variants
or kebob
or less commonly kabob
: cubes of meat (such as lamb or beef) marinated and cooked with vegetables usually on a skewer
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Then ask for the Soltani Special to sample several of the kebabs.
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Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Mini Kabob’s Pan-Seared Chicken Cutlets The Martirosyan family has been serving kebabs from their petite storefront in Glendale for the past 30 years.
—Restaurant Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Kebabalicious The spot opened its second location at Drinks Lounge, serving doner kebabs and specialty eats like the Boss Fries at the bar.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
The kebabs are delectable with a simple starch, such as rice or naan, but serving them with a raita (yogurt sauce) or cilantro chutney will take them over the top.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
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Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Mini Kabob’s Pan-Seared Chicken Cutlets The Martirosyan family has been serving kebabs from their petite storefront in Glendale for the past 30 years.
—Restaurant Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Kebabalicious The spot opened its second location at Drinks Lounge, serving doner kebabs and specialty eats like the Boss Fries at the bar.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
The kebabs are delectable with a simple starch, such as rice or naan, but serving them with a raita (yogurt sauce) or cilantro chutney will take them over the top.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Kebab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kebab. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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