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Kabana Restaurant

1106 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702-1687
510-845-3355
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Ranked #17 of 399 restaurants in Berkeley
4.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Cuisines: Middle Eastern, Indian, Pakistani
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Sacramento, CA
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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The only thing preventing me from giving this place an excellent rating, is its cleanliness. That's a pity since the place is quite small that it should be an easy task to accomplish! The food itself was delicious and served in ample amounts. Next time will probably order take out! More

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Hollywood, Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

It certainly isn't trying for a Michelin star. As a matter of fact, the restaurant is quite cramped, and they do not allow any alcohol. The best thing to do is to take out, and try their shammi kababs and paratha with a bottle of Bruichladdich. There, smokiness meets smokiness! When you order on the phone, tell them not to... More

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Bozeman MT
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

This is the first thing we do when we fly in from MT, where there is NO ethnic food. OMG- this place is the best. The tandoori fish is a must. Gotta have the palak paneer, as well as the dal and the naan. If they have the goat curry, do it. If you get freaked out about things needing... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2011

We were staying in Berkeley and went here based on the reviews on trip advisor - we were not disappointed. The restaurant was almost full, we were seated quickly and before long we had decided on tandoori chicken (after we saw an amazing one come out), panak peneer and curry lamb. It was all delicious. The servings were big so... More

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Oaxaca
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2011

I first discovered Kabana when I moved in to an apartment around the corner nearly 3 years ago. Even though I have since moved to a different apartment in another part of berkeley, I will bike 20 minutes just to eat at Kabana! Their food is incredibly flavorful with good portion sizes for the prize...enough for two meals when I... More

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berkeley california
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2011

now the restaurant has added white table cloths, but the food is still wonderful, fragrant, tasty and very reasonable. it is truly a local pakistani place with loyal customers and great service. it is worth any wait and they do take out. ovens are going smoking and flavorful. More

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Albuquerque, New Mexico
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2010

We asked someone on the street for a lunch recommendation and weren't disappointed in this small eatery with a neighborhood feel. Kabana's Pakistani menu has a little something for everyone. The wait staff was hospitable and in no rush to push us along. We ordered spinich and chicken and lamb dishes, all very spicey, but delicious to our palette. The... More

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tusker05
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2009
1
person found this review helpful

The food was okay but what happened to me after that meal is no JOKE, but of course it was my fault. As soon as I entered the restaurant, I notiched the cooks with no hair nets, no gloves,dirty aprons,no uniforms, dirty kitchen,dingy atmosphere; THE WARNING SIGNS WERE OUT THERE BRIGHT AND CLEAR, I was tired after a long drive... More

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Ithaca NY
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2008

Good food. Very cramped space. More

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la
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2008

Awesome Food!!!!Simply excellent, Best in the bay area I must say....Tandoori Fish is a must have..... More

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