I park my car by this restaurant quite often and every time I get out and walk by my mouth starts to water. The aroma wafting out of this place tells you everything you need to know. The food is incredible and a must try. Definitely a Chicago hidden gem.

Excellent chicken biryani 10/10 with a side of onions, jalapeños and lime, plus a great selection of other grilled meats or wraps on the menu! The portion size is huge. If you're a fan of baklava they've got it too. I've been eating baklava all my life and I'm picky- so I'd say the baklava is good enough, but it didn't blow my mind. The overall experience at Kababish is great. The staff is friendly, and the service is fast. No frills joint with family-style, home-cooked-style, authentic food. Highly recommended if you're in the area. Also a bonus that there's plenty of easy parking in their own parking lot.

Places like this is what makes Chgo's eating scene tops! This place is not a tourist attraction HOWEVER its worth the visit. First.of all, no nonsense atmosphere. Come order, sit down, eat if you find a table and leave. That said, service was wonderful. Courteous, friendly, place was warm and inviting. My girl ordered Goat madi...rice was exceptional. Meat was tender and they gave you a variety of sauces to make it your own. I had the spicy gyro with a weird looking bread. Definitely not Pic worthy but great taste and a good bite. If you in area stop by. Big parking lot.

Hidden gem of Old Town!! I drive by this spot on the way to/from work and always see cars out front - finally stopped in last night and can see why. First of all, the place was filled at midnight with repeat customers which was a great sign. I was a little skeptical when I saw the prices on the menu as it was much more expensive than I expect from a counter serve restaurant, but when I tasted the food, I completely understood why. We had the daily special, the goat biryani, which was loaded with fall off the bone tender meat, flavorful sauce, and rice that was perfectly cooked. Our take out box was packed to the brim and we were easily able to split that meal into multiple leftover meals. I thought I may have just been extremely hungry the night before but even eating the leftovers today, I was blown away by the flavor. One of the best dishes that I've had. Not a fancy place at all, but everyone was friendly and they do have seating available if you want to eat in. Would highly recommend!

Hole in the wall, open late and tons of parking. This spot is OG and you understand why all the drivers etc frequent this spot. Huge portions on biryani and freshly made apps so it takes 15/20. Overall, one of the solid Pakistani food spots in chicago that truly deserves your patronage. PS: they don't serve all biryanis everyday. There is a special meat on a daily basis that rotates. The chicken biryani was absolutely divine

Great hole in the wall east Asian food by old town. Small menu but everything is done with quality. Portions are massive and can last you for 2 to 3 meals. I would suggest not eating there as the spaces small and can get hot/crowded quickly. Expect to wait a little bit at night with a large crowd ordering. I love coming to this place though and I'll keep coming.

The real deal. Closer and less expensive than a trip to Pakistan. Enormous portions (two people can absolutely share one main course) and a high default level of spice are the watchwords here. The colorful and voluble customers make the experience. Modest facility with a single, much-used bathroom and dedicated parking. Your correspondent likes not loves the kitchen's sensibilities but is equally unqualified to pass judgment on its level of authenticity. The milk-in tea isn't a favorite but certainly is ubiquitous in authentic Pakistani food joints. Rice is very competent and good without being the bestest. The freshly-made naan bread is, however, not to be missed.

Great quality Pakistani food in a setting that's a bit of a dive and not as clean as I would like. You walk in and order with the cook, who was very helpful in explaining the dishes. They basically have stews, biryani and bbq meats, which they make on their flat top grill. I like that they have daily specials, wherein they rotate in and out the different stews and dahls. We sat on the patio, which could use a deep cleaning. The food was great, spicy, flavorful, fresh and delicious. There's a definite homemade quality to the food here, and I appreciate the expertise. I'll most definitely be back.

Kababish is such a hidden gem - one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago! Every time I've been here, the food has been top-notch. They're not afraid to use spices, which is exactly what I want out of a restaurant. The first time I came here, I got the chili chicken and fish fry and I've gotten those two dishes every time I go since. Yes, that does mean there are many menu items that I have yet to try but I just can't go here without getting those two! Other notable items are the chicken patty and vegetables (not sure the exact name but it was super tasty). Big fan of the atmosphere here - very casual, almost like you're eating in someone's home. It's a tiny building in the middle of a parking lot that you would never guess has some of the best South Asian food in Chicago. Service is solid too, just be prepared to wait a little bit during prime meal time. Might want to order a cup of chai to enjoy while you wait!