TLDR: every town needs a Turkish place like this They make their own bread. There are spits of meat going on. Food is delicious and reasonably priced. Would easily make this a regular place if I lived here. read more

Delicious and authentic ethnic cuisine. I recommend the mixed plate (ezme, roasted pepper, eggplant, and ajuka) and will get it every time. It comes with a side of Lavash so the extra Lavash bread I ordered was too redundant. I also would recommend the chicken iskender which was flavorful and quite heavy. Order online through mealeo read more

Stopped again, on move in day. Having a hard time deciding on what to order, I want it all. read more

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Appropriately described as a "hidden gem". Not an adventurous eater? Don't be apprehensive to give Ali Baba a try. Plenty of options here for anyone from the mild-palated to the foodies looking for unique flavors. The fact that this little Mediterranean/Turkish restaurant buried in the side streets of Troy has endured the pandemic is a testament to their incredible food. Your dining experience will not be complete without the wood fire lavash bread which serves as a vessel for a variety of delicious spreads (favorites are the ajuka and carrot salad). Price is on the lower side making for excellent value. Server was knowledgeable and attentive and food was prepared fresh very quickly. The restaurant's ambiance isn't anything special but they make up for it easily with everything else. Highly recommend, especially if you're looking for something different! read more

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Ali Baba has always had delicious food that is well prepared but this is unacceptable and they should be embarrassed. The food we most looked forward to enjoying was burned and one of the beverages missing entirely. The driver absolutely deserves to keep the gratuities, but I will be seeking a refund for these. read more

Ali Baba - Two burned orders of pide bread and a tough, inedible addition to the chicken platter. - Mediterranean Near Me - Troy, New York

Don't be fooled by the lackluster facade of this Mediterranean restaurant because the food is fantastic. While we were looking for Greek the food was a more Turkish. No alcohol is served here. The dining room is very informal. Food is prepared behind a counter in view We started our meal with a messa plate ($16.95). The plate was served with a huge flatbread served warm with a wonderful yogurt dipping sauce. The messa plate offered a sampling of all their appetizers including grape leaves, eggplant salad, carrot salad, roasted red peppers and much more the flavors were rich and garlicy...wonderful with the bread. This would be a whole meal for two. For entree I order the Lahmunjun ($9.95) which I highly recommend. It was a large flatbread with a meat sauce and accompanied with a salad. I was only able to eat 2 of the 8 pieces and took the rest home. This is a shareable meal. Others in our group had the Chicken Durum, Cheese Pide and Fillet Steak. All dishes were excellent. The service was quick and friendly. The restaurant has revived numerous awards over the years that are displayed in the entry. We did not need reservations at 5:30. It looked like they did a robust carry out business. I will dream of this food. It was wonderful. read more

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Amazing. Delicious. Everything we ordered was delicious. Upgrade your lavash because everyone at your table will devour it. And don't skip the baklava read more

I like the food at Ali Baba. I like eating rice with either chicken sheesh and/or Adana kofta kebab. I also like their bread.

I don't know how it took me so long to make it to Ali Baba. When you have a wood fired oven, and you are making your own bread to order, no matter what country you are from, you're speaking my language. Man, I love hot fresh bread. I also happen to love cold garlicky spreads. I'm also a bit of a hummus snob, since I make a pretty mean version of the stuff at home. It was the cold carrot salad which really surprised and delighted me from the large salad sampler. The giant beans were also another favorite. Going with a large group was a lot of fun because we got to try many different sections of the menu. Of the two pizzas we ordered, the curry chicken outshone the doner kabob. I'd put the meat pide over the lahmajun. The meat dishes were tasty, but some of the meat was pretty tough, even the veal. Still, it would not dissuade me from trying different meat dishes. The sauce of the guvech was delicious mopped up with extra bread... I cannot believe there was extra bread. Those loves are huge. What I would probably prefer is smaller loaves, and just ordering more of them as needed. The bread is better hot, and maybe that's a good pro-tip for visiting. Insist on small breads, and replenish them as needed. More than anything I need to go back. If I lived locally, I suspect I would have long ago figured out my favorites, and triangulated my way to a five star experience at this no-frills Turkish eatery. But considering we gorged ourselves, and after splitting the check, the total came to $20 per person, this is a very reasonably priced place. Now I've got to assemble a crew to tackle it yet again to delve further into the menu. read more

