Café Kebab, MI Road, Jaipur: A Disappointing EncounterAs a seasoned traveler who has had the privilege of exploring the culinary landscapes of various cultures, I recently found myself at Café Kebab on the bustling MI Road in Jaipur. Given its prime location, I anticipated a delightful experience steeped in the rich flavors of Rajasthan. Unfortunately, my visit was anything but.Upon entering, the ambiance immediately set off alarms. The presence of pests and mosquitoes was unsettling, to say the least. One would expect an establishment in such a prominent area to maintain basic hygiene standards, yet this was sorely lacking. I found it difficult to relax or even focus on the meal in such an environment. For this alone, I feel compelled to rate the ambiance 1/5.The food, which I had high hopes for, was an even greater disappointment. I ordered a selection of kebabs, along with a few other items, expecting the robust, aromatic flavors that Indian cuisine is renowned for. However, what was served to us fell woefully short of even basic expectations. The kebabs, usually a highlight of any meal, were flavorless, and the texture was far from appetizing. Worse still, some of the items had a stale taste, which is simply unacceptable. Given this, I would also rate the food a 1/5.The service, while not the worst aspect of the evening, was hardly commendable. There was only one server attending to the entire establishment, and while they seemed to be doing their best under the circumstances, the lack of sufficient staff was evident. Service was average, at best, and certainly didn’t redeem the other glaring issues.Overall, Café Kebab failed to deliver on any front. As a venue on the main MI Road, it has the potential to be a culinary landmark in Jaipur, yet it falls far short of that mark. If a restaurant cannot offer quality food, it should at least provide a decent ambiance—but Café Kebab managed to fail on both counts. I can only hope that the management takes these issues seriously and makes the necessary improvements. Until then, I would not recommend this place to fellow travelers or food...
Read moreFood has lost its taste and gone is Customer service all becoz of the intoxication of stardom of Sikandar.
To be honest this place is over hyped and over priced. I ordered Chicken Korma, Mutton Korma and the so called out of the world Mutton Kababs.
My review based on my oder on 19 March 2023 & 20 March 2023:
Mutton Kababs: To my suprise they were too tiny compared to their price. They were priced at 280rs for 2 kababs and they were really small compared to their price. Honestly you could be much better kababs for 200rs plus they would be more authentic. hence they are really not worth the price and hype.
Mutton Korma: honestly both the kormas have 65% oil & 35% material (Mutton/Chicken) This was a huge turnoff for us as the oil was way way too much as if the restaurant in oder to show you a box full of korma is adding oil to fill the container. Pictures attached for you guys to view that too after removing the oil once from the container.
Also the worst part is that on request to Sikander the owner in my next Oder to kindly do not just fill up the containers with oil as 1) It spills in the food bag 2) its a health hazard. he simple had no words to revert. Rather one of his waiter @ billing i guess his was Sanjay - said you can try some where else .. I mean if the customer has simply asked to remove access oil on the top .. they cant even do that ..
Honestly it reminds me the great hindi proverb "Unchi Dukan feeke pakwan".
I would seriously not recommend this place rather you should visit Kabab's and Curries if you like great...
Read moreI’d been to Café Kebabs on MI Road like 5 years ago and still remembered vibing with their seekh kebabs, tikka, and that addictive chicken popcorn. The setup’s simple—open kitchen downstairs, chill dining space upstairs.
So this time around, I went all in: mutton seekh kebabs, chicken tikka (minus the extra cream and butter), half a portion of mutton keema, khameeri rotis, and one rumali roti. Service? Super quick, no complaints there.
The seekh and tikka? Chef’s kiss. The tikka especially—smoky, juicy, grilled to absolute perfection. Pair it with onions + green chutney and honestly, you’re eating some of the best stuff Jaipur has to offer.
But the mutton keema? Meh. Portion felt stingy, though the taste was passable. The real win was the khameeri rotis—soft, fluffy, with this subtle sweetness that made them snackable on their own.
If Mughlai cravings hit you in Jaipur, Café Kebabs is still...
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