I don't know why it's taken me so long to review Baba Kabob when I love the food here so much. The decor inside has upscale middle eastern vibes. The staff is super welcoming and kind. Service can sometimes be a bit slow since there aren't usually many waitstaff working, but the food makes up for it, especially the bread. The hot, soft, fresh from the oven pita bread is so delicious it's hard to remember to save room for the food. As to the food, I haven't tried anything I didn't like. The grape leaves are large and delicious. The hummus is some of the best around. The kebobs are flavorful and presented beautifully. The clay oven menu items are presented with fire, which is always fun. When the kids order a pizza, they get to make it themselves in the kitchen with the friendly, kind staff. Oh, and the salad that comes with many of the entrees is deliciously garlicky and full of feta. We always leave full and with too many leftovers. read more

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Friendly service, amazing food. Large portions. We could have shared. The old fashion was yummy too! read more

Baba Kabab - The chicken schwarma and chicken kabob - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Baba Kabob was packed tonight with every table full and it is easy to see why. The service was excellent. The waiters were attentive, helped with the menu, and kept things light with jokes throughout the evening. They start you off with warm pita bread and two sauces, one olive oil based and one tomato based. Both were fresh and flavorful. I ordered the Red Velvet Chicken and it was brought to the table flaming which was an impressive presentation. The chicken was tender, seasoned well, and came with a crisp salad on the side. The moment that really stood out was watching the staff go above and beyond for the family at the table next to us. They let a young boy go behind the counter to make his own pizza and his face lit up the whole place. That is the kind of personal touch that makes a restaurant special. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was lively, and the service was outstanding. read more

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Owned and operated by a family man who loves to see diners enjoying his dishes, this little gem of a restaurant is one of the best stops in Acadiana. The service was impeccable, the atmosphere was dazzling and the food took us on a delicious journey to a Turkish wonderland. The first dish of the night was a hot sampler plate full of veggie and meat borek, warm grape leaves, beefy hummus drizzled in a sauce not dissimilar to a balsamic vinaigrette, creamy tzatziki, green falafel and a crispy bite of kibbeh. Our favorites were definitely the borek bites--deep-fried Turkish pies filled with olives, spinach and cheese. After the hot plate came the mixed grilled platter, with its large skewers of lamb, gyro and chicken atop a bed of grilled veggies. These meats were accompanied by a red pepper hummus and a creamy garlic dip. My husband was practically drooling over the morsels of beef but my favorite thing was combining the flavorful and juicy chicken bites with the grilled bell peppers and onions lying underneath. Throughout this journey, we were greeted with endless amounts of warm and fluffy pita bread baked with love in a wood-fired oven. The main dishes also came with side salads (surprisingly delicious with that feta cheese dressing) and bowls of herbaceous baba rice. We ended the night with the crème de la crème: the lamb and potato stew--a tomato-based soup enveloped in a crispy bowl of pita bread. This dish was extremely flavorful while still feeling like a warm hug after an incredible adventure. Needless to say, even after reading about how great this place was, the reviews do not do it justice. You must come and experience delicious Turkish cuisine for yoursself and you must do so with an empty belly and an open heart. 10/10 run, don't walk! read more

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Service is good and food is great. All the pitas I've have come directly from the oven to our table. Great shawarma, salads, and entrees. read more

My go to for Greek Lebanese Turkish food. I'm more of a beef/gyro/lamb type of person. -but the chicken kebob I CRAVE !!!!!..... never thought i would like chicken like I do at Baba Kabob. My order usually is : baba ganush, grape leaves , chicken kabob. read more

While waiting for a repair on my vehicle nearby, I decided to check this place out. Fortunately--or unfortunately, depending on how you see it. I didn't end up getting anything to eat. The vibe felt a bit off, and the staff didn't come across as particularly friendly, so I chose to pass this time. read more

