of that, we weren't expecting much. However, this joint made us some happy campers.
What We Loved:
Our Server: James, oh James. If you want an experience, go when this gentleman is working, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. He has a quirky yet professional style that makes you comfortable right of the bat. He shows a great passion for his job and is super enthusiastic about the menu and the food. We loved him so much, we went back two days later.
The Location: DOWNTOWN! Don't die downtown! We love you downtown!
The Appetizers: Well....we tried almost every one and they were all great. Hummus, Dolmeh, Spanikopita, Pita, and Baba Ganooj. All were delicious and the perfect way to start the meal.
The Food: Holy Mediterranean/Persian food storm batman. Scoping other reviews made me wonder if we were all talking about the same place, but we loved the food. GYRO PLATE, wonderful. It give Aristo's a run for their money. LAMB KABOB, tender and flavorful. Two tough deals when it comes to lamb. FALAFEL, we were craving us some falafel after the recent Mazza debacle and we weren't let down. SHRIMP KABOB, yum-tastic. Throw into the mix some delicious lemon rice, chicken curry soup and veggie soup and you've got yourself a party.
The Beverage Selection: Now we don't recommend the Kabob as the 'drink fancy wine' type restaurant, but if you've got the hankering for some spirits or beverages of the brewed kind then you are at the right place. With the Hookah Lounge right upstairs, you have access to the whole kit n' kaboodle.
The Price: After gorging ourselves on plate after plate, we expected a bit of shell shock after the bill came, but we were pleasantly surprised. The most expensive thing we could find on the menu was a hollarin' 16 bones. Not too shabby HOK. (thats House of Kabob for the non-abbreviators in the room.)
What We Didn't Love So Much:
The Parking: You know...You know...Downtown and cars...like oil and vinegar....oh wait that's salad dressing. Like oil and water, they just don't mix.
The Hookah Bar Upstairs: Now, this didn't really bother us until about 9:30. This was when open mic night got the roll on and we have all experienced open mic night before...... That's all I'm sayin. Also, if you're sensitive to hookah smoke at all, you may sense a whiff of the stuff when you first walk in.
The House of Kabob was on. Its a great place to pick up a meal on you way to the downtown outing of your choice. And if the all the other pros aren't enough for you, just remember it's a place where you can get meat on a stick. Yum.
House of Kabob at a glance:
Food: Uh-huh, so good.
Service: Excellent, ask for James
Price: Fair and friendly to the wallet
Bathrooms: Well...they're not our favorite, but they'll do.
(Who dined? Melanie, Kara, Andrew and Michelle.)
1 comments:
I adore James! Next time make sure to get a look at his Bosox tattoo. HOK is a great value.
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