Baba Kabob Poway – Middle Eastern
The air at Baba Kabob Poway is thick with the savory perfume of charred meats and warm spices, drawing diners into a space where traditional Afghan flavors meet modern Mediterranean comfort. Golden, hand-pressed bolani stuffed with seasoned potatoes offer a satisfying crunch alongside delicate mantu dumplings and succulent kabobs tucked into soft, pillowy pita. Whether diving into a plate of loaded gyro fries or savoring a slow-cooked shawarma sandwich, every bite feels like a vibrant celebration of heritage and hearth-cooked warmth.
13538, Poway Road, Poway, CA, 92064 +18586687097 https://babakabobsd.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, low-carb, keto, mediterranean, sugar-free, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, diabetic, low-fat, whole30, paleo, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, tlc, raw-food, volumetrics, detox, alkaline, carnivore, zone, low-fodmap, aip, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Starters
Family size portions.
- Potato Bolani (House Special) - $13.99: Fresh flat bread filled with savory potato & spices, served with a yogurt sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chives Bolani (House Special) - $13.99: Fresh flat bread filled with chives & spices, served with a yogurt sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Sambosas - $9.99: Pastry made from scratch filled with potatoes (set of 4). Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Hummus and Pita - $8.99: Homemade hummus with warm pitas. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Gyro Fries - $14.99: Fries topped with gyro meat, tomatoes, onions, tzatziki sauce and feta cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Sandwiches
Served on warm pita. Add combo (fries & drink) for 3.99, spicy for 0.30, or feta for 0.60.
- Gyro Sandwich - $11.99: Warm pita with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Shawarma Sandwich - $11.99: Warm pita with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Baba Kabob Sandwich - $12.99: Gyro meat, chicken shawarma, and fries inside one pita with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Falafel Sandwich - $10.99: Warm pita with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Baba Kabob Delicacies
- Mantu - $18.99: Dumplings filled with beef and onions, topped with garlic sauce and a veggie mixture. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Ashak - $18.99: Dumpling filled with chives, topped with garlic sauce and a beef layer. Vegetarian option available. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Kabuli - $17.99: Seasoned brown rice (pallow) topped with carrots and raisins alongside a lamb shank. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
Entrees
Served with rice and salad. Add extra skewer for 4.99. Protein style (2 eggs) for 3.00.
- Chicken Kabob - $15.99: One skewer of chicken, rice, and salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Zone, Mayo-Clinic
- Beef Kabob - $16.99: One skewer of beef, rice, and salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Lamb Kabob - $16.99: One skewer of lamb, rice, and salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Chapli Kabob - $14.99: One skewer of chapli meat, rice, and salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Kofta (Kobideh) - $14.99: One skewer of ground meat, rice, and salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Gyro & Rice - $13.99: Gyro meat, rice, and salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Shawarma & Rice - $13.99: Chicken shawarma, rice, and salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Chicken Tikka Korma - $13.99: Chicken tikka korma, rice, and salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free
Salads
- House Salad - $10.99: Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, olives, feta cheese, and balsamic dressing. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Gyro Salad - $14.49: Greek style salad topped with gyro meat. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Volumetrics
- Chicken Shawarma Salad - $14.49: Greek style salad topped with chicken shawarma. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Sides
- Fries - $3.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Side Salad - $5.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Side of Meat (Chicken/Lamb/Kofta) - $8.99: A skewer of your choice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Side of Beef - $9.49: A skewer of beef. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Rice - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Macrobiotic
Beverages
- Drinks - $2.99: Assorted beverages.