Ali Baba

Zaman geçiyor; kalite değişmiyor. Yalnızca tavuk veya et adana siparişlerinde; çok pişmiş isteği yapılabilir; genelde az pişmiş servis ediliyor... geriye kalan her şeyiyle ; Perfect and plus

Happenstance had us pop into this wonderful lunch spot. Service was friendly and helpful while the kebobs were outstanding. Wife had the veg plate and since she is GF and celiac they brought her a plate of fresh cucumbers to dip in the amazing hummus etc. Turkish coffee is an added delight. Visiting from out of town and loved the surprise find.

Have gotten takeout from here several times. I've heard everything is delicious, I've only tried a few things though. The chicken kebab is always juicy, the bread is heavenly (especially when warm and fluffy) and the babaganoush is the best I've ever had- not too acidic or oily. I love it. It's pricey, but this place is so worth it!

Small place (seats 10-15) with an unassuming store front, on a busy/trafficky street. Passed by so many times but never thought to come in, till I came across all the positive reviews and think I should give it a go.Walked in right around noon and found the place empty but with frequent call-ins, then few other trickled in to sit down -- seems like all locals who've been there done that.Settled with a couple spread/dip, a salad, and a mixed grill, with baklava as dessert. Lady in the store was very nice, working nonstop to handle front of house from taking orders to wiping tables down. She was attentive enough to tell us to inform her when we are done with our meal so she would then bring us the dessert.Everything on the plate was simply DELICIOUS. Flavorful spread/dip and rice, meat was tender and yum. Definitely a splurge for lunch for 2, but with the variety of proteins and portion size (had enough leftovers for both), that's actually cheaper than each of us getting a regular plate.Wished I had time to try their coffee. Maybe next visit!

No ambience , no alcohol just good, interesting Turkish food served by people who can explain each perhaps unfamiliar dish to you. And the price is right

Food was good. Place is small but the workers were very friendly. Try the mixed grill.

Worst food ever - not edible! My husband and I ordered take out and spent $160. It went in the trash! I called and talked to the owner and he basically said this is our food what's your problem? The hummus doesn't taste like hummus? It's chalky and not flavorful. The falafel was like 6 dry patties with no condiments or pita bread - it came with something described as tzatziki but it was this oily thing that was not edible and definitely not tzatziki The lentil soup is pureed - not a whole lentil in sight and also not edible. The table was dry and basically parsley with 5 tiny tomato pieces and some green onions - like no dressing . The cheese and spinch rolls were sweet not savory? My husbands chicken mixed grill wasn't horrible but also not great - at least he ate a little. I'm hungry and everything went into the trash. $160 for nothing. I'm starving and I just can't eat this. DONT ORDER FROM HERE!

There was not much flavor to the food. Seemed like everything needed a little more seasoning. But the chicken kabobs were tender and juicy, which was nice. My friend said the falafel tasted like they were store-bought. Prices were reasonable. ~$20 for the chicken kebab plate in the picture (with humus & spicy dip). Street parking wasn't too hard to find on a Monday around noon. The place is pretty small, so it fills up fast.

I have never had Turkish cuisine before, but this was an amazing first experience! FOOD NOTES:The homemade bread served before dinner is amazing. It comes out nice and warm and has a very thin crispy top outer crust with a soft inside.Cheese pastry roll: I really loved the crispy outer layer and the rich cheesy feta inside! This was served with sliced tomatoes, and eating them together was awesome because the acidity of the tomato complements the rich cheese really well.Lahmajun: This is listed as "Turkish Pizza" but is more like a thin, crispy piece of bread with a meat and spice spread on top! Texture is awesome. Kunefe: This dessert has to be ordered 15 minutes prior to consumption because it takes a bit to arrive! Servers were very clear about this. Very nice crispy outside with cheese filling, the syrup is really tasty (not too sweet!).My absolute favorite dish is the sauteed eggplant! Was not expecting it to be a cold dish but it was AMAZING either way. When eating it, I was like, "man I could eat this all day." Went great paired with the bread or the rice!Restaurant is relatively small and had somewhat slow service when I went (it was later at night, around 9:30pm) which is understandable because the staff seems pretty small.

I recently dined at Ali Baba Cafe, and it was a delightful experience. I started with the lahmacun and sautéed eggplant as appetizers, both of which were incredibly flavorful. The eggplant dish, in particular, deserves special mention for its underrated brilliance. The lahmacun was also a standout, perfectly capturing the essence of Turkish flavors.For the main course, I opted for the Doner Kabob, and it did not disappoint. The authenticity of its preparation was evident in every bite. My parents enjoyed the Iskender and Adana Kabob, and their satisfaction mirrored my own.Overall, my visit to Ali Baba Cafe was a culinary delight, reminding me why I fell in love with Turkish cuisine in the first place. If you're ever in Boston, this is a must-visit for any food enthusiast craving an authentic taste of Turkey.