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    Ali Baba Persian Restaurant

    4.0 (700 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    34. Loobia Polo with koobideh
    Stacee S.

    Absolutely loved the loobia polo with koobideh. Everything was super tasty! We'll definitely be back!

    This is what they gave me for 50 dollars
    Melody R.

    I needed to get 2 shallot yogurts and Sabzee. Total came out to 48 dollars when their menu stated different pricing. Persian food should NEVER be this expensive.

    Debbie F.

    Where would you go for the best Mediterranean food in the valley? Yelp didn't lead me here, but a friend did and it was wonderful! In a small corner strip mall with limited parking, but plenty of street availability, sits this cute (I believe family owned) restaurant. It was much bigger than I expected, yet for a mid week visit, the main dining area was all that was being used. The food was fresh and flavorful. Portions were more than enough to share. In our case, we both had left overs. Well priced for the amount of food. Grateful to be introduced to this spot!

    Tahdig with Fesenjan Stew
    Lisa N.

    I recently had Persian food on a trip and loved it so I wanted to find a restaurant near me that had food that was just as good as what I had on my trip I found Ali baba online and the reviews looked promising so I did a take out order. Everything was well packed, my order was ready when I got there. Inside is really cute I will go back and dine in sometime. I ordered early and there are a couple of tables with people at them- a good sign Inside the restaurant smelled delicious and the woman at the desk was nice I will definitely return . Everything was fresh and delicious in plentiful portions.

    Beef koobideh and 7. Tahdig with 1 Stew
    Jackson H.

    Portions are huge. At least two meals for me, which is great. I had the beef koubideh. Very tender and flavorful. With the rice and tomato, it was a delicious meal(s). I also had the tahdig with stew (I don't remember which stew, but it had lentils, tomatoes and beef). I can't say I'm the biggest fan of tahdig, but my sister liked it. I prefer softer rice, and tahdig is known for being hard, so it's just not my favorite, but the flavor was good. Overall really good food. I hope to try their Persian desserts next time.

    Lunch with friend at work
    Willie D.

    Picked up lunch this time and as always it was amazing. Made everyone happy and service is great and the place was very clean.

    Gormeh Sabzi Barg Kebab with Zereshk Polo
    Sharona M.

    I can't believe I have never been here before! I have been missing out. Getting a table was easy for it being a weekend. The service is excellent. We ordered Gormeh Sabzi and Kebab Barg with Zereshk Polo. Also, can't forget the Mast o Khiar. All of it was delicious! I have no complaints here. The Mast o Khiar was some of the better ones I've had going to Persian restaurants. The meat is tender and rice is buttery delicious. Parking is easy. I would for sure come back.

    Tahdig & Gormeh Sabzi
    Gary I.

    The décor of Alibaba Persian Restaurant seems like a modern version of Persian interior design. Its subtle, pleasing, subdued colors with muted arabesque patterned fabric banquettes & booths are punctuated by colourful, faux stained glass of what may be Scheherazade, the heroine of 1000 & 1 Nights who managed to escape being murdered by her husband-sultan.  1) Lavash bread with butter, a concession to American taste, comes out immediately while studying a rather extensive menu where some foods may date back to the Persian empire which did battle against the classical Greeks at Marathon, Salmis, Thermopylae.  2) Vivid golden brown Tahdig is Basmati crispy rice that forms at the bottom of the rice pot where the flame hits hot. In addition, this Tahdig seems fried in oil to add a sheen & add even more crunchiness. The Tahdig here shatters like diamonds in your mouth, which is an understatement. I found the texture to be "intriguing".  Choice of stews which is poured over the Tahdig. I opted for Gormeh Sabzi. Sabzi refers to green veggies & herbs like parsley, cilantro, leek. This stew has red brown, earthy kidney beans, bits of beef. It reminds me of the Mexican Chile Verde sauce in color & consistency.  This version of Tahdig with scattering of bright yellow Saffron rice was a unique experience not found so far in other L.A. area Persian - Iranian eateries.  3) Beautifully presented Kashk o Bademjan refers to whole eggplant which is roasted & mashed into pillowy, velvety softness. Heavily drizzled with Kashk, a mildly sour yogurt. Golden green olive oil encircles the perimeter. Chiffonade of caramelized, earthy onion fried in oil on top. It goes well as a dip for the Lavash. Mix some of the Gormeh Sabzi with the Kashk o Bademjan for another perhaps tastier variation.  4) Alibaba's Polo Koresh Fesenjan is a  complex thickened reddish brown concoction tasting sweet, sour, fruity, bitter, earthy, woody with a subliminal grittiness. It reminds me of one of the Moles de Siete Colores of Oaxaca.  Ground walnuts & onion sautéed in oil, pomegranate molasses, whole moist, meaty chicken breast placed at the bottom of the deep bowl generously filled with the Koresh Fesenjan.  Large portion of fluffy, soft, enlarged Basmati rice with scattering of bright yellow Saffron rice.  1-4a) Abali Yogurt carbonated soda. Light sour, dairy funkiness enlivened by acidic carbon dioxide.  Persian Iced Tea: Close to standard iced tea with a touch of aromatic spice.  I must say that I over ordered not knowing the abundant amount of food for each order, not that I'm complaining. I avoided the meat dishes such as Soltani since I wanted to try out more involved dishes that require a more refined, culinary technique.  I was impressed by the competency of the kitchen for technique, but found many of the dishes ended up being bland which surprised me.  The major issue for me was the lack of satisfying Umami as well as the spices involved didn't have a bright, incisive freshness as witnessed by the "stale" Somagh mulberry condiment in a shaker at the table.  I added Hon Dashi, a Japanese powdered broth for Umami, to the dishes I took home as well applying freshly ground coriander, white pepper, cumin, etc. in varying degrees to enrich the flavours.  Service is acceptable and understated to the point of being ethereal. Kind yet distant. There is no enthusiasm to explain the dishes. However, on a Monday night Alibaba was serene, calm to have a meditative meal.  3+ stars

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    Everything is so delicious I crave their Persian food all the time. Service is good. The vibes are immaculate with the music and decor.

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