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North Indian · Temescal · $$
Middle Eastern · Rockridge · $$$
Spiced ground lamb and beef formed on wide flat skewers and grilled until charred at the edges, served with saffron rice and a grilled tomato
Afghan · Downtown Oakland · $$
Ground or chunks of lamb grilled over high heat until charred at the edges but still yielding inside, served with naan and chutneys
Marinated chicken on the skewer, reliable and well-seasoned — a good entry point for those unfamiliar with Afghan flavors