Ali Baba
“Fresh squeezed OJ, fresh falafel's, whole wheat pita bread served warm with fresh hummus- super yummy.”
“Jackie and Abraham are such genuine and welcoming people, I feel better even before I order.”
“Came here with a living social deal – really good food with giant portions.”
Ali Baba
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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I really wanted to love this place, as it continues to be surprisingly difficult to find good mediterranean food in Hoboken. The people who work here are incredibly attentive and sweet, you feel like a guest in their home. The decor could probably use an update, but I take it that they have a large take-out/delivery following. As far as the food goes, the highlight of the the meal was definitely the chicken — the Sahara chicken was juicy and deliciously seasoned. Otherwise, the other items we ordered were rather bland: the salad, the rice, and the humus. It was reasonably priced, so the meal wasn't overly disappointing.
I don't eat Indian food often, but when I do, I choose Ali Baba.
I have eaten here a few times and never have been disappointed. I always start off with naan bread and typically someone at my table orders chicken tikkamassala. From there the menu choices can go anywhere. I prefer the lamb but they also have goat items too! The prices are affordable and you get a lot of food with each serving.
Not bad, especially within walking distance!
I came here for a friend's birthday dinner and it was delicious! I came here with 8 people and we were seated comfortably, it wasn't too tight for a small restaurant.
They had authentic Mediterranean music playing throughout the night and it gives it a very relaxing vibe.
Pros: Food was delicious. Portions of food was large. One entree Can realistically can feed 2 people. We ordered the 40 Theives for 2 and it could feed about three people. Others ordered the Chicken Tikka entree and it was good! The owner even came over to make sure the service and food was good too
Cons: Once you sit down you are served with pita bread with butter… Not hummus which Isn't fun. 40 Theives for two only comes with one rice bowl.
3.5 run of the mill Middle Eastern place. Don't get me wrong- I liked this place. The staff is so friendly and attentive. The food doesn't isn't out of this world but its a good staple place for your falafel fix, or for healthy grilled chicken in a pita, etc.
It was pretty empty at noon on a Sat and while its not a spacious restaurants, it's a good size for a small group. The menu offers quite a lot- from grilled meat to veg only platters. I ordered the Ony veg platter which was babaganoush,(yummy!) hummus, falafel (small), homemade grape leaves with aromatic wild rice (very yummy). and lots of salad, olives, pickle and hot peppers. It's really a lot of food for $13.
My dad had the grilled chicken tikka open face sandwich with yogurt sauce, which came with pickles and salad. The chicken tikka was a nice smoky flavor but still tender. My mom had the Sahara chicken which was whole grilled chicken breast with really fresh grilled veggies (zucchini mostly). These were in the $12 range- only thing Is that my mom said her chicken tasted too charcoal-y, you need to really like that charred taste (I do)
One more thing to note is that the portions are huge here. So come hungry. Like I said, good homey Middle Eastern- but nothing to run home about, nothing complex. Id def eat here again though. Its just what you'd expect when you crave kebabs and the like
Don't let he quiet nature of this place deceive you, they are pretty busy with takeout orders due to the awesomeness of their food. We ordered the Vegetarian Plate along with some chicken tandoori and were treated to a mouthwatering barrage of flavor. I went to school in town and get back often and will certainly make this a regular stop. One of or truly favorite Mediterranean places at a very reasonable price.
Review only for the hookah-
Nope. Will never return. 25 bucks for hookah thats not even starbuzz,, what were they thinking!!! Mind u, we didn't get food, just hookah.The actual apparatus was so old that the nozzle was rusty.The plastic mouth pieces didnt fit the pipe properly and the hookah was so burnt, its because my bf is a hookah fanatic that he was able to fix it. Not coming back.
I was here over the weekend for a friend's bday dinner. My friend has eaten here before and loves the place because it's a small intimate restaurant with good food and BYOB.
Although many reviews have praised this restaurant, I would have to give it only a three star review. A table was reserved under my friend's name as it was a surprise birthday party. Our fault was we got there an hour late, but the staff was generous enough to hold the tables for us. Our waitress was a good sport and very patient with taking about 10 people's orders. My fiancé and I ordered the chicken smothered platter and loved it. Their portions are a good size so sharing is suggested.
I can't say the food was the best but it was good. Some of the chicken I tasted in my dish tasted different. You know when you can tell what's real chicken and what's packaged chicken you can get at the supermarket? That's what I felt like I was tasting. The sauce the chicken was 'smothered' in was delicious along with the onion flavoring and rice on the side. My only disappointment was the difference in texture when it came to my platter.
I did not complain about this as it was nearing the end of the night and the restaurant was about to close. My group were the last to leave the restaurant and the staff did not kick us out. They waited patiently for each of us to leave and couldn't blame them for vacuuming once it was nearing 1130pm.
I took two stars off for my chicken platter because the rest of the food was amazing. I would recommend others to try this restaurant, keeping in mind the time of when the restaurant closes. Although my chicken felt different, I would recommend the chicken smothered platter because of the sauce the chicken is drenched in.
Ordered this for lunch one day. I got the baba ganoush pita sandwich with a side of falafel. I actually liked the falafel better than the baba ganoush but i think its because i prefer hotter things in my pita rather than cold eggplant. BUT they were both still delicious and definitely filling. I also got a side of their hot sauce which was tang yet spicy (my fave). I would recommend this place for sure!