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    Ali Baba

    4.3 (396 reviews)
    Closed 3:30 pm - 10:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Baba Ganoush, Pita Bread, and The Arab Spring
    Esther A.

    How do you begin to start a Review for probably the most delicious Mediterranean food I've had in the tri-state area. I would like to say in New York City, but this restaurant is located in Hoboken. It's walking distance from the pier. If I walking distance you enjoy 20 minute uphill walks and through college campuses (Stevens U). I loved walking to this place because it helped us feel better about the amount of food that we ordered when we arrived. The service was something to rave about. We had a young girl whose name I'm forgetting now but who was really knowledgeable about the menu and gave great recommendations as to what we should order. As our picture show we ordered the 40 thieves grill mix, the fresh squeezed mint lemonade, and the Arab spring. We ended with Turkish coffee which completed the meal in a beautiful way. Every single item that we ordered was so flavorful and so yummy. Would 100% go back to this establishment!

    Eddie S.

    For the past two years I have been coming here all the time, at least once a week. Here's the full breakdown of my experience: 1. Service The owner will make you feel at home, very jovial and showcasing the classic middle-eastern hospitality I love. And not just with me, I see it ALL the time with everyone who comes in. You have questions about the menu? You have some concerns? Want to talk about the weather? Expect nothing less than a smile and nice conversation. 2. Food I only eat halal so I love coming in here to eat. Not only is the food yummy, but it is also very consistently yummy and you can always count on a satisfying meal. Personally, I'm a sucker for the entrées, which are VERY filling with the rice and salad. I've had just about every one now and always end up with a clean plate. Even the ones I did not have, like some of the lamb, I have had friends try and give great reviews. The sandwiches are also great, especially if you are looking for a smaller meal. I have also ordered some catering for large events, to which Ali Baba went above and beyond in providing every possible thing to make the catering superb. Overall, especially with the lack of Arabic inspired and halal food in Hoboken, Ali Baba has been like a second home to me. I always love speaking with the owner, and when I'm not, I know that he is in the back cooking up great meals. Highly highly highly recommend trying Ali Baba if you are in Hoboken!!!

    Kimberly R.

    We've been to Ali Baba a few time different times over the years and the food always hits just right! The serving sizes are massive! My husband and I can easily share an appetizer and entree, but an entree each is too much! The staff is so sweet and kind! I prefer sitting outside versus inside. The outdoor area is adorable but the inside is pretty dark and not as appealing. Hoping for more warm weather to sit outside again!

    The 40 Thieves Grill Mix
    Melanie C.

    Awesome spot for casual Mediterranean food! Very large portion sizes and great value, all conveniently located in Hoboken We shared the 40 thieves mixed grill which was mort than enough for two people. The meats were perfectly cooked and deliciously flavored! We also had salad, rice and pita with dips which were all great! Service is friendly and quick. Definitely recommend for a casual date night or night out with friends. This spot would also probably be perfect for take out!

    Half of Beef Gyro
    Alysha W.

    After looking for an acceptable gyro place, my husband and I decided to try this place. We ordered delivery over the phone, but maybe next time would order online as we had to be handed off to another person who could take our order. Food was excellent. We shared the halloumi cheese starter and then enjoyed our beef gyro. Very delicious. Might try dining in next time.

    Hummus
    Andrew T.

    The meze plates were nice, cool and refreshing. The lamb with thick and juicy. They're open later in the evening which is a plus when you're wandering Hoboken starving and looking for some tasty grub that ISN'T bar food!

    Falafel Platter & Sahara Chicken
    Devangi D.

    I would give this place 3.5/5 stars. The staff is very friendly and it seems like a very homely restaurant. We ordered the Sahara Chicken and the Falafel platter. However, the food came out way too fast and after tasting it, I started to doubt how fresh it was. The falafel was very tasty, but the hummus on the platter was very sour and didn't taste right. The salad also was kinda sour, they just put a lot of lemon over it and The pita was also chewy and not fresh. The rice with the Sahara chicken was very fragrant and the chicken was very flavorful. The baklava was amazing! They had an extensive dessert menu and as someone who has grown up in Abu Dhabi, I loved that.

    Evelyn M.

    I got the Garlic Chicken Entree because it was recommended to me and enjoyed it very much! It came in a huge rectangular platter with rice, grilled onions, and salad. Salad comes with the standard iceberg lettuce (I think?) and purple lettuce, with red onions, olives, tomatoes, with a respectable little block of feta cheese. The chicken was not bad, and it came with some sauces (garlic, takiti -idk if I spelled that correctly- and barbecue sauce). The star of the dish was the rice! So fragrant, delicious, and a bit sweet. But the thing that I absolutely LOVED from this place was the pita bread. We got the Baba Ganush and it came with warm, soft, chewy pita bread. It was so so so good. We tried to get the pita bread we couldn't finish and I accidentally dropped it :( Prices are satisfactory, but I think it's a bit expensive for Middle Eastern/Turkish food. 4/5 delicious food, but a bit pricey.