Dan and I had the pleasure of dining at Baba Kabab last week, and it was nothing short of outstanding. From start to finish, the experience was memorable. We ordered the lamb kabobs and the gyro, both cooked to perfection, tender, and bursting with flavor. The standout of the evening, though, was the Angry Eggplant appetizer. Honestly, it was one of the best appetizers I've ever had -- the eggplant was cooked perfectly and full of gooey cheese. All I can compare it to is a Greek eggplant parmigiana but not breaded and fried. So hearty and flavorful it could have easily been a meal on its own. Truly exquisite. The service was impeccable -- warm, attentive, and genuine. Combined with the inviting ambiance, Baba Kabab makes you feel both welcomed and well taken care of. I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough -- for the food, the service, and the overall atmosphere. If you're anywhere nearby, please visit -- I'm confident you will LOVE it! read more

I couldn't find my intended lunch spot for kibbeh, ducked into here. What a pleasant surprise; foods were excellent, nice clean interior, attentive waiter. Kibbeh lightly battered & fried, good to very good. Other items OK, also. Off street parking in big lot, some shade nearby. This find will go to my "once a month" list for sure. read more

Excellent. Beautiful restaurant clean and good service. Loved the cheese. It was in a sauce that was so very delicious and complex. Have never it had it that way before but loved it and would have again. All food was good and fresh. Also got some hot bread read more

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We had a great experience at baba kabob. The angry eggplant was my personal favorite. The atmosphere was very friendly and inviting. We will be back! read more

Service is great ! Ask for Yousef !! Appetizers and food were awesome!! Fried goat cheese , pita bread, lamb kabobs!!! Excellent! read more

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I would give 3 and 1/2 stars if I could. The food: the bread, chicken kabob, falafel and cheese borek were delicious. The not as good: the hummus was terrible. No flavor except for a strange bitter after taste. The kibby tasted okay but didn't have the signature pine nuts. The meat borek needed some seasoning or a sauce, it was just a bland flavor. As far as the service: it was a strange experience. Our waiter took a while to get to us, and he wasn't particularly friendly. We would go stretches with him walking by but not looking at us, so when we needed a refill or bread we had to work to get his attention. A group came in that were obviously familiar to the restaurant and he was charming and attentive to them. The other employees seemed very friendly. read more

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This is our absolute favorite restaurant in Lafayette. Everything is spectacularly delicious. The pita bread is the best I've had anywhere. The owner and servers are very kind and go out of their way to make sure that you are satisfied. Wonderful vibes. I can't way enough good things about Baba Kabab!! read more

The food was great and our server Jussuf (hope I spelled it right) was extremely nice and helpful. We didn't had to wait on our food long. And it was delicious, the restaurant is cozy and clean. The owner came and greeted us, and we told him how good the food was. He was very happy and nice. If you want middle eastern food but can't afford a flight to the middle east, go to Baba Kebab. You will not be disappointed. The food is served as you would be in Morocco or Dubai. We recommend it highly. read more

came for the halloumi as alot of mediterranean places in lafayette dont have it on their menu the halloumi is the best i've had anywhere. mouthwatering savory sauce, and with garlic and other addictive seasonings. i licked the foil in my togo box clean. couple times i've ordered halloumi from other restaurants, it was incredibly squeaky and tough. this was not. super picky about the texture & taste of chicken shawarma. this place does it PERFECTLY. it's beautifully tender, deliciously seasoned, and damn near shredded!!! the complementary pita bread and sauces are such a nice touch to elevate the flavors. the fries are homemade and huge. i drive 20-30 mins to get home and my food is always still SO HOT by the time i sit down. it's truly awesome. ive only ordered togo, but the restaurant is clean and the service is pleasant and welcoming. expect me weekly tbh read more

The service was nice, friendly waiter. We got the Lebanese tea, I thought it was good, my boyfriend thinks it could have been sweeter. Thought they make with unsweet tea and rose water (which you can really taste and is nice). We ordered the lamb kabobs and shared the plate. It was pretty filling and we both got a good sized portion of the platter. The lamb was cooked medium rare and was delicious. Overall the platter was plenty of veggies, hummus, mayo, and rice. The rice was amazing. The complimentary peta bread was also delicious, warm, and fresh. At the end we ordered desert, the Baklava, we didn't know what to expect but it was too sweet for our liking. This was a pretty good restaurant and we recommend anyone who likes Mediterranean to eat here. read more

