Gao's Kabob Chicago
John Jimenez · 155 Google reviewsGao's Kabob Chicago — neighborhood chinese in Chinatown. Always packed, always worth it. Technique and tradition show up on every plate. Open late, BYOB. "The lamb kebabs were perfectly balanced between lean and fat, juicy, and not gamey at all" — Cindy Jiang [$$]
What 1,137 diners keep saying
What 1,137 diners keep saying
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“We had a great experience at GAO’s Kabob! The restaurant is very clean, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. The skewers were absolutely delicious. Perfectly seasoned, fresh, and full of flavor. The hospitality was outstanding as well; everyone was so kind, welcoming, and attentive throughout our visit. If you’re looking for great kabobs and friendly service, I highly recommend giving this place a try!”
“Nice food with fair price, highly recommend the $1 lamb kebab!!”
“This is a nice little place tucked on a side street in Chinatown. The kabobs came out really fast and the cold soup was exactly as stated...cold, lol! The cabbage and chicken skin kabobs were the best. All of the ones we tried were good but those two stood out. The lamb and beef were little but tasty. Their onion rings came in a cute little basket. Also, a BYOB. Will certainly be back.”
“The skewers were delicious, well-seasoned, and cooked perfectly. The meat was tender and juicy with a great smoky flavor. The atmosphere was fun, and the service was great. Definitely one of my favorite BBQ spots in the area! Will be back again.”
“Amazing food and service!!! So much food they had to roll me out lol!!!”
“a fantastic spot for friends and family to get together! perfect for a casual meal. the meat is incredibly juicy and flavorful. Every dish we tried was delicious, and the service was friendly and attentive. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for great food and a welcoming environment!”
“Gao’s Kabob is an amazing barbecue place. Their food is brilliant, their service is friendly, and the atmosphere is lively. First of all, the food is very tasty. The meat tastes fresh and savory and their corn is also amazing. The food comes out quick and the fries and onion rings are also great. They are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. The service is also fantastic. The staff was very nice and attentive and they made sure to fulfill all of our requests as best they could. The atmosphere is very lively and a little loud but still a nice place. It is a bit cramped but that was fine since every thing else was great. Overall, definitely recommend this place and come try it👍”
“Very nice restaurant for friends or family gathering. Food is really good, kabobs are tender and juicy and perfectly seasoned . Excellent food and totally worth the visit.”
“Seafood boil was excellent - lots of garlic flavor! The shrimp was my favorite and tasted especially fresh. I also really enjoyed the lamb skewers, which were a steal at $1 each. The lychee green tea was a refreshing addition to our meal.”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This was my first time at Gao’s BBQ and it definitely won’t be my last. The food was absolutely delicious, everything was full of flavor and cooked perfectly. The staff was very servicial, attentive, and made us feel welcomed from the moment we walked in. They were also super generous with portions, which made the experience even better. You can really tell they care about their customers. Highly recommend checking this place out if you’re looking for great food and amazing service!”
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