
Kebab Express
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About Kebab Express
In Blackburn, Kebab Express is a kebab shop at 45 Johnston St, run by an owner/chef who has been making the same kebab rolls for nearly 25 years. The chapli kebab comes plated with naan and mint chutney, and the naans are made fresh rather than frozen. Kebab rolls are made to order in front of the customer, so each one is assembled while you wait at the counter. For a heavier plate, the mince meat curry comes with two chapatis. The shop is open Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays.
Good to know
- ParkingFree street parking
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chapli kebab, kebab rolls, fresh naan and tikka rolls.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chapli kebab, kebab rolls, fresh naan and tikka rolls.
Customer Review Summary
Chapli kebab is the dish reviewers raise most, with several calling it one of the best they have had, served with naan and mint chutney or other sauces. Kebab rolls come close behind, described as made to order rather than premade and microwaved, and one reviewer recommends the kebab or tikka rolls. Also mentioned are a mince meat curry with two chapatis, vegetable pakora, and fresh tandoori kebabs and naan. The owner is described as friendly and happy to chat. The praise is not universal. One reviewer found the lamb kebab roll dry and bland, and the chapli kebab heavy on onion and light on spice. Another reports being given the wrong food twice and charged extra for a can of drink, and describes a young customer being refused change on a chips order. That reviewer adds that neither worker spoke or understood English well, though the food they did receive was quite nice. Reviewers who enjoyed it often close on the same detail: the rolls are made fresh in front of them.
Customer Review Summary
Chapli kebab is the dish reviewers raise most, with several calling it one of the best they have had, served with naan and mint chutney or other sauces. Kebab rolls come close behind, described as made to order rather than premade and microwaved, and one reviewer recommends the kebab or tikka rolls. Also mentioned are a mince meat curry with two chapatis, vegetable pakora, and fresh tandoori kebabs and naan. The owner is described as friendly and happy to chat. The praise is not universal. One reviewer found the lamb kebab roll dry and bland, and the chapli kebab heavy on onion and light on spice. Another reports being given the wrong food twice and charged extra for a can of drink, and describes a young customer being refused change on a chips order. That reviewer adds that neither worker spoke or understood English well, though the food they did receive was quite nice. Reviewers who enjoyed it often close on the same detail: the rolls are made fresh in front of them.
Featured reviews
- zaiin
“Best kebab rolls in blackburn. Quality food all round always nice and fresh”
- Cresta Dickenson
“Live in rossendale..got a job over to Blackburn when I saw this place..went in and ordered a mince meat curry ,it came with two Chapatis and I also got a mint sauce ,a portion of vegetable pakora.it was absolutely delicious and so was the price..I'm talking normal pre cost of living prices ..go give them a try..thank u I'll be back”
- afg princess babe of isk
“Been to this place although it's fairly very quiet the Chapli kebab was ausome different we tried this first time thought it rolled up in a nan hh till I saw a nice big kabab on a plate tasted really good really nice with mint chutney mashallah would definitely go again highly recommend”
- anwar Moh
“I’ve just had their Chapli kebabs with naan and it was one of the best chapli kebabs ever had!”
- malik ashfaq
“Best Chapli kebab and kebab rolls in the north west. Unbeatable, the owner has been making the same kebab rolls for near 25 years. You definitely need to try this !”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Casual
- Late-night food
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- Solo dining
- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 1
- Dinner
Location
Restaurants near Kebab Express
- Khan's Spice4.03010 mi£10–20Vegetarian optionsGood for kids
garlic bread, lamb curry, hair in food
- A J K Fish & Chips4.44350.1 mi
fish and chips, curry sauce, mushy peas
- Tasty Spot3.11720.5 mi
donner meat and chips, kebabs, soggy undercooked chips
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab Express | 4.367 | — | £1–10 | chapli kebab, kebab rolls, fresh naan |
| Khan's SpiceVegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.0301 | 0 mi | £10–20 | garlic bread, lamb curry, hair in food |
| A J K Fish & Chips | 4.4435 | 0.1 mi | — | fish and chips, curry sauce, mushy peas |
| Tasty Spot | 3.1172 | 0.5 mi | — | donner meat and chips, kebabs, soggy undercooked chips |
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