The large mezze with all of the little scoops of magical flavor is so delicious that it's hard to pick a favorite. When they show up at your table with the bread bigger than your plate it's hard not to squeal with delight. We live in PA but stop here whenever we get the chance. We also had the beef and lamb kebab, which was a perfect compliment. We ate it before we could take any photos. read more

Ali Baba - Large Mezze Combo Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Troy, New York

I have absolutely loved Ali Baba for years now. The food is great, and watching the staff make it if you want, is cool. The place is always so clean, and prices are reasonable. Most importantly, the staff are exceptional! Responsive, fast, polite. Several times I've been there, servers have gone above and beyond to make sure our meal was exactly right. I highly recommend Ali Baba for dine-in or takeout. read more

A great selection of Turkish food, friendly staff. Strongly recommend the lavash with the appetizer sampler as a starter course, but we've enjoyed all we've had here: iskander, kebab, etc. On street parking, but we never have had to park more than 1/2 block away. read more

Excellent staff and wonderful menu options you will not be disappointed Family friendly restaurant read more

First time to Ali Baba and it won't be our last.... While it's not the prettiest spot you have ever been to think pizzeria type seating and tables. It is the food that's the star and rightly so.. from the small app plate to the mixed kebabs....of and the Lavash bread none of it was not tasty.. Baklava to go was delicious as well!! Run , don't walk , okay drive fast to this fab Turkish restaurant read more

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My wife and I stopped in for lunch while we were heading to the Adirondacks. Having read other reviews, we were excited about a nice Turkish lunch and we were not disappointed. The Adana and lamb kebabs were good, though the lamb was more well done than I would have preferred. The real stars of the meal, though, were the fresh baked lavash and the mezze plate, which featured some truly spectacular salads and dips. We rounded out the meal with baklava and Turkish coffee and got back on the road well-nourished and happy. read more

Ali Baba - Mezze plate and fresh-baked lavash - Mediterranean Near Me - Troy, New York

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The lavash bread was immaculate. It came piping hot and had an incredible soft yet crunchy texture. Worth making the trip here just for the lavash. The Beyti Sarma Kabob was absolutely amazing, the meat was tender and the dumpling wrap was nice and soft. read more

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Awesome Turkish take-out spot in Troy. Everything is solid, but would highly recommend the celery root salad and beef durum wrap. Service and quality is always consistent and have never had a bad experience. Have not eaten inside, but ambiance looks great for a sit down meal as well. read more

My husband and I semi regularly get the chicken Durham sandwich from here when we're at a stand still for what to get for dinner that's nearby. We live in Troy and it's a short 5 min drive, but almost every time we pay for extra meat in our sandwiches which is an additional $8, they don't put it in and claim we didn't pay for it in our online order even though the price shows we did. They also don't include any sauces on the side so don't even try asking for it unless you want to be rudely told that it's extra. We always pay for it without a problem but they find the need to be aggressive when relaying the message. Our last visit here resulted in some extremely disappointing sandwiches and we most likely will not be returning. The sandwich in the past was worth the awful service when we can't decide on somewhere nearby to pickup dinner last minute. May or may not be worth the visit, but be prepared for rude service, be it for dine in or take out. The restaurant isn't anything special inside just a regular restaurant, and there's almost always seating available with no wait time. There's street parking, no parking for just the restaurant. read more

