Fire Is the First Tool
The Kebab Bureau was born from a single obsession: the perfect char. We traced kebab traditions across Turkey, Iran, Lebanon, and the Levant to understand what makes flame-cooked meat transcendent — and brought those lessons home to Washington, DC.
Every cut is sourced from regional farms. Every spice blend is mixed in-house, building on generations-old recipes refined through our own lens. We don't chase trends. We master the craft.
Josh Patchus — lifelong kebab obsessive and veteran of the restaurant technology world — saw a gap in DC's dining scene and decided to do something about it. After years helping restaurants run smarter, he wanted to build one worth running. The Kebab Bureau is the result: a place where deep culinary passion meets operational excellence.
Five locations. One uncompromising standard. Whether you're on the Hill or in the heart of U Street, the Bureau is open.