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Kabab King
Indian
The servers at this Jackson Heights kebab counter have perfected the art of not noticing you exist, which a young rapper named Mr. Cardamom once called "horrendous and beautiful" while shooting a music video here. That rapper is now the mayor of New York City. The kebabs are tender, the biryani draws a crowd, and the room has been proudly scruffy for as long as anyone can remember.
One honor, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- The New York Times #100 · The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City
One number, weighted & current 64
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
- Kebabs The New York Times, 2026
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- Birria Landia Mexican Eat · 64
- Tea Cup Cafe Traditional Thai Eat · 62
- Zaab Zaab Isan-style Thai Eat · 84
- Khao Kang Thai Eat · 65
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