About Aban Kitchen
Aban Kitchen brings the rich, welcoming flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine to the heart of Carbondale, offering a dining experience that feels both satisfying and easygoing. Located at 114 S Illinois Ave, this casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy restaurant is a comfortable choice for a relaxed lunch, a flavorful dinner, or a peaceful solo meal. Guests can enjoy comforting dishes alongside healthy options, small plates, and a thoughtful selection of vegan and vegetarian choices, making it easy for groups with different tastes and dietary preferences to find something they will love. Aban Kitchen is also known for its local specialty, excellent desserts, and great tea selection—perfect for rounding out a meal or enjoying a warm, refreshing drink on its own. Whether you prefer to settle in for dine-in service, order at the counter, or take your meal to go, Aban Kitchen offers flexible options to fit your schedule. Customers can choose from takeaway, delivery, and no-contact delivery, while catering services make it a convenient choice for gatherings, celebrations, workplace meals, and special events. With both seating and table service available, the restaurant provides a welcoming setting for everything from a quick midday meal to a leisurely evening dinner. The combination of flavorful food, attentive service, and a comfortable atmosphere helps make each visit feel relaxed and rewarding. Aban Kitchen is highly regarded by the Carbondale community, earning an impressive 4.70 out of 5 from 594 customer reviews. Accessibility is an important part of the guest experience, with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, as well as an assistive hearing loop. Gender-neutral toilets and restroom facilities are also available. The restaurant accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments for added convenience. Visit Aban Kitchen at 114 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901, United States, or call +1 618-319-1000 to learn more, place an order, or plan your next meal.
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I just want to start out with saying that this is almost an entirely gluten free menu. The only thing not gluten free is the pita and one other thing. I normally don't like falafel but they're Falafel was actually really good and not too please say. Because they are only frying Falafel and french fry you can actually have …
✨WONDERFUL!!✨ The service is amazing and super personable! The masala tea is a MUST, as well as the Clay Oven bread! The back room is now open and is such a fun environment for groups or date nights! You would be CRAZY not to love this place!!! What are you waiting for…. GO!!! 🚗💨
Our food was delicious. The clay oven bread and hummus were items I would get again and again! Server was very nice and attentive and gave great recommendations. Everything was fresh, hot and the servings were large. 5 stars!
Friendly service and excellent food. Service was a little slow, but we went in expecting that given the other reviews, so no concerns on our part. We ordered the chicken shawarma plate and sandwich, and both were very delicious. I think we should have ordered a side of the clay oven bread for the full experience, so make sure you …
A gem! If you are within two hours and not even hungry, make a detour and stop here for food. You won't be disappointed Authentic yummy food. Everything we had here were top notch, really tasty, authentic spices. The slow cooked roast lab is really good, one of the best I have ever had, tying with the roast lamb at …
If I remember right, when Aban Kitchen first opened, they didn’t have many vegetarian options, so we never got a chance to try it back then. We were pleasantly surprised to see that they now have a separate vegetarian section on the menu. We went later in the evening, so it wasn’t very busy, and the staff were very friendly. …
My friend and I went to Aban Kitchen for the first time after talking about it for a while, and we were extremely pleased!! As someone who likes exploring different foods, this was a perfect place for me. I got Lamb Kabsah and he got Chicken Kabsah, both were extremely tender and falling off the bone. I will be returning! …
First time visiting. Everything we had was absolutely delicious. The food and service were amazing! The server was very friendly. We’re visiting from out of town, and this will be a regular stop anytime we’re here. I cannot say enough good things about this place!
Listen, I’m a simple man. If the food tastes great, that overrules everything else. And the food was delicious. My fiance had the beef shawarma and I had the chicken. It did take a bit to come out, but it was delicious and hot. We had some samosas for an appetizer, which they serve with ketchup. Unorthodox but it was …
Great food, amazing new ambiance, and outstanding service! Everything was fresh and delicious, and the staff was incredibly friendly. Our server was so kind and attentive. Definitely one of the best places for Mediterranean foodhighly recommend!