In town working for a few days from Phoenix Arizona. Decided I needed some deliciousness. This place was perfect. I ordered the lentil soup, the halloumi cheese cooked in olive oil, and the heat plate. Oh we're outstanding and especially with the right out of the oven puffy pitas. I even have a bit left over for a delicious breakfast in my hotel room tomorrow morning before I head back to the airport. read more

Stopped in with my family. Food was delicious and appetizers were good. The servicer was good too just hard to understand his spoken language . My niece enjoy making bread and baking it. We will comeback when we are in town. read more

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The service was wonderful friendly & patient since we were a group of high school friends reconnecting! I was surprised at 11 that there were only 2 other tables so hoping my review helps the business pick up. The food was delicious as always and the salads are BIG!!! Very generous portions! YES, I recommend this place AGAIN!!! read more

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The staff were friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious, and the portions were big. Would deffanately make it a regular stop if I lived in the area. read more

Came here for my birthday lunch. What a win!! We had the halloumi appetizer with fresh, hot pita. Amazing. We tried okra beef stew, chicken schwarma plate, and red velvet chicken. All were delicious! And the portions were generous! For dessert we had the baked cheese pastry. Oh. My. Goodness! Heaven! The combination of sweet, salty, smooth, crunchy was perfect. The service was also friendly, attentive, and helpful. My only very slight disappointment was no coffee on the menu. It would have topped off an otherwise exemplary meal. Try this place! You'll have a new favorite, I'm thinking. :-) read more

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First time dining here and we walked in just after eight and it was nice and quiet, the food was absolutely delicious and more than ample servings, service was perfect, if you haven't ate here before I highly recommend giving it a try ,we will definitely be back. read more

Had a wonderful lunch of beef and chicken kebabs. Great sides of hummus and Greek type salad was included with feta cheese. Young gentleman was my waiter an absolute delight friendly and quick to serve. I really look forward to coming back ! read more

Baba Kabab - Chicken and Beef - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Beautiful restaurant and excellent food! We had a great waiter as well. We got a sampler plate with a variety of meats. Love the char on the veggies! So delicious! Very nice experience. read more

Love this place!! Good authentic food and the owner is awesome!! They made bread shaped like a bear for my daughter it was so sweet. read more

Baba Kabab - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Spectacular foods Went there for lunch again and was overly stuffed and highly satisfied. I could have gone and had a steak and potatoes but I would have felt disappointed after choosing BaBa Kebab. The meal was superb. Ordered the hummus sampler and WOW it was beautiful and all delicious. Could have been shared between 4 people but it was all mine. And man the Halumi was soooooo good. There are nearby places that offer some of the same dishes but not to this high level of flavor. The prices are good too for the amount of food they bring you. They aim to please and boy did they do it. read more

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I brought my husband to lunch after raving about the lamb kabob. Imagine our disappointment when we were told the lamb had sold out the previous night and wasn't available. We ordered the chicken and shrimp kabobs-but about half way through our meal, a plate of delicious lamb showed up! THIS is the way a restaurant should be run: great food, great wait service, but most importantly with care and love by the owner! Give this restaurant a try. It won't disappoint. read more

Want some over the top Turkish food? Then you gotta come to Baba Kaba! You definitely won't be disappointed with the kabab varieties, the Baba Going Crazy (1st picture), halloumi cheese , and so much more! I'm definitely coming back here next time! https://mybabakabab.com/about-us/ #lambchoponthegeaux #lafayettelouisiana #turkishfood #babakabob read more

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Service was excellent, food was hot, fresh and delicious and the prices were very reasonable. Wonderful flavors, clean restaurant and great location. read more

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From the view point of my girlfriend: Saw great reviews, and so my boyfriend and I were excited to grab something on our way through town (we were driving back to Texas from Gulf Shores). With not many options until Houston, we thought we'd get a couple of small things to enjoy on the road and saw that we were going to make it to Baba's before they closed. As we walked up, we were told they were closed. It was just before 8:40 pm. If we were there 5 min before closing, I'd understand. Even then, if your sign says 9pm... it's 9pm. And yes, I've worked in a restaurant to know how much that sucks. But it wasn't 5 min. It wasn't 10 - it was 20. This gave us just enough time to miss any other restaurant worth trying that closed at 9 pm, too. Can't say anything for the food, but the service was not just bad; it was non-existent. read more

