Kabab King Diner
Flushing, NY 11372-6328
Phone: (718) 457-5857
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- 74th Street
- Directions:
- E; F, V; G; R at Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Ave
- Hours:
- Daily 24 hours
Editorial Review for Kabab King Diner – by Janet Tzou
The Scene
Trying to place your order at this bustling 24-hour street food joint can be like entering the holiday shopping fray. But don't be alarmed: The disorganized frenzy at this neighborhood fave is a long-standing tradition. You'll see crowds that reflect the diversity of the surrounding Jackson Heights neighborhood, with people cutting lines and barking out orders at the food counter staff. Cheap furniture and fluorescent lighting make for spartan decor; pull up a plastic chair and dive into the hungry chaos.
The Food
Kebab King is famous for its savory meats, and two favorites seem to disappear the quickest: chicken makhani, tender dark meat in a decadently rich, creamy, chili oil gravy, and the chicken tikka platter, a generous serving of juicy, smoke-charred chicken nestled into biryani rice with whole peppercorns. Sandwich your bites between torn pieces of fluffy, oven-baked naan bread; finish with fragrant homemade marsala chai and milky, pistachio-drizzled sweets.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoKebab King has a hospitable tradition of not asking seated diners to pay until they've finished their meal. However, tip is required--even if you don't get much wait service.
Where to SitFancier service is available in the larger upstairs dining room, but the no-frills downstairs is always busier.
The ExtrasStroll over to Patel Brothers for fantastic South Asian grocery shopping, including well-priced spices and rices.
User Reviews for Kabab King Diner
01/31/2008 Posted by ella33333
This place has the absolute worst service I have ever encountered. Their delivery people are surly, unhelpful, and cannot find street corners on the grid-like roads of midtown Manhattan. They are also repeatedly late and if you call them, you will most likely be put on hold for 20 minutes or more. They will also agree to your requests only to later refuse to acknowledge them. If you want any peace of mind, do NOT order food from this place.
12/26/2007 Posted by stringy33
Kabab King is mobbed by people, both upstairs and down, and their current facilities seem unable to handle the crowd. On the other hand, the food is truly authentic Pakistani cuisine-- very well-prepared and tasty. It's a pity that the facilities are inadequate. Service is very spotty and unprofessional. The upstairs dining room could use a thorough cleanup, rearrangement, and reorganization. The ambience is that of a cafeteria rather than a dining hall.
Pros: Food quality and diversity
Cons: Poor facilities
