Kj's Grill Kabab House - Salem

I have always enjoyed the food I have ordered from here. I don't mind the wait because I know some food there is made to order so it is always fresh and hot when I pick up! There isn't a dish on there that I wouldn't eat and I've tried most. If you are hungry for delicious, flavorful food, stop in a grab a bite, it's worth it.

I decided to try this restaurant after seeing it featured on the local news channel, as I enjoy Pakistani cuisine and was not aware of any local options. The restaurant lacked decorations and had a small, basic interior with limited seating. The lady taking my order seemed to assume I knew nothing about Pakistani/South Asian food, which I found irritating and took as a slight, given that I am Asian myself. Despite not being Pakistani, she tried to explain that the Nihari dish was very spicy, which I found to be not true based on my own tastes. The portion sizes were small for the price, and I found myself still hungry after finishing my meal. Overall, I was not impressed with the service or the quality of the food, and would only consider returning if I had a strong craving for Pakistani cuisine and no other options available.

Their top 3 strengths:1- Food is made fresh. You may need to wait some time, but you get fresh food.2- The kitchen appears to be clean. You can take a peek and it shows that they prioritize cleanliness.3- The staff is friendly. They explain the dishes nicely to a first-timer. Very welcoming.Will definitely return on a regular basis.

Love the options and the friendly staff. The food is great, love that they also have vegetarian/ vegan options. You have to try it. The mago lassi is awesome too.

It was my first time trying this hole in the wall place that I've been hearing great things about for a while. I had big expectations and they definitely delivered. The people in there are great and will explain to you everything you need to know about the food, it is all made from scratch and family recipes. I'll undoubtedly be heading back soon