Yum, yum delicious! This place really hit the spot tonight. It's perfect for a chilly January evening. I don't knoow why we don't go here more often but we finally got around to it tonight. We got here at a great perfect time before they got really busy. For an appetizer we went for what they are most famous for, the huge puffy lavash. It truly is a masterpiece straight out of the oven all warm and bubbly. It's fun to break off pieces and dip them in yogurt sauce. They were just starting to get busy as we ordered. My husband's Lamb Tandur came out first. Served with marinated red cabbage, white jasmine style rice and onions the lamb was fork tender and delicately spiced large pieces. Next was my son's Iskender Curried Beef served in a spicy curry with yogurt. He enjoyed every saucy bite. My Iskender Kabob came out a bit later. The waiter apologized explaining that they had to cook fresh beef. It was worth the wait. Tender beef cooked in a tomato yogurt sauce served with the same sides as my husband's. I ate what I could happily and took home the rest to enjoy for lunch tomorrow. The service was efficient and friendly. My mint tea was quite tasty too. I plan to return soon to try more of tHeir enticing menu including Mediterranean pizza, all sorts of spreads and salads and baked dIshes. The price is right too! read more

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An long overdue review from me on Ali Baba. My favorite place to go for Turkish food but that's not saying much as I am not aware of other options for Turkish food in the area. Nevertheless I really like the food here. Nothing that I ordered so far has disappointed me. Picture for each food item on the menu is really helpful. Servers have always patiently explained each dish to me when I asked. I also google for answers on food in case I am still wondering. The lavash bread they serve to begin your meal is wonderful...freshly made and baked in their open fire oven. The yogurt sauce that comes with it for dipping is very tasty... the sauce is similar to what you get on a soulaki, but a bit thicker and more dill. I don't always remember to come back here but if I was closer I would come more often. Street parking only, as far as I know. read more

Ali Baba - Curry Iskender - Mediterranean Near Me - Troy, New York

I definitely recommend if you're looking for a quick and easy takeout spot. The food is authentic and the staff is super friendly. The prices are really affordable great, if you're a college student or you just want something quick and easy. I totally recommend the appetizer sampler or the lavash bread, fresh made every time. read more

Utterly superb. Every mouthful burst with flavor. The variety of textures, colors, fragrances, temperatures - dear Lord, this experience was a delight for all of our senses. And the service was warm, friendly, efficient and just attentive enough. Ali Baba is worth a trip t Troy! read more

Conveniently located close to RPI campus, Ali Baba is a favorite of the students. The menu covers Turkish style appetizers, called mezzes, various kebabs and Turkish style pizzas like meat pie and Lahmacun. Very authentic food, they are delicious and fast. It is a sit down restaurant but plenty of delivery and pick ups were happening. Ambiance is bare so food is the clear focus here. They don't serve alcohol. Service is efficient but minimal. For the price point and food as the focus, I would recommend this restaurant for casual lunch and dinner. read more

Excellent food. Lovely staff and very quick delivery. So glad you all exist. Thank you!

So Delicious and Good! And I'm comparing this to all the spots in NYC, SD, SF, LA! The BEST Turkish food you'll have in these main cities and yay it's in Troy! The staff are the kids of the owners and are really cool, friendly and easy-going. Get the sampler and taste all the different types! Our faves are the Eggplant salad, Azuki bean, Ezme. Our fave entree meat are ground beef and lamb and lamb shush. We also love the Turkish coffee, tea and cheese dessert (sorry forgot and maybe misspelled names). See you guys soon read more

Wow wow wow wow wow Let me start by saying wow lol Wasn't expecting so much of flavor !!! Chicken was juicy and tender ! Curry was NOT oily and just yummy :) Hummas was so fresh and with a burst of garlic flavor... so good !!! Pita was hot and soft. I will definitely be in for more ;) Highly recommend to anyone looking for some amazing food ! read more

Ali Baba - Pita Bread with hummas - Mediterranean Near Me - Troy, New York

You have to get the mixed mezze plate with a lavash bread. You haven't lived until you have. 10/10

Great food. Really good service and super quick. Great location. Menu was awesome. Love it

Great value and always a good meal - the mix of starters (including a lavash bread) is well worth it. My favorite entree is the Iskender kabob, but don't sleep on the pizza. read more

