The food was so so. We took the mixed grill. The meat was just not tasty, I don't know if it's the seasoning or something else, but it was salty and somewhat dry, the beef portions didn't have much flavor. The chicken was decent. The delivery was super fast. read more

The food and service was amazing! You can't go wrong with anything you order from this restaurant. You can tell the employees and owner care so much about their customers, food, and restaurant. Definitely coming back! Oh, and don't leave without trying out some middle eastern coffee ... on point! read more

Amazingly tasty and authentic food. Owner/chef came out to talk to us and ended up bringing us dessert on the house... it was so good!

One of the best Middle Eastern restaurants you can eat in. Very delicious and fast as well. Thumbs up. read more

Great customer service- I called to say I was disappointed with a part of our order and Ibrahim, the owner, came on the phone to speak to me directly. He could not have been nicer and more responsive. This is a business owner who cares about his customers. I told him I was happy to receive an order of hummus on my next order. The next thing I know the doorbell rings and Ibrahim has sent me dessert and replaced the items I was unhappy with. It was all delicious and Ibrahim really cares about making his customers happy. Will definitely order again. read more

Okay here it goes. You have to stop here if you're anywhere near Hoboken. This isn't your run of the mill kabob place. The owner mixes a fusion of flavors in each dish, some spicy some sweet. Makes his food with love, you can tell. When you order, go out on a limb. You won't regret it. Everything tastes fresh and the service is incredible. read more

One of the best Mediterranean food in town. Great staff and pleasant environment. The owner is really friendly and truly wants you to enjoy the food and your time. Overall great food, definitely recommend it. read more

Is there something in the water in Hoboken? This place is terrible. Small kitchen right next to the bathrooms. None of the food is freshly prepared. We walked in for lunch and it was just us. Our server didn't say an ENTIRE word to us outside of what we wanted to order. Also, she didn't take our plates away when we finished. Instead, she was busy in the back talking. read more

ordered takeout through yelp and my order was ready before time and they were amazing about following social distancing rules. We got the 40 thieves and it was delicious! Highly recommend! read more

I stopped by on Sunday afternoon for lunch and these guys were amazing! They were friendly, professional and the food was amazing! As a middle eastern person having middle eastern food from my parenrs I tend to be a bigger critic but loved their food! Highly recommend!! Portions and price is just right. Plus they took COVID precautions very seriously, which I appreciated. Thanks for a great meal! read more

This is a Hoboken institution and the best restaurant for a vegetarian. The vegetarian middle eastern platter is phenomenal and our favorite when bringing food to a party. The owner loves cooking his families recipes and it shows. read more

This restaurant is delicious! On top of the great food, the owner is so friendly and kind! My friend and I came here on a Friday night & were looking to try a bunch of items. He came to our table and described all the potential dishes and came up with something that we both loved!! I would highly recommend coming here & guarantee you'll enjoy the food & have excellent service! read more

This place is amazing - eating in or out. The staff is also incredible and it's super quick. Bring wine! The portions are large and it's fairly inexpensive. Make sure to get the baklava at the end. read more

Had a fabulous dinner with my daughter. We bit into our falafel, looked at each other, and said is this not the best falafel you've ever had? The hummus too, was the best I've ever had. It tastes like exactly what it is -- a family recipe, handed down from mom, (may she rest in peace) as it was explained to me. The owners work long hours and you can taste their passion and commitment. Very nice people. Extremely hospitable and warm. Waitress was sweet and efficient. I would come back in a heartbeat. Ali Babalicious! read more

Just went in for lunch after the renovation. I wish I was home during the day so I could go for the lunch special. We were thinking just doing sandwiches falafel and tikka but opted for the rice platter. The rice with the raisins and cardamom is a really nice touch to go with their legendary kofta and chicken tikka. We've been living in hoboken for 16 years and I can honestly say Ali Babas is one of the main reasons we stay local. read more

Best Middle Eastern food in Hoboken. Great and fast service, food made to order. Awesome sampler platter to share is a must-order. Recently redone interiors are clean, nice and inviting. BYOB. Definitely worth the visit! read more

I love this place. The combo platters are great value for two people to share. It's tasty hot, fresh and authentic middle eastern. Have eaten here several times, service is always pleasant, helpful and speedy. I wouldl eat here more often if I lived closer, love the cute atmosphere, has a funky kind of vibe. Hummus is outstanding, the garlic chicken and lamb shwarma are to die for. Eat here, you won't be disappointed. read more

Excellent food and service. The outside may deceive you but head on in and you will not be disappointed. The beklava was amazing!!

