Kabobi - Persian and Mediterranean Grill
Persian restaurant · 3224 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, United States · United States
★ 4.5 on Google · 6,011 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Aug 5, 2026 · 71 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
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Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.5★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.6★
- Flagged
- 7%
- Coverage
- 17%
All reviews shown by Google
929 examined reviews
71 of 1,000
1,000 of 6,011 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Aug 5, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers report that Kabobi offers generous portions of authentic Persian and Mediterranean dishes, particularly praising the juicy kebabs and flavorful rice. While many enjoy the warm hospitality and large dining space, some diners mention challenges with crowds, parking, and ordering at the front counter.
+ Repeated strengths
Generous Portions
Reviewers repeatedly highlight that the food portions are massive and provide great value, often resulting in leftovers.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-04-06
Great food at a very reasonable price.. the amount of food per serving is quite more than expected..
2★ · 2026-08-02
They should listen to the people and give them more attention when they take the order
Delicious Kebabs and Rice
Reviewers frequently praise the well-seasoned, tender meats like koobideh and lamb, as well as the aromatic basmati and dill rice.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-04-12
Kabobi Persian and Mediterranean Grill in Albany Park offers an exceptional dining experience that transports your taste buds straight to the heart of the Mediterranean. The lamb and filet mignon kabobs are particularly juicy and well-seaso...
5★ · 2026-06-15
This place will smack your taste buds in all the right ways! Kabobi brings “quality" and "quantity" to the Chicago restaurant scene! I enjoy the relaxed bazaar feel of the restaurant. The large open windows invite a fresh breeze from the st...
Friendly Service and Complimentary Treats
Many diners note that the staff is welcoming and attentive, often providing free tea and desserts at the end of the meal.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2025-05-24
I ordered Aash Reshteh and Kashk-e Bademjan, and both dishes were incredibly flavorful — they truly reminded me of home. The portions were generous, almost like getting two meals for the price of one. The staff were very hospitable and eve...
− Repeated complaints
Crowded and Noisy Atmosphere
Reviewers report that the restaurant frequently gets very busy, loud, and chaotic, particularly around the front counter order system.
1 supporting review
2★ · 2026-08-02
They should listen to the people and give them more attention when they take the order
Additional Fees and Pricing Transparency
Some reviewers complain about unexpected extra charges, such as added service fees, credit card fees, and automatic gratuities applied for groups.
3 supporting reviews
4★ · 2025-04-14
Pretty good food, and a good environment, but it's kind of crazy that they charge a "service fee" on top of gratuity (which I dont mind). Also not sure why there is a service fee when we have to go up to order, and pay then. Overall not bad...
1★ · 2026-04-20
My recent experiences have been bad. I ordered over $250 worth of food and mixed meats which were all wrong. I only got chicken. This was in Ramadan which has a very limited eating schedule. The time we got the food was already too late, wh...
1★ · 2026-07-31
Walked in for lunch. There were a few people in our group, but we all ordered separately at the front desk. But since we sat together at the same table, we were charged a 15% group tip, even though we all ordered separately on different c...
Inconsistent Food Quality and Seasoning
A subset of reviewers report occasional blandness, dry meat, or dishes missing expected flavor and temperature standards.
2 supporting reviews
4★ · 2025-08-11
The food/taste is good, however, one comment that we always have is that why the food is not served at the right temperature!! It seems that it has been reheated but not to the right temperature 🌡️ On the positive side, they always serve co...
4★ · 2025-09-23
Id start by saying their food is not as tasty as noon o kabab. Portions are good. Some kababs are also v good but there is something missing which you will immediately notice when comparing with noon quality. Lamb chops had some kind of nas...
Good for
- Large groups and family gatherings
- Late-night dining
- Value seekers wanting large portions
Avoid if
- You prefer a quiet, traditional sit-down table service
- You are sensitive to crowds and tight ordering areas
- You want strict price predictability without extra service or card fees
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Mar ’25 | 18 | 1 |
| Apr ’25 | 50 | 3 |
| May ’25 | 65 | 4 |
| Jun ’25 | 75 | 6 |
| Jul ’25 | 78 | 4 |
| Aug ’25 | 82 | 10 |
| Sep ’25 | 60 | 2 |
| Oct ’25 | 64 | 4 |
| Nov ’25 | 54 | 3 |
| Dec ’25 | 51 | 6 |
| Jan ’26 | 53 | 3 |
| Feb ’26 | 41 | 2 |
| Mar ’26 | 57 | 8 |
| Apr ’26 | 51 | 4 |
| May ’26 | 62 | 3 |
| Jun ’26 | 64 | 6 |
| Jul ’26 | 64 | 2 |
| Aug ’26 | 11 | 0 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- low activity account 70 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- duplicate text 2 reviews flagged weight 0.9
Flagged reviews
Exhibit — 2 reviews, near-identical wording
We’ve had wonderful experiences with this Iranian restaurant, managed by Mr. Gholam. He’s not only a professional manager but also a truly kind and generous person. A few months ago, for a youth conference where I was in charge of logistics, we ordered food for 150 people. To our surprise, Mr. Ghola...
- sheida nourieh ★★★★★ 2025-08-26 suspicion 90
- Sheida Nourieh ★★★★★ 2025-08-26 suspicion 100
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 69 remaining flagged reviews.
Lina Cardona
1 review
★★★★★
2025-03-25
Ari J
1 review
★★★★★
2025-04-05
Mohammad Alkwajha
1 review
★★★★★
2025-04-08
Henry Kim
1 review
★★★★★
2025-04-19
Gundapaneni Poojithanjali
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-05-09
Bahareh Amini
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-05-13
We tried the koobideh, chicken kabob, and shish kabob—and everything was absolutely phenomenal. The flavors were authentic, the meat was tender and perfectly seasoned, and the portions were generous. What made the experience even more memorable was the hospitality. They graciously treated us to tea...
Alireza Mahmoudi
1 review
★★★★★
2025-05-19
Great food and generous and friendly staff I ordered Soltani Kabab and it was perfect
Степан Грабельник
1 review
★★★★★
2025-05-31
Very tasty food and very good service. Atmosphere was amazing also!
Mubashir Ahmed
2 reviews
★☆☆☆☆
2025-06-10
They Were forcing us to pay tip but its a self service it was very disappointing
Kapej Coffee Roasters
1 review
★★★★★
2025-06-21
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