    Stuffed Grape Leaves, Hummus, Grilled Feta Cheese in a Pita  Hoboken
    Kristie D.

    My BF said this is one of the best lamb gyro's he has ever has in his life! The hummus and grape leaves also delicious. Ibrahim is very friendly and welcoming. Cute, cozy, intimate. Perfect for a date.

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    Food quality and service are great for the price range... love their garlic sauce. This spot is a regular on my rotation.

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    very awesome, nice place definitely go back place. ambiance the food the representation everything good we enjoyed it.

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    3 years ago

    Great quality & Authentic! You get great packaging, portions and quality when you order for takeout too.

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    Wow, now that's what I call extraordinary! The food was beyond amazing, an absolute explosion of flavors! You guys really nailed it!

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    Is hummus side included in Tandoori Chicken entree?

    It comes on top of tasty rice

    Do they have gluten friendly options?

    Hi! We have rice platters, salad options, hummus & baba ganoush, and kebab dishes that are all gluten free. However our bread (sandwiches) are not. Have a good day!

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    Hudson Kebab House

    Hudson Kebab House

    4.5(261 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    My wife and I moved here literally on 7/26, and this was the second place we ate at. We found it…read morewhile just walking around enjoying ourselves. Really wish I took photos - therefore just like the great convos with the wonderful, extremely personable and educational counter gentlemen - will be coming back real soon with photos Review: Hudson Kebab House isn't just good--it's memorable. I had the gyro wrap, my wife had the chickpea salad with falafel, and both dishes were so on point they brought me right back to my time in Istanbul. Flavorful, fresh, and clearly made with care. The wrap was balanced, not greasy, and the falafel had that perfect crisp-to-fluff ratio. But what really stood out? The person behind the counter. Not sure if he's the owner or just part of a family-run operation, but his energy was magnetic. He checked in with us--and with everyone who came through the door--like we were all regulars. Friendly without being overbearing, helpful without the upsell. He made the food taste even better, if that's possible. This spot has soul. It's the kind of place you return to not just because the food is excellent (it is), but because it feels good to be there. I'll be back very soon to try the kebabs, and when I do, expect a full deep dive--possibly with pictures, definitely with passion. 15/10 - must try. Strong BUY, erm, sry, not investing.. STRONGLY RECOMMEND

    I believe this place has been remodeled to be called "Little Greek", the menu and restaurant…read moreremains fairly unchanged, but has a more modern vibe inside now. First time trying yesterday and I was delighted. I got the mix kebab plate and baklava. Tzatziki was full of mint flavor and perfectly complimented the charred meats and buttery rice. I loved that this plate had an assortment of gyro and kebab meat, and came with pita and salad as well. Overall super good quality and great service, fast takeout and well packaged. I can't wait to return and try their other items!

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    Barbès Restaurant - French Onion Soup.    Was my dad's favorite.   Papi.. this one is for you.  Miss u.

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    4.1(354 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Review is due for Barbes. We have been going to Barbes for a while now and we loved everything…read moreabout it. The service, food, and the ambience, everyone made us feel so welcomed every time. Live music was definitely a plus for us. We will continue going for our date nights at Barbes.

    Came here for a special anniversary dinner. Ryan was our server and he was the man. One of the best…read moreservers I've had in recent months. He's incredibly friendly. He shook my hand. He really took care of us. He goes above and beyond and gives great effort. We got the French onion soup to start. Super good. Lovely cheese baked over all the top of the bowl. The flavor is crazy. The broth is amazing. I loved every bite of that. Then we got the pastilla and tajine d'agneau. The pastilla is delectable. A must. It's some of the wildest flavor combinations I've ever experienced. You're eating shredded chicken mixed with cinnamon and white powdered sugar. All within phyllo dough. The tajine is fun to try, but it was just OK. It's kind of like a lamb stew. I will give kudos to a very soft and not too chewy Lamb. The prunes and apricots are such a unique flavor duo with these. Couscous is fun. This meal was a 4 for me but everything else, divine. The music was fun. They a live guitarist and sax player serenaded us. Dim lighting. Such a prime location. Lovely to walk through this neighborhood after you're stuffed.

