Sansom Kabob House

4.6

118 Reviews

$30 and under

Afghan

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Afghan, Vegan, Vegetarian
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 751-9110
Website
http://www.sansomkabobhouseonsouth.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Catering available call 215-751-9110 for further information.
Private party facilities
Private events available call 215-751-9110 for further information.

Location
1300 South St., Philadelphia, PA 19147
Neighborhood
South Philly
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, View

Ashak$7.99
Steamed scallion-filled dumplings, topped with yogurt and meat sauce, sprinkled w/ mint
Sambosa$5.99
Fried pastries filled with chickpeas and potatoes, served with cilantro chutney
Bulani$4.99
Fried potato and onion filled pastries served with cilantro chutney and mint yogurt sauce
Burani$6.99
Saute of eggplant served with yogurt and mint
Kadu$6.99
Pumpkin cooked with tomato and onion topped with yogurt & mint
Hummus$7.99
Steamed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon and herbs, served with Afghan bread
Soup$5.99
Yellow split peas cooked with tomato, onion and garlic
Yogurt Dip$4.99
with mint

Drink

Soft Drinks$2.99
Afghan Tea (Black or Green)$2.50
Coffee$2.50
Special Yogurt Drink$3.50
Juices$3.50
Iced Tea$2.99

Vegetarian Dishes

Chalaw Banjan$16.99
Stewed eggplant cooked with onions, tomatoes and herbs topped with yogurt, served with Afghan rice, salad, and Afghan bread
Chalaw Sabzi$16.99
Stewed spinach cooked with onion, and garlic served with Afghan rice, salad, and Afghan bread
Chalaw Glupy$16.99
Stew of cauliflower cooked with onions and tomatoes served with Afghan rice, salad, and Afghan bread
Dahl Chalaw$16.99
Yellow split peas cooked with onions, tomatoes and garlic served with Afghan rice, salad, and Afghan bread
Qurma Kachalu$16.99
Potatoes cooked with onions and tomatoes served with Afghan rice, salad, and Afghan bread
Chalaw Kadu$16.99
Sauteed pumpkin topped with yogurt served with Afghan rice, salad, and Afghan bread
Lobya$16.99
Kidney beans cooked with tomato, onion, and garlic served with Afghan rice, salad, and Afghan bread
Nakhod$16.99
Chickpeas cooked with tomato, onion, and garlic served with Afghan rice, salad, and Afghan bread
Bamia$16.99
Okra cooked with tomato, onion, and garlic served with Afghan rice, salad, and Afghan bread

Side Dishes

Vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes available:

Vegetarian Dishes$6.99
Eggplant, spinach, cauliflower, split peas, potato, pumpkin, okra, kidney beans, chickpeas
Non-Vegetarian$7.99
Qurma chicken, Qurma lamb
Side Rice$5.99
Side Bread$2.99
Side Salad$5.99

Main Menu

Lamb Kabob$21.99
Chunks of Iamb marinated in spices and garlic on (2) skewers served with Afghan rice, Afghan salad, Afghan bread, and chutney
Beef Kabob$20.00
Ground beef marinated in spices and garlic on (2) skewers served with Afghan rice, Afghan salad, Afghan bread, and chutney
Chicken Kabob$17.99
Chicken pieces marinated in herbs, spices and garlic on (2) skewers served with Afghan rice, Afghan salad, Afghan bread, and chutney
Fish Kabob$20.99
Salmon marinated in spices, onions, tomatoes, on (2) skewers served with Afghan rice, Afghan salad, Afghan bread, and chutney
Sansom Kabob$22.99
Combination of Iamb, beef and chicken marinated in spices and garlic on (2) skewers served with Afghan rice, Afghan salad and Afghan bread
Vegetarian Kabob$16.99
Onions, peppers, squash and mushrooms cooked on (2) skewers served with Afghan rice, Afghan salad, and Afghan bread
Chablee Kabob$18.99
Ground beef mixed with onions, garlic and spices served with Afghan rice, Afghan salad, and Afghan bread
Qablee Palaw$18.99
Pieces of lamb under a mound of Afghan rice topped with carrot strips, raisins, and almonds served with Afghan salad and Afghan bread
Qurma Chalaw$17.99
Tender chunks of lamb or chicken cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices served with Afghan rice, Afghan, salad and Afghan bread
Kufta Chalaw$18.99
Afghani meatballs with a sauce of onions and tomatoes served with Afghan rice, Afghan salad, and Afghan bread
Ashak$17.99
Steamed scallion-filled dumplings, topped with yogurt and meat sauce, sprinkled w/ mint
Kabob Salads$18.99
2 skewers of Chicken, Beef or Lamb served with Afghan salad and bread
Mantu$18.99
Ground beef and onion filled dumpling topped with homemade yogurt and dried mint
Extra Skewer of Kabob$7.99
Chicken, Beef or Lamb

Dessert

Firni$4.99
Pudding of milk, cardamom and sliced almonds
Baklava$3.99
Paper thin layer of syrup soaked pastry with walnuts and pistachios
Sheeryakh$4.99
Special Afghan style ice cream with cardamom & milky flavor

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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

1300 South St., Philadelphia, PA 19147

Additional information

Neighborhood
South Philly
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Afghan, Vegan, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, View

Website
http://www.sansomkabobhouseonsouth.com/
Phone number
(215) 751-9110
Catering
Catering available call 215-751-9110 for further information.
Private party facilities
Private events available call 215-751-9110 for further information.

Sansom Kabob House

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

Ashak$7.99

Sambosa$5.99

Bulani$4.99

Burani$6.99

Kadu$6.99

Hummus$7.99

Soup$5.99

Yogurt Dip$4.99

Drink

Soft Drinks$2.99

Afghan Tea (Black or Green)$2.50

Coffee$2.50

Special Yogurt Drink$3.50

Juices$3.50

Iced Tea$2.99

Vegetarian Dishes

Chalaw Banjan$16.99

Chalaw Sabzi$16.99

Chalaw Glupy$16.99

Dahl Chalaw$16.99

Qurma Kachalu$16.99

Chalaw Kadu$16.99

Lobya$16.99

Nakhod$16.99

Bamia$16.99

Side Dishes

Vegetarian Dishes$6.99

Non-Vegetarian$7.99

Side Rice$5.99

Side Bread$2.99

Side Salad$5.99

Main Menu

Lamb Kabob$21.99

Beef Kabob$20.00

Chicken Kabob$17.99

Fish Kabob$20.99

Sansom Kabob$22.99

Vegetarian Kabob$16.99

Chablee Kabob$18.99

Qablee Palaw$18.99

Qurma Chalaw$17.99

Kufta Chalaw$18.99

Ashak$17.99

Kabob Salads$18.99

Mantu$18.99

Extra Skewer of Kabob$7.99

Dessert

Firni$4.99

Baklava$3.99

Sheeryakh$4.99

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