Darband Shishkabob – Middle Eastern
The air at Darband Shishkabob is thick with the irresistible aroma of seasoned meats sizzling over an open flame, drawing diners into a lively space where the art of the Persian grill takes center stage. Succulent skewers of tender lamb and saffron-marinated chicken arrive alongside mounds of fragrant dill rice and charred tomatoes, offering a masterclass in smoky, savory flavors. Every plate captures a soulful balance of tradition and technique, turning a simple meal into a vibrant celebration of authentic hospitality.
5670, Hillcroft Avenue, Houston, TX, 77036 +17139758350 https://www.darbandshishkabob.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Darband Shishkabob
Dairy-Free at Darband Shishkabob
Darband Shishkabob in Houston has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hummus, Shirazi Salad and Pickled Vegetables (Torshi). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Darband Shishkabob
Darband Shishkabob in Houston has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shirazi Salad and Pickled Vegetables (Torshi). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Darband Shishkabob
Darband Shishkabob in Houston has 7 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hummus, Yogurt & Cucumber (Mast-o-Khiyar) and Flounder Dish (Sabzi Polo Mahi). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Darband Shishkabob
Darband Shishkabob in Houston has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Flounder Dish (Sabzi Polo Mahi). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Darband Shishkabob
Darband Shishkabob in Houston has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hummus, Shirazi Salad and Pickled Vegetables (Torshi). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Darband Shishkabob
Darband Shishkabob in Houston has 5 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hummus, Yogurt & Cucumber (Mast-o-Khiyar) and Yogurt & Garlic (Mast-o-Musir). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Darband Shishkabob
Darband Shishkabob in Houston has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shirazi Salad, Zereshk Polo and Pickled Vegetables (Torshi). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Darband Shishkabob
Darband Shishkabob in Houston has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vaziri (Chicken & Ground Beef) and Pickled Vegetables (Torshi). 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 Darband Shishkabob
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Food for Five (5) | 67.5 g | 87.4 g |
| Food for Fifteen (15) | 67.5 g | 86.2 g |
| Food for Twenty (20) | 72.8 g | 84.1 g |
| Food for Ten (10) | 67.5 g | 76.1 g |
| Dizi (Traditional Persian Beef Stew) | 104.1 g | 73 g |
| Stew of the Day (Khoresht) | 137.3 g | 57.5 g |
| Chenjeh (Lamb Kabob) | 17.6 g | 40.4 g |
| Dinner Special | 30.7 g | 37.4 g |
| Flounder Dish (Sabzi Polo Mahi) | 38.4 g | 32.7 g |
| Chicken Kubideh (Ground Chicken Kabob) | 41.1 g | 23.8 g |
| Shish Kabob (Beef Chunks) | 32.5 g | 22.2 g |
| Hummus | 30.9 g | 20.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Main Courses
- Kubideh (Ground Beef Kabob) - $11.45: 100% ground beef mixed with grated onions, charbroiled tomatoes, vegetables and fresh baked bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chenjeh (Lamb Kabob) - $12.45: Lamb fillet, served with charbroiled tomatoes, vegetables, and fresh baked bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jujeh (Cornish Hen) - $12.45: Marinated cornish hen chicken in olive oil, garlic, onion, lime juice and saffron, served with vegetables and fresh baked bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shish Kabob (Beef Chunks) - $12.45: Marinated fillet of beef chunks served with charbroiled vegetables, and fresh baked bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boneless Chicken (Chicken Breast) - $13.45: Boneless chicken breast, marinated in lime juice, onion, olive oil, saffron and garlic, charbroiled with grilled tomatoes, basmati rice with fresh baked bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chelo Kabob (Ground Beef Kabob) - $13.45: Ground halal beef with graded onions, grilled tomatoes, basmati rice and fresh baked bread Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barg (Beef Steak) - $14.45: Flat tendered slices of beef filet, marinated with a special house sauce, served with rice, grilled tomatoes, vegetables and fresh baked bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soltani (Beef Steak & Ground Beef) - $16.45: A combination of beef steak and ground beef served with basmati rice, grilled tomatoes, vegetables and fresh baked bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Shank & Dill Rice - $15.45: Slow cooked leg of a lamb with special herbs, served with traditional Persian dill rice and fava beans (Baghali polo), vegetables and fresh baked bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vaziri (Chicken & Ground Beef) - $13.45: Combination of boneless chicken breast with ground beef, basmati rice, charbroiled tomatoes, vegetables and fresh