Kebab USA — Restaurant in Philadelphia

Restaurant Review: A Food Safety Nightmare with a Side of Awful Service

I wish I had something good to say about this place, but unfortunately, my experience was a disaster from start to finish. Let’s start with the most concerning issue: food safety.

Upon walking in, I immediately noticed a strange smell—something between stale grease and spoiled meat. The floors were sticky, the tables still had crumbs from previous diners, and the staff seemed completely indifferent to basic hygiene. I should have walked out right then, but against my better judgment, I stayed. Big mistake.

I ordered a simple dish, thinking it would be hard to mess up. What arrived was an insult to food itself. The meat was cold in the center, meaning it hadn’t been cooked properly, and the vegetables looked days (if not weeks) old. Worse, my companion found a hair in their meal, and when we pointed it out, the server barely acknowledged it—no apology, no replacement, just a shrug.

Speaking of service, it was atrocious. The staff acted like we were an inconvenience rather than paying customers. Orders took forever to arrive, and when they finally did, everything was wrong. Drinks? Warm. Utensils? Dirty. When we asked for replacements, the server rolled their eyes and mumbled something under their breath.

The real kicker? I ended up sick just hours after eating here. I can’t say for sure it was food poisoning, but considering the questionable cleanliness, I wouldn’t be surprised.

If you value your stomach (and your patience), do yourself a favor and avoid this place at all costs. You’d be better off eating a gas station sandwich—at least you’d have a fighting chance of it...

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