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    Ali Baba's Restaurant

    3.9 (24 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Bilal S.

    Its a mom & pop shop, WOW! quite a good flow of people during lunch time. I went here with fellow coworkers during lunch to have some awesome shawarama plate. The food is Halal. There is plenty of space to sit down and eat. Service was quick and we were eating in no time. I got their Mixed Shawarama plate.. they plate came with salad, rice, sauce, potatoes and lot of meat! The meat was good well cooked no cheap stuff... All in All its great place if you are feeling for a Shawarama. For my muslim folks - they serve halal meat here.

    Austin O.

    Cheap quality Mediterranean food. I got a falafel plate with the lentil rice and chickpea salad. It was very good. I wish there were more hummus options but that's about the only complaint that I can think of.

    Irfan H.

    If you are in mood of some great Middle Eastern/ Mediterranean food, you've got to try this for sure! We've had Shawarmas and Platters from many places but this one beats them all. The quantity of Meat in the Shawarmas is very good and they make it juicy as well with the added sauces. Even in the platters, the salad, rice and quantity is more in comparison to others. The place is clean, hygienic and ample seating arrangement. The staff is really cool especially the guy named Monjour. He will always be in a happy mood with a smile on his face. They also have options of Quarter Chicken Legs and other Mediterranean dishes, on the sweet side there is Baklavas also available. The best is they have daily deals like 2 Shawarmas for $9.99 and likewise for platters as well. It's pretty good on the pocket as well especially when 2 people are going together. Great Place, Great People, Great Food and Great Times !!!

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    Alan K.

    I have tried several shawarma places and Ali Baba's blows them out by far in terms of taste, quantity, and price. They have different daily specials every day but my favourite is definitely the Chicken Shawarma on a plate with rice. The variety in you get in choice of food there is amazing, from 2 different types of rice to choose from (brown & yellow) to the various samosas (veg, chicken, and beef) you can pick and choose your meal. Their humus and garlic sauce is definitely a must try! Their meats are definitely better than a majority of places around not soggy like some places and the portion size they give you cover 1/2 the plate! If you love shawarma, Ali Baba's is definitely a must try.

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    3 years ago

    Great service,, nice people especially Asem ,, the smile always on their faces,, delicious food and clean place,, God bless you.

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    8 years ago

    Simple and delicious! Every time I'm in Toronto, I hit this place. Don't forget to try the lentil soup!

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    11 years ago

    Love the food. Great daily specials!!! Fast friendly service. Reasonable cost. Will be back soon

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    The shawarma at this spot is incredible! Best one I've probably had..ever, and I've had many many different kinds.

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    Bought the chicken shwarma with lentil rice and loved every bite!

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