baked bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Negini (Ground Beef Wrapped) - $14.45: Ground beef wrapped with marinated saffron chicken, served with basmati rice, vegetables and fresh baked bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Darband Special - $13.45: Ground beef with your choice of lamb kabob or beef shishkabob, served with charbroiled tomatoes, basmati rice, vegetables and fresh baked bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stew of the Day (Khoresht) - $11.45: Choice of Khoresht e gheymeh (beef, split peas, tomato sauce, dried lemons, potato) or Khoresht e ghormeh e sabzi (herbs, beef, kidney beans, dried lemons), served with basmati rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dizi (Traditional Persian Beef Stew) - $12.45: Beef brisket, potato, chick peas, tomato sauce, garlic, white beans, onions, turmeric, and dried limes, served with vegetables and fresh baked bread Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Kubideh (Ground Chicken Kabob) - $13.45: Marinated and grounded chicken breast and chicken thigh meat, with grated onions, served with basmati rice, charbroiled tomatoes, vegetables and fresh baked bread Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zereshk Polo - $13.45: Marinated and slow cooked quarter chicken leg with saffron, garlic and onion, served with barberry rice, vegetables and fresh baked bread Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flounder Dish (Sabzi Polo Mahi) - $13.45: Two wild caught Alaskan flounder filets, breaded and fried, served with Persian vegetable rice, limes, vegetables and fresh baked bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups and Salads
- Ash e Reshteh (Noodle Soup) - $6.45: Persian noodles, chick peas, red kidney beans, spinach, garlic, white beans, brown lentils, topped with fried mint garlic onions and fresh baked bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shirazi Salad - $4.45: Diced tomatoes, persian cucumbers, red onions mixed with dried mint and lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers and Sides
- Yogurt & Cucumber (Mast-o-Khiyar) - $4.45: Homemade yogurt with chopped Persian cucumbers and dried mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickled Vegetables (Torshi) - $4.45: Mixture of marinated herbs and vegetables, carefully aged in vinegar and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yogurt & Garlic (Mast-o-Musir) - $4.45: Homemade yogurt mixed with dried Persian shallots (musir) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus - $4.45: Garbanzo beans blended with tahini, lime juice, olive oil, and garlic with a dash of paprika Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Specials
- Mix Chelo Kabob - $12.45: 1 skewer of beef kubideh and 1 skewer of chicken kubideh with rice and bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dinner Special - $15.45: 1 skewer of kubideh and 1/2 skewer of jujeh with rice and bread and a side dish of your choice Dietary tags: Halal, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner
- Lunch Special - $13.45: 1 skewer of beef shishkabob and 1 skewer of boneless chicken with rice, bread and your choice of a soda Available at: lunch
- Chicken Soltani - $12.45: 1 skewer of boneless chicken and 1 skewer of chicken kubideh with rice and bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- 3 Meat Special - $16.45: 1 skewer of beef kubideh, 1 skewer of chicken kubideh, and 1 skewer of lamb chenjeh with rice and bread Available at: dinner, lunch
Family Packs
- Food for Five (5) - $75: 3 skewers kubideh, 2 boneless chicken, 1 cornish hen, 1 lamb kabob, 1 shishkabob, 2 negini, 5 rice, 2 sides, bread, vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Food for Ten (10) - $140: 6 skewers kubideh, 2 boneless chicken, 2 cornish hen, 2 lamb kabob, 2 shishkabob, 4 negini, 10 rice, 4 sides, bread, vegetables Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Food for Fifteen (15) - $205: 9 skewers kubideh, 3 boneless chicken, 3 cornish hen, 2 lamb kabob, 2 shishkabob, 5 negini, 15 rice, 6 sides, bread, vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Food for Twenty (20) - $270: 12 skewers kubideh, 3 boneless chicken, 3 cornish hen, 3 lamb kabob, 3 shishkabob, 8 negini, 3 beef barg, 20 rice, 8 sides, bread, vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Darband Shishkabob
- Is Darband Shishkabob dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Darband Shishkabob has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hummus, Shirazi Salad and Pickled Vegetables (Torshi).
- What can I eat at Darband Shishkabob on a dairy-free diet?
- Hummus, Shirazi Salad and Pickled Vegetables (Torshi) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Darband Shishkabob have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Hummus and Shirazi Salad.
- Is Darband Shishkabob 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 Darband Shishkabob?
- Food for Five (5), at roughly 87.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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