Sansom Kabob House

4.6

118 Reviews

$30 and under

Afghan

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood 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 16:00–22:00
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
Area
South Philly
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, View

AshakUS$7.99
Steamed scallion-filled dumplings, topped with yogurt and meat sauce, sprinkled w/ mint
SambosaUS$5.99
Fried pastries filled with chickpeas and potatoes, served with cilantro chutney
BulaniUS$4.99
Fried potato and onion filled pastries served with cilantro chutney and mint yogurt sauce
BuraniUS$6.99
Saute of eggplant served with yogurt and mint
KaduUS$6.99
Pumpkin cooked with tomato and onion topped with yogurt & mint
HummusUS$7.99
Steamed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon and herbs, served with Afghan bread
SoupUS$5.99
Yellow split peas cooked with tomato, onion and garlic
Yogurt DipUS$4.99
with mint

Drink

Soft DrinksUS$2.99
Afghan Tea (Black or Green)US$2.50
CoffeeUS$2.50
Special Yogurt DrinkUS$3.50
JuicesUS$3.50
Iced TeaUS$2.99

Vegetarian Dishes

Chalaw BanjanUS$16.99
Stewed eggplant cooked with onions, tomatoes and herbs topped with yogurt, served with Afghan rice, salad, and Afghan bread
Chalaw SabziUS$16.99
Stewed spinach cooked with onion, and garlic served with Afghan rice, salad, and Afghan bread
Chalaw GlupyUS$16.99
Stew of cauliflower cooked with onions and tomatoes served with Afghan rice, salad, and Afghan bread
Dahl ChalawUS$16.99
Yellow split peas cooked with onions, tomatoes and garlic served with Afghan rice, salad, and Afghan bread
Qurma KachaluUS$16.99
Potatoes cooked with onions and tomatoes served with Afghan rice, salad, and Afghan bread
Chalaw KaduUS$16.99
Sauteed pumpkin topped with yogurt served with Afghan rice, salad, and Afghan bread
LobyaUS$16.99
Kidney beans cooked with tomato, onion, and garlic served with Afghan rice, salad, and Afghan bread
NakhodUS$16.99
Chickpeas cooked with tomato, onion, and garlic served with Afghan rice, salad, and Afghan bread
BamiaUS$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 DishesUS$6.99
Eggplant, spinach, cauliflower, split peas, potato, pumpkin, okra, kidney beans, chickpeas
Non-VegetarianUS$7.99
Qurma chicken, Qurma lamb
Side RiceUS$5.99
Side BreadUS$2.99
Side SaladUS$5.99

Main Menu

Lamb KabobUS$21.99
Chunks of Iamb marinated in spices and garlic on (2) skewers served with Afghan rice, Afghan salad, Afghan bread, and chutney
Beef KabobUS$20.00
Ground beef marinated in spices and garlic on (2) skewers served with Afghan rice, Afghan salad, Afghan bread, and chutney
Chicken KabobUS$17.99
Chicken pieces marinated in herbs, spices and garlic on (2) skewers served with Afghan rice, Afghan salad, Afghan bread, and chutney
Fish KabobUS$20.99
Salmon marinated in spices, onions, tomatoes, on (2) skewers served with Afghan rice, Afghan salad, Afghan bread, and chutney
Sansom KabobUS$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 KabobUS$16.99
Onions, peppers, squash and mushrooms cooked on (2) skewers served with Afghan rice, Afghan salad, and Afghan bread
Chablee KabobUS$18.99
Ground beef mixed with onions, garlic and spices served with Afghan rice, Afghan salad, and Afghan bread
Qablee PalawUS$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 ChalawUS$17.99
Tender chunks of lamb or chicken cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices served with Afghan rice, Afghan, salad and Afghan bread
Kufta ChalawUS$18.99
Afghani meatballs with a sauce of onions and tomatoes served with Afghan rice, Afghan salad, and Afghan bread
AshakUS$17.99
Steamed scallion-filled dumplings, topped with yogurt and meat sauce, sprinkled w/ mint
Kabob SaladsUS$18.99
2 skewers of Chicken, Beef or Lamb served with Afghan salad and bread
MantuUS$18.99
Ground beef and onion filled dumpling topped with homemade yogurt and dried mint
Extra Skewer of KabobUS$7.99
Chicken, Beef or Lamb

Dessert

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

What 118 people are saying

Sansom Kabob House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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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 20 February 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 14 October 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 20 September 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 3 August 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 7 June 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 16 February 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 28 January 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 27 January 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 27 December 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 9 December 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 booking

2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1300 South St., Philadelphia, PA 19147

Additional information

Area
South Philly
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 16:00–22:00
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, Takeaway, 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 booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

AshakUS$7.99

SambosaUS$5.99

BulaniUS$4.99

BuraniUS$6.99

KaduUS$6.99

HummusUS$7.99

SoupUS$5.99

Yogurt DipUS$4.99

Drink

Soft DrinksUS$2.99

Afghan Tea (Black or Green)US$2.50

CoffeeUS$2.50

Special Yogurt DrinkUS$3.50

JuicesUS$3.50

Iced TeaUS$2.99

Vegetarian Dishes

Chalaw BanjanUS$16.99

Chalaw SabziUS$16.99

Chalaw GlupyUS$16.99

Dahl ChalawUS$16.99

Qurma KachaluUS$16.99

Chalaw KaduUS$16.99

LobyaUS$16.99

NakhodUS$16.99

BamiaUS$16.99

Side Dishes

Vegetarian DishesUS$6.99

Non-VegetarianUS$7.99

Side RiceUS$5.99

Side BreadUS$2.99

Side SaladUS$5.99

Main Menu

Lamb KabobUS$21.99

Beef KabobUS$20.00

Chicken KabobUS$17.99

Fish KabobUS$20.99

Sansom KabobUS$22.99

Vegetarian KabobUS$16.99

Chablee KabobUS$18.99

Qablee PalawUS$18.99

Qurma ChalawUS$17.99

Kufta ChalawUS$18.99

AshakUS$17.99

Kabob SaladsUS$18.99

MantuUS$18.99

Extra Skewer of KabobUS$7.99

Dessert

FirniUS$4.99

BaklavaUS$3.99

SheeryakhUS$4.99

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