KatKout
Baker J · 11 Google reviewsKatKout — an Albany Park food find that regulars keep close. The food tastes like it should, with no compromises. The welcome here is real, and owner-operated. Yacob Yousef: "Also the roasted chicken was crispy and very flavorful"
What 99 diners keep saying
What 99 diners keep saying
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“I ordered catering from here for an event I was hosting in the neighborhood, and I couldn't have had a better experience. The staff was incredibly kind and helpful throughout the entire process, and the owner was such a pleasure to work with, easily one of the nicest people I've met. The portions were more than enough and the guests could not stop raving. They made everything so easy, and I can't recommend them enough!”
“Rotisserie chicken was delicious and the shawarma was amazing, would love to come again”
“The food was really great!! Rotisserie chicken and Shawarma!! Both were really great.!!”
“Food was so delicious 😋 I got the Sharwma meal that came with fries and a drink and was so full after. Would go here again to try the rest of the food!”
“Amazing chicken shawarma, well seasoned with good Toom sauce!! They toast the sandwich at the end, which makes a big difference in taste. Nice lady at the counter too”
“Great food and very friendly service. The real gem is the changing daily special, which is “always” mansaf on Friday, but might on another day be maqluba, ouzi, fasulya, kousa mahshi (stuffed zucchini) etc. (the owner said to call in the morning to ask what they’ll be making that day). I had the mansaf today and it was a great version, meltingly tender and delicious whole lamb shank served over perfect, al-dente freekeh (I was given a choice of freekeh or rice) with lots of almonds as garnish. It’s really wonderful to have Jordanian/Syrian food on the Kedzie/Lawrence corner again! It’s been way too long. There used to be a wonderful Jordanian restaurant on the same block about 15 years ago-long gone! Katkout is also one of the few restaurants (outside Bridgeview) to serve offal sandwich/wraps. The list includes brain, spleen, tongue, liver, marrow etc. I’ve enjoyed both the brain and the liver. Also recommended is the musakhan wrap (Palestinian chicken wrap/roll) which is not on the menu but can be requested any time.”
“A great experience. The food is delicious and high quality, and the staff are respectful and helpful. Definitely worth a visit 🔥”
“Amazing staff and really clean setting. Food is so fresh and flavorful! 1000/10”
“This place is amazing. If you want authentic shawarma it is a must visit. Not only is the shawarma amazing but the Zinger sandwich that they have here is phenomenal. The food is like you are eating it back home it’s so authentic and full of flavor. If you want amazing food katkout is the place to go”
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