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    El Jardin - Best Halal Turkish And Mediterranean food.!

    El Jardin

    4.4(41 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    Stopped in at this restaurant to get dinner. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked…read moreinto the restaurant and was greeted. I sat and ordered with Avilino and he was great! I ordered: Iced Mint Lemonade El Jardin Starter Sample (hummus, falafel, cheese borek) Beef Shawarma wrap mixed platter shrimp platter I loved the lemonade and the Sampler was good as well! The shrimp and the mixed platter weren't too bad. All in all, I had a good experience!

    Ordered: Iced Mint Lemonade (~$6)…read moreHummus (~$7) Babaganoush (~$7) Cheese Borek (~$8) El Jardin Mixed Platter for 2 (~$45): chicken kebab, kofta kebab, chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, shish kebab, with half rice & fries and fattoush salad Aya's take: It didn't take long to come back here and yes, it was just as good. We ordered pretty much the same thing as the first time with the addition of the Cheese Borek to try out. It had a great balance of salty cheese flavor to the crispy phyllo dough. It went well with the Fattoush Salad (that came with the Mixed Platter). We were 3 people this time and the Mixed Platter for 2 was plenty of food along with all the appetizers we got. The Iced Mint Lemonade could have a bit more mint and less sugar but I found it sweet and refreshing. Their Hummus and Babaghanoush here are both excellent and pairs well with the warm pita they give you. Please do yourself a favor and check out El Jardin! Delicious food, amazing portions, and family-owned Palestinian restaurant.

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    Mémé Mediterranean - Chicken Tagine

    Mémé Mediterranean

    4.0(729 reviews)
    1.4 miWest Village
    $$

    The apps Tuna tartar was a bomb. But my Shawarma Royale,…read morewhich is a mix of lamb, chicken, and filet mignon was pretty good. Overall was pretty good, but nothing really special or memorable from this place.

    My friends and I went to Mémé Mediterranean for dinner, and the service completely ruined the…read moreexperience. While we were eating our appetizers, I started feeling extremely cold. My hands were freezing, and I realized it was because the restaurant door had been left open on a very cold day. Our table was right next to the entrance, so my friend got up and gently closed the door. Right after that, two staff members rushed over to our table and started blaming us for closing it. They said we should have asked first and acted as though we had caused some major problem with the door stopper. It was such an overblown and hostile reaction that all of us were genuinely shocked. What made it worse was that they kept coming back to our table to lecture us about it, then stood there trying to fix the door right next to us while we were eating. It was distracting, tense, and a complete mood killer. Instead of making us feel welcome, they went out of their way to make us feel like we had done something wrong, when all we did was react to being physically uncomfortable in their restaurant. My friend was kind enough to apologize and explain that we were cold and did not know there was an issue. Even then, the waitress responded in a very condescending tone and kept insisting that we needed to "communicate." That would be fair if customers had been told not to touch the door in the first place, but we were not. If the door is so fragile or has some special issue, put up a sign or tell customers. Do not leave people freezing and then scold them for closing it. The food was not the point by the end of the night. The hostile, arrogant attitude from staff completely overshadowed everything. We spent time and money there to enjoy dinner, not to be talked down to over a door. Customers deserve much better service than this.

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    Chickpea Grill - Did you know we have the best burgers in town! We don't just prepare a regular burger we bring a juicy tasteful burger to our customers!

    Chickpea Grill

    4.1(8 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    Parking was a problem. The first thing that hits you when you walk in is the fluorescent, medical…read morelighting. The vibe was immediately off. For me it just got worse from there. I had a Greek salad which was nothing more than burger toppings with feta cheese and a couple of grape leaves. The pita bread was nothing to write home about. My dates mixed grill dish looked much better but vegetarians beware.

    The salmon rice bowl at Chickpea Grill (formerly Garbanzo Grill) has my heart. It's something like…read more$15 and usually lasts me for two meals and is so SO good. I know I need to try more from the menu but I always change my mind and go back to this perfect bowl. Filled with tasty brown rice, arugula, raisins, scallions and sun dried tomatoes. My other wholehearted recommendation is the hummus! Coming from a girl whose family has perfected the homemade hummus, Chickpea Grill's is a very very close second. Creamy and fresh and a very generous amount for not even $7. I would recommend getting extra pita and throwing those in the toaster to get nice and warm before dipping. Always happy to have Chickpea Grill around for the days I do not want to cook but still want some tasty, fresh, healthy food for dinner.

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    Chickpea Grill - We have fresh lemonade! Yes from freshly squeezed lemons! Come get yours iced or frozen! We have also have hibiscus tea, purple corn juice!

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