NEWS4U JUNE 2022 | CUISINE & DINING
WHAT'SCOOKIN' WITH MATT LAINE
KABOB XPRESS 3305 N GREEN RIVER RD EVANSVILLE, IN
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his place had some big shoes to fill because I was a huge fan of another local Middle Eastern spot in town that unfortunately closed down. I haven’t actually tried other Middle Eastern eateries of late because I was still
mourning the loss of Oasis Cafe. But after passing through all the stages of grief, I was ready to move on and find another great place to frequent - which turned out to be Kabob Xpress. The food always looks stunning when I see pictures, and it met my expectations in spectacular fashion. I actually tried it twice, once alone to make sure my wife would enjoy it, and then again with the family. This is how the whole experience went for us.
The place was extraordinarily clean
service and decor really go a long
and inviting. The smells alone will
way in making you feel like you are in
almost lift you up and guide you right
a place further away from Evansville.
to the counter to place an order. We
Once done perusing the retail part
took time to really check out the menu
of the store our appetizer was ready
and see what all they had to offer. I
which was just the introduction to the
have to say there are so many things I
symphony of flavors about to dance
still want to try here, but my stomach
on our taste buds.
is only so big and there will be other
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trips. As we were discussing what we
For an appetizer, we ordered the
wanted, the owners were helping us
Hummus Platter. For entrées, my wife
by explaining food items and some
and daughter each had the Chicken
good flavor combinations, which
Shawarma and I had the Shish
always helps when trying out a new
Tawook. The hummus was a simple
place. As we made our final decisions,
presentation with some spices and
we apologized in advance because we
oils that are typically found in the
ordered rice for our daughter despite
Middle East. The pita was perfectly
how messy she can be with certain
cooked and not too crunchy making
foods. The owners weren’t bothered
it a beautiful dipping vessel for the
by it at all and just told us to enjoy
hummus. As the Chicken Shawarma
it. As we found a table we started
came off the grill, the smell permeated
looking at all the retail items they have
the entire restaurant, surely enticing
for sale, and I have to say that small
the other patrons. The cumin and
