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Sansom Kabob House, Philadelphia, PA

Sansom Kabob House

4.6
4.6
118 Reviews
$30 and under
Afghan

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2 people
7:00 PM
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
  • Innovative
Hello, we are Sansom Kabob House. A local Afghan restaurant bringing authentic Afghan cuisine from the core of Afghanistan. We originally opened on October 2nd, 2002. We were on 1526 Sansom St. for 14 years and then moved to 1300 South St. We create gourmet Afghan food that you can find in Afghanistan or here at our Philadelphia location. We have mouthwatering flavors starting from our bread to our kabobs. Our bread's recipe and technique have been passed down from the founder's great-great-grandfather, who owned an array of bakeries and managed many restaurants in Kabul. Passed through generations to our chef, who brought delicious meals to 15th and Sansom of Philadelphia. Then from 15th and Sansom to 1300 South St.

We have delectable food that you fall in love with and will bring comfort to you, from our meat lovers to our vegans. We do reservations, groups, take-out, delivery, catering, waiter service, and maintain a great family environment.

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What 118 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sansom Kabob House offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food, excellent service" and a "lovely atmosphere." Guests rave about the "scrumptious" Afghan cuisine, generous portions, and a "beautiful ambiance." With a mix of "delicious" dishes like lamb kebabs and Qablee Palaw, it's a "highly recommended" spot.

118 Reviews
  1. Ramin

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Tucked away in the heart of Philadelphia, this charming restaurant offers an authentic taste of Afghan cuisine. We ordered the Qabuli Palaw with Kofta and Chapli Kebab. The rice was fragrant and flavorful, while the lamb leg beneath the Qabuli Palaw was incredibly tender and succulent. The staff was warm and welcoming, adding to the inviting ambiance. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between sophistication and relaxation, enhanced by heritage paintings, artifacts, and elegant decor. A must-visit for anyone looking to experience genuine Afghan flavors in a refined yet cozy setting.

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  2. Tracy

    Grand Rapids4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, interesting menu. Friendly, helpful service. Our only disappointment was our selected dessert being out of stock. Everything we tried was great.

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  3. Laurel

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an early dinner reservation because we had tickets to a play afterward. It wasn't very crowded, but I was still a bit worried about the time when we first arrived, since there weren't many servers. However, they were both friendly and very efficient, and we were able to finish in time. The food was all amazing; I especially enjoyed the kadu and the dhal.

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  4. Anirban

    Philadelphia36 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on August 3, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Kebabs were fairly bland particularly the lamb kebabs. The potstickers were not very tasty. Good ambience and service but food was overpriced.

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  5. Bruce

    Philadelphia26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely setting, delicious food, generous portions.

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  6. SilverQueen VIP

    Philadelphia737 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful decor. Music is soothing and not too loud. It's a lovely atmosphere. Food is very good, service is very pleasant.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious, but not very filling for how expensive it is. They just give you a lot of rice as filler, with the entrees. The dumplings are top tier though.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been meaning to try this place for years and our only regret is that we waited so long. Excellent food, excellent service. What more could you ask for?

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  9. MarleneD

    Philadelphia1 review

    4.0

    Dined on December 27, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience and would highly recommend them to anyone who wants a taste of scrumptious.

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  10. Ironwolf VIP

    Philadelphia62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants - consistently excellent food and friendly, attentive service in a lovely environment. Highly recommended.

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FAQs

Sansom Kabob House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 751-9110.

Sansom Kabob House is rated 4.6 stars by 118 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
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1300 South St., Philadelphia, PA 19147

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  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Afghan, Vegan, Vegetarian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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