Al-Qud’s Kebab House & Cafe

Reviews

• John M.

  star star star star star 4 June 2026

  Two years later, it's still firing on all cylinders here. I had dinner on a Monday afternoon, this was before 5p and it was completely empty, but no worries, the buffet was amply full and fresh and I got the very best keema aloo ("ground beef with potato" is the less-than-encouraging name on the buffet) I've ever tasted. This is a Pakistani specialty and it was just explosively good. The rice- ya Allah this is amazing rice, beautiful long grains... tandoori chicken is the very best in the central city, I could go on and on. Eat here!

• Kevin Z.

  star star star star_border star_border 30 May 2026

  So I'm not quite sure what to say about this place, as a sheltered Calgarian who grew up in the burbs. This "restaurant" or Cafe or whatever is by crackmacs on 8th st 7th ave, off of the C-train line. It's the kind of ghetto place I wouldn't dare walk past, much less step foot in.
  
  So it was a surprise to me when I decided on a whim to check out their Indian food buffet, which is $15 all day.
  
  In fact, the whole experience was a surprise - the place was mostly empty but the owner / host was very friendly and welcoming. the Buffet selection is average, but it's pretty good! They use real chicken breast for their butter chicken, and the Chicken Briyani was very good!
  
  For such a low price, it's really hard to complain. While I don't think I'll visit again in the near future, it's really not bad for food in a bind.

• Jubair A.

  star star star star star 28 May 2026

  I saw this place while on ctrain, exterior was not so attractive but decide to give it a try...price was $ 12.99...I must say, they surprised me...food quality was great, a good range of items includes but not limited to chicken biriyani, butter nan, plain rice, beef kabab, chicken tikka, goat curry, butter chicken, daal, mixed vegetable etc. There were fruit custard in desert...
  
  Food was delicious and service was excellent as well, a must try for food lovers who loves middle eastern and Indian style...

• Shabab S.

  star star star star star_border 25 May 2026

  Great selection of buffet items for only $13! It's an all day buffet so go ahead and give it a try :)

• Renny L.

  star star star star star_border 14 May 2026

  I was on the train Downtown with my friend, when he suggested this place.  We went in for their lunch buffet at $13.
  
  Quite a good selection for their price: biryani rice, goat curry, tandoori chicken, Naan, beef kebab, butter chicken, veggie pakoras.  I didn't try their fruit salad or rice pudding but my friend said they were alright.
  
  I ate two plates of food and liked the biryani rice, goat curry and tandoori chicken.
  
  My friend enjoyed his meal too.
  
  For the price, I give this place 4 stars.
  
  The only thing I didn't like were the unsavory characters loitering around outside.
  
  I think I'll take the train to this place after workout sessions where I don't feel like cooking after.  Stuff my belly up.