Chopan Kabob House, Houston

Whether it's a sizzling lambchop, a well-seasoned meatball, or a bite of tandoori-style chicken, the meat at Chopan Kabob House just tastes better when bitten right from the restaurant's classic wooden skewers. In addition to their namesake kabobs, chefs here also specialize in Afghani favorites, including the vegetarian borani bademjan (eggplant and yogurt dip) and sabzi challow (spinach and rice).