Kabawa

Kabawa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Greg

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a blast a Kabawa. The food was excellent but what really made the experience was the kindness and friendliness of the staff. Their verve made the whole evening something really special.
   

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   Benjamin VIP

   New York City6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was quite good. Not amazing but above average--particularly the starters and mains (the desserts were boring). It was overpriced with small portions but that is common today in NYC so my overall review is not based on the value. My main gripe is that the restaurant is very noisy and it's not due to the music that you can barely hear. It is the noise of pots and pans dropping in the open kitchen and also of customers screaming to hear each other over others, almost like a bar scenario except that this was not a bar but a wannabe fancy restaurant. Also, my guest and I sat at a table, by choice, rather than at the counter, because I wanted to have a conversation. That was challenging enough given the noise level but the restaurant's tables are also strangely deep which meant that I was probably 4 feet away from my guest who was facing me so I had to resort to reading lips. Also, the service was very friendly but just too much. It was a constant interruption of "how is everything", etc. Overall, I don't think it was worth $600 for two with wine and I wouldn't rush to go back.
   

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   Nesan

   New Orleans6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food, excellent drinks, superb staff and my family with two young kids thoroughly enjoyed it!
   

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   Prince

   Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was amazing!!!!!!!!!! Highly recommend the goat! Everything on the menu is worth a try!!!! Chef Paul and his team really have something amazing going on.
   

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   Finnian

   Seattle / Eastern Washington9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food, great wine-tasting, and I made awkward eye-contact with Padma Lakshmi as she was coming out of the bathroom: 10 out of 5 stars!
   

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   sanjay VIP

   Chicago33 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Exceptional food and waitstaff. The accompaniments to the main dishes are unbelievable. The flavors across the board were just tremendous and unique. Can’t wait to go back. The only knock is that the host gave our reservation away to another party. Had to wait at the bar for 15 minutes. Could have done without that. Otherwise an amazing experience.
   

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   orlando

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best chuletas can can I’ve ever eaten in my life!! The food, drinks and service is exceptional!!
   

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   Aravinda

   Baltimore / Maryland2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This new gem of a place by Chef Paul Carmichael is already a star. A very warm and friendly staff and outstanding, creative food. The noise is a bit high but, hey, what the heck! We're definitely returning.
   

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   Epiphany

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food. Everything we had was delicious flavorful and unique, the chef was very nice and came over and spoke to every table, drinks are 10/10 here. Bartender put together something custom for me according to my preferences since I couldn’t decide and knocked it out of the park. A little pricey but overall worth the visit
   

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    Adam VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Insanely fantastic meal. Wonderful people. Killer wine list! Can’t wait to go back.
    

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