5. Kabob Palace

I will drive out of my way for Kabob Palace, and I've got a kabob place 1 mile from me. My favorite: the boneless chicken kabob. Have them pour the chick peas over the rice. And they're open 24 hours! My middle eastern friends say it's the "real thing."

Top value, top quality kabobs and curries (be sure to try them) with large portions and rice pillau AND naan with every meal, as well as curried veggies or side orders of other curries with main course. Food cooked with zest and spicy self confidence. The lamb chops are excellent value. The prices are up now to the $6-10 range but definitely worth it.