Always receive great meals from Ali Baba. The food comes hot and the delivery time is accurate. Portion size is good and the meat is very tender and tasty. Will be ordering from here again! read more

Let me tell you if you are looking for fresh delicious and great ambience for turkish food this is a excelent place, we went for dinner and order the main dishes the 40's . We will come back for more!!! read more

I arrived before my date and was greeted and chatted up by Abraham, who runs this delicious restaurant. Incredibly friendly and hospitable, he made a really good evening even better. My date and I shared the "40 Thieves Mixed Grill," which was a perfect sampler platter cooked just right (almost medium). Of special note was the rice -- fragrant with raisins and nut slivers. I asked Abraham about and he explained how he thought this was the best rice after sampling many of them and had it imported. I asked how he cooked it, and he lovingly explained how it was done. I highly recommend a healthy delicious dinner here and of course, you have to say hello to Abraham. read more

I came over to Ali Baba for lunch today. I ordered the Kufta Kebab and a Yogurt drink (Dough). The food was amazing. The service was also great. Will definitely come back here more often. read more

Or waitress was super friendly and sweet. I had the kufta, which was nicely grilled with some tasty vegetables. My girlfriend had the falafel sandwich which she loved. Her favorite in Hoboken so far read more

Really authentic food, so fresh and yummy, got the vegetarian combo platter and kufta and they were perfect- exactly what you would want/expect if you like good affordable mediterranean food read more

Our first take out order, being stuck at home and wanting something different, we thought how about Alibaba? I called and the owner answered and I was thrilled when he said they would deliver to me in Weehawken! We are exactly 2 miles from their place. He was very pleasant and said absolutely. We ordered a lot because we couldn't decide and we thought well we will have leftover's! We ordered Spheeha Pie, Spinach pie and stuffed grape leaves app's. dinners were 40 Thieves Grill is a great house specialty for two people it has Grilled Chicken, Lamb Kabob, Beef Gyro and Kufta along with grilled veg and rice, a white garlic sauce, baba gannoush and hummus. Absolutely delicious grilled meats. All cooked quite nicely and not dry at all. Lamb chops dinner, absolutely a keeper seasoned lightly but perfect. Chicken Tandoori which was juicy and spiced perfectly. Could not decide which Chicken dish to get but gentleman who took my order said this was his favorite. The dish wasn't "spicy" it was just seasoned just right making it delightful. The whole meal came quickly, it was hot and we really enjoyed every bit of it. We had leftover for the next night which made us pleased. Cannot wait to be able to go in and sit down and eat. People very nice to deal with and delivery man very smiley :) They have been in business for as long as I can remember and their attention to their food proves why they should be. Wish we would have ordered earlier during the shutdown to support them but plan to order again very soon. Delicious! read more

Came on a whim, the owner came out and talked to our friends. He was so super sweet and passionate about his restaurant. I would encourage all people to check this place out! Great food and they also give out free hummus when you come in. He also gave us free food and the food itself was amazing read more

Ibrahim and his team go above and beyond to make sure that you have an amazing experience. Ali Baba is historical, delicious, and a place I will continue to go to. Ibrahim has been so kind and will go out of his way to make sure that your food preferences are noted and will make things as you like them based on his recommendations. Highly recommend and will definitely come back again! Thank you, Ibrahim! read more

Great owner! An open invitation to Mediterranean family eating. The owner took great care of us, making us feel like family. The food was all pretty tasty, not spectacular, but solid in flavors! read more