I should live across the street from here. No. Wait. I should live here. Omg...how have I NOT BEEN HERE BEFORE?! I'm always looking for good Greek, Turkish, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean ....you get the picture. Ali Baba, established in 2001 (if I'm remembering that correctly), is run by some fabulously friendly folks that know what the heck they're doing. I was literally dancing in my seat and humming with food giddiness as I tore up that giant lavash and dove into that cold sampler platter. If you order the large appetizer sampler ....it's literally got everything! No choices necessary!! How friggin great is that?! And the large lavash is gigantic (and delicious). Lahmacun received thumbs up. Chicken shish was perfect- moist with just the right amount of seasoning. Even the rice was good. Back to the appetizer sampler...everything was outstanding. Loved the yogurt sauce that came with the lavash as well. Got the baklava to go...haven't tried it yet but it looks amazing. Can't wait to go back!!! read more

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Great customer service appetizer was delicious. How I wish there is one close to where I live. read more

The food is always perfect and halal and I always order iskender kebab it always tastes great. Service is full of great kind Muslims who will always treat you with respect and kindness. The seating is very comfortable and the restaurant smells good. My whole family loves this restaurant and we go here on special occasions read more

Excellent food! Large order was made perfectly. I will definitely be back for more. My new favorite place in Troy!!! Ellerine sağlık

For delicious, authentic Mediterranean food Ali Baba is the perfect choice. I have used Ali Baba 2 yrs in a row to cater an after home game meal for the RPI mens soccer team. The players really enjoyed their food; choice of beef, chicken or veggie Durum/Wrapped Kabob (Gyro) with yogurt sauce. The food was on time, hot and superbly packaged which made it very easy for me to distribute to 39 Individuals. The owner and staff are so pleasant to work with and were able to accommodate our team dietary restrictions. In addition to this catering, I have dined at Ali Baba several times. One of my favorites is the small mixed plate salad sampler - the barbunya and eggplant salad - wow, so flavorful with the freshly baked Lavash bread. I highly recommend this restaurant for sit down, take out or catering. read more

Yum. What a gem. Everyone here was so friendly and the food was so, so good. Definitely listen to all the reviews saying to get the lavash with yogurt sauce. Wow. Can't wait to go back to try more on the menu. read more

Ali Baba - Lavash - Mediterranean Near Me - Troy, New York

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We were visiting my daughter at RPI and we heard that this was the place to get some Mediterrane food. Doesn't look much from the outside or the inside. Go here for the food, not the decor. We ordered the large lavash, chicken shish, and large mixed plate. Everything is made fresh. The lavash bread actually comes right out of the oven hot. The staff is friendly and fast (I think it's mostly family that run the restaurant). Love to support small business and we will be back again. For any vegetarians: you will have many veggie options to choose from. read more

Ali Baba - Mediterranean Near Me - Troy, New York

Good food, friendly service, reasonable pricing. No frills. Be sure to get the dips sampler which comes with a big fluffy piece of pita for dipping and feeds a crowd. read more

Food is awesome, the place needs some TLC. Parking could also get some attention, clean up stripes, cameras....

I have been enjoying Baba Ganoush from Ali Baba for a couple years, as my husband brings it home for me as a treat. So when we were recently in Troy, we decided to stop for dinner. There are a variety of appetizers and entrees to choose from. The menu has lots of photos on it to help you choose, for those who may not be familiar with these menu items. We started with the lavash bread, which came with yogurt. The lavash bread is being made fresh as you wait, and it is incredible. I've had it as takeout, too, and it is still so delicious. The yogurt with the lavash is incredible, and I eat it with my baba ganoush too. The last time we ate at Ali Baba, I tried Vegetable Guvek, a combination of veggies topped with cheese. The veggies had a wonderful flavor I couldn't quite put my finger on, but had the perfect balance of spices and a roasted flavor. It is a very rich dish and the leftovers were a treat! The kids ordered pizza, which I believe is homemade right there. It was surprisingly good, with a buttery crust and lots of cheese. While I like for the kids to try new things, it was right after a long sports meet and it was nice for them to get some delicious comfort food. Ali Baba has a casual, comfortable feeling, and the employees were all friendly and helpful, quickly moving tables for us and getting our order. It was a pleasure to eat there and I hope to go back soon to try new dishes. read more

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This place is insanely good omg. I got the beef wrap and khanefe and omg. So good. I couldnt stop eating. Would recommend. 10/10