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Kabobi - Persian and Mediterranean Grill

Persian Vegan Menu, Shami

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Top tips

Ask about: mislabelled dishes

  • Portions are large, so consider sharing or saving some for later.
  • Good to know: Ask for rice without butter, even when ordering a dish marked vegan; reviewers report buttered rice arriving with vegan orders.
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  • Try the vegan shami; one reviewer especially liked it for its distinctive flavor.
  • Outdoor tables are available in summer, and the restaurant stays open until 1 a.m.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention shami, hummus and salad.

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Also biryani, falafel, albaloo polo and zeytoon parvardeh.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for generous portions, friendly service and good value.

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Also praised for lively atmosphere, attentive service and beautiful interior.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Kabobi is a casual, counter-serve Persian and Mediterranean restaurant with clearly marked vegan dishes, including falafel, vegetarian biryani, and okra stew. Plates are notably large, and recent diners mention leftovers, late hours until 1 a.m., and outdoor tables in summer.

Vegan menu

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Kabobi - Persian and Mediterranean Grill · dine-in · 15 dishes

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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3224 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Opening hours

Monday
10:30–01:00
Tuesday
10:30–01:00
Wednesday
10:30–01:00
Thursday
10:30–01:00
Friday
10:30–01:00
Saturday
10:30–01:00
Sunday
10:30–01:00

the food

4.4 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good food
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How we rank

eating vegan

Good vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Basic understanding
protein
Falafel, Lentils, Mushrooms + 1 more

Ask about: Dishes labelled vegan that weren't: check with staff.

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