I've been going to Ali Baba since they opened their doors. Having grown up in the neighborhood they became like family to me. I have traveled extensively and eaten middle eastern cuisine all over the world. I have to say I crave theirs the most. I am a vegetarian so lean toward falafel hummus baba ganoush etc. The food is extremely fresh and flavorful and made with love and pride. I highly recommend a visit here. read more

Out of this world! Exceeded my expectations. Definitely going to come back. The chicken was perfectly cooked! The falafel... best falafel. Lots of food and all very delicious. Amazing service and very sweet. Great value and great price. :) read more

This is the BEST Middle Eastern restaurant, located in Hoboken. It's a lovely family owned and operated establishment, where the people are warm and friendly, they make you feel at home and provide great service. It's a BYOB. The falafel is the best! Crispy, tasty and you can have them in a platter, wrap or pita sandwich, all great. The hummus is made fresh and soooo good. My personal favorite dish is The Arab Spring which is grilled chicken with wild flower honey, balsamic vinegar and olive oil. It comes with rice, salad and yogurt. It's so delicious! I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

My wife and I (late 20s) were looking for a safe, comforting, and delicious place to eat on Washington street and came across what concluded as one of the best experiences we've ever had at a restaurant. In short, it is the best Mediterranean food in town. For more color, the restaurant offers a spacious indoor seating arrangement and a separate sectioned off outdoor arrangement for individuals who are on the fence of either looking to enjoy the weather or bring it inside for warmth. The ambiance provides an atmosphere for all different types of situations whether its a casual lunch date or a dinner with friends or loved ones. The food is incredible. If you're looking for vegetarian options I'd definitely recommend getting the falafel platter with hummus as well as one of the salad options. For non-vegetarians, I'd recommend getting the mixed platter, Sahara chicken or the skirt steak. As it relates to my experience specifically, my wife and I were welcomed with such warmth and comfort as we chose to sit inside during COVID-19. There was only 1 other couple in the entire restaurant and we were properly seated more than 6 feet away. Ibrahim, the owner and chef, noticed my mask fell on the floor and provided me a new one. He also gave me a food items to sample that were his personal favorites. Once we decided to wrap our date up he provided complementary baklava and we were enamored. THe baklava was extremely fresh and my wife was delighted. Definitely would recommend checking this place out! read more

Finally they are back open after remodel. We just moved here and tried to eat here many times and tonight they were open. The staff was amazing and very helpful in helping us pick our food. The food was truly authentic Mediterranean we will definitely be back again ! read more

Absolutely phenomenal. Ordering delivery from any place is always a risk, but Ali Baba blew my expectations out of the water. The quality of the food was outstanding, additional instructions were followed, and delivery was quick and easy. I'll be ordering from here again! read more

Love it here! One of the best bangs for you buck in Hoboken when you see the portion sizes. Everything is always fresh.

Absolutely love this restaurant the food is amazing the owner is such a great person and every time I order The food is fresh and delicious. The staff is also to die for I absolutely love this restaurant. read more

Food is amazing ! And the owner is taking care of you ! Every order is to perfection ! The couscous is great ! And the Atropos amazing ! Home feeling with great food read more

Great service and a warm cozy feeling to the place. Ordered a fatoush and a vegetarian platter. Food was delicious! I would definitely come again. read more

I've never been disappointed by the food, or the service here. The sweet chicken platter is my favorite, and one that I always end up going back to. There's so much chicken, rice, hummus, and vegetables on the plate, that you really don't need anything else. But, that doesn't stop me from getting falafel and spinach pie, which are also excellent. They offer a lot of traditional Middle Eastern desserts, with a dessert menu that seems to change a lot. Also, it's a BYOB, so you can grab a bottle of wine or a six-pack to enjoy with your dinner. It's not usually busy, but it is tiny, so if they have a large party, it can get pretty crowded in their quickly. Definitely worth a try! read more

Great food and an authentic middle eastern dining experience. The falafel is to die for. Totally recommend this place and will be back soon.