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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Baba Kabob Poway
Dairy-Free at Baba Kabob Poway
Baba Kabob Poway in Poway has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hummus and Pita, Fries and Side of Meat (Chicken/Lamb/Kofta). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Baba Kabob Poway
Baba Kabob Poway in Poway has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Meat (Chicken/Lamb/Kofta) and Side of Beef. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Baba Kabob Poway
Baba Kabob Poway in Poway has 9 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Falafel Sandwich, Hummus and Pita and Chives Bolani (House Special). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Baba Kabob Poway
Baba Kabob Poway in Poway has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beef Kabob, Chicken Kabob and Side of Beef. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Baba Kabob Poway
Baba Kabob Poway in Poway has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Side of Beef. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Baba Kabob Poway
Baba Kabob Poway in Poway has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Side of Beef. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Baba Kabob Poway
Baba Kabob Poway in Poway has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Side of Beef. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Baba Kabob Poway
Baba Kabob Poway in Poway has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hummus and Pita, Fries and Sambosas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Baba Kabob Poway
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Gyro Salad | 18.4 g | 44.9 g |
| Chicken Shawarma Salad | 18.9 g | 41.8 g |
| Gyro Fries | 48.6 g | 31.9 g |
| Hummus and Pita | 39.8 g | 25.7 g |
| Chapli Kabob | 63 g | 25.3 g |
| Chicken Shawarma Sandwich | 40.3 g | 23.9 g |
| Chicken Shawarma & Rice | 52 g | 21.7 g |
| Chicken Kabob | 1.5 g | 20.5 g |
| Side of Beef | 0 g | 19 g |
| Chives Bolani (House Special) | 19 g | 18.4 g |
| Chicken Tikka Korma | 54.1 g | 16.4 g |
| Falafel Sandwich | 35.1 g | 15.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chives Bolani (House Special) - $13.99: Fresh flat bread filled with chives & spices, served with a yogurt sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sambosas - $9.99: Pastry made from scratch filled with potatoes (set of 4). Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus and Pita - $8.99: Homemade hummus with warm pitas. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyro Fries - $14.99: Fries topped with gyro meat, tomatoes, onions, tzatziki sauce and feta cheese. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
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: Mediterranean, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shawarma Sandwich - $11.99: Warm pita with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce. Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baba Kabob Sandwich - $12.99: Gyro meat, chicken shawarma, and fries inside one pita with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Sandwich - $10.99: Warm pita with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Baba Kabob Delicacies
- Mantu - $18.99: Dumplings filled with beef and onions, topped with garlic sauce and a veggie mixture. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ashak - $18.99: Dumpling filled with chives, topped with garlic sauce and a beef layer. Vegetarian option available. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kabuli - $17.99: Seasoned brown rice (pallow) topped with carrots and raisins alongside a lamb shank. Available at: dinner, lunch
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, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Kabob - $16.99: One skewer of beef, rice, and salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Kabob - $16.99: One skewer of lamb, rice, and salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chapli Kabob - $14.99: One skewer of chapli meat, rice, and salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kofta (Kobideh) - $14.99: One skewer of ground meat, rice, and salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyro & Rice - $13.99: Gyro meat, rice, and salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shawarma & Rice - $13.99: Chicken shawarma, rice, and salad. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tikka Korma - $13.99: Chicken tikka korma, rice, and salad. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- House Salad - $10.99: Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, olives, feta cheese, and balsamic dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyro Salad - $14.49: Greek style salad topped with gyro meat. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shawarma Salad - $14.49: Greek style salad topped with chicken shawarma. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Fries - $3.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Salad - $5.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Meat (Chicken/Lamb/Kofta) - $8.99: A skewer of your choice. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Beef - $9.49: A skewer of beef. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Drinks - $2.99: Assorted beverages.
Frequently Asked Questions about Baba Kabob Poway
- Is Baba Kabob Poway dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Baba Kabob Poway has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hummus and Pita, Fries and Side of Meat (Chicken/Lamb/Kofta).
- What can I eat at Baba Kabob Poway on a dairy-free diet?
- Hummus and Pita, Fries and Side of Meat (Chicken/Lamb/Kofta) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Baba Kabob Poway have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Hummus and Pita and Fries.
- Is Baba Kabob Poway gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Baba Kabob Poway?
- Gyro Salad, at roughly 44.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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