Baba Kabab - Reality - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Today I enjoyed the best artichoke chicken meal i have ever tasted the sauce was outstanding. I have been enjoying this place the food is unbelievable. read more

Excellence food and great service. Clean atmosphere. Nice ownership. Pita bread is tasty. They have a wood-fired oven. Shrimp dish could feed two. I recommend. read more

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OUTSTANDING! This was our 1st time eating here and we're treated like family. The food was amazing and the Kibbeh, grape leaves, and Tabbouleh brought me back to my childhood. A taste of home! If you are wanting delicious authentic Greek cuisine, this is the place. It's super clean and the atmosphere is soothing and relaxing. Enjoy! read more

Baba Kabab - The Kunafa dessert was outstanding! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

The Balbesi boys have branched out into yet another ethnic restaurant! What's next? We already have a Mexican Balbesi, will there be a Thai or Vietnamese Balbesi!?? inquiring minds want to know. I had seen Anna Olivier post a number of videos on Facebook about the restaurant and I was dying to try it. It did not disappoint. I met one of the Balbesi nephews Ahmed who is the head chef there. He did a fabulous job and carried on in the rich family tradition of hospitality. That is definitely one thing that separates all of their restaurants from the others. They add a personal touch by speaking with the guest and educating them on a otherwise exotic cuisine. My favorite dish was the fiery eggplant appetizer. I had it twice and snapped some pics. The tiny clay oven baked pizzas were good too. The one I had had the same green sesame sauce they serve as a dip in place of tomato sauce. It needed to mellow overnight and was truly better as leftovers. The herbs were not so overpowering that way. I had the lamb stew and my friend Tanya had a kabob plate. Also tasty. Tried 2 desserts one with cheese on the bottom the other with custard both baked with pistachio and shredded fried philo dough on top. I preferred the custard. The cheese dish could have been a savory dish without the addition of a sweet syrup. I found it an unexpectedly savory mix of flavors but it's probably an excellent low carb dessert. Can't wait to go back and try all the new flavor combos. Perhaps I'll talk Youssef into joining me next time so I'll have a spirit guide to the cuisine. Enjoy the feast! read more

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I was on the fence the first time we ate here but the food was amazing the second time around. Thoroughly enjoyed all the dishes we tried.

First timer, but definitely will not be the last. Definitely have an authentic feel to the whole place, and the food was delicious! We had the following: Vegetable Borek - thin layers of phyllo dough stuffed with vegetable - talk about crispy and flaky! Delicious and light Hummus Sampler served with pita bread - Original, blended chickpeas mixed with tahina, garlic and lemon -Sautéed chopped tenderloin beef mixed with pine nuts and pomegranate sauce -mediterranean sun-dried tomato and feta cheese -cajun style (hop & spicy) topped with roasted red bell pepper All of the hummus was delicious, make sure to ask for more pita, you're going to need it! Lamb Stew - lamb cubed with potato, cabbage, paprika and seasoning spicy sauce with basmati rice - the lamb was tender and flavorful Mozzat - slow-cooked lamb shank served on a bed of basmati rice - lamb was tender and fall off the bone! Very aromatic and delicious Definitely need to make a trip back! Check @eatinglafayette on Instagram and Facebook for more Lafayette food things! read more

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Eggplant trio appetizer. Off menu but it's amazing! We will be back. Very fresh and authentic read more

Baba Kabab - Delicious! Baba Specialty off menu special! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Best restaurant in Lafayette parish. Just go, NOW! Seriously, this is the end of the review because the food, service, and ambiance are just that great. Grade: 95 out of 100 read more

Fun place; Great, food and service. We stopped in on a Friday night and were amazed. The menu is extensive. The food delicious. The homemade pita, hot and fresh from the oven with two sauces could have been a meal in and of itself. We shared appetizers and were so full, we didn't get to the entrees but from checking out nearby tables with the hanging kababs, it looked fantastic. The service was really great. Thanks Ross. We were looking for a new place for a fun and different gathering. We will be back. read more

Baba Kabab - Grape leaves, hummus with beef, pom bon livers with pita - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana